Construction of Fire Point plant in Denmark postponed until 2027 – media
The solid-fuel plant being built in Denmark by Ukrainian missile manufacturer Fire Point has been delayed until the end of 2027, with costs more than tripling.
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21 August 2026
20 August 2026
Sybiha discusses Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports with World Food Program chief
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz with Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Program (WFP).
Koretskyi: Sense Bank to be sold, proceeds to go toward defense needs
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry has been given a clear mandate to accelerate the sale of Sense Bank, with the proceeds to be used to finance Ukraine's Armed Forces.
19 August 2026
Hungary closes money laundering case against Oschadbank cash couriers
Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has closed a money laundering investigation involving Ukrainian cash couriers from Oschadbank due to a lack of evidence of a crime.
Germany to provide EUR 50M for restoration of Chornobyl confinement structure
The German government will provide EUR 50 million to restore the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged by a Russian drone.
Bulgaria ready to increase gas transit to Ukraine through its territory – ambassador
Sofia is ready to hold consultations with Kyiv on ways to increase the volume of natural gas transited through Bulgarian territory to Ukraine.
18 August 2026
Ukraine, Germany exploring equipment to restore Chornobyl’s New Safe Confinement
First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the possibility of securing reserve equipment to restore the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant with a delegation of German companies that arrived in Ukraine together with German Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
Russian drone attack damages EVA distribution center in Brovary
A distribution center serving the EVA cosmetics retail chain was damaged in a Russian attack in Brovary, Kyiv region, in the morning of August 18. No casualties have been reported, according to preliminary information.
17 August 2026
Russian forces attack port infrastructure in Mykolaiv, damage civilian vessel
Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region with Shahed-type drones during the day on August 17, damaging a civilian vessel.
EU preparing its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia – Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that the European Union plans to unveil a new package of sanctions against Russia in the coming months, which could become the largest since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Shadow employment in Russia reaches 41% — intel report
The labor market in Russia is increasingly moving “into the shadows”; 41% of employed Russians are already working off the books.
15 August 2026
Fedorov says Zaporizhstal shutdown is tragic situation for city's economy
The Zaporizhstal steelworks is the largest taxpayer in the Zaporizhzhia region, so its shutdown following Russian missile strikes is a tragic situation for the city.
Ukrainians declare nearly UAH 324B in income earned last year
From January through July 2026, individuals filed nearly 215,000 income and property tax returns, declaring UAH 323.9 billion in income earned last year.
Shmyhal discusses energy cooperation with Czech deputy prime minister
First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a phone conversation with Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.
Ukraine's military intelligence identifies 26 vessels Russia uses to transport oil, LNG and stolen Ukrainian grain
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published information on 26 vessels Russia uses to transport grain from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, Russian oil and petroleum products, as well as liquefied natural gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project.
14 August 2026
Novorossiysk's Sheskharis oil terminal suspends operations after drone attack – Reuters
Russia has suspended crude oil exports from the Sheskharis terminal at the port of Novorossiysk following a drone attack.
Ukraine sanctions 13 vessels, 28 companies over illegal grain exports
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on entities involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain.
Russia's share of India's oil imports exceed 50% in July — Reuters
Russia supplied more than half of India's oil imports in July. Russian oil shipments increased by 62% year-on-year, reaching a new record.
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Saturday
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Saturday, August 15.
Arms manufacturers call on MoD to ensure continuity of defense procurement
Manufacturers of weapons and military equipment are calling on the Ministry of Defense to ensure the continuity of contracting with the Ukrainian defense industry and the supply of necessary weapons to the Defense Forces.
Russian attacks cause new power outages in three Ukrainian regions – Ukrenergo
New Russian strikes have caused power outages in parts of the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Sumy regions as of the morning of August 14.
13 August 2026
Klymenko meets with business representatives: Government preparing measures to protect logistics from Russian attacks
The Ukrainian government is preparing measures to protect Ukrainian businesses from Russian attacks.
Sybiha thanks Estonia for energy support and Moldova for facilitating Ukrainian grain transit
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Estonia for its energy support for Ukraine and Moldova for facilitating the transit of Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine seeks to conclude free trade agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina — ambassador
Ukraine sent Bosnia and Herzegovina the text of a free‑trade agreement in January and is awaiting a response.
12 August 2026
Around 700 vessels carrying Russian oil are under sanctions – Vlasiuk
Around 700 vessels involved in transporting Russian oil are currently under international sanctions, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president's sanctions policy commissioner.
Estonia provides Ukraine with EUR 340,000 to prepare for winter
Estonia has allocated EUR 340,000 to support Ukraine's preparations for the winter season, the Estonian Foreign Ministry has said.
Two grain terminals in Novorossiysk halt operations after Ukrainian attack – Reuters
Two of Russia's biggest grain terminals at the southern port of Novorossiysk have suspended operations as a result of overnight Ukrainian drone strikes.
Orsk oil refinery halts processing after Ukrainian drone attack – Reuters
Russia's mid-sized Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery ceased processing on August 11 after a fire that followed a Ukrainian drone attack.
Ukrenergo: Russian attacks cause new power outages in five regions
As of the morning of August 12, new Russian attacks caused blackouts in five regions of Ukraine.
11 August 2026
Zaporizhzhia NPP rapidly losing capacity for recovery – expert
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains extremely difficult and unpredictable, with the facility gradually losing its ability to recover due to prolonged maintenance problems.