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.
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.
An enemy UAV was found in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, which fell into the yard of a 9-story building. There was no explosion or damage, emergency services are heading to the scene.
In Afghanistan, at least 25 people died and nearly 30 were injured in a road accident. The bus plunged from a rocky embankment in Kabul province due to driver negligence.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted information about alleged strict checks of Ukrainians at the Polish border. Russian propagandists are spreading fabricated stories to undermine relations between Kyiv and Warsaw.
European countries are considering wetland restoration as a dual solution for defense and climate, inspired by Ukraine's experience in 2022. Poland and Finland are already exploring this approach, and Poland has developed the "Eastern Shield" project for 10 billion zlotys.
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.
Lawyer Oleh Shram notes that public discussions cannot overshadow the criminal proceedings against NABU official Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He emphasizes the need to adhere to legal procedures, not social media voting.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported cases of detention of individuals who tried to illegally cross the border more than 10 times. Most such attempts are recorded on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
The SBU accuses Magamedrasulov and his father of selling industrial hemp to the Russian Federation.
After a call from Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reduced his resistance to Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Diplomats hope for a breakthrough on Ukraine's accession in the coming months.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, responding to statements by local government representatives, noted that the prosecutor's office reacts to crimes, not exerts pressure.
On September 3, 2025, Nova Poshta will hold the final drawing for a two-room apartment. All customers who received shipments from June 23 to August 31 automatically participate.
On August 28, the Mareike anticyclone will determine the weather in Ukraine, bringing dry and sunny weather with a gradual increase in temperature. Real heat up to +34 degrees is expected from Friday and will last until the end of summer.
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.
New rules for behavior on water bodies will appear in Kyiv, which provide for the designation of zones for sports boats and jet skis. Violators will be held accountable, as there were no such rules in the city before.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4047/USD, strengthening it by 3 kopecks. Euro and zloty rates have also been updated.
On August 27, a change in weather is expected in Ukraine: most regions will be without precipitation, and the air temperature will rise. Only in Chernihiv and Sumy regions is short-term rain possible in places.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks in Khmelnytskyi and Dnipropetrovsk regions. One of them tried to blow up a military vehicle, the other - a railway track for a Ukrainian Armed Forces echelon.
The United States is ready to provide intelligence resources and battlefield oversight for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine. The US will also participate in the country's European air defense shield.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation announced six new services in the "Diia" application. Among them are an AI assistant, e-notary, e-excise, and "Path of the Wounded."
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be legally binding. He emphasized the importance of accelerating the peace process and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
In seven months of 2025, local budgets received UAH 178 million in tourist tax, which is 35. 7% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions are leaders in payments.
Viktoria Chaika, wife of fallen Armed Forces of Ukraine captain Pavlo Chaika, will participate in the MHP Run4Victory charity race in Lutsk on September 7. She will also organize her own race, "Legendary Ten," on September 28 in honor of her husband.
Lithuania and Ukraine have signed an agreement on joint production of Ukrainian weapons on Lithuanian territory. Lithuania also intends to invest up to 30 million euros in the PURL initiative.
A powerful sandstorm hit the Burning Man festival in Nevada, causing damage and injuries. Winds up to 80 km/h reduced visibility to zero, destroying tents and campsites.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of a "direct threat to Budapest" over his statements about shelling the Druzhba oil pipeline. Orban stated that it is impossible to enter the EU through blackmail, explosions, and threats.
The Prosecutor General's Office ensured the transfer of over UAH 2. 6 billion, confiscated from the online casino "Pin-Up", to the state budget. The funds were transferred by ARMA and the Ministry of Finance in execution of a court decision.
