Russian troops occupied the village of Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region. The invaders also advanced near Maliivka in Dnipropetrovsk region and Novoukrainka in Donetsk region.
The SBU detained two Russian intelligence agents who were adjusting air attacks and preparing new strikes on Kyiv and Odesa. One of them tracked crowds near recruitment centers, while the other provided coordinates of naval guard units.
As a result of massive shelling in Kherson region, a 74-year-old man was killed, and eight more people were injured, including three law enforcement officers. Private houses, a garage, and cars were damaged.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 290,000 losses of the Russian army in Ukraine over the past eight months of the current year. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in Donetsk region, failing to achieve strategic objectives.
The Ukrainian General Staff called Gerasimov's report on the results of the 2025 spring-summer campaign a lie. Russian troops did not gain full control over any major city, losing a significant number of soldiers and equipment, the Ukrainian agency emphasized.
Russian invaders occupied some territory in the Kupyansk direction, but it has no strategic importance. There are no large settlements in this territory, only villages and towns.
Russian troops shelled Donetsk region 33 times, causing two deaths and injuries. Residential buildings and infrastructure in several settlements were damaged.
The Russian military leadership provides unreliable data on successes at the front, overstating territorial gains. This is part of the Kremlin's information campaign aimed at convincing the West of Russia's inevitable victory and stopping support for Ukraine.
In Mariupol, 17,000 students are planned to be educated this academic year, including 1,300 first-graders. This is significantly less than the 40,000 children in 2021, which indicates the departure of most of the population.
SBU counterintelligence detained a resident of Sviatohirsk who worked for Russian special services. The woman collected information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the militant "BARS-16".
On August 28, in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk Oblast, a Russian soldier shot an unarmed civilian man. This is a violation of the Geneva Convention, the perpetrator will be brought to justice.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which affected 14 regions of Ukraine. One person died in Zaporizhzhia, dozens were injured, including children.
Since the beginning of summer 2025, over 64,000 people have been evacuated from Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. For this purpose, 51 specialized evacuation groups have been created.
Colonel Rivo Meimer reported the death of Estonian volunteer Olev Roost, who fought as part of the 3rd Separate Special Operations Regiment of Ukraine. Roost became the fifth Estonian volunteer to die in Ukraine, having experience serving in Afghanistan and Mali.
As a result of a Russian drone strike on a Nova Poshta branch in Kramatorsk, a 49-year-old man was killed. A 13-year-old girl was wounded.
President Zelenskyy stated that up to 100,000 Russian troops are concentrated in the Pokrovsk direction, preparing offensive actions. He also reported on active actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
The last days of summer in Ukraine will be marked by heat up to +33 degrees. A noticeable weakening of the heat and a "tilt" towards autumn is expected after September 6.
The Kremlin does not confirm readiness for territorial compromises, as stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Peskov did not comment on the information that Moscow agrees to stop at the front line.
Russian occupiers tortured and killed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Myroliubivka in Donetsk region. One of the prisoners survived, reached Ukrainian positions, and is in a medical facility.
A resident of Sviatohirsk adjusted enemy fire on Ukrainian defenders in Donetsk region. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
Russian troops attacked Sloviansk at night. The city was hit by KABs and four "Shahed"-type drones in the industrial zone and outskirts.
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.
August 29 marks the 11th anniversary of the Ilovaisk tragedy, when Ukrainian military personnel were encircled. Despite agreements on a "green corridor," Russian troops treacherously opened fire on Ukrainian convoys.
In the occupied Donetsk region, six large cities have been switched to a limited water supply regime. The occupiers explain this by an accident on the main water pipeline, which exacerbates the water crisis in the region.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that there have been noticeable changes in Russia's position regarding the war in Ukraine. Russia no longer insists on controlling the entire territory of four Ukrainian regions, but seeks to hold the front line in Zaporizhzhia and consolidate 25-30% of Donetsk region.
Steve Witkoff, special representative of the US President, after his visit to Moscow, misinformed Americans and Ukrainians regarding Putin's proposals. This caused confusion due to Witkoff's lack of diplomatic experience.
Ukrainian artist Kyrylo Hryniov, a volunteer since February 2022, died at the front. He belonged to the art association "P.E.P.", was wounded in 2023, and his brother went missing in the spring of 2024.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced that most trains are returning to schedule, and from August 29, traffic is planned to resume according to the timetable. Delays are gradually being caught up, and the company is doing everything to normalize traffic.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
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.
