Thursday, August 28th's live news on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Costa: Horrified by Russian airstrikes on Kiev, EU diplomatic mission damaged. Tomorrow is a day of mourning. Moscow's envoy to the EU has been summoned.

• It's the 1,282nd day of war in Ukraine
• Zelensky announces: Ukrainian delegation in New York on Friday

5:58 PM|August 28

Palazzo Chigi: Italy will not participate in the mutilation force

At this morning's meeting at Palazzo Chigi, it was reiterated that no Italian participation is envisaged in a potential multinational force deployed on Ukrainian soil. While monitoring and training options outside Ukraine are being considered only once hostilities have ceased, this is according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, following the meeting attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Deputy Prime Ministers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani, and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto.

4:41 PM | August 28

Kellogg: Russian Attacks Threaten Trump's Peace Plans

Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine has strongly condemned the Russian strikes on Kiev, which killed 17 people on Thursday, saying they undermine the US president's proposals to end the war in Ukraine. These shameful attacks threaten the peace the president is pursuing, Keith Kellogg said on X, noting that they targeted innocent civilians as well as EU and British missions in the Ukrainian capital.

4:23 PM | August 28

Meloni: Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people.

Tonight's intense attacks on Kiev demonstrate who is on the side of peace and who has no intention of believing in the negotiated path. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people, the civilians, and the families of the defenseless victims, including children, of the senseless Russian attacks, declared Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

4:04 PM | August 28

Tajani: Ambassador Beltrame in Moscow

In Moscow, we have appointed Ambassador Beltrame, who was ambassador to Vienna and is currently diplomatic advisor to Minister Giorgetti. This was stated by Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani at a press conference following the Cabinet meeting that approved the reform of the Foreign Ministry. I don't want to sound pessimistic, but it's unlikely that a negotiated solution will be reached in Ukraine by the end of the year.

3:53 PM | August 28

Guterres: Russian raids unacceptable, must cease immediately

I condemn Russia's overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, which killed and injured numerous civilians. Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must end immediately, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wrote in X. I renew my call for a comprehensive, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire that will lead to a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace in Ukraine, he added.

2:51 PM | August 28

Von der Leyen interviews Zelensky and Trump: Putin should come to the table.

I just spoke with President Volodymyr Zelensky, then with US President Donald Trump, following the massive attack on Kiev that also hit our EU offices. Putin must sit at the negotiating table. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote this in X. We must ensure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine with solid and credible security guarantees that will transform the country into a steel hedgehog. Europe will play its full part. Our Safe defense instrument, for example, will be important in strengthening the courageous Ukrainian armed forces, she adds.

2:38 PM | August 28

Parolin: A piecemeal world war is increasingly cruel in various scenarios.

The"situation of conflict we are experiencing" in Gaza, Ukraine, and"throughout the world, what Pope Francis called a piecemeal Third World War, is becoming increasingly cruel in various settings." This was denounced by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, in a video released on the occasion of the opening of the Celestinian Pardon in L'Aquila."This message of forgiveness as the path to peace, I believe, is extremely timely today," the cardinal emphasized."It is worth reiterating because peace is born first and foremost from a heart at peace, a heart forgiven by God and capable of forgiving others, capable of giving and receiving forgiveness."

2:36 PM | August 28

Warship hit in Russian raid, one dead

Russian forces have struck a Ukrainian Navy vessel, killing one crew member and wounding several others. Ukrinform reports, citing Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk. The vast majority of the crew are safe. The search for several sailors continues. Unfortunately, one crew member was killed and several others were wounded, Pletenchuk said. According to Russian media, the vessel hit was the Simferopol reconnaissance vessel, in service since 2021. It is stationed in the Black Sea, at the mouth of the Danube.

