Russia amasses forces for potential offensive against Sumy region - Demchenko
The Russian army has accumulated significant personnel and equipment in the Kursk region, potentially preparing for an offensive against Ukraine’s Sumy region.
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Ukrainian forces down 56 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed 56 of 90 Russian drones launched against the country since the evening of May 28.
One killed, one wounded in Russian airstrike on village in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian airstrike on a village in the Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, has left one person dead and another wounded.
Kharkiv sector: Russian army resumes offensive on Starytsia
On May 28, Russian troops resumed their offensive on Starytsia in the Kharkiv sector.
Russian drone strikes hit Sumy region overnight, leaving one dead and another injured
Russian forces launched drone attacks on four communities in the Sumy region overnight, killing one civilian and injuring another.
Enemy drops bombs on village in Zaporizhzhia region, civilians trapped under rubble
Russian troops have dropped at least five bombs on the village of Verkhnia Tersa in the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving civilians trapped beneath the rubble of a destroyed house.
Russian forces kill one civilian, injure 13 in Donetsk region
On May 28, Russian troops killed one civilian and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.
Ukrainian forces repel 54 assaults on Pokrovsk front, 205 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces engaged in 205 combat clashes with Russian invaders on May 28, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,050 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 984,940 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 29, 2025, with 1,050 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Only decisive international action can compel Russia to abandon its imperial ambitions – Ukraine at OSCE
Russia responds only to force, which is why continued military assistance and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities are critically important.
Over 1,200 Azovstal defenders returned from Russian captivity – Yusov
More than half of the Azovstal garrison have been freed from Russian captivity through prisoner exchange efforts, according to Andrii Yusov, deputy head of Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
Evacuation of families with children announced in another village in Zaporizhzhia region
Due to escalating security situation, authorities in the Zaporizhzhia region have ordered the mandatory evacuation of families with children from the village of Mahdalynivka in the Komyshuvakha territorial community.
Belarus moves inland main maneuvers of joint “West” exercise with Russia
Belarus has decided to “reduce the parameters” of the joint West-2025 exercise with Russia and move the main maneuvers inland from the western borders.
Rail freight volumes in Russia falling – CCD
Russia is experiencing a decline in rail freight transportation volumes.
28 May 2025
Umerov hands over document outlining Ukraine's position on ceasefire to Russians
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov handed over a document outlining Ukraine’s position on the ceasefire to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation.
Shmyhal meets with Finnish PM in Kyiv
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv.
Russia proposes second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 – Lavrov
Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul on June 2.
Ukrainian Ambassador presents credentials to King of Netherlands
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands Andriy Kostin presented his credentials to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Russians drop four guided aerial bombs on Esman community in Sumy region, woman is killed
A 74-year-old woman died in Sumy region as a result of a Russian air strike.
Russians shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, one wounded
During the day on May 28, Russian troops attacked Nikopol and Synelnyk districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. A woman was wounded, there is destruction.
War update: 114 clashes reported on frontline since morning, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 114 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, including 32 in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian General Staff confirms strikes on Russian defense industry facilities in Moscow, Ivanovo regions
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the targeting of several facilities belonging to the Russian defense-industrial complex in Moscow and Ivanovo regions of the Russian Federation.
Putin’s conditions for ending war include no NATO membership for Ukraine, partial lifting of sanctions — Reuters
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has reportedly outlined conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, including a written pledge by Western leaders to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and the lifting of certain sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian forces down 71 of 88 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted 71 of 88 Russian drones launched against the country since the evening of May 27.
Zelensky names three most realistic venues for talks with Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has named Türkiye, the Vatican, and Switzerland as the most realistic venues for the next round of negotiations with Russia, rejecting Belarus as a location—an option that Russia is trying to offer.
Russians attack enterprise near Kharkiv with at least nine Shahed drones, injuring several
A private enterprise in the village of Vasyshcheve, Kharkiv district, was targeted by at least nine Russian Shahed attack drones overnight, leaving three guards injured.
Russians attack enterprise near Kharkiv with at least nine Shahed drones, injuring several
A private enterprise in the village of Vasyshcheve, Kharkiv district, was targeted by at least nine Russian Shahed attack drones overnight, leaving three guards injured.
Russians attack enterprise near Kharkiv with at least nine Shahed drones, injuring several
A private enterprise in the village of Vasyshcheve, Kharkiv district, was targeted by at least nine Russian Shahed attack drones overnight, leaving three guards injured.
Kyslytsya discusses future prospects of peace process with Turkish ambassador
First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya met with Turkish Ambassador to Ukraine Mustafa Levent Bilgen to discuss the future prospects of the peace process.
Zelensky comments on forecasts of 1,000 Russian drones per day
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia would be able to attack Ukraine with a thousand drones only if it accumulates UAVs for a certain period of time. According to him, the Ukrainian response to such attacks is, in particular, the use of interceptor drones.