Air raid alert goes off in most of Ukraine, including Kyiv.

9:51 AM

Gazprom-run Russian TV to create 'political satire' sitcom about Biden.

According to the preliminary details about the show, named "Goodbye," an undercover "President Joe Biden" moves to Russia to investigate why Western sanctions are unsuccessful. After losing his documents, Biden is forced to become an English teacher to save up money and eventually return to the U.S.

9:31 AM

Russia faces 'difficult fight' to retake territory in Kursk Oblast, deputy CIA director says.

As Kyiv's incursion into Kursk Oblast enters its fourth week, Ukraine is in control of 1,294 square kilometers and 100 settlements, including the town of Sudzha, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 27.

9:17 AM

Ukraine's military confirms strikes on Russian oil depots in Rostov, Kirov oblasts.

The Ukrainain military on Aug. 28 attacked oil depots in Russia's Rostov Oblast and, for the first time, in Kirov Oblast some 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) from the Ukrainian border, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Aug. 29.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 612,390 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

8:08 AM

Belarusian activist awaits Serbian court decision on extradition.

Belarusian opposition activist, journalist, and filmmaker Andrey Hnyot is awaiting a decision by the Serbian Court of Appeals on Belarus’ extradition request.

6:59 AM

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in one week.

Debris from intercepted Russian drones damaged several buildings in Kyiv overnight on Aug. 29, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.

5:49 AM

Allies caution Poland to hold back air defense, PM Tusk says.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a press conference on Aug. 28 that allies advised Poland to exercise restraint when dealing with unidentified violations of Polish airspace.

3:23 AM

Military aid package from Lithuania arrives in Ukraine.

On August 28, Lithuania delivered loaders, anti-drone systems, and folding beds to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.

2:41 AM

Russia permanently bans 92 individuals, including journalists from prominent US-based newspapers.

Russia has banned 92 individuals from entering the country, including journalists from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

11:57 PM

Telegram CEO Durov charged with several crimes related to messaging app in France.

Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov was charged in a French court on Aug. 28 with complicity in the distribution of sexual images of children and other crimes, such as drug trafficking through the messaging app, Reuters reported.

11:56 PM

Telegram

Is Telegram, Ukraine’s most popular messenger app, a Russian Trojan horse?

11:22 PM

NATO reaffirms commitment to strengthening Ukraine's defenses following recent Russian attacks.

Participants in the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on Aug. 28 condemned Russia's recent attacks across Ukraine and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

11:01 PM

Opinion

Opinion: How Oleksandr Dubovyk’s ‘bouquet’ philosophy is shaping a global Ukrainian renaissance

10:55 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit oil depots in Russia's Rostov, Kirov oblasts

10:09 PM

Russian forces approaching town of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, media reports.

Russian troops are approaching the town of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast amid Russia's ongoing advance in the region, Ukrainian media outlet Hromadske reported on Aug. 28, citing its correspondent Diana Butsko on the ground.

9:16 PM

Interview

'The goal should be strategic defeat of Russia' – Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds

9:04 PM

Telegram founder Durov released from custody, transferred to French court, AFP reports.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from French custody after being held for four days and transferred to court on Aug. 28, news agency AFP reported, citing its undisclosed source.

8:10 PM

Bondholders approve Ukraine's $20 billion debt restructuring.

Ukraine has received the necessary votes from private creditors to restructure its more than $20 billion in international bonds, providing the country with the necessary debt relief to continue financing its fight against Russia's invasion.

7:52 PM

38,000 people remain in Pokrovsk as Russia closes in on the Donetsk Oblast town, governor says.

"Starting Monday (Sep. 2), only ATMs will work (in Pokrovsk). There will be no banks. This also applies to all areas of other services that cater for our population," Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin said.

7:20 PM

Photos

End of summer in Kyiv: Longing for normalcy amid Russian attacks, blackouts (Photos)

7:04 PM

Russian guided bomb attack on Kupiansk injures at least 14.

The Russian attack damaged the Kupiansk city administration building, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

6:54 PM

Russia demands 'clearer position' from UN nuclear watchdog on situation at Kursk nuclear plant.

A day prior, Rafael Grossi, the director of the IAEA, visited the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant following allegations from Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials that Ukraine has tried – or intends to try – to attack the plant amid the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in the area.

5:02 PM

Ukrainian drones hit oil depot in Russia's Kirov Oblast over 1,200 km away, source confirms.

Ukrainian drones operated by military intelligence (HUR) attacked the Zenit oil depot in Russia's Kirov Oblast on Aug. 28, a HUR source confirmed for the Kyiv Independent.

11:41 AM  (Updated:  August 28, 2024 4:15 pm)

Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih injures at least 9.

Russian forces launched a missile attack against the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast city of Kryvyi Rih on Aug. 28, local authorities reported.

4:01 PM

Kyiv dam not in danger of breaching after Russian attack, company says.

The Kyiv dam is not under threat of breaching following a recent Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast, Ihor Syrota, the director of the state-owned Ukrhydroenergo hydroelectric energy company, said on Aug. 28.