2:23 PM | August 28

Kiev: Crew member killed on ship attacked by Russians

Kiev has confirmed reports that a Ukrainian naval vessel was damaged by the Russian military. Operations to manage the aftermath of the attack are currently underway, Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk told RBC Ukraine. Most of the crew is safe. The search for some sailors is ongoing. Unfortunately, one crew member died and several were injured, he added. The Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had struck the vessel using a high-speed unmanned vessel at the mouth of the Danube River.

2:16 PM | August 28

Kiev raid toll rises, at least 18 dead

The death toll from the Russian airstrike on Kiev continues to rise: according to an update from the head of the capital's military administration, Timur Tkachenko, the death toll stands at 18, including four minors. Meanwhile, debris clearing operations continue from a residential building in the capital's Darnitsky district, and rescuers are extracting bodies from beneath the rubble.

1:10 PM | August 28

EU: Supplies not interrupted by attack on Druzhba oil pipeline

Regarding the Druzhba pipeline, we have not remained silent, as we have been closely monitoring the situation with the Druzhba pipeline, which has been attacked by Ukraine. We have been in contact with Hungary and Slovakia. Of course, we have been assessing the situation constantly. We have also received a letter from Hungary and Slovakia, and we will respond in due course. What is important to us is the European Union's energy security, and this has not been compromised. Supplies are slowly recovering for both countries. European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova stated this at her daily press briefing, recalling that reserves can be depleted, just as they can be replenished if there is no physical supply of oil from these countries.

1:10 PM | August 28

Moscow: We hope they identify those responsible for the Nord Stream explosions.

The Kremlin says it is pleased that the investigation into the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines—linking Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea—three years ago is continuing and hopes it will be completed by identifying those responsible and possible organizers. This was reported by the Interfax news agency. A Ukrainian citizen was arrested in Italy last week at the request of German authorities on charges of involvement in the alleged sabotage. He denies the charges and maintains that he was in Ukraine when the explosions occurred.

1:09 PM | August 28

Yesterday, the second largest air attack since the beginning of the war

Last night's Russian airstrike against Ukraine is the second largest since the start of the war. In recent months, Moscow has intensified the scope of its air strikes against the country, repeatedly breaking the record for the largest number of missiles and drones launched in a single night. According to Ukrainian Air Force data, last night's strike, which involved 598 Russian drones and 31 missiles, was the second largest since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. The largest Russian airstrikes against Ukraine have so far occurred since the end of June. Sky News has listed them in order: the largest was on June 8th, followed by tonight's strike, followed by July 12th, August 21st, July 4th, and June 29th.

1:03 PM | August 28

Kiev and Budapest clash over oil pipeline attack

Budapest versus Kiev, and vice versa, once again. At the center of the dispute, this time, is the Ukrainian commander responsible for the attack on the Russian Druzhba pipeline, which supplies crude oil to Hungary. The latest controversy was sparked by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who announced a ban on entry to his country and the Schengen area to the soldier responsible for the sabotage. The latest, very serious airstrike against the Druzhba pipeline was an attack on Hungarian sovereignty, he wrote on Facebook without identifying the perpetrator. Ukraine, the minister emphasized, is aware that these attacks do not primarily harm Russia, but Hungary and, of course, Slovakia, which also imports crude oil through the Druzhba. Ukraine's reaction following the massive Russian bombing last night was extremely harsh."What a shame this post is after the brutal attack by the Russian terrorist state," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X. Peter, if the Russian pipeline is more important to you than the Ukrainian children Russia killed this morning, this is a sign of moral decay. Hungary is on the wrong side of history, he insisted. Now, he announced, we will take similar measures.

12:45 PM | August 28

Summit at Palazzo Chigi on Ukraine with Meloni and Deputy Prime Minister

According to reports, a summit on Ukraine is underway at Palazzo Chigi with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, attended by, among others, Deputy Prime Ministers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini, and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. This afternoon, at 3:00 PM, the first meeting of the Council of Ministers after the summer recess will take place.

