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Russian forces attack Zaporizhzhia district, wounding one-year-old child
Russian forces struck the village of Malokaterynivka in the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a one-year-old child.
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over latest Russian strikes on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting at Ukraine's request to discuss Russia's large-scale aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on August 28.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 23
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 23, with rescue operations still underway.
Ukraine has decade-long roadmap to liberate all occupied territories, Ukrainian General says
Ukraine, together with international partners — particularly the United Kingdom and the United States — has developed a strategic vision for the return of all temporarily occupied territories, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region loses 55 kg in Russian captivity
Ukrainian soldier from Ternopil region Andrii Koval, who was released from Russian captivity on August 24, lost 55 kilograms during 20 months of imprisonment.
Russian military attack elderly woman in Bilozerka with drone
Russian military attacked an elderly woman in the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region with a drone.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty office in Kyiv damaged in Russian strike
The Kyiv bureau of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) sustained damage during a Russian attack on August 28.
White House confirms Ukraine destroyed 20% of Russian oil refineries in August
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Ukraine disabled 20% of Russia's oil refining capacity during August.
28 August 2025
Sybiha: Hungary's flirtation with aggressor has gone so far that it violates rights of its own national minorities
Budapest has gone so far in its flirtation with the aggressor that it has begun to threaten and violate the rights of members of the Hungarian national minority in Ukraine.
Hungary bans entry to Ukrainian commander after attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that the Hungarian government has banned entry to a Ukrainian commander following attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Ukrainian strikes halve Russian oil exports from Ust-Luga port – Reuters
Successful Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's oil and gas infrastructure have caused a 50% drop in oil exports from the Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea.
Top Ukrainian, Norwegian military commanders discuss frontline situation
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed his Norwegian counterpart, General Eirik Kristoffersen, on the current situation at the front.
Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka with Smerch MLRS, civilians injured
In the Donetsk region, Russian troops have once again shelled Kostyantynivka using a Smerch multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), an FAB-250 aerial bomb, and FPV drones, leaving several civilians injured.
US Embassy after Russian strikes on Kyiv: Trump has clearly stated that killing must stop
Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must immediately cease.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 21
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 21.
Putin chooses ballistics over steps toward peace – Zelensky
Another massive Russian missile and drone attack shows that Russia's objectives remain unchanged and that the Kremlin intends to continue the war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
NATO Chief Rutte: We cannot be naive about Putin, last night evidence of that
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that the world cannot be naive about Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin following another night of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
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.
President Zelensky has phone call with UN Secretary General Guterres
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.
Former Slovak minister: Hungary and Slovakia, not Ukraine, responsible for their energy security
The governments of Slovakia and Hungary bear full responsibility for their energy security and have every opportunity to diversify their supplies.
Pressure on Russia must continue until aggression ends – statement by co-chairs of EU Conference
The co-chairs of the 27th Interparliamentary Conference on the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), held in Copenhagen on August 26–28, condemned Russia’s aggression and reaffirmed support for Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty within internationally recognized borders.
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.
Trump’s Envoy responds to massive Russian strike on Kyiv
U.S. Special President’s Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Russia’s overnight attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, threatens the peace sought by President Donald Trump.
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.
Zelensky, Erdoğan hold talks: security guarantees framework to be finalized next week
Presidents of Türkiye and Ukraine, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Volodymyr Zelensky, held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, the peace process between Ukraine and Russia, as well as regional and global issues.
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.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate recognized as affiliated with Russian Orthodox Church
The State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience (SSEFC) has recognized the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) as affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC).
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.
Russia only escalates terror: Ukraine calls on all states to respond to massive shelling
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from all states of the world to Russia’s strike on Kyiv on the night of August 28.