Rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv at the site of the Russian strike on a residential building in the Darnytskyi district. 23 people died, the fate of 8 remains unknown, 53 were injured.
The UN Security Council will convene a meeting on Ukraine on August 29. The meeting will begin at 10:00 PM Kyiv time.
On August 29, at 9:00 a. m., the Kyiv Metro will stop train movement for 1 minute to honor the memory of fallen Defenders. At some stations, trains will stand for up to 4-5 minutes.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on the last day of summer. Air temperature in many regions will reach +30°C.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties coordinated common diplomatic positions ahead of major diplomatic events.
The US Embassy condemned the night shelling of Kyiv, during which residential buildings and the premises of the EU Delegation and the British Council were damaged, calling the strikes on civilian objects unacceptable. Diplomats also recalled Donald Trump's call to stop the killings and reach an agreed solution to end the war.
In Kyiv, the death toll rose to 23 people as a result of the night Russian attack on August 28. Damage was recorded to 225 residential buildings and over 5400 windows were broken.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine condemned the presence of the Russian flag at the Venice Film Festival. This is due to Russia's war crimes and attacks on Ukrainian cities, which led to the death of 21 people, including 4 children.
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.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" failed to qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, losing to "Maccabi" Tel Aviv on aggregate over two matches, and will continue to play in the Conference League. Zhytomyr's "Polissia" was eliminated from the Conference League, losing to "Fiorentina" with an aggregate score of 2:6.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 225 residential buildings were damaged, and over 5,400 windows were broken. 23 families need resettlement, and housing options are being offered to them.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki. As well as a number of other European leaders who supported Ukraine after Russia's massive attack.
The Ukrainian government has mandated the coordination of mass events with military command and adherence to security requirements. A concert in Sofiivska Borshchahivka has been stopped, and administrative charges have been filed against the organizers.
The death toll from the night missile and drone attack on Kyiv on August 28 has risen to 22 people. The rescue operation continues, numerous destructions have been recorded in seven districts of the capital.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani believes that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end by the end of the year. Italy has also appointed a new ambassador to Moscow.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded after the Russian strikes on Kyiv on August 28. The attack hit residential areas and diplomatic missions of the EU and the British Council.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on August 28, 21 people died. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin is impossible after the massive shelling of Kyiv. He condemned the Russian strikes on civilians, pointing to the growing brutality of the regime.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
A Gallup poll showed that 67% of Americans are pessimistic about the prospects of a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Only 31% are optimistic about this possibility.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed steps for a ceasefire and preparations for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Zelenskyy thanked Guterres for his condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the attack on Kyiv.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski invited Robert Brovdi, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces, to Poland for a vacation. This happened after Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the Schengen area.
Patrol police officers arrived at the scene of the Russian strike on Kyiv on August 28, providing pre-medical aid and evacuating the injured.
Kyiv funicular resumed its work. Its operation was temporarily suspended due to police involvement.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg expressed concern after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv with 600 drones and 31 missiles. The targets were residential areas, civilian trains, and the offices of EU and UK missions.
On August 29, Kharkiv and Sumy declared a Day of Mourning due to the death of adults and children as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv. The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 19 people.
Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported an increase in the death toll to 19 people. This is a consequence of the Russian strike on Kyiv on August 28.
Due to shelling, the routes of trains No. 3/4 Uzhhorod - Zaporizhzhia and No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia have been changed. They will run only to Dnipro, passengers will be transferred to an additional train No. 293/294.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic work and increased pressure on Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The discussion focused on the preparation of the 19th EU sanctions package and Ukraine's European integration path.
