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Starodubtseva Loses to Mertens in WTA 500 Monterrey Quarterfinal, Ending Her Run at the Tournament

Sports 08/28/2026, 12:21

Yulia Starodubtseva lost to second seed Elise Mertens in the WTA 500 Monterrey quarterfinal with a score of 1:6, 4:6, ending her run at the tournament. The Ukrainian's next stop will be the 2026 US Open.

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Kherson authorities urge residents unwilling to leave to ride out winter in a safe region

Politics 08/28/2026, 12:14

Alexander Tolokonnikov, Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, urged residents unwilling to leave to spend the autumn–winter period in safer regions. In his words, after the strike on the TPP, it is difficult to guarantee heat in the city.

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Second day in a row: UZ trains delayed by up to 15–17 hours due to attacks

Incidents 08/28/2026, 12:08

For the second day in a row, Ukrzaliznytsia trains in Ukraine are running up to 15–17 hours late due to attacks and air alerts. The company has made waiting lounges free of charge and explained the compensation procedure.

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Night of August 28: Russia deployed 164 drones and KABs — 'Nova Poshta', 'Epitsentr' and residential buildings set ablaze

Incidents 08/28/2026, 12:01

On the night of August 28, Russia deployed 164 drones and KABs against Ukraine. 'Nova Poshta' sorting centers in Sumy and the Kyiv region were destroyed, 'Epitsentr' burned in Zaporizhzhia, and one person died in Zmiiv.

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Genes or Lifestyle: A Geneticist Explains Why 50% of Your Health Depends on Your Habits

Health 08/28/2026, 11:48

Geneticist Mykytenko explained that genes account for only 20–25% of health, while 50% depends on lifestyle. The expert warned against unlicensed DNA diet tests and spoke about the role of habits in fertility and risks.

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Heroes Stars Reunite 16 Years Later to Honor Hayden Panettiere

Culture 08/28/2026, 11:54

On August 25, 2026, the cast and creators of the series <em>Heroes</em> reunited 16 years later to honor Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16 at the age of 36. Colleagues shared memories of working on the show and of the actress's impact.

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Night attack by hundreds of drones: how many UAVs air defense shot down and where impacts were recorded

Politics 08/28/2026, 11:42

At night, Russia carried out a massive UAV strike on Ukraine along the Oryol, Bryansk, Millerovo, Donetsk, and Hvardiiske directions. By 09:00, air defense, according to Ukrainian military data, neutralized 137 drones; impacts were recorded at 16 locations; the attack was ongoing.

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Money Down the Drain: 5 Fruit Trees You Shouldn't Plant in Autumn

Science 08/28/2026, 11:35

Styler, citing Martha Stewart, listed fruit trees that should not be planted in autumn: figs, peaches, apricots, and citrus do not have time to root and freeze. Autumn is better suited for apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees, as well as berry bushes.

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"Exhausting air defense and the population": the CDD at the NSSC explained the wave-strike tactic of jet drones against Kyiv

Politics 08/28/2026, 11:28

Andrii Kovalenko, head of the NSSC CDD, stated that Russia is striking Kyiv in small waves of jet drones to exhaust air defense and the population. On the night of August 28, logistics facilities in Kyiv Oblast were attacked.

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Trump Personally Sent the CIA Director to Moscow, Hiding the Mission Even from His Own Advisors — WSJ

Politics 08/28/2026, 11:22

According to WSJ, CIA Director Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was Trump's personal decision, kept secret even from his closest advisors. The key tasks were to confirm U.S. readiness to defend NATO allies and to outline a path to dialogue with Russia.

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Geneticist Explains How DNA Tests Reveal Cancer Predisposition and Why a Genetic Risk Is Not a Sentence

Health 08/28/2026, 11:15

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, geneticist Dmytro Mykytenko explained that DNA tests reveal cancer predisposition but do not guarantee disease: the risk depends on the degree of impairment of protective genes, and reproductive technologies make it possible not to pass the mutation on to children.

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Zhytomyr Hospital Receives Smart Station L8T32 Fetal Cardiomonitoring System from 'Apteka 9-1-1' and the 'Okhmatdet' Foundation

Health 08/28/2026, 11:09

Zhytomyr City Hospital No. 1 has received the Smart Station L8T32 wireless fetal cardiomonitoring system from 'Apteka 9-1-1' and the 'Okhmatdet' Foundation under the 'New Lives' program, which is being scaled up to a nationwide level.

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Zaporizhzhia's construction chain Epicenter hit by strike: fire, casualties, and a series of night attacks on logistics facilities

Incidents 08/28/2026, 11:02

Overnight in Zaporizhzhia, the Epicenter construction chain was hit: the building was damaged, a fire broke out, and there are casualties. In parallel, the attacks affected Nova Poshta warehouses and a production site, and a sorting center was destroyed in Sumy.

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ISW: Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on key front directions on August 26–27

Politics 08/28/2026, 10:57

ISW recorded that on August 26–27, Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Slaviansk, and Pokrovsk directions. Ukrainian forces advanced in the Borova area and captured strongpoints.

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Ukraine Struck the Yaroslav Refinery: A Massive Fire Erupts at One of Russia's Largest Plants

Incidents 08/28/2026, 10:45

On the night of August 28, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Yaroslav Oil Refinery "Slavneft-YANOS" — one of the largest in Russia — using FP-1 drones. A massive fire broke out at the facility.

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83 years old and 27 countries: British pensioner Sheila Ingra proves that life begins after retirement

Culture 08/28/2026, 10:51

83-year-old Briton Sheila Ingra has independently visited 27 countries since the age of 75, including Uzbekistan and Cuba. Her story reflects a growing trend: one in five British people over 50 now travels solo.

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Geneticist: There Is No Single "Personality Gene" — But DNA Determines 40–60% of Who You Become

Science 08/28/2026, 10:38

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, geneticist Dmytro Mykytenko explained that no single "personality gene" exists: personality is shaped by polygenic factors (40–60%), upbringing, and life experience, and a genetic risk does not mean the inevitable development of a condition.

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Nova Poshta sorting center destroyed in Sumy: Russians dropped four KABs, all employees survived

Incidents 08/28/2026, 10:33

In the night of August 28, Russians dropped four KABs on the Nova Poshta sorting center in Sumy, destroying the terminal and damaging three trucks. All employees survived, and the company promises to compensate for damaged shipments.

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