Holding defense in Bakhmut is military necessity – Ground Forces Commander Syrskyi
Holding defense in the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut is a military necessity and is based on the competent use of the defensive capabilities of the city.
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28 March 2023
27 March 2023
President holds meeting of Staff in Dnipro city
President Volodymyr Zelensky held the first field meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief in Dnipro city.
Russians hit five settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions
During the day, Russian troops struck five settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions. More than 40 hits in total were recorded.
Number of injured in missile attack on Slovyansk rises to 36
The number of injured in today's missile attack on Slovyansk in Donetsk region has risen to 36.
Zelensky visits Nikopol district constantly shelled by Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, which is constantly under Russian fire, and observed the consequences of the enemy's terrorist attacks on Nikopol, Marhanets, and other settlements in the region.
163 enemy strikes, 19 armed clashes reported in Bakhmut direction today
During the day, the enemy launched 163 strikes, and 19 armed clashes took place in Bakhmut direction. The Ukrainian troops decimated 124 occupiers and wounded 149 more.
Russian troops strike Nikopol district with drone, injuring a man
Russian troops shelled Nikopol district with UAV, injuring a man. He was hospitalized.
Scholz confirms: Germany hands over 18 Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Germany handed over Leopard 2A6 tanks to Ukraine.
Russians use chemical munitions on Donetsk axis - military spox
Russian occupation forces started using chemical munitions in the Donetsk direction.
Zelensky, IAEA’s Grossi visit Dnipro HPP
During a working trip to the Zaporizhia region, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
Fiercest battles ongoing for Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka - General Staff
Throughout the day, Ukraine’s defense forces repelled 41 Russian assault attempts toward Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka.
Detonations at Russian ammo depot near Mariupol
An ammunition depot blew up in the village of Novotroitske just outside Mariupol, the industrial city on the Sea of Azov captured by Russian invaders last year.
All EU countries should give Ukraine ammunition from their stocks - EU Commissioner
EU countries should give Ukraine ammunition from their warehouses as soon as possible, primarily 155 mm caliber, because Russian aggression will continue.
Zelensky meets with military, law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia
As part of a working trip to the Zaporizhzhia region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has familiarized himself with the work of a command post of the Zaporizhzhia operational grouping of troops and held a meeting on the situation in the region.
Zelensky visits injured defenders in Zaporizhzhia hospital
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited a military hospital in Zaporizhzhia where wounded Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing treatment.
Zelensky visits Ukrainian army's frontline positions in Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military in the Zaporizhzhia region and presented state awards to soldiers.
Russians shell Beryslav in Kherson region, damage civilian infrastructure
Russian troops are continuing to attack the city of Beryslav in the Kherson region.
Two killed, 29 injured in Russian missile attack on Sloviansk
At least two people have been killed and 29 others injured in today's Russian missile strikes on the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region.
Enemy fires artillery, mortars at border area of Sumy, Chernihiv regions
Russian troops shelled the border settlements of the Sumy and Chernihiv regions on Monday, March 27.
Border guards down enemy reconnaissance drone
Members of the Luhansk border guard detachment downed a Russian reconnaissance drone.
Russians strike Slovyansk. Casualties reported
Russian invaders struck Slovyansk, Donetsk region. One person was killed and several people were injured.
Russians hit 17 settlements in Kharkiv region in past day
The Russian troops hit at least 17 border area settlements in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, and Chuhuiv districts of Kharkiv region over the past day.
USV threat constrains operations of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet – UK intel
The uncrewed surface vessels (USV) threat likely continues to constrain operations of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
Russian commander’s car blown up in Mariupol
An explosion has rocked the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol this morning. Reportedly, one of Russian commander’s cars was blown up.
One Russian submarine with four Kalibr missiles on combat duty in Black Sea
One Russian submarine equipped with four Kalibr-type cruise missiles is remaining on combat duty in the Black Sea.
Explosions occur near enemy barracks in occupied Melitopol
In the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, several explosions have occurred near enemy barracks.
Civilian killed in Russian shelling in Donetsk region
The Russian army killed one civilian and injured two more in Donetsk region on March 26.
Russians shell Kherson region 20 times in past day, four civilians injured
The Russian army shelled Kherson region 20 times on March 26.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 171,160 troops
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 171,160 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to March 27, 2023, including 610 invaders over the past day alone.
Ukrainian troops return home after Challenger 2 tank training in Britain
Ukrainian crews have completed training in the UK on Britain’s Challenger 2 main battle tanks and returned home.