Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 46 out of 68 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian forces neutralized 46 out of 68 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnight, while 22 drones struck targets at nine locations.
29 August 2025
Ukrainian forces neutralized 46 out of 68 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnight, while 22 drones struck targets at nine locations.
Special forces from the Department of Active Operations of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Russian 91N6E radar system, which is part of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system.
Russian forces over the course of a day, from the morning of August 28 to the morning of August 29, carried out 136 strikes on 39 settlements in Sumy region, damaging civilian infrastructure and injuring two women.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 191 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the frontline, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
Russia suffered approximately 1,080,480 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and August 29, 2025, with 850 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
The United States is set to sell Ukraine air delivered munitions and related guidance systems worth approximately $825 million.
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 23, with rescue operations still underway.
The Kyiv bureau of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) sustained damage during a Russian attack on August 28.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Ukraine disabled 20% of Russia's oil refining capacity during August.
28 August 2025
The death toll from Russia's August 28 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to 21.
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.
The governments of Slovakia and Hungary bear full responsibility for their energy security and have every opportunity to diversify their supplies.
In the morning of August 28, the infrastructure of the Tver railway junction station in Russia was destroyed by an explosion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK Foreign Office has summoned Russia’s Ambassador Andrey Kelin to London over the massive Russian attack on Kyiv.
Russian occupation forces have struck a Ukrainian Navy ship, killing one crew member killed and leaving several others injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to respond firmly to yet another Russian attack on Ukraine, which has killed 14 people, including three children.
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.
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.
An overnight Russian strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on August 28 has damaged the building of the EU Delegation to Ukraine.
The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 14.
As a result of a massive attack on the night of August 28, energy facilities in several regions were damaged, and restoration of power supply to consumers is ongoing.
In Kyiv, the death toll from the massive Russian attack has increased to 12, including three children.
There is information about seven people missing from a damaged five-story building on Boryspilska Street in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.
In Kyiv, eight people were killed following a massive Russian attack.
On August 27, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 139 combat clashes with Russian invaders.