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Military vehicles and explosions on the Russo-Ukrainian frontline on August 28, 2024, as war fronts shift and drones strike infrastructure

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 28, 2024

As of Aug 28, 2024, Russian air and drone strikes hit Ukrainian and Russian targets, civilians killed in Donetsk, Ukrainian drones strike deeply inside Russia, and frontline battles intensify — complete coverage on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at the Forum Ukraine 2024 Independence press conference with flags and audience behind him

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a press conference at the forum “Ukraine 2024. Independence”. Main points:

At the Forum Ukraine 2024 Independence press conference, President Zelenskyy outlined strategic war goals, Western military aid needs and long-term plans for Ukraine’s future. Full coverage on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Smoke and damage at a Ukrainian electrical substation after Russia targeted it with cluster missiles during a massive overnight attack

During yesterday’s massive attack, Russians attacked substations for the first time with cluster missiles

In a historic escalation, Russia attacked Ukrainian power substations with tens of cluster missiles amid a massive overnight drone and missile barrage targeting critical infrastructure — analysis on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Explosions and smoke over Ukrainian city skyline after massive Russian aerial assault on Aug 27, 2024, with missiles and drones overhead

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 27, 2024

On August 27 2024, Russia launched intense missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and multiple regions while frontline clashes and casualties mount — complete war update on empr.media.
Aug 27, 2024
Smoke and flames in Kyiv skyline at dawn after Ukrainian air defenses shoot down Russian missiles and drones, debris falling across city districts

Kyiv repels Russian missile-drone attack for the second night in a row: debris causes fire in the capital

Kyiv’s air defenses thwarted Russian missiles and drones for the second night straight — but falling debris ignited fires and disruptions across the capital, sparking fresh global alarm. empr.media
Aug 27, 2024
Smoldering Ukrainian energy infrastructure and city skyline after massive Russian drone and missile strikes leave power outages and damage across Ukraine

Massive shelling of Ukraine with missiles and drones: what is known so far

Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile offensive across Ukraine, striking cities and critical energy infrastructure while air defenses raced to intercept the barrage. empr.media
Aug 26, 2024
Explosions and smoke over Ukrainian city skyline during large Russian missile and drone attacks in August 2024 war escalation across multiple regions

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 25, 2024

Russia’s massive missile and drone attacks continue across Ukraine with intense shelling, infrastructure damage and shifting frontlines — key Aug 25 2024 war developments compiled. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
People’s Deputy of Ukraine served notice of suspicion for attacking law enforcement and military officers, legal documents and police scene

MP is served a notice of suspicion for attacking a law enforcement officer and a military officer

A sitting Ukrainian MP was served a notice of suspicion after allegedly attacking a law enforcement officer and a military officer in separate violent incidents, sparking national uproar. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces engaged in combat operations near a fortified women’s penal colony in Russia’s Kursk region, smoke and explosions visible

In Kursk region, Ukrainian Air Assault Forces storm the building of a women’s colony

Ukrainian Air Assault Forces launched a bold assault on a women’s colony in Russia’s Kursk Oblast where Russian troops had fortified positions, intensifying the cross‑border offensive. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
Pope Francis at Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square urging protection of churches and religious freedom amid Ukraine’s ban on Russian‑linked religious groups

Churches cannot be touched: Pope comments on the ban on religious institutions associated with Russia in Ukraine

Pope Francis reacted to Ukraine’s ban on religious institutions tied to Russia — urging that “churches are not to be touched” and stressing religious freedom even amid wartime tensions. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
Elon Musk and Twitter X logo with graphic overlay of Russian oligarch investors tied to Putin amid controversy over influence and platform changes

Twitter’s dark turn: the role of Putin’s allies in Musk’s takeover

Elon Musk disclosed key investors behind his Twitter (X) takeover — including sanctioned Russian oligarchs connected to Vladimir Putin — fueling controversy over influence and narrative bias on the platform. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024
Crowds and flags in Kyiv marking Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day from the USSR with commemorations and national pride amid the ongoing conflict

Ukraine celebrates its 33d Anniversary of Independence from the USSR

Ukraine celebrates its 33rd anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union with somber nationwide observances and patriotic unity, honoring defenders and freedom amid ongoing war. empr.media
Aug 24, 2024

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