Ukraine
In Chisinau, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Moldova will become part of a peaceful Europe. He called on the countries to fight together for independence.
Russian forces attacked Sumy with guided aerial bombs at three locations. Preliminary reports indicate that three people were injured; rescue operations are ongoing.
Russia carried out 61 airstrikes, launched 6,538 drones, and dropped 188 guided aerial bombs. The enemy was most active in assaulting the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
The NBU reported more than 100 decisions and 12 inspections concerning Sense Bank since the end of 2022. The regulator expects personnel decisions from the government.
The President of the United States denied that the CIA director was preparing a warning to Moscow. He also stated that Russia would not attack NATO.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with around 140 drones, directing most of them at Kyiv. Air defense destroyed or suppressed around 120 UAVs.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
In Chisinau, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Maia Sandu. The leaders discussed joint security, energy and infrastructure opportunities.
Until the morning of August 28, paid waiting lounges at railway stations are free of charge due to delays affecting a number of trains. Passengers have access to tea, water, and “Points of Invincibility.”
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.
The new FENIX energy network will sell branded petrol and diesel, as well as develop shops, cafés and electric vehicle charging stations. The first filling stations will open in September–October in western and central Ukraine.
Zelenskyy arrived in Chisinau at Sandu’s invitation. He will hold a bilateral meeting, followed by trilateral talks with the presidents of Moldova and Romania.
Czech counterintelligence warned about Russian disposable agents who may attack facilities providing aid to Ukraine. Suspicions regarding last year's incidents have not been confirmed.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
The head of a district Red Cross organization and a volunteer were detained for fictitiously employing a man. They face up to 9 years in prison.
In autumn, trees are pruned after the leaves have fallen, mainly for sanitary purposes and moderately. Crown shaping and heavy rejuvenation are best postponed until the end of winter.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi discussed Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession with Marta Kos. Kyiv is accelerating European integration bills and seeking funding.
Three former military personnel were notified of suspicion over illegal payments to subordinates for combat missions. The damage amounts to UAH 4.38 million.
The massive Russian attack on August 27 damaged logistics facilities belonging to Fora and COMFY, as well as those of Budynok Ihрашok and ROSHEN. There were no casualties.
Putin may agree to a deal in 2027 if Ukraine gets through the winter and maintains strikes on the Russian Federation. The US also fears a Russian attack on NATO.
The HUR published data on the components, enterprises, and employees involved in the production of Iskander-M missiles. The upgraded Iskander-1000 can strike targets 550 km away.
Intelligence reports that Russia plans to recruit 300,000 people each in 2026 and 2027. Some of them may be trained in Belarus.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
Ukrposhta has established an aviation security service to detect dangerous contents before shipments are sent abroad. It serves 159 routes to 230 countries.
The NSDC warns: Russia may attack EU countries to heighten fear and weaken support for Ukraine. The Baltic states are cited as a potential target.
More than 1,100 people, including 55 Ukrainians, have gone missing in Nepal following floods and landslides. At least 165 people have died.
Romanian radars detected a group of aerial targets in Ukraine near the border. Two Spanish F-18s and an IAR-330 were scrambled for monitoring.
The SBU detained four FSB agents in Kramatorsk who were passing on the coordinates of the Defense Forces and the aftermath of shelling. They face life imprisonment.
MSC has suspended new bookings to and from Novorossiysk due to drones. The company continues operating from other Russian ports.
Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. Fires at enterprises in Chubynske are being extinguished.