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Wildberries' digital infrastructure attacked on August 10-11 – GUR Cyber ​​Corps community experts attacked the digital infrastructure of Wildberries, which plays a key role in Russian logistics and the financing of the genocidal war against the Ukrainian people, the Main Intelligence Agency (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on Telegram on Saturday. This occurred on August 10-11, 2026, as part of an operation in Russian cyberspace. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193423.html

Sybiha: UN Tourism to provide 500 scholarships to Ukrainians, 200 of which for veterans Ukraine will receive 500 scholarships to study at the UN Tourism Online Academy, 200 of which will go to Ukrainian veterans, the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. As reported, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with Shaikha Al Nowais, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), who is visiting Ukraine. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193419.html

MFA: No Russian law or decree can change legal status of Ukrainian territories The Russian Federal Security Service plans to abolish border zones in certain areas of Rostov and Voronezh regions bordering the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as between occupied Crimea and part of Kherson region, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. "In fact, this is not about ending border control, but rather another attempt to erase the border between the territory of the aggressor state and the Ukrainian territory it occupies," the Foreign Ministry stated. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193417.html

Zelenskyy: I expect at least 30,000 invaders to be eliminated in August Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked the Defense Forces with eliminating at least 30,000 occupiers by the end of August. “Today, there were many issues related specifically to the military. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi delivered a report – we identified the steps and means needed to reinforce the Slovyansk and Kostiantynivka sectors. I want to thank all our units that are destroying the occupier and countering Russian assaults and Russian infiltration. I expect that now, in August, no fewer than 30,000 occupiers will be eliminated,” he said in an evening video address on Friday. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193414.html

Ukraine summarizes damages inflicted on Russia due to war – Budanov Ukraine is consistently compiling a full bill for the Russian Federation for the war, and the International Register of Damages for Ukraine has begun accepting applications under new categories, announced Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President’s Office. "Ukraine is consistently compiling a full bill for the aggressor state, recording every expense item. The enemy inflicted these damages – the enemy will pay for them. Justice will be restored," he wrote on Facebook. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193411.html

Two women detained in Poznan for behaving aggressively toward Ukrainians Polish law enforcement detained two women in Poznan on Friday for behaving aggressively toward Ukrainian citizens near a restaurant. "Poznan police have already arrested one of the attackers, captured in a video that sparked public outcry online. The identity of the second woman is also known to the police. Zero tolerance for aggression and hatred!" Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński wrote online. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193410.html

Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region with drone: three-month-old baby killed, 11 people injured in Marhanets Russian forces launched a drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk region. A three-month-old baby was killed and 11 others were injured in Marhanets, Regional Military Administration chief Oleksandr Hanzha reported. "A three-month-old boy was killed in Marhanets as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian forces. The enemy struck a multi-story building with drones," he wrote on Telegram. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193409.html

Khartia Corps announces its joining Yermak's advocacy program The Charter (Khartia) Corps announced that eight units have joined the Advocate+ program, initiated by former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak. "The Charter Corps provides comprehensive assistance to its members in the event of legal issues. But thanks to the Advocate+ program, this will be made even more accessible. All eight units of the Charter Corps have now joined the Advocate+ program. This means that six brigades and two regiments will receive even more reliable legal support," the message posted on Telegram reads. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193404.html

Progress Center in Samara attacked using Flamingo missiles – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a strike on the Progress Rocket and Space Center of the Russian state corporation Roscosmos in Samara, where electronics for Russian weapons were manufactured. “Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement. The distance from our border is about 900 kilometers,” Zelenskyy said on X Saturday. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193403.html

Kaplin calls for cessation of mobilization of humanitarian workers involved in evacuation of civilians Yevhen Kaplin, founder and chairman of the Proliska humanitarian mission, called on those responsible for mobilization to cease the practice of calling up humanitarian workers directly involved in the evacuation of civilians from frontline areas after the mobilization of a tow truck driver from the Ukrainian Red Cross rapid response unit. "I call on those responsible for mobilization to stop this practice. Not after another scandal. Not after another tragedy. Not when people are left on the bus with no one to take them out, but right now!" he wrote on Facebook. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193398.html

German citizens advised against travelling to Ukraine due to risk of increased attacks ahead of Independence Day Travel to Ukraine is strictly advised against for German citizens due to the risk of Russian shelling ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day and attacks on railway infrastructure and rolling stock, according to a statement published on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office. "Military action continues in Ukraine. Russian airstrikes using missiles, cruise missiles, and drones are occurring almost daily; all parts of the country could be affected. In connection with Independence Day on August 24, 2026, increased attacks on both infrastructure (e.g., energy infrastructure, transport hubs) and civilian targets cannot be ruled out," according to updated travel recommendations for Ukraine published on the agency’s website. The report notes that transport in Ukraine is slowed due to damage and checkpoints, and entry and exit are only possible by land, as Ukrainian airspace is closed. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193397.html

