Serhii Kozyr, member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights
Two hundred government-owned real estate properties are ready to accommodate internally displaced persons seeking short- to long-term shelter
Society and Culture
15 August 2024
Ukraine’s Orthodox Primate calls on Moscow-affiliated church leader to engage in dialogue with no preconditions
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, appealed to the head of the UOC (in unity with the Moscow Patriarchate), Metropolitan Onufriy and all the hierarchs with a call to launch a dialogue on having the two churches merge into one, without preconditions.
Decision on dismissal of education ombudsman to be made at next government meeting - MES
The decision to dismiss Education Ombudsman Serhiy Horbachov will be made at the next government meeting.
Just 10 km from frontline in Donetsk region, nearly 1,500 children require evacuation - administration
About 1,500 Ukrainian children remain in Donetsk region within a 10km zone from the front. This week, 2,500 were evacuated.
Over 500 Ukrainian soldiers complete rehabilitation in Latvia
More than 500 Ukrainian soldiers have already undergone medical rehabilitation in Latvia.
Hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeting Kremlin's critics worldwide
Hackers linked to Russian intelligence are targeting the Kremlin's critics around the globe with phishing emails.
14 August 2024
Ukraine’s intelligence warns citizens against traveling to Belarus
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU) urges citizens to refrain from traveling to Belarus, the country supporting the aggressor state Russia.
Germany's THW president arrives in Kyiv to assess humanitarian needs of Ukrainians
The president of the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), Sabine Lackner, has arrived in Kyiv to assess the humanitarian needs of Ukrainians.
In Donetsk region, substation and one of mines were de-energised as result of hostilities
On 13 August, power engineers restored electricity supply to 25,500 consumers who had lost power due to the hostilities.
Ecumenical Patriarch supports Zelensky's initiative aimed at Ukraine's spiritual independence
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Olena Kovalska and Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience Viktor Yelensky have met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
Nearly 1,000 schools to start offline education this year - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved three options for arranging above ground shelters, which will allow about 1,000 schools to start full-time education this school year.
How Russian special information operations try to undermine mobilization in Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russian hybrid aggression against Ukraine in 2014, mobilization in Ukraine has been targeted by the Russian state security services.
13 August 2024
Russian propaganda throwing false accusations at Ukrainian forces in Kursk region - watchdog
With various psyops, the enemy is putting in a significant effort to discredit the Ukrainian military, trying to accuse them of crimes against the civilian population in Kursk region.
2,155 Ukrainian orphans evacuated abroad due to Russian aggression
As many as 2,155 orphans and children deprived of parental care remain abroad due to forced evacuation as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian war leaves 1,646 healthcare facilities damaged across Ukraine
Over 900 days into the full-scale war, the Russian invasion army has attacked 1,646 Ukrainian healthcare facilities, fully destroying 215 of them.
UNESCO trains Ukrainian military in protecting cultural heritage amid war
Kyiv hosted a three-day training course organized by UNESCO and Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in the wake of Russia’s full-scale aggression.
EU allocating EUR 2M for new humanitarian mine action initiative in Ukraine
The European Union is allocating EUR 2 million to finance a new humanitarian mine action initiative in Ukraine, which will be carried out by Ukrainian handlers with their highly trained dogs.
12 August 2024
Mine action training program gives employment hopes for war veterans
A mine action training course has been launched in Ukraine, engaging those affected by explosive items.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Situation at ZNPP, Russian crimes against civilians, Ukraine’s Olympic wins
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Ukrinform presents English-language version of documentary 'Krynky'
The documentary authored by Ukrainian photojournalists Kostiantyn and Vlada Liberov in the village of Krynky on the left bank of the Dnipro in the Kherson region, which was razed to the ground due to hostilities, is now available to foreign audiences.
Border guards: over 40,000 Ukrainians cross in from Russia since war-start
Since martial law was introduced, more than 40,000 Ukrainians returned from the Russian side through designated border checkpoints.
Netherlands donates 100 bicycles to community in Kherson region
Philanthropists from the Netherlands have donated 100 bicycles to the Novovorontsovka community in the Kherson region, which lacks transportation.
Radiation situation in Ukraine is stable – State Emergency Service
The radiation situation in Ukraine remains stable, with no changes observed in the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, according to the State Emergency Service.
11 August 2024
Ukraine calls on Roman Opera Theater to cancel gig by Russia’s “propaganda voice”
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine calls on the mayor of Rome and director of the Rome Opera House to cancel scheduled performances of Russia’s Anna Netrebko.
MoH has approved first members of council for restoration of Okhmatdyt
The Ministry of Health has approved the first eight members of the Council to oversee the restoration of the destroyed buildings of the National Children's Specialised Hospital Okhmatdyt.
10 August 2024
Man killed, child injured in Kyiv region due to ammunition explosion
On 10 August, a man was killed in Kyiv region as a result of a munitions explosion, and a child born in 2011 was hospitalised with injuries.
Ambassador Zaluzhnyi congratulates graduates of Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, attended the graduation parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to personally congratulate the Ukrainian cadet who is among this year’s graduates.
Ukrainians raise another UAH 10M for Magura sea drones
The Ukrainians have collected another UAH 10 million for Ukraine’s defense intelligence to purchase Magura V5 multi-functional unmanned sea drones.
No rolling blackouts expected in Ukraine on Saturday - operator
No power outage schedules are set to be introduced across Ukraine on Saturday, August 10.