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Attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region: one person killed, nine injured
Following the attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a 71-year-old man was killed in Pavlohrad, and nine people were injured. Seven people were injured in Nikopol.
The police have charged a further four individuals in connection with the scam involving the Latvians
A call centre in Kharkiv gained access to Latvian bank accounts via remote access programmes. Four more people have been charged.
The Beheading of St John the Baptist: when it is celebrated, history, traditions
The Beheading of John the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord is one of the most revered church feasts, commemorating the martyrdom of John the Baptist. According to the new church calendar of the OCU...
Unitree shares have fallen by 45% from their peak following a rapid debut
The 45% drop in Unitree’s share price following its IPO has heightened concerns about a bubble in the robotics sector and the risks to retail investors.
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Main news
Ukraine has stepped up the protection of its energy infrastructure against missile strikes
In Ukraine, the construction of around 200 second-level engineering protection structures at priority energy facilities has been completed. These are intended to mitigate the impact of Russian attacks, particularly missile strikes, although...
Political news from Ukraine and the world
Politics
Nebenzia rejected a ceasefire without Moscow’s conditions
Russia does not support an unconditional ceasefire: Nebenzia described a truce without Moscow’s demands as a «freeze on the conflict».
Economic news from Ukraine and the world
Economy
Burnam is to travel to the US to ask Trump for Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Björn’s talks with Trump in New York will focus on Patriot missiles for Ukraine and strengthening its air defences.
Public News of Ukraine
Society
Land for social housing in Kharkiv was acquired using loans from the SMK Group
The court order describes three mortgages on land owned by the «Aviles» Housing and Building Cooperative in Kharkiv, secured against loans granted to meat companies associated with the SMK Group.
Political and economic analytics of Ukraine
Analytics
Power cuts, cold weather and shortages? AI has predicted what lies ahead for Kyiv and the surrounding region this winter
Kyiv and the Kyiv region are preparing for the 2026/27 heating season at a time when Russia is simultaneously stepping up its attacks on the energy sector, gas infrastructure and logistics....
Up to 20,000 per child: how much do school fees cost?
Getting a child ready for the new school year in 2026 will cost Ukrainian parents at least 10,000 hryvnias. If they buy a good-quality rucksack, several sets of clothes and...
25 ways to make money online: what really works in 2026
Just ten years ago, making money online seemed like a mystery or even a dubious prospect to many people. Online work was mainly associated with programmers, designers or people who...
From hours to a matter of minutes: how long do rockets and «Shaheds» take to fly?»
An air raid alert can last for hours due to attack drones, but when faced with a ballistic threat, there is sometimes almost no time to react. The speed of Russian weapons varies...
When will the war in Ukraine end: the most likely scenario
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet neither side has gained a decisive advantage. Russian forces have failed to achieve a strategic...
Showbiz news from Ukraine and the world
Show business
Netflix has started filming the eighth series of *Black Mirror*«
Netflix has confirmed that it will be producing the eighth series of *Black Mirror*. Filming is set to begin in the summer of 2026, whilst the release date and cast remain unknown.
Microseries are becoming one of the few growth areas in Hollywood
AI micro-dramas are produced in three to four weeks at a cost of up to $60 thousand, whilst the market for this format in the US is growing rapidly.
Turkish production company AI Yapım has released the series *Castle Walls* on Prime Video
AI Yapım has released *Castle Walls* — a series about Hasan ibn Sabbah and the fortress of Alamut. AI was used in the production of the visuals.
Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism
Robbie Williams has been diagnosed with autism. The artist explained that creating characters and designing help him take his mind off his anxious thoughts.
Marvel has released the second trailer for *The Avengers: The Rise of Doctor Doom*«
Marvel Studios has released the second trailer for the film *Avengers: Doomsday*. The new trailer features Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., as the main character....
News of the war in Ukraine today
The war in Ukraine
Attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region: one person killed, nine injured
Following the attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, a 71-year-old man was killed in Pavlohrad, and nine people were injured. Seven people were injured in Nikopol.
A Red Cross warehouse in Kherson has burnt down, causing losses of 28 million hryvnias
Drone strikes on 23 August destroyed a Red Cross warehouse in Kherson. Medicines, blankets and supplies for the cold weather, worth 28 million hryvnias, were lost.
Russia attacked the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» border crossing on the border with Moldova
On the night of 25 August, Russian attack drones struck the «Vynohradivka–Vulcănești» international road border crossing in the Odesa region, on the border with Moldova. The infrastructure...
Ukraine lacks missiles, and not just for the Patriot system
Ukraine is facing a shortage of missiles, and not just for the Patriot air defence systems. There is also a shortage of ammunition for other ground-based air defence systems and combat aircraft. This was reported...
The General Staff has confirmed that command posts, depots and radar stations in the Russian Federation and Crimea have been struck
The defence forces struck Russian military targets in the Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, in Zaporizhzhia, in Crimea and in the Krasnodar Krai.
What is changing for Ukrainians today
The Supreme Court has clarified when six months’ salary must be paid upon dismissal
Officials are paid at least six times the average wage if their employer dismisses them following the termination of their term of office.
Deferrals for students from 1 September: who might lose their entitlement and what to check
With the start of the new academic year, the issue of applying for and extending deferrals from conscription will once again become a topical one for students subject to military service. Not everyone is entitled to one...
Ukrainians are being reminded to pay their property tax by 1 September
Most property owners must pay their property tax by 1 September. Once they have received the payment notice, they have 60 days to pay.
A pension at 60 isn’t for everyone: how much work history is required?
Ukrainians can retire at the age of 60, 63 or 65. The age at which pension payments begin depends on the length of the insurance period, whilst the amount of the pension depends on...
EES at the EU border: why the first check may take longer
The EES system is in place for short-stay visits by foreign nationals: it records border crossings, photographs and biometric data, and monitors the 90-day limit within a 180-day period.