12:42 PM | August 28

Kremlin: No agreement reached on air truce, interested in negotiations but not stopping

There are no agreements on an air truce during the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed to reporters, responding to European condemnation of the latest massive attacks on the country, as efforts toward a diplomatic solution are intensifying. No agreements have been reached on this issue, Peskov told reporters when asked about the idea of an air truce. Russia remains interested in negotiations but will continue its operations in Ukraine, Peskov stated, calling for discreet discussion of any proposal that could contribute to peace. Everything related to finding ways to reach an agreement should be discussed discreetly, Peskov told reporters, as reported by RIA Novosti. Confirming the Defense Ministry's report, the spokesman assured that the Russian Armed Forces' strikes have targeted military targets and that the operations are ongoing. The Russian Armed Forces are carrying out their tasks. As has been reported, they continue to strike military and paramilitary infrastructure. The strikes are successful, the targets are being destroyed, and the special military operation is continuing, Peskov assured.

12:21 PM | August 28

Berlin: Russian attack on Kiev cannot remain without consequences

Russia continues to threaten our security. We had to experience this again tonight in a terrible way, witnessing how Russia attacked and bombed Kiev again, how civilians and children were killed, and how the European Union representation was also attacked. And this cannot go unnoticed. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said this during a joint press conference with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna. We will discuss the consequences at the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Copenhagen, Wadephul added.

12:20 PM | August 28

Kallas: Russian envoy summoned to Brussels

The EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas, has summoned the Russian envoy to Brussels following the attack in Kiev that damaged the European delegation building."I just spoke with my colleagues at the EU delegation in Kiev after our building was damaged by a Russian attack. Your determination to continue supporting Ukraine gives us strength. No diplomatic mission should ever be a target. In response, we are summoning the Russian envoy to Brussels," Kallas announced on X.

12:10 PM | August 28

The number of victims rises to 15, including 4 children.

The death toll from the massive Russian attack on Kiev overnight has risen to 15, four of them children. The head of the Kyiv city military administration, Timur Tkachenko, reported this on Telegram. To date, 15 people have died as a result of the Russian attack, including four children. A search and rescue operation is underway in the Darnytsia district, Tkachenko wrote, adding that 10 children were among the injured.

11:59 AM | August 28

EU Regions: Solidarity with Kiev Stronger in the Face of Violence

Russia's overnight attack in Kiev demonstrates once again that Moscow is blindly attacking Ukraine and Europe. We mourn all the victims in Kiev, and our solidarity with Ukraine grows even stronger in the face of violence. This was written in X by the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Hungarian Kata Tutto. We support those working to protect communities and provide aid, she added.

11:58 AM | August 28

Tajani expresses his condolences over yet another Russian attack that left innocent people dead.

Yet another Russian attack on Ukraine overnight, using drones and missiles, has caused innocent deaths and damaged several buildings, including that of the EU Delegation. I express my condolences to all the Ukrainian people and my closeness to the European Union institutions for this grave act of violence. The Italian government is on the front lines of achieving a just and lasting peace, to ensure the security of Ukraine and all European citizens. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wrote this in X, commenting on the Russian attack in Ukraine overnight.

11:50 AM | August 28

Sanchez:"Russia opposes peace; attack on diplomatic mission violates international law."

Every Russian aggression in this unjust war is a new blow to peace. The attack on a diplomatic mission is a new flagrant violation of international law. My deepest sympathy goes to the staff of the EU Delegation in Kiev, to the victims, and to the Ukrainian people. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote in a post on X.

11:42 AM | August 28

von der Leyen: yesterday's attack was another sad reminder

Last night's attack struck in the immediate vicinity of the diplomatic mission, our Union's representation: two missiles struck within 50 meters of the delegation within 20 seconds. This is another grim reminder of what is at stake, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press briefing."We are exerting maximum pressure on Russia. This means tightening our sanctions regime. We will soon present our 19th package of tough sanctions. In parallel, we are advancing work on frozen Russian assets to contribute to Ukraine's defense and reconstruction," von der Leyen added."And, of course, we are ensuring strong and unwavering support for Ukraine, our neighbor, partner, friend, and future member." Tomorrow, I will travel to the seven member states that are strengthening and protecting our external borders with Russia and Belarus, she added.

