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Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine on Aug. 27, targeting nine cities with missiles and drones, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry . Ukraine’s Air Force reported intercepting 233 Russian targets, including 258 attack drones, two Oniks anti-ship missiles, and several Iskander-M and KN-23 ballistic missiles .
In Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said four people were injured after falling drone debris and fires hit several districts . A Russian drone also struck a civilian vehicle in Zaporizhzhia, injuring two people with shrapnel wounds and concussions, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration .
Ukrainian drones targeted warehouses belonging to Russia’s second-largest online retailer, Ozon, in Ufa and Orenburg, causing minor damage to the Ufa logistics hub and temporarily closing it for inspections, the company reported . Ozon confirmed the Orenburg warehouse resumed operations after emergency alerts .
Meanwhile, Russian drones briefly entered Moldovan airspace before re-entering Ukraine and disappearing from radar during the overnight attack, according to GeoPWatch . In Sumy, strikes hit a residential area, damaging homes and commercial buildings, while Odesa saw fires at a 16-story residential building, a private house, a garage, educational facilities, vehicles, and a grain elevator .
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry previously confirmed strikes on Ozon facilities, stating that targeting logistics hubs for dual-use goods disrupts Russian military operations . In Kyiv Oblast, a Roshen confectionery warehouse and a Comfy electronics distribution center were damaged, though no employees were injured in either case .
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces intercepted 267 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 . In Belgorod, one person was killed in a cross-border Ukrainian attack, regional authorities said .
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In the Russian city of Sterlitamak, explosions were heard after drones flew into the city. Preliminary reports indicate that an industrial zone was attacked. The attack likely targeted the premises of the "Bashkir Soda Company."
telegram_WarTranslated · about 3 hours ago
When Ukrainian drones were in Bashkortostan, they also paid a visit to the Ozon warehouse in Blagoveshchensk. Unfortunately, the warehouse didnt catch fire from the attack. Not yet.
telegram_WarTranslated · about 3 hours ago
Yesterday, according to reports in the Rostov region of the RF, convicts being transported to Ukraine as cannon fodder escaped from Russian servicemen. After their escape, they began their own "smo." Information first emerged about an attack on a taxi driver, though the driver likely survived, and later, one Russian was reportedly stabbed to death. Locals are being urged to stay indoors.
telegram_WarTranslated · about 3 hours ago
🇷🇺❌🇲🇩🇺🇦 - During last nights Russian attack on Ukraine, five Russian drones flew inside Moldovan airspace, before re-entering Ukrainian airspace and disappearing from radar. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago
🇺🇦❌🇷🇺- The Ukrainian Militarys counteroffensive in the northern Lyman area which started from late spring until now has seen significant results with Russian forces now threaten with encirclement west of Kolodyazi. ➡️ The AFU has regained control over the last northern outskirts of Yarova along with recapturing the majority of Drobysheve and Novoselivka with fighting reaching the settlements of Shandryholove and Serednje. ➡️ Southwest of Kolodyazi the long contested village of Stavky has finally come under Ukrainian control as well as residential housing in the northwestern part of Lyman has also been cleared of Russian infiltrators. ➡️ Finally, north of Kolodyazi Ukrainian forces have recaptured the villages of Nove and Katerynivka, from there they have reached the northern outskirts of Kolodyazi with reports that Ukrainian personnel have already entered the northwestern part of the village. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago
Zelensky calls for more ballistic missile defense after Russias overnight attack President Volodymyr Zelensky, following another overnight Russian air attack, called on partners to strengthen Ukraines air defense, including through the PURL mechanism.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russia drops glide bombs on Kherson CHP plant, destroying all remaining equipment Russian forces dropped four more glide bombs on the Kherson combined heat and power plant (CHP) overnight on August 27, destroying all of the facilitys remaining heat- and power-generating equipment.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
USF strikes air defense system protecting Russian airfield in Millerovo The Long-Range Strike Company of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Achilles struck a Nebo-U radar station at the Millerovo military airfield in Russias Rostov region.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Injury toll after Russian strike on shopping center in Kharkiv rises to five The number of people injured in the Russian strike on a shopping center in Kharkiv has risen to five.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Confectionery company warehouse destroyed in Kyiv region after Russian attack A warehouse belonging to Roshen was destroyed in the village of Chubynske, Kyiv region, as a result of a massive Russian attack on the morning of August 27.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russian forces strike electronics retail chains distribution center In the Kyiv region, a Russian drone strike damaged the distribution center of electronics retailer Comfy.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Ukrainian Drones Attack Ozon Warehouses in Overnight Barrage The online retailer said neither of the two facilities targeted by Ukrainian drones appeared to have suffered significant damage.
