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Head of the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine Oleksiy Kucher has found himself at the centre of scandals related to cryptocurrency and dual roles. New details have emerged regarding UAH 7 million and an old scandal involving the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC).
In the United Kingdom, the world's first brain surgery was performed using artificial intelligence to provide recommendations to surgeons. The operation involved 48-year-old Rhys Gibbard, who had an 11-millimetre tumour on his pituitary gland.
Throughout August 2026, the Russian army suffered significant losses on the front, with 1,390 soldiers reported killed in a single day on August 20. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported numerous combat engagements, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where enemy activity was notably high. By the end of August, total combat losses of Russian forces exceeded 1.4 million.
The Pentagon acknowledged a shortage of strategic munitions due to active combat with Iran, leading to expenditures of $22.3 billion. A Congressional study indicated that the first five months of the war cost $38 billion, with potential additional costs of $2–3 billion per month. President Trump stated he does not regret his decision to initiate the conflict.
The case began following the termination of a contract for helmet supplies by Lider-NTZ. Despite this, the company continues to fulfil contracts for body armour supply, drawing media attention.
