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On August 17, Blueberry Pie Day and Homeless Animals Day are celebrated. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Martyr Myron is commemorated.
Vector and Reliant drones from Quantum Systems have been equipped with a new SAR radar, enabling reconnaissance in rain, fog, and darkness. It is unknown whether these drones will be supplied to Ukraine, but the company has facilities in the country.
Seventy rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and 15 units of equipment have returned from France, where they spent nearly two weeks helping to fight forest fires. This was Ukraine’s first mission במסגרת the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Ukrainian forces struck the Progress Rocket and Space Center, which produces Soyuz-2. 1b rockets. This could slow the deployment of Russia’s “Rassvet” satellite program.
The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers stated that contracting is insufficient due to the slow development of technical and tactical specifications, which could cause delays in weapons deliveries. Manufacturers forecast a real supply gap in six months if processes are not accelerated.
The Russian army installed electronic warfare systems on Iranian Shahed-136 drones to counter FPV video channels. Expert Serhii Beskrestnov presented the first evidence, including 5.8 GHz antennas.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating UAH 41. 1 million from UNITED24 for computers, furniture and generators for educational institutions. The funds will be distributed among Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Kharkiv regions.
From September 1, Ukrzaliznytsia will raise the salaries of more than 150,000 employees by 10–15%, with priority given to professions in short supply. Minister Kalashnyk linked this to the indexation of freight tariffs, the next stage of which is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
Clearing the cache helps free up storage and improve Android's stability without deleting personal data. It is recommended to perform the procedure once every few months as a preventive measure.
During the Combined Resolve exercises in Germany, Ukrainian drone operators from the 412th Nemesis Regiment defeated American troops. A NATO general called the changes impressive after the joint training.
The Russian dry cargo ship MECHTA S was spotted in a Turkish port with World War I-era "dazzle" camouflage. However, such protection is ineffective against modern drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras.
The German government has approved a reform allowing the BND to conduct offensive cyber operations and sabotage. This is a response to daily hybrid attacks, including espionage, by foreign states.
Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs reported a data breach in the MyDr healthcare system that affected nearly 19 million people. More than 2 terabytes of information were stolen, and the investigation is ongoing.
Rosstandart has banned the sale of a number of Chinese truck models, calling its friendship with China into question. The cost of transportation from China to Moscow has risen from $4,300 to $9,000.
In the first half of 2026, Chinese companies controlled more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments. Agibot emerged as the leader with a 44% share, ahead of Unitree and U.S. competitors.
U. S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about transferring licenses to Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles amid concerns that the technology could fall into Russia’s hands. This threatens Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian strikes in winter.
Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
Cameras on the Royal Marines’ K3 Scout drones transmitted technical data to an IP address in China. The UK Ministry of Defence disabled the cameras’ internet connection after discovering the breach.
In summer, electricity consumption increases because of air conditioners and refrigerators. Experts advise adjusting appliances and changing habits to reduce costs.
Hackers used phone calls and fake websites to steal employees’ passwords. Google reported 72 malicious websites and a shift in the focus of the attacks toward investment companies.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on imports of polysilicon, which will take effect on December 4. The decision is aimed at reducing dependence on China in the production of solar panels and semiconductors.
Following the nighttime Russian attack, Kherson was left without electricity due to damage to a critical infrastructure facility. Energy workers promise to restore supply within several days.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a new level of threat and a hybrid attack scenario after a drone carrying explosives was discovered at Leipzig Airport. He stressed that the drone had been specially designed to bypass security systems, while the investigation is ongoing.
At night, Russia launched four missiles and 101 drones, of which 66 were shot down or suppressed. One Oniks missile and 29 drones were recorded as hitting their targets; the remaining missiles did not reach their targets.
The U. S. Army has launched the NGCM project to develop a new surface-to-air missile to combat Shahed-type drones. The missile's cost could make its use economically unviable.
Russia’s satellite system “Rassvet” is already providing two stable communication windows over Ukraine every day. Ukraine has limited time to counter it before the system is fully deployed.
At the German airport in Leipzig, a drone carrying explosives was found near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Police are treating it as possible sabotage against state security.
Low water levels in the Danube forced Hungary's "Paks" nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in 44 years, threatening BMW iX3 production. The company reduced energy consumption at the plant by 15%, but the impact on output is not yet known.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry went too far in abandoning physical buttons, and the company plans to bring some of them back. New models, such as the CLA, have already received a physical volume control on the steering wheel.