Ukraine has received confirmation from the United Kingdom regarding the production of SCALP long-range missiles.

The NABU and the SAP have notified an SBU employee of their suspicion; investigators believe he organized a scheme to illegally exempt those subject to military service from mobilization.

Ukraine carried out the second phase of its latest prisoner-of-war exchange. On Independence Day, ten more Ukrainian servicemen were successfully repatriated from Belarus.

On the night of August 24, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on the Odesa region. The main targets were energy and gas infrastructure facilities, as well as warehouses.

In Russia's Perm Krai, a drone attack was reported on the morning of August 21. Residents of the city are reporting explosions and loud bangs.

The Verkhovna Rada approved Sibyha's appointment as foreign minister.

Ukraine has repatriated another 103 defenders from Russian captivity. Among those released are servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Territorial Defense Forces and the Navy, as well as the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service.

According to World Bank estimates, the damage caused by Russia to Ukraine’s infrastructure exceeds $600 billion. Ukraine is calling for more active discussion of mechanisms for using frozen Russian assets to rebuild the country.

In July, the occupying forces killed at least 437 civilians in Ukraine and wounded another 2,610 people. This is the highest monthly toll of civilian casualties since May 2022.

Russian troops have advanced near Novooleksandrivka in the Donetsk region.