Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital receives advanced equipment from German government
The Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital has received modern, high-tech medical equipment.
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Capital investment in Ukraine up 25% in 2025 – State Statistics Service
Capital investment in Ukraine increased by 25.2% in 2025 compared with 2024, reaching UAH 669.3 billion.
Security Service of Ukraine detains Russian agent plotting terror attack in Dnipro
Counterintelligence officers from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained a Russian agent who was preparing an explosion on one of the central streets of Dnipro.
Russian agent caught plotting airstrike on key Ukrainian TPP
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a Russian informant in the Kharkiv region who was collecting data to prepare a repeat Russian air attack on one of Ukraine’s largest thermal power plants (TPP).
Police detain servicemen for reselling weapons stolen from front in Odesa region
Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the National Police of Ukraine, uncovered and stopped the illegal supply of firearms and ammunition from the combat zone in the Odesa region.
18 March 2026
War update: 215 clashes as Ukrainian forces eliminate over 160 Russian troops in Pokrovsk sector
On March 18, Ukrainian forces engaged in 215 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the enemy carrying out 49 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Bribery, business pressure case: Court sets bail for SBU official, detains intermediary
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at UAH 998,400 for a deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Kyiv regional directorate suspected of bribery and exerting pressure on businesses.
Russian drone strike hits energy facility in Volyn region
A Russian drone strike damaged an energy facility near the Novovolynsk community in the Volyn region on the evening of March 18, causing a fire.
NATO pooling resources to help supply Ukraine with ammunition – Canada's defense minister
NATO is pooling resources with Canada and other allies to help address shortages of air defense systems and other ammunition for Ukraine amid the war in Iran.
Europe must maintain strong transatlantic ties with US – Czech army chief
Europe must preserve a strong transatlantic relationship with the United States, while Ukraine's future security depends on a strong military and integration with Western structures.
Russian drone attack damages shopping mall in Kyiv
A shopping mall in Kyiv was damaged following a Russian drone attack on the evening of March 18.
Sean Penn visits Ukrainian frontline unit in Donetsk region
American actor Sean Penn visited a unit of Ukraine's 157th Mechanized Brigade operating in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine support initiative launched in Luxembourg with European embassies, European Commission
In Luxembourg, the civic organization LUkraine Association, together with several European embassies and the European Commission, has launched an advocacy coalition in support of Ukraine titled "Defending Our Future Now."
Zelensky meets King Felipe VI of Spain
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Felipe VI of Spain at the royal residence of La Zarzuela.
Russian forces suffer heaviest daily losses of 2026 on March 17
Russian forces suffered the heaviest daily losses of 2026 on March 17. On that day, 1,710 Russian soldiers were reported killed or wounded.
Ukraine, Spain launch joint railway project
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Ralways) and Spanish partners have signed agreements to develop a joint railway project focused on automatic gauge-changing technology, along with a grant to fund it.
Russian airstrike hits Zaporizhzhia district, two women injured
Russian forces struck the Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs, injuring two women.
Czech instructors help train over 9,500 Ukrainian troops
Czech instructors have helped train more than 9,500 Ukrainian service members over four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, both at domestic training grounds and in neighboring countries.
Zelensky discusses defense support, air defense with Spanish Parliament leaders
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed defense support for Ukraine and strengthening air defense with the Presidents of both chambers of the Spanish Cortes Generales.
First Ukrainian candidate enters local elections in Netherlands
On March 18, municipal council elections are taking place in the Netherlands, with voting held in 340 municipalities where citizens are electing local government representatives. For the first time, a Ukrainian candidate – Vita Kovalenko, representing the Democrats 66 (D66) party – is running for a seat on the city council in Dordrecht.
Ukraine’s MFA comments on Polish court decision to extradite Russian archaeologist Butyagin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has positively assessed the decision of the Warsaw District Court to extradite Russian archaeologist Aleksander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.
US, Europe must jointly increase pressure on Russia – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for joint action by the United States and Europe to increase pressure on Russia in order to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky: Despite war in Middle East, Ukraine receives all aid packages
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, despite the conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine continues to receive all promised aid packages.
Israel attacks world’s largest gas field in Iran
Iran stated that the U.S. and Israel struck the South Pars gas field and related facilities in Asaluyeh.
Ukraine's Defense Forces strike aircraft plants in Russia's Ulyanovsk and Novgorod regions
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant in the Ulyanovsk region and an aircraft repair plant in the Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.
In Gdynia, Poland, vandals steal Free Ukraine Square sign, consul says
In Gdynia, in northern Poland, unknown vandals stole a sign bearing the Polish inscription “Free Ukraine Square” (Plac Wolnej Ukrainy). The Ukrainian Consulate in Gdańsk has asked local police to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has no information about visit by European engineers to inspect Druzhba oil pipeline
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no confirmed information about the arrival in Ukraine of a delegation of European engineers to examine sections of the Druzhba pipeline damaged by Russian shelling, and decisions on allowing foreigners access to strategic facilities during martial law are made by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU).
War update: Over 100 clashes on front lines, half of them occur in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Since the start of the day, there have been 101 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy has concentrated its main efforts in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russia earns $10B from energy exports and invests it in weapons against us – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in the first two weeks of the war in the Middle East, Russia earned $10 billion due to rising energy prices and the easing of sanctions.