Russian troops kidnap Slavutych mayor, seize hospital
The Russian invaders threw stun grenades at civilians who gathered for a pro-Ukrainian rally in the town of Slavutych. Slavutych Mayor Yuri Fomichiv has been kidnapped by Russian military.
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26 March 2022
Russian forces lost about 16,400 personnel, 575 tanks
From February 24 to March 26, the Russian troops lost about 16,400 personnel.
How Okhmatdyt children's hospital saves young Ukrainians wounded during war
Since February 24, the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s largest children's hospital located in Kyiv, Okhmatdyt, has been conducting surgeries non-stop. Instead of planned operations, doctors try to save Ukrainians suffered from Russian shelling.
Russian troops damage at least 59 spiritual sites – Zelensky
The Russian troops have damaged at least 59 spiritual sites in Ukraine during 31 days of a full-scale invasion.
Britain imposes sanctions against Russia’s drone manufacturer
The Great Britain has imposed sanctions against Russia's defense company Kronshtadt, the main unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer.
Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroy another enemy aircraft
The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed another Russian aircraft.
Russia changes rhetoric about invasion of Ukraine, focusing on less ‘great victories’
The command of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces has changed the rhetoric about the goals of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russians are being prepared for less great "victories".
Russian invaders already kill 136 Ukrainian children
A total of 136 children have been killed since Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Three killed by enemy shelling in Luhansk region - Haidai
Nine enemy attacks were repulsed in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions on March 25. As a result of enemy shelling, ten houses were damaged, seven people were evacuated from the rubble, and three more people were killed.
More NATO members support peace mission in Ukraine – Morawiecki
The number of NATO members supporting the deployment of a NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Ukraine is growing.
Invaders trying to intensify activities of saboteurs in Kyiv
Russian invaders are trying to intensify the activities of sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Kyiv in order to destabilize the socio-political situation and disrupt the system of public and military administration.
Active hostilities ongoing in three districts of Sumy region
Active hostilities are going on in the Konotop, Okhtyrka and Sumy districts of the Sumy region.
U.S. says Russia focusing on hostilities in eastern Ukraine
The United States assesses that Russia is prioritizing eastern Ukraine's Donbas, as opposed to Kyiv, in what could be an effort to build leverage in negotiations and cut off Ukrainian forces in the east from the rest of the country.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy three Russian aircraft, five cruise missiles over past day
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed three aircraft of Russian invaders and at least five cruise missiles in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian air defense forcing Russia to use more drones - British intelligence
Ukrainian air defense has significantly limited Russia's manned flights, so the aggressor country is planning to use more drones.
Enemy preparing for hostilities, mobilizing forces - Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense
Despite the decrease in the intensity of hostilities on the part of the enemy, the situation remains difficult, so Ukraine must brace for more attacks.
Sea will never be calm for invaders, even when there’s no storm - Zelensky
The Ukrainian defenders have proved to the occupiers that the sea will never be calm for them, even when there is no storm.
25 March 2022
Yermak: Ukraine will not be satisfied with a compromise on Russian terms
Ukraine will not be satisfied with a compromise on Russian terms. Not the victim but the aggressor must pay for peace.
Rosatom’s employees at Rivne NPP: We are afraid of returning to Russia
Four employees of Russia’s Rosatom, who accompanied cargo with radioactive fuel elements intended for Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in February 2022 and are now staying in Ukraine, have told they do not want to return to the Russian Federation.
Three enemy cruise missiles shot down over Odesa region
On March 25, Ukrainian troops shot down three Russian cruise missiles over Odesa region.
Russian troops fire missiles at Ukraine’s Air Force headquarters in Vinnytsia
Russian troops launched a missile strike on the territory of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Vinnytsia.
Russian army unsuccessfully trying to storm in some directions
The Russian army is unsuccessfully trying to carry out assault operations in some directions.
UN: 3.7M people have fled Ukraine, 13M stranded in affected areas
More than 3.7 million people have fled Ukraine, some 13 million people are estimated to be stranded in affected areas.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces fighting to liberate Trostyanets
The Ukrainian military are fighting for the liberation of Trostyanets community in Sumy region.
Russian ship fires on Sanzhiyka, then announces ‘security guarantees’ for passage of ships
A Russian ship shelled the village of Sanzhiyka, Odesa region, and later announced "security guarantees" for the passage of civilian ships through humanitarian corridors.
UN promises to agree with Russia on opening humanitarian corridor to Kherson on March 26
The UN promises to agree with the Russians on opening a humanitarian corridor to Kherson on March 26 to deliver medicine and food.
Invaders abduct 2 officials, 11 civilians in Chernihiv region
Russian invaders abducted two local government officials and eleven civilians in the temporarily occupied territories of Chernihiv region.
Zelensky presents state awards to SBU employees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented employees of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service with state awards for their courage and dedication and the exemplary performance of their official duty in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state.
U.S. warns Russia against use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
The U.S. and NATO will respond "accordingly" to Russia's use of chemical weapons, as President Joe Biden said, but the United States has no intention of using chemical weapons under any circumstances.
Kuleba says no consensus with Russia on four points mentioned by Erdogan
There is no consensus with Russia on four points of talks mentioned by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.