Russian drones strike community in Sumy region, leaving two killed, one injured
In the Khutir-Mykhailivskyi community of the Sumy region, a drone attack on civilian infrastructure killed two brothers, aged 33 and 37, and injured a 54-year-old man.
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National Bank keeps key policy rate at 15%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to maintain its key policy rate at 15%.
AFU confirms strike on facility servicing Russian air defense systems in Sevastopol
In Sevastopol, overnight on March 19, the innovation center of the production and technical enterprise Granit, part of the Almaz-Antey Concern, was hit. The facility services and maintains Russian air defense systems.
EU must find way to unblock loan for Ukraine – Latvian PM
The European Union must overcome the opposition of some countries and ultimately unblock the EUR 90 billion loan, and not allow Russia to earn more money for its war.
Finnish PM on Orban's stance: 'I think he betrayed us'
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes that his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban is using Ukraine as a tool in his campaign and has "betrayed" agreements regarding Ukraine.
Trehubov explains why Russians want to capture Lyman
The Lyman direction remains a primary objective for the enemy. At the same time, Russian forces are attempting to create a control zone along the border with Ukraine to prevent Ukrainian drones from reaching Russian territory.
Fedorivka Druha, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia remain under control of Ukraine's Defense Forces — military
The settlements of Fedorivka Druha, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, and Ivanopillia in the Donetsk region remain under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces. At the same time, Ukrainian troops pushed back Russian forces near Berezove in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia's nighttime attack on Odesa leaves 14 buildings and dormitory damaged
In Odesa, residential buildings and a dormitory were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight into March 19.
Soaring energy prices increase risk of escalation of Russian aggression in Europe – Sybiha
Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha has called for not easing pressure on Russia, but rather increasing it, following the escalation in the Middle East.
EU leaders to pressure Orban to lift his veto on EUR 90B loan for Ukraine – Reuters
Leaders of the European Union will exert strong pressure on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday to lift the blockade on a vital EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine to continue the country's fight against Russia.
Apostolic nuncio highlights Holy See's role in returning deported Ukrainian children
The Holy See plays primarily a moral and diplomatic role in the process of returning Ukrainian children deported to Russia, according to Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine Visvaldas Kulbokas.
SBU arrests 'mole' in Ukrainian drone forces spying for Russian, Belarusian intelligence
Military counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with support from the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, detained an agent in the Kharkiv region who was simultaneously working for Russia's FSB Federal Security Service and the intelligence branch of the Belarusian border service.
Power outages reported in three regions after Russian strikes – Ukrenergo
Consumers in three Ukrainian regions were left without electricity following new Russian attacks as of the morning of March 19.
Pentagon seeks over $200B to fund war with Iran – WP
The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to Congress to fund the war in Iran.
CinC Syrskyi: Russia plans to recruit 409,000 troops in 2026
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has said that enemy activity along the frontline is increasing, while Russia plans to recruit an additional 409,000 troops in 2026 and continues preparations for further aggression against Ukraine.
EU leaders convene in Brussels for two-day summit, Ukraine war high on agenda
A two-day summit of leaders from EU member states begins in Brussels on March 19.
Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Spartan brigade, meets frontline troops
American actor Sean Penn visited servicemen of the 3rd Spartan Operational Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard.
War update: 235 clashes on front lines, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka
A total of 235 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops were recorded along the frontline on March 18, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia leaves 40,000 without power, one injured
Russian forces attacked infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia on the morning of March 19, leaving one person injured and around 40,000 consumers without electricity.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 109 out of 133 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted and neutralized 109 out of 133 drones used by Russian forces in attacks on Ukraine since the evening of March 18.
Russian forces attack Odesa overnight, three civilians injured
In the early hours of March 19, Russian forces launched a drone strike on Odesa, causing destruction in three districts of the city and injuring three people.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,520 over past day
Russian combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to March 19, 2026, amount to approximately 1,284,090 personnel, including 1,520 lost in the past 24 hours.
Czech Republic has given Ukraine all military aid it could – Armed Forces Chief
The Czech Republic began providing military assistance to Ukraine even before Russia’s full-scale invasion and has done everything it could to support the country.
Ukrainian Drone Forces destroy rare Russian EW station Zhitel
Operators of the 413th Regiment of Ukraine’s Drone Forces, known as Raid, struck a Russian R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare (EW) station in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Peace deal must reflect Russia’s role as aggressor, Czech military chief says
Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, Karel Řehka, believes that in the event of peace between Ukraine and Russia, it must not be forgotten who the aggressor is and who the victim is.
Ukraine requests UN Security Council meeting over Russia’s missile terror
Ukraine has asked for a meeting of the UN Security Council to be convened in response to the intensification of Russia’s missile terror against the country.
Macron right to snub US Hormuz mission, French defense expert says
France should not do the United States’ job of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as it is the Americans who bear direct responsibility for the crisis.
Injuries, damage reported as Russia attacks Odesa with drones
As a result of a Russian drone attack in Odesa, three people were injured and residential buildings were damaged.
US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon
Donald Trump’s administration is holding talks with Kyiv and Moscow to secure a lasting peace based on credible security guarantees, which implies a strong Ukraine and a strong Europe.