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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal on the state of the power grid following the Russian attacks.

Draft resolutions appointing Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs have been published on the Verkhovna Rada’s website.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada nominations for the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense and Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Arsen Zhumadilov, Director General of the Defense Procurement Agency, submitted his resignation, effective September 1.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stated that the country's restraint regarding the use of frozen Russian assets does not mean a reluctance to help Ukraine or support for Russia.

Member of Parliament Mariana Bezuhla has returned to the “Servant of the People” parliamentary faction after spending two years outside its ranks. Previously, she was an independent.

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.

Ukrainian intelligence has not detected any signs that Russia is ready for peace. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposals to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in the air, a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, a freeze on the war along the front lines, and a willingness to meet in person and negotiate, the Kremlin is sticking to its position.

A mandatory evacuation of families with children has been ordered in 16 settlements in the Synelnykivsky District.

In Kherson, the enemy carried out several attacks using various types of strike drones. The Russians directed one of the drones at a private home in the city’s Central District.