On Twitter, there are a few hashtags (#russiainvadesukraine #russiainvadedukraine) responding to Russia's latest incursions into Ukraine. Many of the tweets are outraged, desperate to let the world know what's happening.
Protests in Russia
From the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine:
Good morning. Major developments overnight:
-- U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki says reports from eastern and southeastern Ukraine "indicate that a Russian-directed counteroffensive is likely under way" against government forces in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
-- Germany has demanded an explanation from Moscow amid reports of the presence of Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine. In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 27, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the reports “must be explained," her spokesperson said.
More in our latest news wrap.
This ends our live-blogging for August 27. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our continuing coverage of the crisis in Ukraine.