The EU mission in Ukraine was damaged during Russia's night attack on Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for a strong international reaction and new sanctions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Afipsky and Kuibyshev oil refineries, as well as ammunition depots and logistics facilities of the Russian Federation. The attacks took place on the night of August 28, 2025.
Prompt restoration of infrastructure in Koziatyn allowed trains to run without detours. On one section, trains are running with backup diesel locomotives.
Lviv region police are investigating an incident in the village of Dobrohostiv. A woman was injured by a neighbor's shot.
In Kyiv, the number of casualties increased due to a massive attack. Currently, 48 people are known to be injured, 10 of whom died.
Russia launched a massive night attack on Ukraine, using 598 drones and 31 missiles, including two "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 563 drones and 26 missiles, including one "Kinzhal" missile.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 139 combat engagements per day, of which 41 were in the Pokrovsk direction and 21 in the Novopavlivka direction. The occupiers launched 84 air strikes, dropped 154 guided aerial bombs, and used 5,770 kamikaze drones.
In Kirovohrad region, 6 people, including a child, died as a result of a collision between a MAN bus and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus. Another 6 people, including a child, were injured and hospitalized.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 45 people. According to the State Emergency Service, 6 deaths have been reported.
Damage to the railway infrastructure near Koziatyn caused changes in the movement of Kyiv-Lviv trains and delays for other routes. Bus and transfer connections have been organized for passengers, as well as the possibility of departure on other routes.
Men aged 18-22 have already started to be allowed to leave Ukraine. New rules are already being applied at the border.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 8 dead, including a child, as a result of a massive Russian strike. The mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, clarified that 38 people were injured, 30 of whom were hospitalized.
Oil prices fell due to investors' assessment of demand prospects in the US and possible changes in supply. This is due to the US imposing strict tariffs on India over the import of Russian oil.
76 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, most of which are in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers are attacking border settlements, using aviation and artillery.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in the US. Possible security guarantees for Ukraine and a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will be discussed.
The average size of a mortgage for home purchase in the US reached $433,400, a two-month high. The total volume of mortgage applications decreased by 0.5%, while applications for home purchases increased by 2%.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland announced that the special law on assistance to Ukrainians is valid until September 30, 2025. The EU Council's decision on temporary protection has been extended until March 4, 2027.
The admission campaign to vocational schools in Ukraine continues until October 1, 2025, with almost 70,000 applications already submitted. No NMT (National Multisubject Test) is required for admission, and training is possible on a state-funded or contract basis.
The Ukrainian government has announced a tender for a production sharing agreement at the Dobra site, which holds lithium reserves. This step aims to attract investment and develop value-added industries.
Russian oil supplies decreased by 320,000 barrels per day in the week to August 24 due to infrastructure damage and the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods. Export volumes to India have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels per day in the last two months.
In Kupyansk, a Russian FPV drone hit a civilian car. A couple was injured: a 69-year-old man and his 63-year-old wife.
People's Deputy Oleksandr Fedienko said that the Cabinet of Ministers has not yet published the resolution on the departure of men aged 18-22 abroad. Oleksiy Honcharenko previously showed the text of this resolution, adopted by the government on August 26.
Modifications from G-Power, costing $42,000, transform the BMW M4 Competition into a 720-horsepower car capable of accelerating up to 320 km/h. This makes it a competitor to the Mustang GTD at a significantly lower price.
The resolution allows men aged 18 to 21 inclusive to cross the border; departure is prohibited from the age of 22, the MP reported.
In Chernihiv, a Shahed drone fell and exploded, causing a fire at an enterprise. A repeated explosion was recorded at the same location.
The European Union aims to abolish all tariffs on US industrial goods by the end of the week. This is President Trump's demand for a reduction in US tariffs on European car exports.
Due to the activity of Russian UAVs, traffic on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv highway has been temporarily restricted. The enemy is deliberately attacking civilian transport.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
Ukraine and its allies are accelerating the development of a security guarantee architecture. President Zelenskyy notes that it is already time to organize a conversation between leaders, but the Russians are sending negative signals.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
