Five enemy "Shaheds" simultaneously attacked a residential building in Kharkiv, killing a family with children. More people may be under the rubble, the rescue operation continues.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 18, three people were killed and 20 were injured. Among the victims is a 17-year-old boy; many of the wounded are in serious condition.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported on the use of US symbols by Russian occupiers. The video shows Russian equipment going on the assault with Russian and US flags.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization of 10 people that was engaged in selling cocaine in Kyiv and Odesa. Drug couriers worked around the clock, using fake passes, and sold up to 50 grams of cocaine per day.
During the night, Sumy and the Shostka community suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires broke out, and there are casualties.
The plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the US. Landing is expected in 6.5 hours.
Forced evacuation of families with children has begun in five settlements in Donetsk Oblast. Approximately 1,879 children remain in these settlements.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.
Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak thanked Melania Trump for her role in saving deported Ukrainian children. She raised the issue of child abduction in a letter to Putin, which Donald Trump handed over in Alaska.
The Russian dictator handed the US president pseudo-historical materials justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation stated.
The 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Kholodnyi Yar" liberated Hruzke and Vesele near Dobropillia. The uniqueness of the operation was the use of combat robots that shot the enemy at close range.
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenka invited Donald Trump and his family to Minsk. The invitation was accepted, and the leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues, including Ukraine.
Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, reported a missile attack on the Dnipro district. One person is preliminarily known to have died.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, after which a smoke plume rose. The Air Force reported a ballistic missile threat.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real steps from Russia to end the war. He stressed Ukraine's readiness to respond to threats and inform partners about the situation at the front.
WhatsApp states that Russia is trying to block the messenger to prevent secure communication. Roskomnadzor announced restrictions on calls in WhatsApp and Telegram.
Today, August 14, marks World Orca Day and the birthday of the Telegram messenger. Christians celebrate the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, which concludes the Dormition Fast.
Fraudsters on Telegram are spreading fake offers from mobile operators, promising bonuses and free internet. The criminals' goal is to steal personal data and gain access to bank accounts.
A large-scale failure in the operation of Telegram and WhatsApp messengers has been recorded in the Russian Federation. This may be part of a strategy to restrict communication in the country.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting, where it was decided to allow brigades to independently purchase pickups and other equipment. Funding for combat units will also be significantly increased, and the award procedure will be maximally shortened.
An informant who spied on Ukrainian Armed Forces army aviation airfields has been detained in Lviv region. The woman installed hidden video cameras to track helicopter movements.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the diplomatic situation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. They agreed on the need to consider Europe's voice in future peace negotiations and Ukraine's path to European integration.
Law enforcement officers detained two minors who committed a terrorist attack in Zhytomyr, which led to the death of a man. The teenagers, recruited by the Russians, made an improvised explosive device, stuffing it with nuts.
Yulia Svyrydenko and Scott Bessent discussed expanding the mandate of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund. The launch of the first three projects is planned within 18 months, including investments in the defense sector.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with Scott Bessent strengthening cooperation in the defense and investment spheres. An American-Ukrainian investment fund with an expanded mandate is planned to be launched.
The NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation warns of a Russian campaign to discredit TCCs via a Telegram bot. It calls for arson attacks on TCCs to disrupt mobilization, collecting personal data.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on an agricultural enterprise near Sumy. Two people died, there are injured, and a search and rescue operation is underway.
SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack in Dnipro, detaining a 29-year-old drug addict from Vinnytsia who was preparing an explosion near an administrative building. The woman, recruited by the Russian Federation, received an improvised explosive device in Pavlohrad and hid it in Dnipro.
Kyiv region was subjected to a night attack by Russian drones, there were no casualties. In Boryspil district, 6 private houses and a car were damaged.
