President Zelensky: Russian aggression can end much faster if the world is faster
If the world is faster and more determined, Russian aggression against Ukraine can end much faster than is sometimes said.
War - Latest news
28 March 2023
Russian troops continue attempts to break through defense near Bakhmut – Ground Forces
In the Bakhmut direction, Russian troops continue attempts to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Armed Forces of Ukraine have already destroyed more than 1,500 enemy Orlan-10 UAVs
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already destroyed more than 1,500 enemy Orlan-10 UAVs.
Fourteen armed clashes take place in Bakhmut area today, 86 invaders eliminated
In Bakhmut area, 14 armed clashes with the enemy have taken place during the day, 86 invaders were killed and another 117 were wounded.
Bilohorivka, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka at epicenter of military operations
The enemy is concentrating its main efforts on offensive operations in Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions.
Missile attack on Bohodukhiv: houses, kindergarten damaged, man gets concussion
A 73-year-old pensioner got a concussion in a Russian strike on the town of Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region. Houses and a kindergarten were damaged.
Border guards destroy location of PMC Wagner in Bakhmut
In Bakhmut, during close combat, Ukrainian border guards destroyed the location of mercenaries of the Russian private military company Wagner.
SBU nabs border guard spying for Russia
Counter-intelligence operatives with the Security Service together with the internal security department of the State Border Guard Service exposed a Russian asset operating in Chernihiv region.
Russia keeps six warships, submarine off Crimea coast
The Russian invasion forces have deployed six warships and a submarine with four Kalibr cruise missiles on combat duty in the Black Sea.
MiG-29s Ukraine receiving from partners unfit to carry modern missiles - Air Force spox
The MiG-29 fighter jets, which Ukraine has been receiving from international partners, will only partially strengthen its defense capabilities, while the Air Force remains in urgent need of modern multi-purpose aircraft, on which success in the war depends.
Ukrainian forces post video of downed Russian Shahed drone
Ukrainian military in Chernihiv region filmed what's left of an Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drone (renamed in Russia as "Geran"), launched by the invaders at Ukraine overnight Tuesday, March 28.
Zelensky arrives in Trostianets, Sumy region
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited the city of Trostianets in Sumy region, which had been liberated from Russian invaders a year ago.
Russia increasingly launching guided air bombs - Air Force spox
As Russia’s tactical aviation is becoming more active in the front line zones and the enemy is using guided aerial bombs more often, Ukraine needs long-range air defense capabilities and modern multi-purpose warplanes.
Lithuania to transfer modular town for 36 families to Ukraine
The Lithuanian government is preparing to transfer to Ukraine a modular town designed for 36 families.
Russians launch missile strike on Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region
Russian troops have attacked the city of Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region with S-300 missiles.
Ukraine receives three Leopard 2 tanks from Portugal
Ukraine has received three Leopard 2A6 tanks from Portugal.
Zelensky shows aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian churches
The Russians have destroyed hundreds of churches and prayer houses in Ukraine, but they have not destroyed the humanity and faith of the Ukrainians.
SBU specops unit destroys Russia's Tor missile system
Fighters of the Special Operations Center A of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have destroyed a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system of the Russian troops.
General Syrskyi: Wearing down enemy forces is main task in Bakhmut sector
The main task for the Ukrainian defense forces in the Bakhmut sector is to wear down enemy forces and inflict heavy losses on them.
Bulgaria could sell huge amount of ammunition to Ukraine – media
Bulgaria will most likely sell a huge amount of ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries, which could significantly impact the war, former Defense Minister Boyko Noev has told bTV in an interview.
Russians launch mortar, artillery strikes on Kherson
On the night of March 28, 2023, Russian troops launched mortar and artillery strikes on the city of Kherson, having hit a hospital and post office.
Minister Reznikov: British Challenger 2 tanks recently arrived in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has officially confirmed that the British Challenger 2 main battle tanks have already arrived in Ukraine.
One killed, 34 injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian has been killed and 34 injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Sumy region’s Bilopillia struck by Russian guided bomb, civilian injured
Russian troops have dropped a guided bomb on the Sumy region’s Bilopillia. A civilian was reported injured.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,408 children in Ukraine
A total of 465 children have been killed and over 943 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 171,730
From February 24, 2022 to March 28, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 171,730 Russian military personnel, including 570 soldiers over the past day.
Russians hit Kherson region 60 times in past day. Five civilians injured
The Russian army struck Kherson region 60 times over the past day, March 27.
Pistorius: Germany fulfills its obligations to Ukraine
Germany fulfills its obligations regarding the transfer of weapons to Ukraine and sometimes does more.
Armed Forces of Ukraine down 14 out of 15 Shahed drones launched by Russians at night
On the night of March 27-28, Russian aggressors launched 15 Shahed-136 combat drones targeting the territory of Ukraine. Fourteen of them were destroyed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense forces destroy 13 enemy drones
At night, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 13 drones launched by Russian troops, including 12 Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones.