Remains of up to 30 people may be found during exhumation work in Lviv – MCSC
Search and exhumation efforts at the site of former Zboiska cemetery in Lviv may uncover the remains of up to 30 individuals.
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06 August 2025
Customs officials detect UAH 6.8B in violations since start of year
The State Customs Service of Ukraine detected 5,682 customs violations worth UAH 6.8 billion in the first seven months of 2025.
Japan's Nojima Corporation to donate JPY 200M to support Ukrainian children
Japan's Nojima Corporation has announced its decision to provide JPY 200 million to support child-focused projects run by the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
05 August 2025
38 countries, EU, Council of Europe urge Russia to return Ukrainian children
The International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children has called on Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children without delay and without any conditions. The joint statement was signed by 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the European Union.
Over 200 evacuated daily: Prokudin reports on ongoing operation in Korabel neighborhood
The evacuation of residents from Kherson’s Korabel neighborhood continues as the humanitarian situation worsens following Russian airstrikes on a key bridge. Local authorities are urging civilians to leave the area due to increasingly difficult living conditions.
Russian occupiers showcase looted archaeological artifacts from Crimea’s Artesian settlement
In Crimea, the occupiers boasted about illegal archaeological discoveries from the territory of the Artesian settlement.
Infrastructure restoration in occupied territories curtailed due to economic crisis in Russia
Due to the crisis in the real estate market in Russia, the invaders are unable to repair destroyed housing and carry out new construction in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Zelensky honors combat medics serving in Kharkiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a medical facility in the Kharkiv region, where he met with Ukrainian defenders and honored combat medics for their service and bravery.
After Haidai scandal, Mukachevo volunteers report sharp drop in drone donations
Following the corruption scandal involving the head of the Mukachevo District State Administration, Serhii Haidai, local volunteers collecting donations for drones say they have experienced a sharp decline in fundraising and are facing public accusations of stealing donated funds.
04 August 2025
Over third of Ukrainian refugees are employed in Germany
The number of Ukrainian citizens with protection status employed in Germany exceeds one-third of the total amount.
Ukrainian-Polish expedition begins search and exhumation work in Lviv
A Ukrainian-Polish expedition has launched search and exhumation efforts at the site of a former cemetery in Lviv’s Zboishche district. The mission aims to locate and rebury the remains of Polish Army soldiers who died during the defense of Lviv in 1939.
Estonia donates 22 police cars to Ukraine
This week, the Estonian police, together with the Rotary Club business community, sent 22 police cars to Ukraine, which will be used by the Ukrainian police and border guards.
Ukraine joins EU pilot project to enable cross-border exchange of medical data
Ukraine has joined a European Union pilot initiative aimed at developing the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet)—a secure digital platform designed to facilitate the exchange of medical data across borders.
03 August 2025
Zelensky presents state awards to Air Force personnel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to servicemembers of the Ukrainian Air Force.
President announces new prisoner exchange, says work on lists ongoing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced preparations for a new prisoner exchange.
Russia spreads fake news about Kyiv refusing to take Ukrainians from Georgia border crossing — CCD
Russian propaganda is spreading fake news that Ukraine is allegedly refusing to accept about 90 of its citizens deported from Russia who are “stuck” at the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint on the border with Georgia.
Today marks Ukrainian Air Force Day
Today, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Activists picket Iranian embassy in London over three years of Shahed terror on Ukrainian cities
Against the backdrop of the Kremlin's use of Iranian technology in the production of drones, which Russia is using to attack peaceful cities in Ukraine, activists staged a protest outside the Iranian embassy in London, demanding the expulsion of representatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and related organizations from Britain.
Over 5,000 hectares cleared of explosives in de-occupied territories in July
In July, demining units of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense cleared 5,136 hectares of territory liberated from Russian occupation.
Ten more civilians evacuated from Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region
Ten more civilians were evacuated from the Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region on August 1, 2025, in a two-stage operation.
02 August 2025
19-year-old girl returned from temporarily occupied territory – Yermak
As part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 19-year-old girl who spent nearly 11 years under occupation has been successfully returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Four more Ukrainian children returned from occupied territories
As part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, four more Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territories.
01 August 2025
There are 240 general secondary education institutions remaining in Donetsk Oblast
There are currently 240 general secondary education institutions in the Donetsk region's educational network, with 67,400 students studying remotely.
Ukraine to recognize education obtained in TOT, says Lubinets
Ukraine will recognize educational achievements obtained in temporarily occupied territories.
31 July 2025
There are currently 38 branches of six banks operating in Donetsk Oblast
There are currently 38 branches of six banks operating in the Donetsk region.
SES aviation deployed in Kyiv to manage aftermath of Russian strikes
In the capital, the State Emergency Service's aviation was involved in eliminating the consequences of Russian strikes on the night of July 31.
Suspicious object found on protester near Verkhovna Rada
Law enforcement officers noticed a participant with a suspicious object at a protest rally outside the Verkhovna Rada.
Only half of Ukrainians trust the news – OPORA
Only half of Ukrainian citizens living within the country trust the news they read.
Three more Ukrainian children returned from temporarily occupied territories and Russia
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative, three more Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied territories and Russia.
30 July 2025
Chernivtsi bids farewell to fourth victim of Russian July 12 night attack
Chernivtsi bid farewell to the fourth victim of the Russian missile attack on the city on the night of July 12. For more than 10 days, doctors fought for the life of 44-year-old ATO veteran and volunteer Ilona Kapelnytska, but on July 25, she died from injuries sustained during the enemy attack