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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.
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.
Russian UAVs struck Vyshneve near Kyiv. A fire in the parking lot destroyed cars and blew out windows; there were no fatalities or injuries.
In Lviv, an object resembling a hand-held smoke grenade was discovered near a shopping center. Explosives experts removed it and sent it for examination.
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.
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.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukrainian experts advise striking back at oil refineries, oil logistics, and Russia’s export terminals.
The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that the enemy launches jet-powered UAVs in small waves to exhaust air defenses and the population. Countermeasures are being prepared.
Train delays in Ukraine are gradually decreasing, and waiting rooms have been opened free of charge. World Central Kitchen supported nearly 30 trains.
On August 27, 13 air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv — the highest number since the beginning of the full-scale war. The city was attacked by drones and missiles.
Russian forces attacked Sumy with guided aerial bombs at three locations. Preliminary reports indicate that three people were injured; rescue operations are ongoing.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with around 140 drones, directing most of them at Kyiv. Air defense destroyed or suppressed around 120 UAVs.
In the 2026/2027 academic year, 11,941 schools are planned to operate in Ukraine, 8,424 of them in person. In Kyiv, no general shortage of places has been confirmed, but individual schools may be overcrowded.
Four people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack during the day. Two of the wounded are inpatients at medical facilities.
The Round of 32 matchups for the 2025/26 Ukrainian Cup season have been determined. The matches will take place from September 8 to 14 as single-leg ties, with penalties in the event of a draw.
Debris fell near a school, a kindergarten, residential buildings and garages. Three people were injured, two of them were hospitalized.
Three people were injured in Kyiv due to an attack by Russian UAVs. Two men with shrapnel wounds were hospitalized.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, a drone fell onto the roadway. According to preliminary data, one person was injured.
Since the start of the invasion, 86,526 children have been born in Kyiv’s municipal medical facilities. Among them were 1,468 sets of twins and 14 sets of triplets.
In Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, a man was injured during the Russian attack. He is receiving medical assistance.
During Russia's drone attack on Kyiv, debris fell in two districts. A car and a sports complex building were damaged.
A gymnasium was damaged in the Shevchenkivskyi district, and windows were blown out at a medical facility. In the Podilskyi district, debris fell between buildings; there were no casualties.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv, air defense was active, and debris fell in the courtyard of a building. Two people were injured in Kryvyi Rih, and civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Sumy region.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
The underground crossings near Bessarabska Square will be duplicated with surface crossings. Traffic lights, tactile paving, and barrier-free routes are planned.
At the intersection of European Union Avenue and Vyshhorodska Street, a Volkswagen collided with a Toyota Prius. Eight people were hospitalized.
Zhan Beleniuk gave American boxer Terence Crawford a Greco-Roman wrestling lesson in Kyiv. The athletes met during his visit to Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme for supplying medicines at inflated prices, with losses exceeding UAH 80. 9 million. Four individuals were served with notices of suspicion.
Karol Nawrocki will focus on preparations for the G20 summit in Miami through December. Poland seeks good-neighborly relations with Ukraine, but emphasizes historical truth.