Six people injured as result of shelling in Kharkiv region in past 24 hours – Synehubov Over the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces struck Kharkiv and 19 settlements in the region with missiles, guided bombs, and drones of various types, injuring six people, reported Regional Military Administration head Oleh Synehubov. "In the town of Lozova, men aged 33 and 34 were injured by blasts, a 40-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man suffered an acute stress reaction; in the village of Pisky-Radkovski in Borovska community, a 60-year-old man was injured; in the city of Kharkiv, a 33-year-old man suffered an acute stress reaction," Synehubov wrote on his Telegram channel. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193394.html

URCS calls for unimpeded volunteer work during evacuation of civilians – statement The Ukrainian Red Cross called on government authorities to facilitate the unimpeded work of volunteers during humanitarian tasks in frontline areas following an incident in Mykolaiv region during the evacuation of civilians from Kherson. “The Ukrainian Red Cross Society calls on state authorities to facilitate the access and support to volunteers as they carry out vitally important humanitarian tasks in front-line territories. The safety of civilians and the ability to evacuate people in a timely manner must remain an absolute priority,” the statement posted on Facebook reads. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193385.html

Special Operations Forces capture three Russian servicemen, eliminate another Special Operations Forces (SOF) servicemen captured three occupiers in one area and eliminated another, the SOF press service reported. "In one of the operational areas, operators of the 6th SOF Rangers Regiment carried out special operations, captured three occupiers and rescued one fawn," the message reads. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193382.html

Moldovan companies to construct 170 MW wind farm hub with energy storage systems The Moldovan Energy Ministry's tender committee has approved seven bids to construct onshore wind farms with total capacity of 170 MW, with the obligation to install 44 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS), the Energy Ministry said. The winning investors are required to commission the power plants within 36 months of receiving major producer status. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1193324.html

‼️ Zelenskyy announces new sanctions rounds against Russian defence industry, financial sector, intermediaries Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new rounds of sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex, the financial sector, and intermediaries. "Today, Ukraine has a sanctions package targeting companies and ships that are transporting grain and other goods stolen from Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories. We are preparing new sanctions packages against the Russian military-industrial complex, financial networks, and intermediaries," he said in an evening video address on Friday.... #sanctions #zelenskyy https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193323.html @interfaxuk_eng

PrivatBank, Universal Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, Oschadbank, FUIB top Ukraine bank earnings in H1 2026 State-owned PrivatBank posted UAH 24.56 billion in net profit in January-June 2026, down 29.6% from the same period last year, accounting for 45.4% of the banking system's combined financial result, according to data from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). According to the data, Universal Bank moved into second place by net profit, with UAH 3.85 billion, up 36.3% year-on-year. Raiffeisen Bank ranked third, with UAH 3.57 billion, as its profit declined 24.7% year-on-year. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1193318.html

Labour shortages top obstacles to business, chemical industry reports greatest difficulties – survey Businesses continue to complain about a shortage of qualified personnel – among the obstacles to doing business during martial law that they cited, this issue in July, as it did in June, ranked first with 66% of respondents, compared to 71% in June, according to the results of the monthly business survey conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER). According to the institute's data, 73% of the surveyed companies report facing a shortage of workers. Among them, 84% of respondents in the chemical industry cite this issue most frequently, followed by 79% in the production of building materials, in metallurgy and metalworking some 78%, the food industry some 78%, machine building some 74%, light industry some 67%, woodworking some 59%, and printing some 55%. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1193317.html

Ukraine imposes sanctions on entities involved in illegal export of Ukrainian grain President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting a decision by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to impose sanctions against individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain, as well as the vessels used in this activity. According to the presidential press service, the sanctions package includes 13 seagoing vessels flying the flags of: Russia – eight, Panama – three, Belize and St. Kitts and Nevis – one each, as well as 11 Russian citizens and 28 legal entities. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193314.html

Kyiv region communities receive 6 more school buses Communities of Kyiv region, namely Baryshivka, Hatne, Skvyra, Rokytne, Stavyshche, and Velyka Dymerka, have received six more new buses for schoolchildren, reported Head of the Regional Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko. "We transferred six more new buses for schoolchildren to the hromadas of Kyiv region. In total, within the framework of cooperation between the state, Kyiv Regional Military Administration, and local government bodies, we have already transferred 29 buses," he wrote on Telegram on Friday. ... https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1193309.html