Police officer was injured in Kherson as result of drone munition drop
A policeman was injured in Kherson the day before as a result of a drone dropping ammunition.
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28 August 2024
Oil depot in Rostov region of Russia struck by DIU and ASF - source
As a result of a joint operation of the DIU and the Armed Special Forces, Ukrainian-made strike UAVs hit the Atlas oil depot of the Federal State Reserve Agency in the Kamensk-Shakhtynsky settlement of Rostov region of the Russian Federation.
Rescuers evacuated 39 people from Donetsk region since start of week
Since the beginning of the week, rescuers have evacuated 39 people from the frontline towns and villages of the Donetsk region, according to the State Emergency Service.
Russian aerial bomb kills family in Donetsk region
On August 28, the Russians dropped an aerial bomb on Izmailivka in Donetsk region killing the whole family – parents aged 45 and 53 as well as their 17-year-old son and 24-year-old daughter. The people died buried under the rubble.
Another oil depot on fire in Russia’s Rostov region after drone strikes
On the night of August 28, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the Kamensky district of Russia’s Rostov region following a drone attack.
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces destroy Russian Sapphire EW station in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) operators destroyed the Russian Sapphire electronic warfare station in Russia's Kursk region.
Ukraine’s General Staff: 184 combat clashes recorded on front lines in past day
On August 27, 184 combat engagements took place on the front lines in Ukraine.
Three people killed in Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia killing two women aged 83 and 86 and a 61-year-old man, four other people (three women aged 19, 30, 56 and a 59-year-old man) were injured.
Ukrainian forces destroy another Russian Su-25 jet in Kramatorsk sector
Anti-aircraft gunners from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Kramatorsk sector.
Invaders shell Izium in Kharkiv region, injuring 12 people
On the evening of August 27, Russian troops struck Izium in the Kharkiv region, injuring 12 people, and damaging houses and a bakery.
Russian army loses another 1,090 soldiers in Ukraine in last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to August 28, 2024, amounted to about 611,190 people, including 1,090 invaders killed in the last day.
Russian attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih: death toll rises to four
Rescuers in Kryvyi Rih have unblocked the body of another person from the rubble of a hotel that was hit by a missile attack by Russian troops. The death toll has risen to four.
Russia has one missile carrier in Black Sea, volley of up to four Kalibr missiles
Russia has one ship in the Black Sea that carries Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total volley of up to four missiles.
AFU in Zaporizhzhia shoot down two Shaheds with machine guns
Soldiers of the 233rd separate battalion of the territorial defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down two Russian drones with automatic weapons in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Fedorov tells how much Palianytsia drone missile costs
The Ukrainian drone missile “Palianytsia,” the first successful use of which was announced by Volodymyr Zelensky, costs less than USD1 million.
Russia likely testing Poland's air defense – expert
The violation of Polish airspace by a Russian combat drone the day before during a massive air attack on Ukraine is likely a testing of Poland's air defense systems and an attempt to intimidate the West.
Ukrainian courts have already sentenced 126 Russian war criminals
Ukrainian courts have already handed down guilty verdicts against 126 Russian war criminals.
Power substations in Ukraine attacked by Russian cluster munitions - PM
During the massive Russian missile strike overnight Monday, August 26, Russia for the first time fired dozens of missiles fitted with cluster munitions, targeting Ukrainian power distribution substations.
27 August 2024
Man injured as Russians shell Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region
On the evening of August 27, Russian troops shelled the village of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv region along the Russian-Ukrainian border injuring a man and damaging several private households.
Three paramedics injured as Kherson crew comes under enemy fire
The ambulance crew who rushed to the scene of the Russian strike in Kherson also came under shelling, which resulted in three paramedics being injured.
Death toll from missile attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih rises to three
The death toll from a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih has grown to three. One person is still missing.
President: Operation in Kursk region is defensive, we do not need foreign lands
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that a defensive operation is ongoing in the Kursk region and that it is not an occupation.
Zelensky on Russia's attack on Ukrainian energy: Defense worked, but there is serious damage
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the attack on August 26, Russia struck 230 times at the Ukrainian power system; the defense worked, but there was serious damage.
Zelensky on Lavrov's words about nuclear weapons: Russians always intimidate
Russians' statements about the use of nuclear weapons are part of their “intimidation program,” and the use of nuclear weapons “is unlikely to be supported by the whole world.”
Woman wounded in Kherson region as result of shelling of Zmiivka village
Russian troops fired on the village of Zmiivka, Kherson region, resulting in a 65-year-old woman being seriously injured.
Zelensky says there are difficulties with return of Azov soldiers
There are difficulties with the return from captivity of the Azov National Guard, and the families of the prisoners should be aware of them.
Zelensky: Ukraine successfully tests its first ballistic missile
Ukraine has successfully tested the first ballistic missile of its own production.
President: Ukraine used F-16 to shoot down Russian missiles during massive attack
On Monday, the F-16 fighter jets handed over to Ukraine were used to repel a massive Russian attack.
President: Ukraine is not ready to exchange territories for security guarantees
Ukraine is not ready to exchange its territories in exchange for security guarantees, in particular within the framework of NATO membership.
Ukraine's defense forces control 100 settlements in Kursk region – CinC Syrskyi
As of now, Ukraine's defense forces have under their control 100 settlements in Kursk region, having captured 594 Russian military personnel.