Ukraine needs F-16 fighter jets to counteract Russian missiles, aerial bombs – Ihnat
Russia’s guided aerial bombs can fly tens of kilometers. Hence, Ukraine needs fighter jets, namely the F-16 aircraft, to counter Russian threats.
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05 March 2023
Ukrainian military destroy enemy gun, MLRS on Kinburn Spit
Ukraine’s missile and artillery units have destroyed a Russian artillery gun and multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) on the Kinburn Spit.
Railway station damaged in Russia’s shelling of Kupiansk
In the morning of March 5, 2023, Russian troops again opened fire on the Kharkiv region’s Kupiansk. Enemy projectiles caused damage to a local railway station.
Paratroopers decimate Russian unit in one of important directions
Fighters of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decimated a unit of Russian invaders in one of the important directions. Most of the eliminated aggressors had stuff stolen from the Ukrainian military.
Russians shell village in Kherson region, killing three people
On Sunday, March 5, the Russian military shelled the village of Poniativka in Kherson region with mortars. According to preliminary information, three civilians were killed.
Kostin, Metsola discuss prosecution of war criminals
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola discussed the prosecution for war crimes committed in Ukraine.
Enemy hits two communities in Sumy region, damaging power line
Last night and on the morning of March 5, Russian troops shelled Znob-Novhorodske and Seredyna-Buda communities in Sumy region, damaging a power line.
Hospitals in occupied territory of Ukraine full of seriously wounded Russian soldiers
Information about real Russian army losses demoralizes the enemy personnel.
Budanov: Russia will be out of military tools by end of spring
Russia’s economy will not be able to support the war of aggression in Ukraine in three months. That is, the terrorist state has time until the end of spring to try to achieve at least some of its military goals in Ukraine.
Russian army has injured 931 children in Ukraine
Russian troops have already killed 462 children and injured 931 more during its full-scale armed aggression in Ukraine.
Seizure of Ukraine’s ZNPP by Russia demands “fundamental reaction” from int’l community - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky on the anniversary of the capture by Russian invaders of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant called on the world to deliver a “particularly fundamental reaction” to Russia’s actions.
Russians in Crimea actually bracing for hostilities - army spox
The Russians deployed in the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula are preparing to fight off Ukrainian forces.
Russian troops shelling Chuhuiv, Kupiansk districts in Kharkiv region
Russian forces continue to target the civilian population as they fire at the districts of Kharkiv region close to the border.
Actions by terrorist Russia little different from those by Islamic State - Yermak
The consequences of the activity of terrorist Russia are little different from those caused by the Islamic State, says Ukrainian President’s Office Head Andriy Yermak.
Civilian killed as Russians 78 times open fire at Kherson region
Over the past day, on March 4, the Russian invasion forces fired at the territory of Kherson region 78 times.
Russian soldiers ordered to storm Ukrainian positions, armed with shovels - British intelligence
The use of small infantry shovels by Russian soldiers to storm Ukraine’s fortified positions is yet another proof of Russia’s low-tech fighting tactics.
Powerful floodlights to detect Shahed drones delivered to Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia-based National Guardsmen accepted for service three floodlights which are set to spot enemy air targets, including Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones for their successful downing.
In occupied Luhansk region, invaders drawing up lists of 16-year-old males
In the captured territories of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, Russian forces are urgently preparing comprehensive lists of local 16-year-old male youths.
Two killed, seven injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians have been killed and seven injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 153,120 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 153,120 troops in Ukraine (+930 over the past day).
Death toll in Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 13, two more bodies recovered
The death toll in Russia’s missile strike on an apartment block in the city of Zaporizhzhia, which took place on March 2, 2023, has increased to 13.
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launched 20 strikes on enemy positions
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have launched 18 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment units, two strikes on Russian air defense missile system positions, as well as hit an enemy ammunition depot and bridge.
Seven communities come under enemy fire in Sumy region
Over the past day, Russian troops have opened fire on seven communities in the Sumy region. A total of 117 explosions were recorded.
Russian troops focus efforts to achieve success in Kreminna direction – Haidai
In the Luhansk region, Russian troops have focused efforts to achieve success in the Kreminna direction.
Invaders declare Melitopol administrative center of occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region
Russian accomplice Yevgeny Balytsky issued an "order" to designate Melitopol as the administrative center of the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.
04 March 2023
World must unite to create tribunal for Russia’s crimes - Kostin
What the Russian invaders committed in Ukraine is a crime not only against Ukraine and Ukrainians - these acts are a crime against humanity and against the whole world. That is why the world must unite forces to create a tribunal to punish the aggressor country, in the name of a better future for the next generations.
Invaders shell border settlements of Chernihiv, Sumy regions 27 times on Saturday
Russian troops continue to attack border settlements of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Canadian instructors show how Ukrainian soldiers are training on Leopard 2 tanks
Canadian military instructors, together with Polish and Norwegian colleagues, are training Ukrainian defenders to use Leopard 2 tanks.
Eurojust to support International Center for Prosecution of Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
The International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will be based at Eurojust's headquarters in The Hague. The Center will provide all necessary support to international experts, prosecutors, and investigators.
War update: Enemy making vain attempts to surround Bakhmut
Russian troops are making vain attempts to surround the city of Bakhmut. Ukraine’s Air Force struck the enemy 15 times during the day.