- Officials in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, have banned public celebrations commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a raised threat of Russian attack in the war.
- European Unions members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland — all of which have a border with Russia — may stop Russian tourists from entering their countries if there is no European Union-wide ban.
- With its six reactors and a net output of 5,700 megawatts, Zaporizhzhya — which is under Russian occupation and is being used a base for strikes — is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv bans independence festivities, fearing attacks 23.08.2022
