Protest march in support of Fedorov underway in Kyiv
A protest march in support of Mykhailo Fedorov is taking place in downtown Kyiv.
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16 August 2026
About 600 museum artifacts stolen by Russia from Ukraine added to Interpol database — Berezhna
About 600 museum artifacts stolen by Russia from Ukraine have already been entered into the Interpol database.
Stop of evacuation vehicle in Mykolaiv region: Ukrainian Red Cross issues statement
The driver of an evacuation vehicle who was stopped in the Mykolaiv region while transporting people from Kherson was not informed that he would be taken to a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center for a military medical examination, potentially followed by mobilization.
President presents awards to mark 975th anniversary of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to mark the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
15 August 2026
Zelensky attends opening of “Spiritual Treasures of the Nation” exhibition at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the opening of the exhibition “Spiritual Treasures of the Nation: The Sacristy of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” to mark the Lavra’s 975th anniversary, where he also met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany.
Zelensky signed decree on measures to protect Ukrainian national landmarks
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on nationwide measures to protect Ukrainian national shrines.
Evacuation vehicle stopped in Mykolaiv region: Kherson Regional Council appeals to Interior Minister
The Kherson Regional Council believes that incidents such as the one involving the evacuation vehicle in the Mykolaiv region have extremely devastating consequences for society, and has appealed to the Minister of Internal Affairs regarding this matter.
Zaporizhzhia RMA head: I feel like someone who has no home
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, said that his parents’ home and his own residence remain in the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, and that one of the reasons he is currently in public service is his desire to reclaim what the Russian occupiers have taken away.
Moldova extradites to Ukraine organizer of escape route for draft dodgers
A 30-year-old resident of the Vinnytsia region suspected of illegally helping men of military conscription age cross the border has been returned to Ukraine from Moldova.
Construction of nine underground schools and three kindergartens is nearing completion in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, as part of preparations for the school year, construction is nearing completion on nine underground schools and three kindergartens.
Government authorizes transfer of destroyed Russian military equipment to museums
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a mechanism for the free transfer to museums in foreign countries of designated examples of destroyed Russian military equipment. In particular, museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands will receive captured T-72 tanks for exhibition purposes.
14 August 2026
Farewell ceremony for Colonel Yevhen Konovalets held in Kyiv
The Third Army Corps held a farewell ceremony for Colonel Yevhen Konovalets, founder of the Ukrainian Military Organization and the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and commander of the Sich Riflemen Corps, at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Kyiv.
Hot weekend forecast for Ukraine, no precipitation expected
No precipitation is expected in Ukraine over the weekend, with daytime temperatures reaching 33°C in some areas.
Russia prepares media campaign to discredit Ukraine in West — CCD
Russia is preparing a media campaign aimed at portraying Ukraine’s alleged mistreatment of Russian prisoners of war in order to create an alternative narrative for Western audiences.
Ukraine to receive over UAH 2B from UNICEF to support vulnerable families over winter
UNICEF will transfer UAH 2.01 billion to the humanitarian account of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity, with the funds to be distributed among households in frontline regions.
13 August 2026
Culture Ministry to shape state policy on tourism
The Ukrainian Culture Ministry will now be responsible for developing and implementing state policy in the field of tourism and resorts.
Parliament proposes changes to Ukraine's surrogacy rules
A bill proposing changes to the rules governing surrogacy in Ukraine has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
Germany not ruling out deporting Ukrainian men of military age
Newly arrived Ukrainian male refugees of military age in Germany must be exempt from military service to qualify for temporary protection in the country, while those staying illegally could face deportation.
Zelensky orders logistics audit in remote mountainous regions
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed taxation of forestry, tourist fees, road development and funding, the provision of necessary transport to communities, and access to school education with representatives of mountain communities in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Russian propaganda spreads panic over food shortage in Ukraine — CCD
Russia is conducting a systematic campaign aimed at creating food shortages in Ukraine while simultaneously fueling panic so that people buy more than usual, thereby increasing shortages. In this way, they are attempting to inflict an additional psychological blow on the population.
Around 800 mobile shelters planned along routes used to transport children to schools in frontline regions
A total of 840 mobile shelters are planned to be installed along routes used to transport children to schools in six border and frontline regions.
Lubinets says Russia has executed at least 345 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered
Russian forces have executed at least 345 Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Large-scale operation shuts down 94 scam call centers across Ukraine
A large-scale operation has shut down 94 fraudulent call centers across Ukraine, with victims including citizens of Ukraine, Israel, Kazakhstan, EU countries and Central Asia.
Russian special services step up collection of data on Ukrainian prisoners of war — Coordination Headquarters
Russian special services have stepped up efforts on social media to collect personal data on Ukrainian prisoners of war and their relatives.
12 August 2026
Around 6,000 Ukrainian civilians may remain in occupied parts of Kherson region – Lubinets
Around 6,000 Ukrainian civilians, including children, may still be living in the temporarily occupied parts of the Kherson region, particularly in Oleshky and nearby settlements, According to Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets.
Lubinets to propose working group to new defense minister to reform Ukraine's mobilization system
Ukrainian Parliamentary Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets plans to propose that Ukraine's new defense minister establish a working group within the ministry to reform the mobilization system, saying he is personally ready to join its work.
Zelensky announces changes to National Multisubject Test
Next year, students will take the National Multisubject Test (NMT) in specially equipped shelters and will have the opportunity to retake the test.
Russia attempts to create fake image of 'humane' captivity for Ukrainian soldiers — Lubinets
Russia is attempting to create a fake image for the international community of supposedly comfortable conditions for Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Ombudsman: At least 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity
As of today, the deaths of 375 Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity have been verified – that is the number of bodies returned to Ukraine.
Mostly dry weather in Ukraine today, temperatures up to +33°C
On Wednesday, August 12, brief rain and thunderstorms are possible only in southeastern Ukraine, while daytime temperatures will reach 28–33°C.