Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded on the front. Pokrovsk and Lyman directions lead in the number of enemy attacks.
Special forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine on the night of August 28, 2025, struck the Russian 91N6E radar complex, part of the S-400 "Triumf" system, in temporarily occupied Crimea. The demilitarization of the peninsula continues, the enemy's "triumph" has been "blinded."
Rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv at the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in the Darnytskyi district. 23 people died, the fate of 8 remains unknown, 53 were injured.
The European Union is developing the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. Various options for restrictions are being considered.
The UN Security Council will convene a meeting on Ukraine on August 29. The meeting will begin at 10:00 PM Kyiv time.
The US is introducing new duties on all international parcels, abolishing the de minimis exemption. This decision has caused dissatisfaction among trade partners and postal services, which are suspending shipments to America.
A symbolic siren sounded at all railway stations in Ukraine. The event is dedicated to honoring the memory of the defenders who died for independence.
Russian troops attacked Sloviansk at night. The city was hit by KABs and four "Shahed"-type drones in the industrial zone and outskirts.
The European Commission is developing a mechanism to transfer nearly 200 billion euros of immobilized Russian assets for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. This option involves moving the assets into riskier investments to generate higher returns, as well as creating a special purpose fund.
During the night, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 68 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces neutralized 46 enemy targets, but 22 UAVs hit 9 locations in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
As a result of the UAV attack on Dnipro, two people were injured, an infrastructure facility and a fire station were damaged. In Synelnykove district, two people died, there are injured and significant destruction.
Oil prices fell on Friday due to expectations of lower demand in the US. However, weekly gains persist amid uncertainty regarding Russian supplies.
More than two-thirds of the 60 battles on the front concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers continue shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.
Due to shelling, the routes of trains No. 3/4 Uzhhorod - Zaporizhzhia and No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia have been changed. They will run only to Dnipro, passengers will be transferred to an additional train No. 293/294.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte strongly condemned Russia's overnight airstrikes on Kyiv, calling them a horrific attack on civilian targets. He emphasized that Russia will not achieve its goal, as support for Ukraine will continue.
The UN Secretary-General condemns Russia's night attacks on Ukrainian cities, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians. These attacks violate international law and must be immediately stopped.
India will increase imports of Russian oil in September by 10-20% due to price reductions by producers. This is happening against the backdrop of reduced Russian refining capacities after drone attacks.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks with President Zelenskyy and President Trump after the attack on Kyiv. She called on Putin to negotiate and emphasized Europe's role in ensuring Ukraine's security.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bilateral relations, the peace process, and regional issues were discussed.
The Ukrainian Oscar Committee has selected Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters to Andriivka" to represent Ukraine at the 98th Academy Awards "Oscar" in the category "Best International Feature Film". The film highlights the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war through the experience of Ukrainian military personnel.
Great Britain summoned the Russian ambassador after Russia's night attack on Ukraine. Putin's strikes claimed the lives of civilians and damaged buildings, including the British Council.
As a result of the massive Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, 18 people died. Rescuers continue emergency rescue operations.
As a result of the Russian night attack on Kyiv on August 28, the death toll rose to 17. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble in the Darnytskyi district.
As a result of the enemy attack in Kyiv, 16 people died, including four children. The death toll continues to rise.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv, 15 people died, including 4 children. The SES aviation carried out 30 water drops totaling 60 tons.
The number of Intercity+ services has not changed after one of the Hyundai trains was hit. Delays persist for a number of long-distance trains and suburban trains on the Fastiv and Vinnytsia routes.
The EU summons the Russian envoy in Brussels over Russia's attack on Kyiv, which affected the bloc's representation in Ukraine.
Russian strikes on Kyiv resulted in the death of 15 people, including 4 children. The building of the British Council and the offices of the European Union Representation were damaged.
The Russian attack claimed the lives of 15 people, including 4 children. 10 children were injured, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Hungary has banned the entry of a military unit commander after the attack on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline. Ukraine promises reciprocal actions in response to this decision.
