Kyiv and the Region Under Attack by Jet-Powered Drones: What Is Known About the Situation Near the Dynamo Stadium

Politics 08/27/2026, 15:22

On the morning of August 27, jet-powered drones attacked Kyiv and the region, and air defense shot down several targets. A fire was recorded in a neighboring center in the area of the Dynamo Stadium; the stadium itself, according to official data, was not damaged.

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GTA VI: A criminal duo, living NPCs, and bodies that change in real time — key development details

Culture 08/27/2026, 15:15

Rockstar has revealed key details of GTA VI: for the first time, the protagonists are a pair of criminals — Jason and Lucia — and the world of the state of Leonida will feature smart NPCs and a real-time physical transformation system for characters.

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Don't Stay Silent in Your 1:1 Meeting: What Questions to Ask Your Manager to Get a Promotion

Opinions 08/27/2026, 15:01

A one-on-one meeting with your manager is a chance to get honest feedback and understand your potential. We break down which questions to ask to move toward a promotion.

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Italy and France Prepare Air Defense Package for Ukraine with Four SAMP/T NG Batteries

Politics 08/27/2026, 15:09

Italy and France are preparing a new air defense package for Ukraine: according to media reports, it includes four SAMP/T NG batteries, Aster 30 missiles, and seven long-range radars. Ukraine will become the first country to receive the next-generation system.

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Power line break on Hetmanska: trolleybuses delayed and traffic disrupted in Kyiv

Incidents 08/27/2026, 14:55

A damaged power line on Vadym Hetman Street in Kyiv has disrupted traffic and caused delays on trolleybus routes No. 22k, No. 27, No. 30 and No. 42. Drivers are advised to take the situation into account.

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Six new above-ground pedestrian crossings to appear around Bessarabska Square in Kyiv

Politics 08/27/2026, 14:50

The KCSA announced a reorganization of pedestrian traffic around Bessarabska Square: six underground routes through Metrogall will be duplicated by above-ground crossings with traffic lights and lowered curbs.

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Trump Declares State of Emergency in the US Over Threat to the Power Grid from Foreign Equipment

Politics 08/27/2026, 14:43

Trump signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the US over the threat to the power grid from foreign equipment. The document restricts the purchase and installation of foreign technology for wholesale networks and grants the Department of Energy the authority to detail the measures.

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On the morning of August 27, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones: sports complex damaged in the center, one person injured

Incidents 08/27/2026, 14:37

On the morning of August 27, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones: a sports complex was damaged in the center, and one person was injured in the Holosiivskyi district. Online reports claim a hit on the "Dynamo" stadium, while the mayor describes a strike on an open area.

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Fuel crisis in Russia: gasoline at 76 rubles, export embargo, and a rollback to Euro-2

Economy 08/27/2026, 14:31

By the end of August 2026, gasoline in Russia had risen by 18.3% to 76.38 rubles. The government extended the ban on fuel exports and permitted the production of Euro-2, 3, and 4 gasoline until July 2027, launching imports from Belarus.

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Drones Flew 800 km to Kstovo: How a Ukrainian Swarm Bypassed Air Defense and Struck an Oil Refinery

Politics 08/27/2026, 14:27

Ukrainian drones flew over 800 km and struck the Kstovo refinery, bypassing air defense at low altitudes along rivers. A warehouse in Kotovsk was also attacked; UAV types are based on estimates.

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All Key Lukoil Refineries Halted: The Scale of Russia's Refining Crisis

Economy 08/27/2026, 14:21

By the end of August 2026, all three key Lukoil refineries in Europe — in Kstovo, Perm, and Volgograd — have been shut down following UAV strikes. A combined total of over 44 million tonnes of annual refining capacity has been taken out of service.

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Usik thanked UEFA president Ceferin for supporting Ukraine after meeting in Split

Sports 08/27/2026, 14:16

Alexander Usik thanked UEFA president Alexander Ceferin for supporting Ukraine, publishing a joint photo after their meeting at the "Plasma" youth games in Split, Croatia.

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NORSI's Technological Dead End: Sanctions Block Catalytic Cracking Unit Repairs in Kostovo

Economy 08/27/2026, 14:08

The NORSI refinery in Kostovo cannot promptly repair its KK-1/KK-2 catalytic cracking units and AVT-6 control systems: sanctions block Honeywell UOP and Axens parts, no domestic equivalents exist, and parallel imports take 12–18 months.

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Dollar and euro exchange rates at Ukrainian banks and exchange offices on August 27, 2026: PrivatBank and Oschadbank offer the best terms

Economy 08/27/2026, 13:48

In the morning of August 27, 2026, the average dollar rate at Ukrainian exchange offices was 44.77 UAH, and the euro — 52.15 UAH. PrivatBank and Oschadbank offer the most favorable terms for buying the dollar at 44.75 UAH, while PUMB offers the best currency purchase rate at 44.50 UAH.

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Zelensky: Partners Made Decisions to Strengthen Air Defense, but Ukraine Needs Protection from Ballistics via PURL

Politics 08/27/2026, 13:56

Zelensky announced decisions taken by European allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and called for additional packages of protection from ballistics via PURL. The statement came against the backdrop of a massive missile strike on Odesa, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and the Poltava region.

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Turkish FNSS Unveils U-MAV, a Floating Amphibious Ground Robot Complex Weighing Around 8 Tons

Technology 08/27/2026, 14:03

At the TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 exhibition, Turkish FNSS presented the U-MAV, a floating multi-purpose ground robot complex weighing around 8 tons, designed for the first wave of an amphibious landing and adaptable to dozens of missions.

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Fuel Crisis in Moscow: Kstovo Refinery Shutdown Hits the Capital's Fuel Balance

Economy 08/27/2026, 13:40

The shutdown of LUKOIL's Kstovo refinery following the drone strike deprives the Moscow Region of more than half of its gasoline supplies. Stockpiles will last 10–14 days, rail logistics are overloaded, limits are being introduced, and prices are rising.

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Drone Attack on the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Neftorgsintez Refinery in Kstovo: Timeline of the Strike and Refining Shutdown

Incidents 08/27/2026, 13:33

On the night of August 26, 2026, long-range drones struck the ELAU-AVT-6 unit at the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Neftorgsintez refinery in Kstovo. A fire broke out at the plant, and oil refining has been fully halted.

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