Ukraine should receive enough weapons to liberate its land - Duda
Ukraine's partners should provide it with military support to the extent that it could expel Russia from its entire territory.
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17 March 2023
Slovakia to send Ukraine 13 MiG-29 fighter jets
The Government of Slovakia has approved handing over to Ukraine a batch of 13 MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets.
Russia’s Kh-59 missile hit apartment block in Avdiivka
Russia’s Kh-59 missile has hit an apartment block in the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka this morning.
Russians launch four air strikes on Donetsk region’s Avdiivka
This morning the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka has been struck by Russian missiles. Over the past day, Russian troops have been shelling settlements across different directions. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Special Operations Forces destroy Russian company, Orlan-10 UAV in Bakhmut direction
In the Bakhmut direction, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a company of Russian invaders and an enemy Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Russian forces temporarily depleted offensive potential – UK intel
Russian forces have temporarily depleted the deployed formations’ combat power to such an extent that even local offensive actions are not currently sustainable.
Kherson region struck by Russian attacks 76 times
Russian troops have attacked the Kherson region 76 times over the past day.
Four Russian missile carriers combat ready in Black Sea
In the Black Sea, nineteen Russian warships are remaining on combat duty, including two submarines.
Russian troops open fire on three districts in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops have shelled the Kharkiv, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts in the Kharkiv region.
Two civilians killed, eight wounded in Russia's shelling of Donetsk region
Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded eight others on Thursday, March 16.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 163,320
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 163,320 Russian soldiers between February 24, 2022, and March 17, 2023, including 760 in the past day alone.
Ukrainian forces hit five enemy command posts, two radar systems
Ukrainian rocket and artillery forces in the last day hit five command posts of Russian troops, five military personnel and equipment concentration areas, two radar systems, an electronic warfare station, and an anti-aircraft missile system.
CNN shows Chinese drone Mugin-5 shot down in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military shot down a Chinese-made Mugin-5 commercial UAV that can be purchased in China for about $15,000, which raises the question of the Russian military's access to such technologies.
16 March 2023
President Zelensky: All Rashists will be held accountable for every Ukrainian life taken
The day will come when all the perpetrators of war crimes against Ukrainians will be brought to justice in the halls of the International Criminal Court and national courts.
UN Commission: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure may amount to crimes against humanity
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure may amount to crimes against humanity.
Russians shell Kostiantynivka with Uragan MLRS, foreign volunteer injured
On March 16, 2023, Russian troops struck the Donetsk region’s Kostiantynivka with the Uragan multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Six people were reported injured, including a foreign volunteer.
Ukraine needs fourth-generation fighter jets for air superiority over enemy - Ihnat
To gain air superiority over the enemy, Ukrainian defenders need modern, fourth-generation Western fighter jets.
Ukrainian president, Latvian PM discuss situation on front lines, arms for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins have discussed the situation on the front lines and the issue of providing weapons to Ukraine.
Austria joins coalition of countries supporting creation of special tribunal for Russia
Austria has joined the coalition of countries supporting the creation of a special tribunal for Russia for its crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards repel three enemy attacks near Bakhmut
Near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukrainian border guards repelled three enemy attacks, killing nine Russian invaders and wounding 17 others.
Ukrainian aircraft launch seven strikes on enemy concentration areas – General Staff
Ukrainian aircraft launched seven strikes on Russian military personnel and equipment concentration areas on Thursday, March 16.
Latvia grants Ukraine EUR 300 million worth of military aid - Shmyhal
Latvia has already provided EUR 300 million worth of military aid to Ukraine, and with the implementation of a new package, this amount will grow to EUR 370 million.
Ukraine unable to down seven types of Russian missiles - Air Force spox
Ukrainian air defenses are capable of shooting down five types of enemy missiles. However, the missiles flying along a ballistic trajectory remain a major issue for Ukraine.
Germany delivers another defense aid package to Ukraine
The new batch includes 155mm artillery rounds, MLRS munitions, handguns, generators, tents, and other items.
ATACMS to require no additional training for Ukrainians – military expert
The United States has to make two more decisions for Ukraine to win the war with Russia – that is, on the supply of F-16 fighter jets and ATACMS.
Russia in talks with Myanmar, Africa, Middle East nations on ammo supply - Ukraine intel
Russia is conducting negotiations on munitions imports with Myanmar, countries of Africa and the Middle East.
Ukroboronprom to fully restore 125mm tank ammunition production in Ukraine after war
After the war ends, Ukraine will be able to fully restore the 125mm tank ammunition production cycle within its borders. Currently, in cooperation with a NATO member state, Ukroboronprom State Concern started the production of 125mm tank ammunition outside Ukraine.
Zelensky: Russia bombed Mariupol Drama Theater one year ago
On this day in 2022, Russian invaders dropped a powerful bomb on the Drama Theater in Mariupol, where hundreds of people were hiding and the word "Children" was written outside the building.
10,464 children found in Ukraine since war started
As many as 10,464 children have been found since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six injured as Russian forces hit Kostiantynivka with Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers
Russian invaders have shelled Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers over the past day, injuring six people and damaging a school, apartment buildings and private houses.