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Italian expert: Matvienko's assets in Italy may be used for Ukraine's reconstruction by court order
If the connection between the sanctioned person and the person who owns the property or business is proven, the freezing of assets is a real possibility.
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 number.
In Berdiansk, explosion at substation cuts off power to Russian maintenance base
Late in the evening on August 3, an explosion occurred at a power substation in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, which supplies electricity to the industrial facilities of the former Berdiansk Harvesters PJSC, resulting in a power outage at the Russian maintenance base.
Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister
It’s on the battlefield where the enemy will feel the effect from new aid packages
Zelensky: State to continue to provide support to territorial communities in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian state will continue to provide support to cities and communities in the east of the country.
Volunteers from 72 countries serve in Armed Forces of Ukraine
The percentage of foreigners serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has increased significantly. As of today, citizens from 72 countries serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of which about 40% are representatives of South America.
Corruption in drone and EW procurement: MP Kuznetsov arrested, bail set at UAH 8M
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a pre-trial restraint on MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov, ordering 60 days of detention with the option to post bail set at UAH 8 million.
SBU detains Russian agent plotting terrorist attack near administrative building in Dnipro
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent who was preparing a terrorist attack near the administrative building of a law enforcement agency in central Dnipro.
Sybiha unveils further agenda for Ukraine-Japan relations
In its relations with Japan, Ukraine will focus on strengthening political dialogue, expanding economic cooperation, and engaging Japan in post-war recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-300 system in Zaporizhzhia region
On August 2, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a precision strike using long-range firepower, destroying a Russian S-300 air defense system in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Sybiha outlines prospects of Nawrocki’s visit to Ukraine
The timing of the visit of newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Ukraine remains open, with Kyiv not tying the invitation to any symbolic dates.
Putin not ruling out direct talks with Zelensky – Kremlin sets conditions
Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not rule out the possibility of direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but believes such a meeting is not yet ready to take place.
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on fuel depot at Sochi Airport
Ukrainian forces have successfully struck the fuel and refueling facility at Sochi Airport in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian drones strike five Russian fighter jets in Saky, one destroyed
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hit five Russian fighter jets at the Saky airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea, with one aircraft completely destroyed.
Ukrainian authorities deny Russian claims of border checkpoint capture in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have not captured the Hoptivka border checkpoint in the Kharkiv region, contrary to claims made by Russian propaganda.
Corruption in drone and electronic warfare procurement: Ex-Luhansk governor, MP among those charged
Ukraine's Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) and National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) have filed charges against several individuals involved in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) systems. Among the suspects are a former head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration and an MP.
Kyiv asks Warsaw for EUR 120M loan to purchase Polish defense industry products – Sybiha
Kyiv has approached Warsaw with a request for a EUR 120 million loan to purchase military products from Poland's defense industry.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 161 out of 162 enemy drones
As of 11:30 on Monday, Ukraine's air defense units shot down or suppressed 161 Russian UAVs, including Shahed-type drones and various decoy drones, across northern, southern, eastern, and central regions of Ukraine.
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.
SBU detains ‘mole’ in State Special Transport Service
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has detained a serviceman from the combat brigade of the State Special Transport Service, part of the Ministry of Defense, on charges of espionage for Russian military intelligence.
‘Russia is hunting civilians’: Zelensky shares footage from frontline cities
Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilians, as well as rescuers and medics who respond to attacks, using FPV drones.
Drones attack railway junction in Russia’s Volgograd region – media
A large-scale drone attack overnight on Monday, August 4, targeted Russia’s Volgograd region, damaging the Archeda railway station in the city of Frolovo.
183 clashes on frontline in 24 hours, most attacks are in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors
On the frontline yesterday, August 3, 183 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Large-scale fires break out in Odesa Region due to enemy drone attacks
On the night of Monday, August 4, Russian troops attacked the Odesa Region with strike drones, causing large-scale fires to break out.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian UAV control center in Kupiansk sector
Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service successfully destroyed a Russian drone control center and its personnel in the Kupiansk sector.
Large-scale fires break out in Odesa Region due to enemy drone attacks
On the night of Monday, August 4, Russian troops attacked the Odesa Region with strike drones, causing large-scale fires to break out.
Russian army loses 1,010 more soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to August 4, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to about 1,057,140 people, of which 1,010 were lost in the past 24 hours.
Border guards destroy cannon and two Russian UAV launch pads near Vovchansk
Soldiers of the Hart Brigade of the 1st Border Detachment of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service used FPV drones and mortars to destroy an MT-12 cannon and two launch pads for Russian invaders' drones in the Vovchansk area.Soldiers of the Hart Brigade of the 1st Border Detachment of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service used FPV drones and mortars to destroy an MT-12 cannon and two launch pads for Russian invaders' drones in the Vovchansk area.
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.