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.
War - Latest news
18 March 2022
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.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine exceed 14,000 troops
Russia has lost more than 14,000 troops, 450 tanks and 93 aircrafts in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Ukraine Army destroys Tigr with high military official
At the dawn, the Special Operations Forces (SSO) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine liquidated Russia’s Tigr military vehicle with a high military official of the 35th Army.
Russian military kill 109 children in Ukraine
As of March 18, 2022, a total of 109 children died in Ukraine due to the Russian armed aggression.
Lviv Aircraft Repair Plant destroyed with missile strikes – Sadovyi
Today the Russian military have launched a missile attack on Lviv Aircraft Repair Plant, destroying its buildings.
Russian troops destroy 90% of Mariupol town
Russian troops have already destroyed 90% of Mariupol and killed thousands of town residents.
Russian missiles hit Lviv airport area – mayor
This morning, Russian enemy troops did not fire on Lviv airport, although explosions were heard in that area.
Residential district in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district shelled
Kyiv suffered another blow from the enemy. A residential neighbourhood in Podilskyi district was shelled.
Prosecutor General's Office investigating 1,720 criminal cases over Russian aggression
Since the beginning of the war, the Prosecutor General's Office has registered 1,720 crimes of aggression and war crimes and 1,137 crimes against national security.
2 killed, 20 buildings destroyed in Russian attack on Luhansk region at night
On the night of March 18 in Luhansk region, Russian artillery and MLRS fired on Severodonetsk and Rubizhne, damaging 20 buildings and killing two people.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces halt advance of two Russian regiments
The Armed Forces of Ukraine halted the advance of two Russian regiments into the country.