Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on the village of Izmailivka in Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, killing a family of four (parents aged 45 and 53, a 17-year-old son, and a 24-year-old daughter) who died buried under the rubble.

Russian forces dropped an aerial bomb on Izmailivka in Donetsk region killing a family of four - parents aged 45 and 53, a 17-year-old son, and a 24-year-old daughter

The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office started a pre-trial investigation into violation of the laws and customs of war

In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed and six injured over the past day, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.

A family of four was reportedly killed during a Russian airstrike against the village of Izmailivka.

One more civilian was killed in an attack against the Lysivka village.

Ukrainian forces recently regained positions in the Siversk direction.

The front line is currently fixed along the Siversky Donets-Donbas canal, with daily assaults by small infantry groups. The enemy attempts to cross and establish on the other bank to develop assault potential near Chasiv Yar but fails.

In the eastern direction for the past day, August 28, the total losses of the Russian army were: personnel – 1087; tanks – 3; armored fighting vehicles – 18; guns and mortars – 25; automotive equipment - 42; special equipment - 11; air defense means – 1; EW station – 2; shelters – 105; ammunition warehouses - 10.