As a result of a Russian drone strike on a Nova Poshta branch in Kramatorsk, a 49-year-old man was killed. A 13-year-old girl was wounded.
President Zelenskyy stated that he had heard about the idea of a 40-kilometer buffer zone from Europeans and Americans. He emphasized that the “grey zone” already exists, and there is no need for additional conditions from Russia.
President Zelenskyy outlined three key blocks of security guarantees for Ukraine: army financing, cooperation with NATO, and sanctions against Russia. These issues are expected to be discussed with international partners next week.
President Zelenskyy plans to meet with European leaders next week to discuss security guarantees. This is a continuation of work on security agreements, which Turkey is also joining.
Ksenia Semenova, President of the Kyiv Aviation Institute, states that the inaction of the State Aviation Service undermines the future of aviation. The decision to transfer the documentation support for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties caused a stir.
The European Union has strongly condemned Russia's large-scale attacks on Ukraine, which have resulted in civilian casualties. The statement, published on the EU's official website, emphasizes the unacceptability of attacks on civilian infrastructure and promises further support for Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the gradual expulsion of Russian troops in the Sumy direction. In Zaporizhzhia, the situation remains unchanged, with danger persisting due to the accumulation of enemy amphibious forces.
On August 29, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Remembrance of Fallen Defenders. Thousands of establishments across Ukraine and abroad, as well as military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, joined the "Table of Remembrance" campaign, launched in 2023, reserving tables for fallen soldiers.
The new academic year in Ukraine will begin on September 1 and last until June 30, 2026. Changes will affect school funding, organization of education, and construction of shelters.
Petro Poroshenko stated the need to recognize the UOC-MP as a structure of the Russian Orthodox Church, which contradicts his long-standing cooperation with the Moscow Patriarchate. Expert Petro Oleschuk believes that the politician used the church for career advancement.
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development denied information about a cyberattack on the DREAM platform. It was stated that there was no data leak, and the "leaked" information is public.
A group of children aged 3 to 17 has been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory from temporarily occupied Kherson Oblast. The occupiers forced them to learn the Russian anthem, participate in propaganda events, and threatened them with forced mobilization.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the transfer of phalanges of fingers of Ukrainian soldiers by "Wagnerites" is taking place within the framework of criminal proceedings. Negotiation processes regarding this situation are ongoing.
The last days of summer in Ukraine will be marked by heat up to +33 degrees. A noticeable weakening of the heat and a "tilt" towards autumn is expected after September 6.
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine reports the death of 221 artists and 108 Ukrainian and foreign media workers since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. These losses pose a threat to freedom of speech and democratic values.
The Kremlin does not confirm readiness for territorial compromises, as stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Peskov did not comment on the information that Moscow agrees to stop at the front line.
Over 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been identified in a penal colony in Chechnya. There is no official information about the sale of military personnel by "Wagnerites" to Chechnya.
Russian occupiers tortured and killed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Myroliubivka in Donetsk region. One of the prisoners survived, reached Ukrainian positions, and is in a medical facility.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs acknowledges the lack of information about missing military personnel in the Bakhmut direction in 2022-2023. More than 10,000 bodies have been returned to Ukraine, which accounts for 69% of all repatriated since the beginning of the invasion.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a linear production station in the Bryansk region, which pumps diesel fuel for the Russian occupation forces. A fire was recorded at the facility.
The UN Security Council is convening today at Ukraine's request due to the massive attack by the Russian Federation on the night of August 28. Ukraine expects support and increased pressure on the aggressor.
US President Donald Trump intends to cancel $5 billion in foreign aid, using the mechanism of "pocket veto". Among the canceled expenditures is $1.5 million allocated for advertising paintings by Ukrainian women.
Belgium will provide Ukraine with 100 million euros in military aid this year through the PURL mechanism. This amount is in addition to the 1 billion euros in military support already provided.
In 2025, over 10,000 bodies of military personnel were returned to Ukraine. Identification of the deceased often occurs via DNA due to the condition of the bodies.
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Ukrainians' debt for housing and communal services in the second quarter of 2025 reached UAH 106. 6 billion. This is the first data published since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Parents complain to the educational ombudsman about the lack of toilets, ventilation, and the presence of mold in school shelters. There are also appeals regarding long-term construction and insufficient capacity of shelters, which leads to staggered attendance at kindergartens.
Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded on the front. Pokrovsk and Lyman directions lead in the number of enemy attacks.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 4. 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in Ukraine, which is 6.4% less than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Lviv Oblast are leading, while Odesa Oblast has shown more than a twofold increase in volumes.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China for the first time in seven years, meeting with Xi Jinping and Putin. This visit is a signal to the US amid deteriorating relations over tariffs.
