Russian troops enter Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv Under Fire Again, Ukraine Launches Lithium Tender — Ukraine, August 28

Russian troops enter Dnipropetrovsk region for the first time, signaling a possible shift in the war. Overnight, Kyiv faces one of the deadliest attacks in recent months. We cover heavy strikes across Zaporizhzhia, new Russian losses, and a soldier’s shocking survival story. Plus: Ukraine’s lithium future and a new ambassador to Washington.