11:40 AM | August 28

A Ukrainian ship was also sunk, a Russian corvette was hit

The Russian Defense Ministry says the Ukrainian Navy reconnaissance ship Simferopol was sunk by a naval drone in the Danube estuary, Odessa Oblast, during nighttime attacks. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government also announced that the Russian Navy Project 21631 corvette was damaged in the Sea of Azov off the coast of Crimea.

11:36 AM | August 28

Macron condemns Russian raids, terror and barbarity

French President Emmanuel Macron also joined the international condemnation of Russia's latest massive attack on Kiev."This is Russia's idea of peace. Terror and barbarity," the head of the Elysée Palace wrote in X. More than a dozen people have died, including children. Residential areas and civilian infrastructure were targeted, Macron noted. France condemns these senseless and cruel attacks in the strongest terms. It offers its full support to the Ukrainian people and deepest sympathy to all the grieving families.

11:35 AM | August 28

Starmer: Senseless attacks on Kiev, Putin is sabotaging peace

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned Russia's senseless attacks on Kiev overnight. He also confirmed that the attacks damaged the British Council building."My thoughts are with everyone affected by Russia's senseless attacks on Kiev, which damaged the British Council building. Putin is killing children and civilians and sabotaging hopes for peace. This bloodshed must stop," Starmer said in a post on X.

11:29 AM | August 28

Moscow: Military factories and air bases hit in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that last night's drone and missile strikes, including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, targeted and struck Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises and air bases. The military Telegram channel Mash, for its part, reported that the Specoboronmash missile and space industry assembly plant, the Kiev Radiozavod missile components plant, the Kiev-22 industrial enterprise, the Samsung-Ukraine industrial enterprise, and Ukrspecsystems, which develops the PD-2 and Shark drones, were hit in Kiev.

11:21 AM | August 28

British Council headquarters damaged during Russian attack on Kiev

The British Council's office in Ukraine was severely damaged during the massive bombing of Kyiv on the night of August 28. The organization reported this on Facebook. Following the overnight attack in Kyiv, our office sustained significant damage and will remain closed to visitors until further notice. Despite possible delays in responding, we continue to work with our Ukrainian partners in the fields of education and culture, the message reads.

11:16 AM | August 28

Kiev: At least 60,000 people without electricity after raids on energy sites

According to Ukrainian authorities, thousands of people were left without power overnight after Russia targeted power plants. Ukraine's national grid operator said Russia damaged facilities in several regions, causing local power outages. In the central Vinnytsia region, local official Natalia Zabolotna said 60,000 people were affected.

11:13 AM | August 28

Madrid strongly condemns Russian attacks on diplomatic facilities

Another night, Russia responded to peace efforts with attacks on civilian infrastructure and diplomatic missions in Ukraine. At least 10 people were killed and the EU delegation was damaged. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares wrote in X."We firmly condemn these attacks, which violate international law," Albares assured in a message on behalf of the Spanish government.

11:01 AM | August 28

Pro-Russians: A woman killed in a Ukrainian attack on Kherson.

A resident of the Kherson region was killed after shelling by Ukrainian forces, and another was injured. Volodymyr Saldo, governor of the pro-Russian regional administration, reported this on Telegram. He specified that a resident of the Aleshkinsky district, born in 1963, died after a bullet hit the car she was in. A resident of Velikiye Kopani, born in 1985, was injured; she received medical attention at the scene.

11:00 AM | August 28

Tomorrow will be a day of mourning in Kiev following the Russian attack.

