Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 173,990 troops
Russia has already lost about 173,990 troops in Ukraine (+630 over the past day).
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01 April 2023
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 54 times, three civilians killed
On March 31, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Kherson region 54 times. Three civilians were reported killed.
War update: AFU repelled 70 enemy attacks in four directions
Russian troops continue focusing efforts on conducting offensive actions in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions.
United States preparing new military aid package worth $2.6B for Ukraine – Reuters
The United States is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $2.6 billion, which may include air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks.
Enemy shells civilians who were sailing on boat on Dnipro River in Kherson region
In Kherson region, Russian shelling injured civilians who were sailing on a boat on the Dnipro River.
Wagner leader's political, operational independence “mystification” – RUSI
In recent years, Russia has been actively using in its operations various mercenaries and other irregulars, and the nature of this phenomenon, together with the actual goals pursued by the Russian leadership when employing these forces, deserves further examination.
31 March 2023
Zelensky: There should be three elements in Russia's full accountability
The national justice of Ukraine, the International Criminal Court and special tribunals will ensure the full accountability of Russia as an aggressor state.
Bucha summit participants sign declaration on Russia’s accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine
About 50 states and international organizations signed the Bucha declaration on Russia's accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine.
Russians shell Avdiivka with artillery, 5-month-old boy and his grandmother killed
Two people were killed, including a baby boy, and two more people were injured as Russian invaders shelled Avdiivka, Donetsk region.
Russians strike Nikopol with artillery, UAV
Russian forces have struck Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region.
ICC prosecutor calls on Russia to return abducted children to Ukraine
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan called on Russia to return to Ukraine all abducted amid the invasion.
War update: Ukraine's General Staff reveals areas where fiercest battles continue
Russian troops are focusing their efforts on conducting an offensive in four directions as the battles for Bilohorivka, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka remain the fiercest.
Russians again strike Zaporizhzhia region with missiles, two civilians injured
Two people were injured, three residential buildings were damaged as a result of Russia’s missile attack on Zaporizhzhia region, according to Yulia Barysheva, spokesperson for the State Emergency Service department in Zaporizhzhia region.
Two civilians injured as enemy strikes Zaporizhzhia region's Orikhiv twice with missiles
On the morning of March 31, Russian troops launched missile attacks on Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring two civilians.
Zelensky honors memory of Bucha residents killed by Russians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of Bucha residents killed by the Russian invaders during the temporary occupation of this town, which is located in Kyiv region.
Defense forces of South hit two enemy clusters
In the south of Ukraine, Air Force units and missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit two enemy manpower and hardware clusters and decimated 17 Russian soldiers.
Russians hit 117 Ukraine’s settlements in past day. Two civilians killed, 20 injured
Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 117 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine.
Niebytov: Invaders killed 1,374 Ukrainians, including 38 children, in Kyiv region
In Kyiv region, the occupiers killed 1,374 Ukrainians, 280 are considered missing. Thirty-eight children were killed and 34 more were injured.
Prosecutor General: Russians committed more than 9,000 war crimes in Bucha district
Russian invaders committed more than 9,000 war crimes in Bucha district, Kyiv region.
Russia constantly changing tactics of drone attacks - Air Force spox
The Russian invasion forces employ new tactics every time they launch a drone attack on Ukraine, including the latest one overnight Friday.
Four-time world kickboxing champion succumbs to wounds sustained in battle with Russians
Vitaly Merinov, a four-time world kickboxing champion, who was a member of the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council Executive Committee, died in hospital after being wounded on the battlefield.
Enemy running out of manpower to storm Bakhmut - General Syrskyi
Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding their ground in the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, inflicting heavy losses on the Russian invasion forces.
Zelensky: Bucha symbol of Russian atrocities
President Volodymyr Zelensky recalled the atrocities committed by the Russians in Bucha, Kyiv region, which was under their occupation for 33 days.
Russian drone attack: Ukraine downs nine out of 10 incoming Shaheds
The Russian invasion forces launched Shahed-136/131 one-way attack drones at Ukraine from the north, as well as five other objects, likely balloons.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 173,360
From February 24, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 173,360 Russian military personnel, including 460 soldiers over the past day.
Russians hit Kherson region 64 times in past day. Civilian killed
The Russian army launched 64 strikes on Kherson region over the past day, March 30.
Enemy strikes Zaporizhzhia city and its suburbs, damaging infrastructure
At night, the enemy army struck Zaporizhzhia suburbs. An infrastructure facility was damaged.
Defense forces repel more than 80 enemy attacks, down nine Shahed drones
The enemy is concentrating its main efforts on offensive operations in Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions, while the settlements of Bilohorivka, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka remain at the epicenter of military action.
S-300 missile attack on Kharkiv: Prosecutor's office shows consequences of terrorist attack
Russian terrorists launched missile strikes on Kharkiv city late on March 30.
Sixty-five Ukrainian servicemen complete Patriot training course
Ukrainian military personnel, who had been training to operate Patriot air defense systems on U.S. soil, have completed their course and returned to Europe.