Over 9,000 people evacuated through humanitarian corridors in Ukraine over past day
A total of 9,145 people have been evacuated through humanitarian corridors in Ukraine over the past day.
War - Latest news
18 March 2022
Russia attempts to justify invasion by ‘military biological activity’ of US – Podolyak
Russia is attempting to justify its invasion of Ukraine by the so-called new evidence of military biological activity of the United States.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units destroy enemy drones over Odesa
The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units have destroyed several enemy drones over the city of Odesa.
General Staff: Russia plans to transfer its units from Armenia to Ukraine
The Russian Federation, trying to restore the combat capability of its units in the territory of Ukraine, plans to transfer to Ukraine some units from the 102-nd Russian military base in Armenia.
2 civilians killed, 3 wounded in Russian shelling of Avdiivka
On March 18, two civilians were killed and three more were wounded in the Russian shelling of Avdiivka, Donetsk region.
Invaders abduct secretary of Nova Kakhovka Town Council
For more than two days, the aggressor's troops have been holding Dmytro Vasylyev, secretary of the Nova Kakhovka Town Council, in the basement of the seized building of a local police station. Vasylyev is being subjected to torture.
Azov Regiment: Putin needs Mariupol to conceal real number of civilian casualties
Putin needs Mariupol to conceal the real number of civilian casualties in the town besieged by Russian invaders for 17 days already.
Another 211 people, including 43 children, evacuated from Avdiivka and Vuhledar
On March 18, another 211 civilians, including 43 children, have been evacuated from the towns of Avdiivka and Vuhledar in Donetsk region.
People continue to be rescued from under rubble of Mariupol theater, no information about killed
People continue to be rescued from under the rubble of the Mariupol Drama Theater destroyed by Russian invaders. There is currently no information about the killed.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces again attack airfield in Chornobayivka used by invaders – Arestovych
Ukraine’s Armed Forces again attacked the airfield in Chornobayivka, Kherson region, which is used by Russian invaders to base command posts and aircraft.
Warehouses in Sumy on fire due to enemy shelling
In Sumy, warehouses caught on fire due to enemy explosions. People are asked to close their windows and not to go outside.
Ukrainian defenders destroy column of enemy vehicles in Sumy region
Ukrainian defenders destroyed a column of enemy vehicles near Trostianets in Sumy region.
Russian invaders take Hromadske journalist prisoner
Russian invaders have taken Viktoria Roshchyna, journalist of Hromadske independent Ukrainian media outlet, prisoner.
Every missile fired by Russian invaders has its price, sanctions must expand steadily - Zelensky
A new significant package of sanctions targeting Russia is already being discussed, so that every missile and bullet fired by Russians on Ukraine has its price.
Ukraine defenders doing utmost not to allow enemy to approach Kyiv any closer
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are doing everything possible to prevent the enemy from advancing further toward Kyiv.
More than 1,300 people remain under rubble of Mariupol Drama Theater - Denisova
More than 1,300 people remain trapped under the rubble of the Mariupol Drama Theater.
Ukraine, UK committed to strengthen anti-war coalition - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have again discussed Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression and the strengthening of the anti-war coalition.
Opinion on Ukraine's application for EU membership will be prepared within several months - Zelensky
The European Commission plans to prepare its opinion on Ukraine's application for membership in the European Union within a few months.
222 people, including four children, killed in Kyiv since Russian invasion began
A total of 222 people, including 60 civilians, have been killed in Kyiv since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
Online discussion about religious freedom during war
On March 18 at 13:00 an online discussion on " Religious Freedom amid Russian aggression against Ukraine: experts on experience of 2014-2022" will take place.
Enemy has not fulfilled any strategic task, trying to bring more forces to Kyiv - General Staff
The enemy is trying to take measures to increase the number of troops stationed near Kyiv by moving disorganized and combat-ineffective units from the Central and Eastern Military Districts.
EU transfers another EUR 300M in emergency aid to Ukraine
The European Union has transferred another 300 million euros to Ukraine as part of a macro-financial assistance package to support the country's economy in the face of Russian military aggression.
Nearly 35,000 civilians leave Mariupol over past two days
About 35,000 civilians have left Mariupol over the past two days despite constant shelling by Russian invaders.
Missile strike on Kyiv: one killed, 19 injured, six houses, kindergarten, school damaged
One person was killed and 19 more, including four children, were injured in a rocket attack on Kyiv. Six houses, a kindergarten and a school were damaged.
Enemy will not hide: Ukrainian military shows work of Stugna-P anti-tank missile system
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has demonstrated the effective work of the Stugna-P anti-tank missile system, which destroyed enemy equipment.
Three Russian missiles shot down over Vinnytsia region
Three enemy cruise missiles were shot down over the Vinnytsia region.
Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk: two people killed, six wounded
On the morning of March 18, 2022, the Russian military launched a missile strike on Kramatorsk, Donetsk Region, leaving two people killed and six people wounded.
Ukrainian Air Forces down cruise missile over Odesa Region
The Ukrainian Air Forces have downed an enemy cruise missile over Odesa Region.
Russian invaders shell Kharkiv, leaving one person killed, 11 people injured
One person has been killed in shelling by Russian troops in the city of Kharkiv.
One person killed in Russia’s missile strike on Kyiv this morning
One person has been killed in Russia’s missile strike on the city of Kyiv this morning.