Tomorrow, Friday, August 29, a day of mourning has been declared in Kyiv in memory of the victims of today's massive Russian attack. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the announcement on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform. According to Klitschko, a search and rescue operation is underway in the Darnytsia district, and rescuers are clearing debris. On this day, flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings in the city, as well as on state and private buildings. All entertainment events will also be prohibited.

10:51 AM | August 28

Self-defense member killed by Ukrainian bombs in Belgorod

Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod region killed the commander of a local civil self-defense force squad, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. In the village of Malinovka, Belgorod district, the commander of the Streletsky-2 battalion squad was tragically killed following artillery shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the governor wrote on his Telegram channel.

10:22 AM | August 28

Hungary bans entry to Russian pipeline attack suspect

The Hungarian government has banned the Ukrainian commander responsible for the attack on the Russian Druzhba pipeline, which supplies crude oil to the Central European nation, from entering the country and the Schengen area. The latest, very serious air attack on the Druzhba pipeline was an attack on Hungarian sovereignty, and therefore the government is banning the commander of the Ukrainian military unit from entering Hungary and the Schengen area, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto wrote on Facebook without giving his name. Hungary imports Russian crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline, and for the ultranationalist government of Viktor Orban, it is a strategic facility from an energy security perspective. The Hungarian Foreign Minister added that Ukraine is aware that the pipeline is essential to Hungary and that these attacks do not primarily harm Russia, but Hungary and, of course, Slovakia, which also imports crude oil through the Druzhba. In recent weeks, several Ukrainian air strikes against the pipeline have further exacerbated tensions between the two neighboring countries. Szijjarto stated that the severity of the latest attack almost forced Hungary to use its emergency strategic oil reserve. Crude oil transit through the Druzhba is expected to resume today. The Ukrainian drone strikes were part of an intensified cross-border bombing campaign against energy infrastructure with Russia. Russia has repeatedly attacked energy facilities in Ukraine, while Kiev has bombed Russian refineries and pipelines, aiming to disrupt Russian exports that are funding its invasion. Both Hungary and Slovakia, whose governments are politically close to Moscow, are heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas and have opposed both EU sanctions on Russian energy and the European Union's strategy to phase out purchases of Russian oil and gas by 2027.

10:19 AM | August 28

Von der Leyen: Our staff in Kiev are safe

Another night of relentless Russian bombing has hit civilian infrastructure and killed innocent people. It also hit our EU Delegation in Kyiv. Our Delegation staff are safe. Russia must immediately stop its indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure and join negotiations for a just and lasting peace. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote this on social media.

9:51 AM | August 28

Metsola: 'Indiscriminate Russian attack on EU offices'

The EU delegation staff are Europe's voice on the ground in Ukraine. Last night, their offices were the target of another indiscriminate Russian attack during this senseless aggression. My thoughts are with our entire team in Kiev and the courageous Ukrainian people who deserve to live in peace. This is what Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, wrote in X.

9:44 AM | August 28

The number of victims in Kiev rises to 12, including three minors.

The death toll from the Russian airstrike carried out overnight on Kiev has risen to 12. The head of the city's military administration, Timur Tkachenko, announced this on Telegram. Unfortunately, among them are three children, aged 2, 14, and 17, he wrote. The number of injured has also risen: forty-eight people, at least 30 of whom have been hospitalized, including several children.

9:44 AM | August 28

Kuleba to Spiegel: Putin Doesn't Want a Meeting, the War Will Continue

Everyone is acting as if peace is near. But everyone recognizes that this is not the case. The war will continue. This is what former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Der Spiegel, according to previews provided by the magazine. From his point of view, Putin is avoiding meeting Zelensky at all costs. He says he is ready to do so, but he is instructing all his diplomats to do everything to avoid it. Putin knows that if he attends a meeting, he must agree to an agreement, or at least the outlines of one. And his motivation has not changed. He believes he can win, and that the West is already wavering. Kuleba expects US pressure on Kiev and the Europeans to increase in the coming weeks: First, they will portray the Russians as constructive and ready to compromise, in order to obtain concessions from the Ukrainians and the rest of Europe. And then the Americans will put pressure on Ukraine and the rest of Europe and say: without us, you don't have the cards in your hand. You must accept the proposals, otherwise we will withdraw. If Europe remains united internally—he concludes—and stands by Ukraine, neither Putin nor Trump will be able to separate them. Both Washington and Moscow understand this, even if they don't say it out loud.

