Russian forces continue their military operation in Ukraine. By the morning of August 28, the situation along the line of contact had developed as follows:

Zaporizhzhia Axis

Russian forces reported tactical gains in the northern part of Plavni, as well as in the southern and southwestern outskirts of Stepnogorsk. Sources indicate that Russian units are entering the settlement of Primorskoe.

South Donetsk Sector

The Russian army is pressing forward toward Kamyshevaha from both the northern and southern approaches. Control zones have expanded around the village of Filiya.

Krasnoarmeisk (Pokrovsk) Direction

Fierce clashes continue on the outskirts of Krasnoarmeisk (Ukrainian name — Pokrovsk). Russian troops advanced into Udachnoe from the west. According to the Ministry of Defense, Pervoye Maya (Ukrainian name — Leontovichi) is now under Russian control. Fighting is ongoing in Rodinskoe, as well as near Zolotoy Kolodez and Kucherov Yar. Further south, Russian forces are pushing toward the highway leading to Belitskoe and Krasnoarmeisk. To the east, clashes have already reached the center of Shakhovo.

Konstantinovka Sector

Russian units are advancing on Sofievka from Poltavka. Progress has been recorded near Shcherbinovka, with intense battles continuing around Aleksandro-Shultino.

Krasny Liman Sector

Russian troops are conducting an offensive between Shandrigolovo and Kolodezi. Skirmishes are reported on the western outskirts of Krasny Liman. In the Seversk area, fighting is moving toward Dronovka from Serebryanka, with confirmed Russian advances in the Serebryanskoe forest. Meeting engagements are unfolding near Mikhailovka and Redkodub. Additional progress has been noted at Srednee, Shandrigolovo, and from Kolodezi toward Mirnoe. Reconnaissance and sabotage groups have entered Zarechnoe, gradually breaking down Ukrainian defenses.

Kupyansk Direction

Heavy clashes are taking place near Sobolevka. Reconnaissance activity has intensified around Blagodatovka. Russian presence is growing in the northwestern part of Kupyansk, where close-quarter battles continue. Russian aviation is striking railway infrastructure near Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.

Sumy Axis

Russian forces have consolidated positions in the southern part of Yunakovka. Fighting continues around Varachino, while Ukrainian units are mounting counterattacks in the areas of Kondratovka and Alekseevka.