SBU nabs Russian spy posing as “military expert,” inquiring info on Western arms supplies
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian asset who is believed to have been gathering intelligence on Western weapons deliveries.
Society and Culture
10 August 2022
Kherson residents stand against pseudo-referendum: Yellow ribbons appear on streets
Kherson residents are agitating to boycott a pseudo-referendum scheduled by Russian invaders in the region. The yellow ribbons, used as a symbol of the Public Resistance Movement, are appearing on streets in the occupied settlements of Kherson Region.
Ukraine received medical and humanitarian assistance worth over UAH 12B since war began
Ukraine has received 8,500 tonnes medical and humanitarian aid for a total amount of over UAH 12 billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
United Kingdom to help Ukraine restore healthcare system
The United Kingdom plans to join the implementation of the plan for the restoration of the healthcare system of Ukraine.
09 August 2022
Zaporizhia officials deny mass evacuation rumors
The city council of Zaporizhia has denied rumors of preparations for a mass evacuation of local residents.
Ukraine authorities appeal to Meta after Instagram account of Azovstal Defenders Families’ Association blocked
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has appealed to Meta, which owns Instagram, in connection with the blocking of the account of the Association of Azovstal Defenders’ Families.
War stress increases number of premature birth cases in Ukraine - UN
The war in Ukraine is increasing the risks of premature births and causing babies to need more oxygen.
Ukraine presses charges against 193 enemy collaborators - Interior Ministry
Ukraine law enforcers are suspecting 193 individuals of “collaboration” with the Russian invasion forces.
08 August 2022
Invaders set to deport to Russia over 100 children from Luhansk region
Attempts to deport Ukrainian children to Russia are being observed in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region.
07 August 2022
Zelensky meets with American actress Jessica Chastain
President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with American actress Jessica Chastain.
Kharkiv medical students begin training at hospitals around Cambridge
Twenty Ukrainian medical students from Kharkiv, whose training was interrupted by Russia’s full-scale invasion, are beginning clinical placements at hospitals around Cambridge next week to learn vital skills to help support their country’s health service.
06 August 2022
Tourniquets, medicines, incubators: Ukraine receives another batch of medical aid
International partners sent Ukraine three incubators, 2,998 tourniquets, 18 ambulatory infusion pumps, 16 pallets of assorted medicines, 80 pallets of syringes, 70 pallets of disinfectants, 49 pallets of personal protective equipment.
About 2,000 people evacuated from Donetsk region in a week
Two thousand residents have been evacuated from Donetsk region in a week.
Prince Harry calls Ukrainian medic after her release from captivity
Ukrainian paramedic Yulia Paievska (call sign “Tayra”), who had spent three months in Russian captivity, said that she received a phone call from Prince Harry after her release.
"Russia is a terrorist state": Rally in support of Ukraine held in Paris
A march and rally in support of Ukrainian resistance to Russian military aggression is taking place in Paris.
"Russia is a terrorist state": Rally in support of Ukraine held in Paris
A march and rally in support of Ukrainian resistance to Russian military aggression is taking place in Paris.
"Russia is a terrorist state": Rally in support of Ukraine held in Paris
A march and rally in support of Ukrainian resistance to Russian military aggression is taking place in Paris.
Pope Francis mulling Kyiv trip - Ambassador to Vatican
Pope Francis has met with Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Vatican, Andrii Yurash, having discussed the pontiff’s possible visit to Ukraine before the scheduled trip to Kazakhstan.
Ukrainians forced to obtain Russian passports should not be prosecuted – Presidential envoy for Crimea
Residents of the occupied territories of Ukraine, who are forced to obtain Russian passports, should not be held accountable by law.
Meta busts Russian troll farm imitating grassroot support for Russian war in Ukraine
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has exposed a Russian troll farm, Cyber Front Z, whose operations via Telegram and social media were aimed to create an appearance of massive support for Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
05 August 2022
Russia’s terrorist attack in Olenivka: Relatives of Azovstal defenders hold rally in Lviv
The relatives of the Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), who were defending Mariupol-based Azovstal steelworks against Russian invaders, have held a rally near Lviv National Opera.
Twitter blocks another Russian propaganda outlet in EU, Britain
Twitter has blocked Russia’s propaganda resource RIA Novosti in 27 countries of the European Union and Great Britain.
04 August 2022
Spain allocates almost EUR 53M in financial support for Ukrainian refugees
The government of Spain has approved the allocation of EUR 52.8 million in direct financial assistance to Ukrainians who have obtained temporary protection in this country.
EU adopts new crisis response measure of €16M to support Ukraine
The European Union adopted a new crisis response measure of €16 million to support access to education and assist victims of sexual violence in Ukraine.
Court extends MP Medvedchuk's arrest until Sept 19
Lviv's Lychakivsky District Court has extended the arrest of Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk until September 19.
03 August 2022
U.S. switches to Putin’s friends: a digest of Russian propaganda for August 2
The Kremlin has decided to legislatively “terrorize” the POWs of “Azov” and is eager to help China in the conflict with Taiwan. The Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security collected the main fakes and narratives of Russian propaganda for August 2.
USAID allocates additional $1.8M to support healthcare in Ukraine – WHO
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated an additional $1.8 million to support healthcare in Ukraine.
About 641,000 Ukrainian students stay abroad — education minister
There are approximately 4.2 million students in Ukraine, with about 641,000 of them currently staying abroad.
Bus driver from Prykarpattia tells SBU of Russian FSB’s attempt to recruit him
The Russian Federal Security Service tried to recruit a Prykarpattia resident who used to work as a private passenger carrier before the full-scale war.