9:30 AM | August 28

Today's government summit at Palazzo Chigi with Meloni and the Deputy Prime Minister

A government summit on the Ukraine issue is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at Palazzo Chigi. The meeting will be attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Deputy Prime Ministers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini, and ministers and undersecretaries involved in the matter. Reportedly, the meeting is expected to discuss the deployment of demining forces to Ukraine. The option of sending mine-clearing experts is considered a compromise solution compared to the deployment of military personnel to potential peacekeeping forces, a position the government has consistently opposed.

9:25 AM | August 28

Ten victims in Kiev, attack with 629 drones and missiles

Ukrainian authorities have announced that the death toll in Russia's massive nighttime attack has risen to 10, including a child. Ukrainian media reported this. According to Kiev, Russia's nighttime attack on Ukraine was carried out with a total of 629 drones and missiles. Of these, 598 were drones and 31 missiles, the Air Force said, targeting 13 locations in Ukraine. This is the largest attack on the Ukrainian capital since July 31, when more than 30 people were killed.

9:14 AM | August 28

Coast: EU delegation building in Ukraine damaged

Horrified by yet another night of deadly Russian missile attacks against Ukraine. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian victims and also with the staff of the EU delegation in Ukraine, whose building was damaged by this deliberate Russian attack. The EU will not be intimidated. Russia's aggression only strengthens our resolve to stand with Ukraine and its people. European Council President Antonio Costa writes in X.

8:49 AM | August 28

Kiev, Russian attack with 629 drones and missiles

Russia launched 629 drones and missiles in a massive nighttime attack against Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said.

8:45 AM | August 28

Moscow: 102 drones launched from Kiev shot down overnight

The Russian Defense Ministry, in a statement cited by local media, said that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 102 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles overnight.

8:30 AM | August 28

Russians attack power plants in Vinnytsia region

A massive Russian attack hit power plants in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region overnight, local deputy governor Natalia Zabolotna reported, citing Kiev media. The attack on power plants left 60,000 people in 29 settlements without electricity. Residential buildings were damaged, she said.

7:58 AM | August 28

Zelensky: We expect reactions from China, Hungary, and those who have called for peace. The raid on Kiev demonstrates Russia's disdain for peace.

We expect a reaction from China to what is happening. China has repeatedly called for not extending the war and for a ceasefire. Yet this is not happening because of Russia. We expect a reaction from Hungary. The deaths of children should certainly arouse much stronger emotions than anything else. We expect a response from all those around the world who have called for peace, but now more often remain silent than take principled positions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote this in a post on X, regarding the Russian attack on Kiev, in which he stated that at least 8 people had died. Zelensky also added that he expects new sanctions against Russia: The time has definitely come for new, tough sanctions against Russia for everything it is doing. All deadlines have already been violated, dozens of diplomatic opportunities have been ruined. Russia must feel responsible for every attack, for every day of this war. The massive Russian attack on Kiev demonstrates Moscow's lack of interest in real diplomacy, the Ukrainian president denounced, emphasizing that Russia is choosing ballistic missiles over the negotiating table. Moscow is choosing to continue killing rather than ending the war.

7:41 AM | August 28

Zelensky: Another massive Russian attack, 8 dead

The death toll from the Russian attack, reported by Ukrainian authorities, is at least eight. Right now in Kiev, after a Russian attack, rescuers are working among the rubble of a normal residential building," reads a post on X by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky."Another massive attack on our cities and communities. More killings. Tragically, the deaths of at least eight people have been confirmed. One is a child. There may still be people under the rubble," the post continues, offering condolences to the families of the victims."Dozens of people are injured."