themoscowtimes · about 3 hours ago
Swiss army to create new drone centre The Swiss army is turning to robotics and drones to ensure the countrys defence. To this end, the Federal Department of Defence (DDPS) is setting up a new drone battalion and recruit school. Drones are becoming increasingly important and are being used more and more in hybrid conflicts. The number of drone flights over military and critical infrastructure in Switzerland is on the rise. The DDPS is therefore investing in this area. Defence Minister Martin Pfister, Chief of the Armed Forces Benedikt Roos and the Director of armasuisse, Urs Loher, announced on Thursday at the Thun (BE) parade ground the creation of a new unmanned systems centre of excellence. + Several unidentified drones spotted over a Swiss military base This centre will enable the development, testing and integration of these new technologies into the armed forces. The work is being carried out in collaboration with the scientific and business communities. It is intended to bring together the needs of the troops ...
swissinfo · about 3 hours ago
Russia strikes warehouse with children toys Following the Russian attack on the warehouse, Ukrainian toy retailer said no staff were hurt but some orders will be delayed or cancelled with refunds.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russian attack destroys confectionery warehouse in Kyiv Oblast A Roshen warehouse was destroyed in Chubynske, Kyiv Oblast, by a Russian strike; no employees were injured, the company says.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russia attacks Poltava Oblast: energy and industrial facilities damaged Russian forces struck the Kremenchuk and the Myrhorod districts of Poltava Oblast on the night of 26-27 August.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russians attack distribution centre of electronics retailer in Kyiv Oblast A Russian attack has damaged the distribution centre of electronics retailer Comfy in Kyiv Oblast.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russians attack grocery chain warehouse that had been operating for just four days A Russian attack on 27 August damaged a warehouse in Kyiv Oblast used by the Fora grocery chain.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russian drone hits civilian vehicle in Zaporizhzhia: two people injured – photos, video A Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian vehicle in Zaporizhzhia on the afternoon of 27 August while it was moving in the middle of the road, injuring two people.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russia destroys another distribution centre serving Avrora retail chain in Kyiv Oblast A Russian strike destroyed an Aurora multimarket chain distribution centre in Kyiv Oblast; no employees were injured, co-founder says.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
ADF neutralizes seven ballistic missiles, Oniks, three Banderol missiles and 222 drones Ukraines air defense forces neutralized one Oniks anti-ship missile, seven Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, three S8000 Banderol missiles and 222 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine from the evening of August 26.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russians strike energy facility, industrial enterprises in Poltava region, causing power outages Russian forces attacked industrial enterprises and an energy facility in Ukraines Poltava region overnight on August 27, leaving consumers in seven settlements without electricity.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russian drone attack on Kyiv damages sports complex The aftermath of a Russian drone attack was reported in Kyivs Holosiivskyi and Pecherskyi districts, with a sports complex damaged and a car set on fire.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Fires still burning at nine locations in Boryspil district near Kyiv after Russian attack The aftermath of the Russian attack is being dealt with at nine locations in the Kyiv regions Boryspil district.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russian night attack destroys toy store chain distribution center A distribution center belonging to "Budynok Ihrashok," where a significant portion of the companys merchandise was stored, was destroyed as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian forces.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Another school and kindergarten damaged in Kyiv due to Russian drone attack Another educational institution was damaged in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Five people injured in Russian shelling of Nikopol Five people were injured in a Russian artillery attack on central Nikopol, including two who were hospitalised in a serious condition.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russian forces hit Epicentr superstore in Kharkiv, killing one, injuring people – photos, video Russian forces struck an Epicentr home improvement superstore in Kharkiv with a jet-powered drone, killing a man and injuring five other people.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Yemeni forces seize vessel with alleged Iran-supplied drone equipment Yemeni naval forces intercepted a vessel transporting military equipment allegedly smuggled from Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the Houthi group, later engaging five Houthi boats and shooting down a reconnaissance drone as tensions persist near strategic Red Sea shipping lanes.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Houthis strike western Yemen village with ballistic missile: Forces The Iran-backed Houthi group fired a ballistic missile at a village north of the coastal city of Al-Khawkhah in Yemens Hodeidah province on Thursday, according to pro-government Joint Forces, which said that casualties were feared but not immediately confirmed amid renewed clashes along multiple front lines.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago