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The ‘Skelya’ Regiment has confirmed that some of its fighters have been taken prisoner in Kostiantynivka
The 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelya’ has confirmed that some of its servicemen were taken prisoner by the Russians during the fighting in Kostiantynivka. The unit has not disclosed the number of prisoners or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Will there be enough gas and electricity this winter? What Ukrainians need to prepare for in the new heating season
Ukraine is approaching another heating season whilst its energy infrastructure comes under constant attack. Whilst the authorities report on gas reserves and the commissioning of new power generation capacity, experts point to disputed figures and problems with connecting new capacity, and in some places power cuts lasting between 10 and 20 days.
The cost of living in Ukraine: Getmantsev reveals the actual figure
The real cost of living in Ukraine should be at least 11,000–12,000 hryvnias per month. However, there are currently no plans to raise it to this level in the near future due to the constraints on the state budget.
Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester and leader of the Labour Party, has officially become the UK’s 59th Prime Minister.
A hybrid of a drone and a rocket: Russia is increasingly targeting Ukraine with ‘Banderole’ munitions
The Russians have begun to make more frequent use of jet-powered drones and hybrid loitering munitions, or small ‘Banderol’ cruise missiles, to carry out strikes against Ukraine.
5,000 hryvnias for each Year 1 pupil: how parents can claim the one-off payment
Families whose children are starting Year 1 this year will be eligible for a one-off state grant of 5,000 hryvnias. Applications must be submitted by 15 November 2026.
An unmanned platform for delivering UAVs has been developed in Ukraine (PHOTO)
Engineers from the National Guard’s ‘Omega’ Special Operations Centre’s independent diving unit, in collaboration with Ukrainian IT specialists, have developed a maritime unmanned system (MUS).
Russia has struck Pavlohrad with a guided aerial bomb for the first time
Russian troops attacked Pavlohrad, killing two people and injuring a further 13. According to the chair of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, this was the first time the city had been struck by a guided aerial bomb.
Electricity tariffs from 1 August: how much will a kWh cost?
From 1 August 2026, the electricity tariff for households will remain unchanged. Household consumers will continue to pay 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour, regardless of their monthly consumption.
Iran has begun launching strikes against desalination plants in US ally countries
Iran has claimed to have carried out strikes on desalination plants in Kuwait and has also reported attacks on US military facilities in the region. Meanwhile, the US has continued to carry out strikes on military targets within Iran, whilst shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
Soldier sold equipment from unit’s storehouse, earning enough for a ‘Lexus’ — investigation
The head of the border guard detachment’s depot is accused of misappropriating military property. According to the investigation, he sold equipment to civilians and pawned it.
How long can you drive with temporary number plates in 2026: rules and fines
In Ukraine, transit (or ‘red’) number plates for one-off journeys are issued for a period of two months. At the same time, you must register a car within 10 days of purchase or customs clearance.