Kostiantynivka under fire again, civilians injured
In Donetsk region, Russian forces shelled Kostiantynivka again using a Smerch multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), an FAB-250 aerial bomb, and FPV drones, resulting in civilian injuries.
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28 August 2025
Infrastructure of key railway hub destroyed in Russia’s Tver
In the morning of August 28, the infrastructure of the Tver railway junction station in Russia was destroyed by an explosion.
Death toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 19, over 60 injured
The number of people killed in the combined Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 19, while up to ten more may still be trapped under the rubble.
General Staff reports 60 combat engagements, fiercest battles on Pokrovsk, Lyman fronts
Since the start of the day, 60 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in four frontline sectors. The fiercest battles are unfolding on the Pokrovsk and Lyman fronts.
Von der Leyen speaks with Zelensky and Trump following strikes on Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump following news of a combined attack by Russia on the night of August 28, during which, among other civilian targets, the office of the EU Delegation to Ukraine was hit.
25-year-old Kherson woman dies in hospital after being wounded in Russian shelling
A 25-year-old woman from Kherson died in hospital after being wounded in Russian shelling of a medical facility on August 28.
Russians shell village in Kherson region, two wounded
Russian occupiers shelled the village of Zymivnyk in the Kherson community, wounding a 76-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man.
In Kyiv, death toll rises to 18, with damage from Russian strike affecting all city districts
In Kyiv, the death toll from the combined attack by Russian troops has climbed to 18 people.
Russian army strikes railway infrastructure in Kramatorsk
In the Donetsk region, Russian troops carried out a strike using drones on the railway infrastructure in Kramatorsk.
Russian forces hit Ukrainian Navy ship, one crew member killed
Russian occupation forces have struck a Ukrainian Navy ship, killing one crew member killed and leaving several others injured.
Russian attack damages homes in four districts of Kyiv region
In the Kyiv region, a Russian strike injured one person and damaged 19 private houses as well as an apartment in an apartment block.
Heads of 55 diplomatic missions visit Kyiv building destroyed by Russian strike
The heads of 55 foreign diplomatic missions visited a residential building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district that was destroyed in a Russian attack.
British Council office in Ukraine damaged during Russian strike on Kyiv
Russia's massive overnight attack on Kyiv on August 28 has damaged the British Council's office in Ukraine.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 15, including four children
The number of people killed in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv has risen to 15, including four children.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian Kalibr missile carrier in Sea of Azov
A drone operated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has struck a Russian carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles in the Sea of Azov.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 14, 10 people missing
The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 14.
General Staff confirms strikes on two refineries, ammunition depots, and several Russian logistics facilities
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed strikes on two oil refineries, ammunition depots, and a number of Russian logistics facilities.
Massive attack on Kyiv: death toll climbs to 12, including three children, with around 50 injured
In Kyiv, the death toll from the massive Russian attack has increased to 12, including three children.
Six Russian drones attack medical facility in Kherson at night
Six Russian drones attacked a medical facility in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson at night.
Defense Forces strike Kuybyshev and Afipsky oil refineries in Russia
Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other components of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, carried out strikes overnight on Thursday, August 28, targeting the Kuybyshev and Afipsky oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region and Krasnodar territory.
Two districts in Kyiv region damaged due to night attack, one man injured
Two districts in the Kyiv region have been damaged as a result of a Russian air attack, one man has been injured.
Russian massive attack: in Kyiv, victim toll climbs to 45, with eight fatalities
In Kyiv, as a result of a massive Russian strike on the night of Thursday, August 28, there are already 45 injured and eight fatalities.
At least seven people missing in Kyiv after Russian strike
There is information about seven people missing from a damaged five-story building on Boryspilska Street in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.
Russia’s attack on Kyiv claims eight lives, Zelensky says
In Kyiv, eight people were killed following a massive Russian attack.
War update: 139 combat engagements on frontline over past day, intense fighting in three sectors
On August 27, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 139 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Over 30 injured, four killed in combined Russian attack on Kyiv
In Kyiv, 38 people were injured as a result of a Russian combined attack, and four were killed.
Power outages across Vinnytsia region as Russians target energy facilities
Overnight on August 28, Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia region, leaving 29 settlements without electricity.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 880 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to August 28, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,079,630 personnel, including 880 in the past 24 hours.
Russians attack Intercity+ train depot: one train severely damaged
Overnight on August 28, Russian forces carried out a targeted strike on civilian passenger rolling stock.
Russians strike industrial site in Zaporizhzhia
An explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia this morning after the Russians struck one of the city’s industrial enterprises, causing a fire.