Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-08-28 — Live Updates

Military Summary says an Epicentr hypermarket in Zaporizhzhia was struck overnight on 28 August, a day after the company announced closures in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. Separately, Intel Slava reported that Ukrainian MICH-2000 loitering munitions targeted Engels-2 air base in Russia, which hosts strategic bombers. Damage at Engels-2 is unverified.

Military Summary reports evening strikes on 27 August hit logistics facilities in Vyshneve and Brovary district, including a Raben Ukraine TLC and a logistics complex, with large fires reported. Local officials also said Nova Poshta warehouses and a production site were damaged in Sviatopetrivske.

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said representatives of Russia, the United States and Ukraine should meet in September. He said the Ukrainian side expects talks next month and gave no further details.

Reuters reports roughly 70 grain carriers are waiting at the mouth of the Danube after Russian strikes disrupted Black Sea port access. Exports shifted toward the Sulina Canal, which can handle only two to three ships a day into Ukrainian ports. Weather may close the canal for two days, and Ukraine is prioritizing fuel ships over grain.