Invaders announce large-scale military exercises in Luhansk region
In Luhansk region, the invaders announced the start of large-scale military exercises, trying to conceal the total mobilization in many settlements in the region.
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18 March 2023
Explosions rock Sevastopol
In the morning, explosions rang out in Sevastopol in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian drones hit non-residential premises in Lviv region last night
At night, the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down three Russian drones over Lviv region. Another three hit non-residential premises.
Four districts of Kharkiv region come under enemy fire
Over the past day, March 17, Russian troops used S-300 missile systems, artillery, mortars, and heavy machine guns to shell the border areas in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Chuhuiv, and Bohodukhiv districts of Kharkiv region.
Russians hit Kherson region 50 times in past day. Three civilians injured
Over the past day, March 17, Russian troops struck Kherson region 50 times, injuring three people.
EU countries to jointly purchase artillery shells for Ukraine – media
The EU member states will sign an agreement to jointly procure 155-mm artillery shells for Ukraine.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 164,200
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated nearly 164,200 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to March 18, 2023, including 880 soldiers over the past day alone.
Russian forces kill civilian, injure three more in Donetsk region in past day
The Russian army killed one civilian and injured three more in Donetsk region on March 17.
Enemy launches 34 airstrikes, 57 MLRS attacks over past day
Russian forces launched 34 airstrikes, in particular, using 11 Shahed-136 UAVs. Ten of these drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense forces, while one hit an industrial infrastructure object. There were no civilian casualties.
Enemy targets critical infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Enemy drones targeted a critical infrastructure facility in Novomoskovsk, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian troops strike residential complex in Zaporizhzhia with S-300 missiles
On the night of March 18, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia with S-300 missiles, damaging a residential complex.
U.S., Ukraine officials discuss situation at front - White House
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley spoke on the phone with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov, and Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Valerii Zaluzhnyi to discuss steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine’s armed forces as they defend themselves against Russian invasion.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 11 enemy kamikaze drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down 11 out of 16 Shahed drones launched by Russian occupiers on Ukraine on the evening of March 17.
Belgium to send 240 military trucks to Ukraine
Belgium’s Defence Ministry is planning to hand over 240 military trucks to Ukraine.
17 March 2023
SBU gathering evidence to “surely bring Putin to the dock” - agency chief
The Security Service is working tirelessly to make sure that both perpetrators and organizers of crimes are held accountable.
Russians go all in near Bakhmut - General Syrskyi
In the battles for Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Russian invaders have involved all available capabilities, now trying to penetrate Ukraine’s defense on several axes while in some areas, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have partial success.
ICC’s Khan: Reasons to believe Putin, Lvova-Belova guilty of deportation of children
There are reasonable grounds to believe that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Ombudswoman Maria Lvova-Belova are responsible for the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.
Authorities warn of kamikaze drone threat in Kyiv region
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration warns residents of a possible launch of one-way attack drones by Russian invaders.
Ukraine downs another Russian warplane
Ukraine’s Armed Forces shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft with the help of a man-portable anti-aircraft missile complex near the village of Berestove, Bakhmut district, in Donetsk region.
NATO assesses Russia’s daily war casualties at 1,500
NATO believes Russia is sustaining up to 1,500 casualties a day, primarily in the battles of Bakhmut.
War update: Russians expand torture chambers in occupied areas
With the support of local collaborators, Russian invaders are increasing the number of torture chambers within the temporarily occupied and seized areas of Ukraine.
Russians continue shelling Avdiivka, civilian injured
Russian troops continue launching missile strikes on residential houses in the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka.
Ukraine's government approves draft agreement to get fighter jets from Slovakia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft agreement that is necessary for Ukraine to receive MiG-29 fighter jets from Slovakia.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova.
Ukrainian border guards repel two Russian attacks near Bakhmut
Fighters with Ukraine's State Border Guard Service have repelled two attacks by Russian mercenaries in the Bakhmut area.
Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting to discuss situation on front lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation at the front.
Russia reduces number of warships in Black Sea to 16
Sixteen Russian warships remain on combat duty in the Black Sea, four of them armed with up to 24 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Explosion reported near Russian military base in Crimea
An explosion rang out outside the village of Perevalne, Simferopol district, in temporarily occupied Crimea, where the Coastal Defense Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is stationed.
Russia awards war pilots involved in incident with U.S. Reaper drone over Black Sea
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu awarded the Su-27 pilots who took part in the aggressive interception of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone which led to the drone being forced to crash into the Black Sea.
Russians execute unarmed POWs being confident of own impunity
Russian invaders shoot unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war with confidence that they will ultimately escape accountability.