Over UAH $175M already raised through UNITED24 platform - Fedorov
Contributions from people from 110 countries through the UNITED24 platform exceeded the mark of $175 million in just more than three months of the platform’s work.
Society and Culture
20 August 2022
Over 450 objects affected by enemy fire renovated in Zhytomyr Region
A total of 459 objects, which had been damaged by Russian troops, were renovated in Zhytomyr Region.
“Kherson is Ukraine!”: Patriotic ribbons seen hanging across occupied city, again
In Kherson, patriotic ribbons and graffiti in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as leaflets against the sham "referendum" on accession to Russia can be seen across town.
Russian invaders intimidate teachers in occupied areas, forcing them to cooperate
Teachers of a secondary school in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhia region are being subjected to psychological pressure with elements of intimidation as Russian security operatives are trying to force them to undergo “retraining” in Crimea to be able to teach children in line with the Russian curriculum starting September 1.
Ukraine sets up "parade" of destroyed Russian equipment on Kyiv’s main street
An exhibition of destroyed Russian equipment is taking place on Khreschatyk in Kyiv.
Ukraine sees number of divorces down almost 50% in first half of 2022
In Ukraine, in the first six months of this year, almost 104,000 couples got married and 7,600 divorces were registered.
19 August 2022
UNDP Ukraine to help digitize forest industry
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and the United Nations Development Program in Ukraine have agreed on joint projects in the field of development and digitization of forestry.
СОVID-19 quarantine extended in Ukraine till year-end
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extends the quarantine and the emergency situation regime to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until December 31, 2022.
17 August 2022
Russian psyop: Malign narrative claims conflict between military, political leaders in Ukraine
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Hanna Malyar, refuted fake news of the alleged conflict between the highest military and political leadership of Ukraine, and explained the specifics of Russian psyop tools.
Ukrainians prioritize citizenship over other types of identity - poll
Currently, 85% of the population of Ukraine consider themselves first of all citizens of their country: since Ukraine regained independence in 1991, this indicator has almost doubled.
16 August 2022
Latvians launch fundraiser to buy Bayraktar UAV for Ukraine
In Latvia, a fundraising campaign has kicked off for the purchase of a Bayraktar strike drone for the needs of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
Daily traffic record set on Kerch Strait Bridge - media
The daily traffic record was set on August 15 on the bridge connecting the occupied Crimea peninsula with mainland Russia on August 15. A total of 38,297 cars passed across the bridge within that day.
15 August 2022
Three-quarters of Donetsk region residents already evacuated
Three-quarters of the residents of Donetsk region have already been evacuated. A total of 5,575 people have left the region since the beginning of the mandatory evacuation campaign.
President Zelensky meets with United24 ambassadors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the United24 ambassadors, Andriy Shevchenko and Liev Schreiber, to discuss the interim results of the United24 fundraising platform and a new youth program.
SBU exposes Russian thugs who applied to join volunteer battalions in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has prevented an attempt by criminals from Russia to join the ranks of Kyiv-based volunteer units.
Duda kneels before monument to Ukrainian People’s Republic soldiers
On the day of the 102nd anniversary of the victory over the Bolsheviks in the Battle of Warsaw, the President of Poland honored the memory of the soldiers of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
14 August 2022
Pope Francis asks the Lord for special mercy for Ukrainian people
In the context of the 20th anniversary of entrusting the world to the Divine Mercy by John Paul II, Pope Francis has wished the Ukrainian people God’s grace and mercy.
In occupied Crimea, invaders abduct 20-year-old Crimean Tatar man
In Crimea, Russian occupation authorities abducted Appaz Kurtamet, 20, a resident of Kherson region’s Novooleksiiivka village. His whereabouts have been unknown for the past three weeks.
Workers brought to Mariupol from Russia see no promised pay
In the temporarily captured City of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov, workers brought in from Russia on promises of high wages have not been paid.
Russia exploits Japanese restaurant’s brand in propaganda against Ukraine - watchdog
The invaders used the brand of a well-known Japanese sushi restaurant chain to spread the fake narrative of the Ukraine fatigue among international partners.
Nearly 70 specialists trained to provide psychological assistance to children in Ukraine
As part of the National Program of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, together with the Save The Children initiative, 69 specialists have undergone training in psychological first aid for children.
13 August 2022
March and rally in support of Ukraine held in Paris
A march and rally in support of Ukraine were held in Paris on Saturday, August 13.
Campaign to issue Russian passports in occupied areas “failure” as world perceives holders as threat - Podolyak
Mass naturalization of Ukrainians living in the Russian-occupied areas is a failure for Russia because the world perceives holders of such IDs as a valid security threat.
In occupied Crimea, 11 journalists subjected to political persecution
Eleven journalists in the Russian-occupied Crimea are being politically persecuted by Russian-imposed “authorities,” a watchdog says.
12 August 2022
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
President Zelensky, First Lady Zelenska take part in ceremony of honoring children-rescuers
On Youth Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated in the ceremony of honoring young Ukrainians as part of the ‘Children-Rescuers – War Heroes’ event.
11 August 2022
“Special Operation” Goes as Planned, 330 Meters a Day: A Digest of Russian Propaganda, as of Aug 10
The New York Times found a Spanish-language source of Moscow’s lies, and Pushylin has already “liberated” half of the Donbas.
British documentary photographer takes pictures of Ukrainians affected by war at Lviv hospital
The world-famous British documentary photographer, Giles Dewlay, has come to Lviv to take pictures of the Ukrainians who were affected by the Russian armed aggression, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.