War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy reported updated intelligence on Russia’s plans to increase ballistic missile production. Ukraine calls on its partners to block the supply of components and strengthen sanctions.
In the Bucha district, rescuers are working at three locations following Russian shelling. Due to repeated attacks, they are suspending operations.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's deep strikes are highly effective. Russia is unable to operate fully at sea and is considering arming civilian vessels.
Dmitry Peskov stated that talks on ending the war are on pause due to a lack of new ideas. Russia will continue military operations and shelling Kyiv.
Nadiia Leshchyk called on schools to refrain from mass celebrations on September 1 due to the risks of Russian shelling. She advises strengthening security.
Russian attacks have destroyed in some places up to 90% of modern storage capacity. The minister assured that there would be no systemic food shortages in Ukraine.
A Russian UAV struck a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia, injuring five people. The fire covering 14,000 sq. m was extinguished.
In 2026, the state will allocate UAH 100 million for joint science-and-business developments. The co-financing share will be 50–65%, and the projects will run for up to 18 months.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi condemned the calls by Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Tolstoy. He said that such statements should lead to the issuance of an ICC arrest warrant.
Major Sergei Sechkov of the 332nd Regiment was killed in the explosion, and his wife was injured. A 24-year-old Russian woman is suspected of carrying out the blast.
At 9:00 a. m. on August 29, the metro and surface transport in Kyiv will stop as a sign of respect for Ukraine’s fallen defenders. The resumption of service will take up to 2 hours.
At Kyrylivske Lake and the Syrets Stream, the volume of petroleum products was reduced from 350 to 10. 5 cubic meters. Work and monitoring are ongoing.
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has lost about 50 tonnes of gold, and its reserves have fallen to 73. 2 million troy ounces. The decline in oil refining, iPhone sales and tourism points to a worsening economy.
Russian UAVs struck Vyshneve near Kyiv. A fire in the parking lot destroyed cars and blew out windows; there were no fatalities or injuries.
The NHSU tariffs do not cover the cost of complex treatment: surgery is underfunded by 30. 5%, and therapy by 23.6%. Hospitals cover the shortfall themselves.
The General Staff confirmed strikes on Russian military facilities in Crimea, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. A Kasta radar was also destroyed in Rostov Oblast.
The strategy will bring together around 40 government agencies and provides for prevention, early detection, and assistance for people with gambling addiction.
In Chernihiv, a Russian strike damaged transport infrastructure.
Zelenskyy confirmed the strike on the refinery in the Yaroslavl region and the Tu-95MS missile carrier in Engels. Responses in the\r\nBlack Sea were also reported.
The SBU detained a group for embezzling funds during the procurement of 580 FPV drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles intended for the military on the Kharkiv front were not handed over.
The suspects planned to set fire to the Skyeton factory in Slovakia; a Ukrainian is among those detained. There are no casualties or damage.
Moderate concentrations of dust were recorded in Vyshhorod, Vasylkiv, Bila Tserkva and Brovary. The Regional Military Administration advises keeping windows closed and spending less time outdoors.
The protests began as a fight for justice but ended up nearly becoming part of Fedorov's new political project, the expert says.
Following the natural disaster in Nepal, contact has been lost with 56 Ukrainians. No Ukrainians have so far been found among the dead or injured.
There is no serious strike force on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. At the same time, the threat of Belarusian troops taking part in a renewed Russian attack remains.
The General Staff confirmed that the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl was hit overnight on August 28. A fire was recorded at the plant.
Parts of four regions were left without electricity due to shelling. No restrictions are expected; restoration work is ongoing, and consumption has decreased by 4.4%.
One person was killed in Bucha District, a man suffered shrapnel wounds, and a woman sustained cuts to her hand. The region came under 38 attacks.
The leader of the Alternative party advocated for conservative liberalism and three changes in state governance. These include planning, accountability, and honesty.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays affecting around a hundred services, with the longest reaching 15 hours. No long-distance services were canceled; the consequences will continue for at least another day.