New Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara: ‘Cobweb’ strategy and moving the war into Russian territory
Yevhenii Khmara, former head of the Centre for Special Operations and the Security Service of Ukraine, has been appointed as the new Minister of Defence of Ukraine. He intends to scale up successful asymmetric warfare methods to systematically…
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National Bank of Ukraine announces official exchange rates for 17 August 2026
The regulator has increased the official value of the dollar and the euro before the start of the next working week. Relevant data was released by the National Bank of Ukraine.
Defence Forces of Ukraine hit the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga complex
On the night of August 14, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine attacked the NOVATEK-Ust-Luga production and transshipment complex in the Leningrad region of the RF. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out at the facility, damaging two…
Cabinet of Ministers refutes threat of food shortages due to rf strikes
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotskyi stated that damage to retail warehouses will not lead to significant price increases or product shortages. The government is currently working on utilizing reserve storage capacities for food…
Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imported drones and components
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation establishing new tariffs on imported drones, their docking stations, and specific components. These measures are intended to bolster national security and encourage the development of domestic…
Ukrzaliznytsia employees to receive salary increases from September 1
From September 1, Ukrzaliznytsia employees will receive a 10–15% salary increase. The pay rise will affect more than 150,000 railway workers, primarily those in shortage-prone professions.
