State Property Fund to hold 43 online state property lease auctions next week
Ukraine's State Property Fund plans to hold 43 online auctions for the lease of state property from August 10 to 14.
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10 August 2026
09 August 2026
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Monday
No restrictions on electricity consumption are planned in Ukraine on Monday, August 10.
Government seeks additional resources to fund Defense Forces — Koretskyi
The government is working to secure the updated funding requirements of the Defense Forces through the end of 2026 and to find additional resources, including with the assistance of international partners.
Russians attack Ukrnafta production assets, drilling site overnight
For the third consecutive day, Russian forces have attacked facilities belonging to the Naftogaz Group. Overnight on August 9, drones struck the production assets and a drilling site of Ukrnafta.
German-owned plant in Zhytomyr region to suspend operations after Russian attack
A German-invested company, Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr, has suspended operations following a Russian attack in the Zhytomyr region. The plant employs nearly 3,500 people.
Energoatom: Zaporizhzhia NPP lost external power twice on Aug 8
The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost its external power supply twice on Saturday, August 8.
Turkey restricts commercial vessel traffic toward Black Sea — Bloomberg
Turkey is restricting the movement of commercial vessels toward the Black Sea amid an increase in the number of attacks on ships in the region.
08 August 2026
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Sunday
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Sunday, August 9.
'Flash' warns Ukrainian businesses about anonymous letters from alleged 'Shahed owners'
Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an unofficial adviser to the President of Ukraine, has warned that Ukrainian businesses are receiving anonymous letters from individuals claiming to be the "owners of Shahed drones," demanding payment in exchange for protection from drone attacks.
Blackouts occur in 118 settlements in seven regions due to severe weather
As of the morning of August 7, due to severe weather in Ukraine, users in 118 settlements across seven regions are without power; electricity consumption continues to rise.
07 August 2026
Russia launches one of its largest attacks on Ukrnafta, damaging seven production facilities
Seven oil and gas production facilities operated by Ukrnafta in eastern Ukraine were damaged during a large-scale Russian attack overnight on August 7.
Russians carry out 287 attacks on Naftogaz facilities since beginning of 2026
Since the beginning of 2026, Russians have carried out 287 attacks on Naftogaz Group facilities, exceeding the number of attacks during the entire year of 2025. The intensified strikes are increasing the need for financial support for Naftogaz.
06 August 2026
Azerbaijan ready to supply gas to Ukraine, expand energy partnership, foreign minister says
Azerbaijan is prepared to supply natural gas to Ukraine if needed and expand cooperation in energy security, including through the use of Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities.
05 August 2026
Ukraine, Romania to expand alternative logistics routes for agricultural exports
Ukraine and Romania are working to expand the logistics capacity of Romania's Port of Constanța to ensure uninterrupted exports of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Ukraine seeks ways to restore agricultural exports amid Russia's blockade of Black Sea shipping corridor – Sybiha
Ukraine is actively seeking ways to restore agricultural exports after Russia blocked the Black Sea shipping corridor and has already appealed to its partners for help in lifting the blockade by increasing pressure on Moscow.
Novus logistics center shuts down after several missile strikes
On the night of August 4, the logistics center of the Novus supermarket chain was struck by several direct missile strikes. There were no casualties.
Ukraine to receive €1.4 bln in revenues from frozen Russian assets — PM
The European Union will allocate €1.4 billion to Ukraine from revenues generated by frozen Russian assets.
Rozetka’s largest distribution hub destroyed near Kyiv
Rozetka’s distribution warehouse complex in Brovary, Kyiv region, was destroyed overnight on August 5 in a Russian strike. No casualties were reported.
Russian army scales up strikes on Ukrainian businesses — Koretskyi
Ukrainian enterprises, factories, retail and logistics complexes came under Russian attack overnight on August 5, leaving dead and wounded.
Power outages are possible only if prolonged heat wave pushes temperatures above 35°C — expert
Temporary restrictions on electricity supply may be imposed in Ukraine only if the air temperature remains above +35° for more than two to three weeks.
Ukraine could lose up to $3B in agricultural sector due to Russian attacks on ports – Vysotskyi
Russian attacks on port infrastructure in the Odesa region could cost Ukraine's agricultural sector between $1.5 billion and $3 billion if maritime exports are significantly restricted.
04 August 2026
Zaporizhzhia NPP in blackout for about an hour – Energoatom
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost its external power supply on August 4 and operated on diesel generators for about an hour. The generators serve as a backup power source to ensure nuclear safety.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to vet potential suppliers using YouControl system
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry will use the YouControl analytical system to conduct preliminary checks of potential suppliers, helping it manage risks more effectively and improve transparency in defense procurement.
Budanov says he opposes exporting technologies from Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has said he opposes the export of technologies from Ukraine.
Russia intensifies strikes on ships and Ukrainian ports — 134 attacks since July
In July alone, the Russian military carried out 67 attacks on Ukraine’s seaport facilities, and five more since the start of August. Civilian vessels in ports and ships in Ukraine’s maritime corridor have also been targeted.
03 August 2026
Russian drone strikes civilian tugboat, causing fire
On the morning of August 3, Russian forces attacked a civilian tugboat with a Shahed-type drone, causing a fire to break out on board.
02 August 2026
Ukraine's government preparing measures to support agricultural producers
The Cabinet of Ministers, in cooperation with banks, is preparing a package of measures to support the agricultural sector, including financing for producers.
Italian military personnel from EU mission board Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
The EU's IRINI mission, led by Italy, inspected a tanker belonging to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" on Sunday to verify its nationality and flag registration.
Ukrenergo not expecting power outages on Monday
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Monday, August 3.
OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil production in September
Seven OPEC+ countries, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Oman, have agreed to increase their oil production targets by 188,000 barrels per day in September.