In annexed Crimea, the number of children entering first grade has sharply decreased. In Sevastopol, as of August 25, only 4211 students were enrolled in schools.
Ukrposhta branch No. 02098 in Kyiv was completely destroyed as a result of shelling. Most parcels have been saved and are available for collection at another branch.
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service and Kyiv police are working at the impact sites after the shelling. 4 dead and about 30 wounded are reported, identification of body fragments is ongoing.
On August 27, the Russian army lost 880 servicemen, 4 tanks, and 40 artillery systems. The total losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has put units on the highest level of readiness due to Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. Polish and allied aviation has begun preventive operations, ground air defense systems are operating at maximum capacity.
A hit was recorded in a shopping mall in central Kyiv, and the Nova Anglia residential complex building was also damaged. All services are working on site, the consequences are being clarified.
Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using kamikaze drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as Kinzhals and false targets. Local authorities reported on the consequences of the attack at more than 20 locations in Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Holosiivskyi, Obolonskyi, and Desnianskyi districts.
On August 28, Ukraine is expected to have light cloudiness without precipitation. The air temperature during the day will be 23-30 degrees Celsius.
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, the destruction of a residential building from the first to the fifth floor was recorded. This happened as a result of a Russian attack on the night of August 28.
On the night of August 28, unknown UAVs attacked oil refineries in Novokuibyshevsk and Afipsky. Information about damage and casualties is being clarified.
On the night of August 28, the enemy used Tu-95MS to launch Kh-101/555 cruise missiles. The Air Force declared a missile threat throughout Ukraine.
The Air Force recorded the takeoff of a MiG-31K and the launch of four Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles. Damage was recorded in several districts of Kyiv.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced delays for a number of trains due to power outages in the infrastructure of Vinnytsia region after a massive Russian attack. Some routes will be diverted, and some will run with backup diesel locomotives.
The capital of Ukraine suffered one of the largest combined shellings from Russia. The consequences of the attack were recorded at more than 20 locations in 7 districts of the city.
Air defense forces record a massive launch of about 80 attack UAVs. Air raid alerts have been declared in most regions of Ukraine.
A series of explosions has been recorded in Kyiv. The city is under threat of ballistic weapons, air defense is working.
Ukrainian intelligence officers demonstrated to foreign ambassadors the technologies of the Russian military-industrial complex used in drones and missiles. Most components turned out to be of Western and Chinese production, which indicates Russia's dependence on imports.
In the Kharkiv region, a man was detained for illegally catching 781 river crayfish. The damage to Ukraine's fishing industry was estimated at over UAH 2.6 million.
Russia and Ukraine are planning family reunification events for early September. The process requires coordination of logistics and security, as well as coordination between humanitarian organizations.
Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin announced an information blackout and urged city residents to take care of water supplies and charged devices. Earlier, he reported possible water supply interruptions after the fire.
Collaborators in the temporarily occupied territories plan to use housing and businesses seized from Ukrainians for their own profit, under the guise of creating jobs. The CNS emphasizes that all such agreements are legally null and void.
On August 28, in Kupyansk, a Russian FPV drone attacked an emergency medical vehicle. Two ambulance workers, aged 50 and 47, were wounded.
Near Sevastopol, Russian air defense destroyed three unknown aerial targets. Infrastructure was not damaged, residents are advised to remain calm.
The fall of a Russian Geran drone was recorded in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The drone fell into the yard of a nine-story residential building; there was no explosion or damage.
France summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner over his open letter criticizing the government for its insufficient response to the rise in antisemitic crimes. The French Foreign Ministry called Kushner's actions interference in internal affairs and a violation of diplomatic etiquette.
The Russian Human Rights Commissioner and a representative of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights met with the mediation of Belarus. The parties discussed family reunification, visits to prisoners, and exchange of letters.
Israel carried out massive airstrikes on strategic targets in Yemen's capital Sanaa in response to the launch of a new missile by the Houthis. The strikes killed at least four people and wounded 67 others.
American actor Mark Dacascos came to Russia to participate in an international film week. He stated that he learned Russian and confessed his love for Moscow.
Russian drones struck Sumy and Romny communities, causing several fires. Emergency services are working on site, no casualties reported so far.
The Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics team won a gold medal in group exercises at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. This is Ukraine's second-ever "gold" in group exercises at world championships, as well as the first medal in 10 years in ribbon exercises.