7:22 AM | August 28

The toll from last night's attack: 4 dead and 38 injured

Russian ballistic missiles have struck Kiev in a massive attack, leaving at least four dead and 38 injured. The Kyiv Independent reports. A 14-year-old boy was among the four people killed in the attack in Kiev. Another 38 people were injured, and several children were hospitalized. Homes, offices, and schools were damaged across the city.

6:52 AM | August 28

Attack on Kiev, Interior Minister: Digging through the rubble

Three people were pulled alive from under the rubble. There is a high probability that there are still people beneath the ruins. Climbers, dog handlers, psychologists, engineers, firefighters, and rescue workers are involved. Robotic equipment is being actively used to clear the area so rescuers can work more quickly. In total, approximately 500 rescuers and a thousand police officers are working simultaneously in Kiev, Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko wrote on Telegram."Every minute of our emergency services' work," he added,"is aimed at saving lives and supporting those who have suffered most from Russian terror." The nighttime attack on the Ukrainian capital has left at least four dead and approximately 30 injured. Body fragments have also been recovered, but identification remains difficult, the minister concluded.

6:50 AM | August 28

Drones and missiles over Ukraine, damaging the railway network

Last night, Russian troops carried out a targeted attack on civilian passenger rolling stock. Specifically, the fleet of Intercity high-speed trains was attacked. This was reported on Telegram Ukrzaliznytsia, the company that manages Ukraine's railway network, which added:"Thanks to the coordinated action of railway workers, the fire at the facility was extinguished. One train was seriously damaged. The workers were safely in shelters ahead of time. We are doing everything possible," it continues,"to ensure the maximum number of trains can run. No trains will be canceled: for this reason, we are deploying replacement rolling stock."

5:50 AM | August 28

Four people died in the attack in Kiev, two of them children.

Emergency services are working at the site of the damage caused by the combined Russian strike. Unfortunately, there are casualties. Four people have died, including two children, and over 20 have been injured. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko wrote this on Telegram. Search and rescue operations, he added, are in an active phase. The operational situation is changing dynamically. We are doing everything we can to save as many people as possible. I urge citizens not to leave their shelters until the air raid warning is lifted.

4:15 AM | August 28

Attack in Kiev worsens, three dead and twelve injured

The toll from the attack in Kiev is worsening. The Russian nighttime raid on the capital has left three dead and at least 12 injured, including a 14-year-old boy. According to initial operational reports, the death toll has risen to three and the number of injured to nine. The military administration stated that a child was among the dead. Previous reports indicated at least one dead and eight injured.

4:11 AM | August 28

Attack on Kiev leaves at least one dead and eight injured

The initial preliminary toll from the nighttime drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv is one dead and eight injured (including a 10-year-old child). Seven injured people have been hospitalized, according to Mayor Vitaly Klitschko and the head of the city's military administration, Timur Tkachenko, who described it as a massive attack by the Russian terrorist state. A fire broke out in the Darnytskyi district following the attack, and a kindergarten is in flames. In the Dnipro district, a fire broke out in a residential high-rise. Damage was reported in the Dniprovskyi, Solom'yanskyi, Darnytskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi neighborhoods. Private homes, offices, and non-residential premises were hit, Tkachenko wrote on Telegram.

3:12 AM | August 28

Explosions in Kiev, buildings damaged

Explosions were reported overnight in Kiev. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the affected districts of the Ukrainian capital are Dniprovskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Darnytskyi. Damage has been reported to several buildings. Emergency teams are working on site. The threat of ballistic weapons continues. Air defense is operational. Authorities are appealing to residents to stay in shelters. In the Vinnytsia region, a railway line was hit and is currently closed. The attack was carried out with ballistic missiles and drones. According to initial reports, at least two people were injured and hospitalized. In the Darnytskyi district, two residential buildings were damaged. A fire in a non-residential building is also being extinguished. In Dniprovskyi, debris fell on a three-story office building. There is a fire. There is also a fire in a multi-story building. In Shevchenkivskyi, a non-residential building was damaged, city mayor Vitaly Klitschko said.

