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Kyiv under water: flooding, thunderstorms, and yellow danger level in the capital

Incidents 06/08/2026, 23:29

A yellow danger level has been declared in Kyiv due to heavy downpours. Academician Kukhara Street has been flooded, and traffic is impeded. 🌧️🚗 Authorities urge drivers to be cautious and have provided a list of emergency contacts. ⚠️

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Drone strike on Zaporizhzhia residential district: two killed and over 20 injured

Incidents 06/08/2026, 23:26

🚨 Drone strike on Zaporizhzhia residential district: 2 killed, 24+ injured. Emergency services on site. Previous attacks on Konotop and a supermarket in Zaporizhzhia. 🏥💔

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100 Billion UAH Budget: How Foreign Aid is Saving Ukrainian Education and Why Mathematics is Again Under Threat

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:23

Ukrainian education is living on donor money: the sector's budget has grown by 100 billion hryvnias due to external financing. Minister Lyshevych admitted complete dependence on aid and spoke about plans to reform universities. 🔥 Meanwhile, the Verkhovna Rada is discussing the abolition of mathematics in the NMT, which is causing an outcry among experts.

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22 Terrorist Acts and Recruitment via Telegram: How Russian Intelligence Agencies Are Waging Hybrid War in Ukraine

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:19

Deputy Head of the National Police Andriy Nebitov revealed the scale of the threat: Russian intelligence agencies have carried out 22 terrorist acts in Ukraine, recruiting perpetrators via Telegram. Among those detained are minors, while the main targets were law enforcement officers. 🚨🇺🇦

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Marta Kos outlined two scenarios for Ukraine's accession to the EU: one of them is non-standard

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:16

🇪🇺 Marta Kos revealed two scenarios for Ukraine's accession to the EU — one of them is non-standard. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy has already called the idea of "associated membership" unfair. What will Brussels decide?

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Ivan Kupala and the Nativity of John the Baptist: How Holiday Dates Changed in 2026

Culture 06/08/2026, 23:13

In 2026, the date of the Ivan Kupala holiday and the Nativity of John the Baptist will change. Due to the OCU's transition to the Revised Julian calendar, the festivities will be moved to the night from June 23 to June 24. We explore the differences between the pagan Kupala and the Christian holiday and why the dates have shifted by two weeks. 🌿🔥

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Phishing disguised as 'Diia': how scammers tried to steal Ukrainians' data and how to protect yourself

Technology 06/08/2026, 23:09

⚠️ Scammers created a phishing site disguised as 'Diia' — Ukrainians were asked to download a fake app. The service team has already blocked the threat and reminded users: download only from App Store/Google Play, and the only official site is diia.gov.ua. Critical thinking = best antivirus! 🛡️📱

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New rules for IDPs: Cabinet of Ministers tightens control over temporary accommodation conditions

Politics 06/08/2026, 23:06

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has tightened rules for IDP temporary accommodation: mandatory room monitoring and transparent contracts are now required. Terms have also been extended for those processing documents, and employment support measures have been introduced. 🏠📝

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Math and History Remain Mandatory: Ukraine's Ministry of Education Responds to MPs' Initiative

Science 06/08/2026, 23:03

The Ministry of Education of Ukraine rejected the idea of abolishing mathematics and history from the mandatory NMT subjects. Minister Oksen Lysyov stated that basic knowledge is critical, and the current test format remains accessible to applicants. 🎓📉

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Strict penalties for speeding: how Ukraine plans to restore order on the roads

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:59

Ukraine is preparing strict measures to combat traffic violators: new fines, cameras, and control over electric transport. The initiative gained momentum after a tragedy in Kyiv where people died due to speeding. 🚗💥 #Accident #Safety #Ukraine

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Nuclear Race 2026: The World on the Brink of an 'Instability Window' Without Control Treaties

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:52

🌍 The world is on the brink of a new nuclear era: by 2026, arsenals are growing while treaties expire. China, Russia, and the West are expanding their potential, creating an 'instability window'. 🚀⚠️

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Google rents a SpaceX supercomputer: $920 million a month for AI computing power

Technology 06/08/2026, 22:56

Google is renting more than 110,000 NVIDIA chips from SpaceX for $920 million a month. The deal is explained by the explosive demand for Gemini AI agents and will become the largest contract in history. Furthermore, Google is counting on profits from Musk's company's future IPO. 🚀💻

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Plea deal: Former head of Ukraine's Supreme Court sentenced to 5 years for a $2.7 million bribe

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:48

Former head of Ukraine's Supreme Court Vsevolod Knyazev received a 5-year prison sentence for a $2.7 million bribe. The court approved a plea deal: the official admitted guilt, his assets were confiscated, and part of the funds were directed to the 'Come Back Alive' foundation. 🏛️💸

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82% of Terrorist Attacks in Ukraine: How Telegram Became the Main Tool for Recruiting Russian Handlers

Incidents 06/08/2026, 22:45

🚨 82% of terrorist attacks in Ukraine were committed by people recruited via Telegram! Russian handlers use the messenger to recruit teenagers, trade weapons, and organize sabotage. A complete block won't help — de-anonymization is needed. #Ukraine #Telegram #Terrorism #Security

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Marta Kos: The UPA Scandal Should Not Hinder Ukraine's EU Accession

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:38

Marta Kos stated that disputes between Ukraine and Poland over the UPA should not affect the country's accession to the EU. 🇪🇺🇺🇦 The first negotiation cluster will open as early as June 15, but the European Commissioner emphasized that membership is impossible without reforms in the rule of law. ⚖️📉

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«Assault Wolf»: How the Ukrainian military will receive a batch of domestic electric motorcycles with a range of 100 km

Technology 06/08/2026, 22:41

The Ukrainian military will receive a batch of domestic Wolfstorm electric motorcycles with a range of 100 km 🏍️⚡. The motorcycles are designed for rough terrain, weigh 105 kg, reach speeds of 80 km/h, and feature a chain drive. This year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive about 1,500 motorcycles — saving the budget nearly 12 million UAH 💰

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Trump and Patriarch Theophilus III: A new dialogue channel between Kyiv and Moscow?

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:35

The Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilus III, could become a new mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Discussion of this initiative took place during a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington. In Kyiv, the idea is evaluated positively, but no official proposals have been received yet 🇺🇸🕊️🇷🇺

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Oksen Lisoviy: Schemes for obtaining deferment through universities are no longer critical

Politics 06/08/2026, 22:31

Minister of Education Oksen Lisoviy reported that the use of universities to obtain deferment from mobilization is no longer widespread. According to him, such schemes are subversive activities and corruption, for which organizers must be held accountable. 🎓🛡️

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