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.
On the night of August 28, the enemy used Tu-95MS to launch Kh-101/555 cruise missiles. The Air Force declared a missile threat throughout Ukraine.
Near Sevastopol, Russian air defense destroyed three unknown aerial targets. Infrastructure was not damaged, residents are advised to remain calm.
Since the beginning of the day, 110 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy has launched 56 air strikes and 1647 drone attacks. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where 33 assaults have been repelled.
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.
Starting tomorrow, men aged 18 to 22 inclusive can travel abroad. This is stipulated by a new government decree.