1:43 AM | August 28

CIA Russia expert fired by Trump after Putin summit

Four days after the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the CIA's most experienced Russia officer, who had worked day and night with the president's team to prepare for the meeting, was suddenly fired. The Washington Post reported this without revealing the officer's name to protect her safety. Within minutes, her 29-year career in public service was essentially over, while she was awaiting a promotion in Europe approved by CIA Director John Ratcliff. Her dismissal is believed to be part of Tulsi Gabbard and Trump's plan to fire all national security professionals implicated in politicizing intelligence to advance personal, biased, or biased agendas, as the director of intelligence emphasized on X on August 19, announcing the revocation of 37 people's security clearances, on the president's orders.

0:34|August 28

Large-scale Russian attack in Ukraine, including on Kiev

Russia has launched a large-scale drone strike against Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, targeting regions located far from the country's frontline, the Kiev Independent reports. The first explosions were heard in Kiev around 9:30 PM, then again around midnight when the city's air defense systems were activated again. The Ukrainian Air Force also reported that swarms of dozens of drones were flying over central and southern regions, including Zhytomyr, Odessa, and Mykolaiv oblasts, as well as regions closer to the frontline.

0:29|August 28

Zelensky announces: Ukrainian delegation in New York on Friday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that members of his administration will meet with U.S. officials in New York on Friday, as part of ongoing efforts to end the war with Russia. The meetings will take place in New York on Friday, with President Trump's team, following tomorrow's meetings in Switzerland, Zelensky said.

0:22|August 28

The Kremlin is opposed to the possible sending of European troops to Ukraine

Russia is opposed to discussions in Europe about the possible presence of European troops on Ukrainian soil, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, as reported by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti."We have a negative attitude. We have discussed this at various levels. In reality, there are no European troops, but rather troops from specific countries, and most of these countries are NATO members," Peskov said in response to a question on the matter.

0:19|August 28

Merz: Russia is and will be the main threat to peace in Europe

Russia is and will remain the greatest threat to freedom, peace, and stability in Europe in the long term. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated this, reiterating that Germany stands firmly with Ukraine and accusing Russia of long-standing hybrid attacks. Merz's remarks came after the Berlin government approved a bill introducing voluntary military service, potentially leading to compulsory conscription if recruitment targets are not met. The bill still needs to be approved by Parliament.

00:12|August 28

Moscow claims to have captured the Pervoye Maya settlement in Donetsk

Russian forces have claimed control of the town of Pervoye Maya in Donetsk. According to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, the military offensive has resulted in the deaths of 1,275 Ukrainian soldiers in the last 24 hours, across all sectors of the front.

0:05|August 28

Russian Media: Kiev Forces Deploy Colombian Mercenaries

Ukrainian forces are reportedly deploying Colombian mercenaries in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to RIA Novosti, citing Russian security sources. Half of the personnel of the 203rd Battalion of the 113th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are Colombian citizens. The brigade itself is currently stationed near the settlement of Pokrovsk in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the source said.

0:03|August 27

Trump: Lavrov is talking bullshit about Zelensky

US President Donald Trump used a vulgar term to criticize Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's remarks regarding Volodymyr Zelensky's lack of legitimacy in signing future peace treaties between Russia and Ukraine."It doesn't matter what they say, everyone's just acting, it's all bullshit," Trump said in response to reporters' questions. Lavrov also added that no meeting between Putin and Zelensky is currently scheduled, but that the Russian president will be ready to meet with him as soon as one is scheduled. He then emphasized that Russia is willing to be flexible regarding some of the points raised during the talks with Trump in Alaska.

Trump: Lavrov is just talking nonsense about Zelensky