The President reported a large-scale night attack on Ukraine by the Russian Federation. More than 90 air targets were used, including drones and missiles. Four people were killed and 16 wounded.
Raphael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, has arrived in the Russian city of Kurchatov. The purpose of the visit is to inspect the Kursk nuclear power plant, Russian media reported on Tuesday morning.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked two infrastructure facilities in the town of Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region. Three civilians were injured in the shelling, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 5 cruise missiles and 60 drones out of 10 and 81 respectively launched by Russia at night. The attacks took place in most regions of the country, and combat operations continue.
Overnight, five Shahed drones were shot down over the Dnipro region. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully repelled the attack of enemy drones.
At night, six enemy drones were shot down over Cherkasy region. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
At night, Russian troops shelled two districts of Kharkiv region. As a result of an Iskander strike on an infrastructure facility, 4 people were injured and buildings and cars were damaged.
Russian troops shelled 21 settlements in the Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and other facilities were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 10 were wounded.
Liam and Noel Gallagher posted a mysterious video with the date “27. 08.24”, hinting at a possible Oasis reunion. According to rumors, the band is planning a series of concerts, including performances at Wembley and Manchester.
Overnight, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine using drones and various types of missiles. Air defense forces destroyed about 15 drones and several missiles around Kyiv, with no casualties or damage in the capital.
At night, the enemy shelled the residential sector of Kupyansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv region. Rescuers extinguished fires in private households over an area of 180 m². There were no casualties or injuries.
For the second night in a row, the enemy has been attacking Kyiv region with drones and missiles. The air defense system shot down the targets, there were no hits to the infrastructure, no casualties, and the fires from the debris were extinguished.
Railroad workers have repaired the damage to energy infrastructure and resumed traffic on all sections. However, some trains are experiencing significant delays, and return trips will depart later than planned.
Dry and hot weather is expected across most of Ukraine on August 27. In the southern part, in Transcarpathia and Prykarpattia, short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible. Temperatures will reach 29-34°C during the day.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down an enemy air target in Rivne region. The debris damaged a power line, but no people were injured, and the relevant services are working at the scene.
The wreckage of an enemy drone fell on the Obukhiv highway in Kyiv region, causing a car and grass to catch fire. The driver was injured and the fire was extinguished by rescuers.
IAEA Director General Grossi will personally lead the mission to the Kursk NPP due to the seriousness of the situation. He emphasized the importance of adhering to nuclear safety principles and the need for an independent assessment of the situation at the plant.
The Russian armed forces launched a combined attack on Poltava region, striking at critical and civilian infrastructure. According to the prosecutor's office, 6 people were preliminarily wounded, and a pre-trial investigation was launched.
The zone of forced evacuation of families with children in Donetsk region has been expanded due to the deteriorating security situation. The settlements of Kostiantynivska and Selydivska territorial communities have been added to the evacuation zone.
Russian troops shelled the town of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region with artillery. Five buildings were damaged, including an apartment building and a market, but there were no casualties.
As a result of an enemy missile attack in Odesa, Infoksvodokanal's facilities were de-energized. Residents of several districts of the city and nearby villages were left without water, and there may be interruptions in other parts of Odesa.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, the wreckage of a UAV fell on the Obukhiv highway. Rescuers have arrived at the scene, but there is no information on damage or injuries.
Fifteen UAVs and 22 combat aircraft flew over Vinnytsia region, of which two UAVs and four combat aircraft were shot down. Critical infrastructure was hit, a school and houses were damaged, and two civilians were wounded.
An air alert has been issued in Kyiv region due to an attack by enemy UAVs. Air defense forces are working on targets, residents are urged to stay in shelters and observe information silence.
Due to shelling, a fire broke out in peat bogs in the Snovska community of Chernihiv region. During the day, Russian troops attacked five villages in four border communities in Chernihiv region.
On August 26, 2024, Russian troops shelled Lutsk with missiles and UAVs. Residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged, 1 local resident was killed and 5 people were injured.
Four people were injured as a result of an attack by Russian troops on the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Among the wounded are three women aged 64, 46 and 62 who sustained explosive injuries and wounds.
The enemy launched a massive attack in Volyn, and enemy targets were hit. Residential buildings in Lutsk were damaged, there are victims. There are emergency power cuts and water supply interruptions.
A 61-year-old man was injured in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling. He sustained an explosive trauma and wounds to his thigh and chest, and was taken to hospital.
In Volyn region, there is a partial power outage in several districts and towns. Volynoblenergo is working to restore power by 17:00, with priority given to critical infrastructure.
