Tag: #Ukraine

Water prices to double: new water supply tariffs in Ukrainian cities from August 1

Economy 08/01/2026, 09:11

🚰 From August 1, water tariffs will sharply rise in a number of Ukrainian cities — in some cases almost doubling. Lviv, Poltava, Odesa, and Kyiv are just some of the cities where new prices have already been adopted or are under discussion. 💸 What does this mean for your utility bills?

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The Cost of Every Minute: Ukraine Urges Accelerated Air Defense Deliveries Following Mass Strike on Kyiv

Politics 08/01/2026, 08:52

Ukraine is demanding that partners accelerate air defense deliveries following a massive strike on Kyiv. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga stated that delays in defense system decisions lead to casualties among civilians. 🇺🇦🚀

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"Nets Protect Us": How Children in Slavyansk Live Under the Threat of Drones and Water Shortages

Incidents 08/01/2026, 08:14

🚰 In Slavyansk, children live under anti-drone nets, and water is a luxury. 9-year-old Sasha helps his mother carry water from a distribution point. 🏙️ The city is under shelling, but life goes on: hospitals, schools, and even the maternity ward are working. #Slavyansk #UNICEF #WarInChildrensEyes

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Night Hunt: Ukrainian Drones Strike Energy Infrastructure in Zuhre, Berdyansk, and Crimea

Politics 08/01/2026, 08:17

The night of August 1 passed under drone strikes: Zuevskaya TPP and facilities in Berdyansk, Luhansk, and Sevastopol are burning. A blackout was introduced in Crimea, and Sergey Aksyonov may be removed from office due to the catastrophic situation with energy. 🔥⚡️🚁

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The Price of the Night Attack: 9 Dead and Extensive Destruction in Five Districts of Kyiv

Incidents 08/01/2026, 07:41

The nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv claimed the lives of 9 people, with another 27 injured. 🔥 Destruction and fires were recorded in 5 districts of the capital, including Solomianskyi and Pecherskyi. Among the victims are children. 🏚️

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Oil shock or hryvnia stability: what awaits the Ukrainian currency market in August

Economy 08/01/2026, 07:37

📈 In August, oil prices may drive up currency demand in Ukraine, but the NBU is ready for interventions. 💰 Hryvnia deposits and OVGZ remain attractive for the public. Sharp exchange rate spikes are not expected — the managed flexibility regime is working. #Ukraine #Currency #Economy

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Double blow to the wallet: both marshrutkas and public transport have become more expensive in Kyiv

Economy 08/01/2026, 07:18

Transport fares in Kyiv have risen again: marshrutkas now cost from 20 UAH, while a single ticket for the metro and buses is 30 UAH. Carriers attribute the price hike to increased fuel costs. 🚌💸

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Heatwave up to +37°C: Meteorologists warn about weather in Ukraine on August 1

Science 08/01/2026, 07:04

Strong heat is expected in Ukraine on August 1: temperatures in the western part of the country will rise to +37°C. Meteorologists promise dry weather without rain and have debunked rumors of night frosts. ☀️🌡️

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August 2026 in Ukraine: New Rules for Veterans, Schoolchildren, and Critical Enterprises

Politics 08/01/2026, 06:47

August 2026 in Ukraine brings important changes: from new military registration rules for 17-year-olds to targeted payments for veterans and schoolchildren. Businesses will have to resubmit documents to confirm critical status, and electricity transmission tariffs will rise by 25%. 🇺🇦📉

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Aftermath of the strike on Kyiv region: casualties and fire in Bucha district

Incidents 08/01/2026, 06:42

As a result of the attack on the Kyiv region, two people were injured in the Bucha district. A woman born in 1981 and a young man born in 2005 sustained lacerations and received medical assistance. Additionally, a house was damaged in Vyshhorod, and a fire is being extinguished at an industrial facility. 🔥🚑

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Foreign work experience will count towards the Ukrainian pension: new rules and instructions for collecting documents

Economy 08/01/2026, 06:37

Ukrainians can now count years of work abroad towards their pension service in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules: foreign experience will help accumulate the necessary minimum number of years to retire, although the payment amount will be calculated only based on local contributions. 🇺🇦📄

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Pentagon shifts strategy: US hands over command of military aid to Ukraine to NATO allies

Politics 08/01/2026, 06:29

The Pentagon is stepping down from leading the key aid center for Ukraine in Germany. Command will transfer to NATO allies, which could reduce risks due to US domestic politics but raises concerns in Kyiv regarding intelligence and bureaucracy. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦

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Subsidy or Benefit: Why Ukrainians Cannot Receive Both Types of Assistance Simultaneously

Economy 08/01/2026, 06:19

Many Ukrainians do not know if they can receive a subsidy and a benefit for paying utilities simultaneously. The PFU clarified: the law prohibits double payment, so one option must be chosen. Experts advise calculating in advance which mechanism will bring greater financial benefit to a specific household. 💸🏠

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Fake about selling weapons to the mafia: how Russia distorts the words of an Italian prosecutor

Politics 08/01/2026, 05:25

Russian media have launched another fake: now they claim that Ukraine is selling drones to the Italian mafia. We analyze how the words of the Palermo prosecutor were distorted and where the figure of "lost" weapons came from. 🚫🔫

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Second wave: Russia launched a second ballistic strike on Kyiv in the night of August 1

Politics 08/01/2026, 03:36

Kyiv under attack again: Russia launched a second ballistic strike on the capital in one night. 🚨 Air raid alarm declared at 03:17, launches detected from the north-east. Alarm in effect in most regions of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🚀

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Night Attack on Kyiv: Ballistic Strikes, Casualties, and Widespread Destruction

Incidents 08/01/2026, 03:06

🔥 On the night of August 1, Russia launched a massive ballistic strike on Kyiv. As a result of the attack, 3 people were killed, 5 were injured, residential buildings were damaged, and fires broke out in several districts of the capital. 🚨

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Rocket strike on Kyiv: people trapped in a five-story building, fires in Solomianskyi and other districts

Incidents 08/01/2026, 03:03

🔥 In Kyiv, people are trapped in a five-story building in the Solomianskyi district following a rocket strike. Mayor Klitschko reported fires in residential and non-residential buildings, as well as burning cars. Emergency services are on the scene dealing with the aftermath.

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Kyiv's Nightmare: Massive Ballistic Attack, Fires, and Casualties

Politics 08/01/2026, 03:00

Kyiv under attack: a massive ballistic missile attack led to a series of explosions and fires in several districts of the capital. One person died, and four injured were hospitalized. 🇺🇦🚨🔥

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