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.
Over the past day, August 29, the Russian occupation army lost 850 servicemen and 4 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.08.25 amount to over 1 million personnel and 11,143 tanks.
European leaders are considering the creation of a 40-kilometer buffer zone as part of a peace agreement, but Kyiv may not agree. The US is not participating in these discussions, and NATO countries are looking for solutions for a fragile peace.
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.
On August 28, 137 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 68 of them in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy launched 50 air strikes, using 33 missiles and 74 guided aerial bombs.
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.
The SBGS reports that the permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad did not affect the increase in passenger traffic at the border. Overall passenger traffic remains high on weekends.
Donald Trump is disappointed with Zelenskyy and European leaders, considering their demands unrealistic. He believes that Ukraine must lose part of its territory to end the conflict.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation with his Norwegian counterpart Eirik Kristoffersen, focusing on the Lyman, Dobropillia, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions. Syrskyi emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and artillery to protect cities.
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk explained the economic and military-political significance of Crimea for Ukraine. He noted that the military return of the peninsula is complicated due to Russia's and its allies' resource advantage.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized a change in approaches to fighting corruption, focusing on real results. The priority is the embezzlement of military property, budget funds, and corrupt schemes of evasion from mobilization.
Ukraine has a vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories. Kyiv, together with partners, modeled military situations 10-15 years in advance.
More than two-thirds of the 60 battles on the front concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers continue shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
The UN Secretary-General condemns Russia's night attacks on Ukrainian cities, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians. These attacks violate international law and must be immediately stopped.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on partners to provide long-range weapons and air defense after a massive shelling by the Russian Federation. Russia ignores peaceful initiatives and damaged the building of the EU Representation.
The Prosecutor General's Office announced a new suspicion against Yevgeny Giner, president of FC CSKA. His company supplied electricity to the occupation administration and Russian security forces in Crimea for over 206 million rubles.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify the facts regarding Hungary's ban on entry for Ukrainian serviceman Robert Brovdi. Ukraine also has not received condolences from Hungary regarding the death of children during Russian attacks.
Germany's Foreign Minister stated the indivisibility of Baltic and German security. The countries will strengthen cooperation to counter traditional and non-traditional Russian attacks.
Hungary banned Robert Brovdi, commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from entering. This happened after the attack on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that there is no great rush among men aged 18-23 at checkpoints. New rules for departure for this category of citizens came into effect on August 28.
Men aged 18-22 can travel abroad, except for those who hold positions in government bodies. For them, travel is allowed only on official business trips.
On August 28, 2025, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) hit the Russian small missile ship "Buyan-M" in the Sea of Azov. The ship was damaged by a drone strike on its radar and an attack by special forces.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed damage to the Afipsky and Kuibyshev oil refineries, as well as ammunition depots and logistics facilities of the Russian Federation. The attacks took place on the night of August 28, 2025.
Russia launched a massive night attack on Ukraine, using 598 drones and 31 missiles, including two "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 563 drones and 26 missiles, including one "Kinzhal" missile.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 139 combat engagements per day, of which 41 were in the Pokrovsk direction and 21 in the Novopavlivka direction. The occupiers launched 84 air strikes, dropped 154 guided aerial bombs, and used 5,770 kamikaze drones.
Damage to the railway infrastructure near Koziatyn caused changes in the movement of Kyiv-Lviv trains and delays for other routes. Bus and transfer connections have been organized for passengers, as well as the possibility of departure on other routes.
Men aged 18-22 have already started to be allowed to leave Ukraine. New rules are already being applied at the border.
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has put units on the highest level of readiness due to Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. Polish and allied aviation has begun preventive operations, ground air defense systems are operating at maximum capacity.
