Russia expanding number of information warfare units – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia is expanding the number of information and psychological operations units within its armed forces.
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19 March 2025
18 March 2025
If Kremlin attacks Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine to respond - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky, after talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said Ukraine would support halting strikes on energy infrastructure but, if Russia violates the agreements, Ukraine will respond.
Ukraine has always backed halting strikes on energy infrastructure - President
Ukraine has always supported the position of silence in the sky, at sea, and halting attacks on the energy sector.
Zelensky on Kursk region situation: Ukrainian troops not encircled
The Ukrainian forces deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are not encircled.
Ukraine destroys three North Korean howitzers in Kursk region
Aerial reconnaissance teams with the 14th separate regiment of uncrewed systems in cooperation with a jet artillery unit, hit three North Korean Koksan self-propelled artillery systems in Kursk region.
One injured as Russian forces shell Darivka in Kherson region
Russian invaders shelled the village of Darivka in the Kherson region with artillery, injuring a 37-year-old civilian.
Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt attacks on infrastructure – media
Following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin issued a press release stating that Russia agreed to suspend attacks on infrastructure for 30 days.
White House says Russia agreed to limited ceasefire
The Donald Trump administration announced that Russia has agreed to a limited stop in attacks on energy facilities and infrastructure in Ukraine as part of an initiative proposed by the U.S. to establish peace in the country.
Ukrainian forces control situation on border between Sumy, Kursk regions – General Staff
The situation on the border between Ukraine's Sumy region and Russia's Kursk region remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.
Four injured as Russian forces strike car with drone in Kharkiv region
A Russian drone strike on a vehicle in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region has left four people injured.
War update: 76 combat clashes since day-start, Kursk front hottest area
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian forces have encountered 76 combat clashes with Russian troops, with fighting ongoing in six sectors of the front. The Kursk front has seen the most intense attacks from the Russian military.
Russians concentrating units involved in Kursk operation near Sumy region
A significant number of Russian units that took part in the Kursk operation are advancing toward the border near Sumy region.
Russian army’s new psyop units boosting work to target international audiences - NSDC
Russia is expanding the number of psyop units within the Russian armed forces to scale up the information war against Ukraine and to more actively target audiences in Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia.
Ukraine pulls troops from “disadvantageous positions” in Donetsk region - commander
The military command has decided to withdraw forces and equipment from some disadvantageous positions in one of the frontline sections in Donetsk region.
Drone debris falls on school grounds in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district – mayor
Drone debris has fallen on the grounds of a school in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district.
Ukrainian forces down 63 Russian drones, 64 vanish from radar
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 63 Russian drones overnight, while 64 enemy UAVs disappeared from radar and failed to reach their targets.
Russian forces constructing crossings to move west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops are constructing crossings and preparing to move to the western bank of the Oskil River.
Ukrainian intelligence forces destroy Russia's Grad, Strela-10 in Zaporizhzhia sector
In the Zaporizhzhia sector, soldiers from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry have destroyed a Russian Strela-10 surface-to-air missile system and a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher. They also struck a repair facility housing dozens of enemy vehicles.
Two enterprises on fire in Dnipropetrovsk region due to drone attack
In Dnipropetrovsk region, fires broke out at two enterprises as a result of a Russian drone attack.
War update: 155 combat clashes over past day, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On March 17, as many as 155 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Two civilians killed, seven injured as Russians attack Kherson region
On March 17, Russian aggression in Kherson region claimed the lives of two people and left seven others wounded.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,560 over past day
The total combat losses of the Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to March 18, 2025, amount to approximately 897,010 personnel, including 1,560 troops lost over the past day alone.
Russians launch 442 attacks at Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Throughout Monday, March, 17, Russian invaders launched 442 strikes at eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian tank, armored tractor in Kharkiv region
Fighters from the Phoenix Unmanned Systems unit of the State Border Guard Service destroyed a T-72 tank and an MT-LB armored tractor belonging to the Russian army in Kharkiv region. The enemy had planned to use the vehicles for an offensive.
New technologies not to replace traditional intelligence methods – Budanov
New technologies are important, but they complement, rather than replace, traditional intelligence methods.
Russians using more fiber-optic drones on border – SBGS spox
Russians have started using more fiber-optic drones on the border. Previously, artillery attacks from the Russian territory prevailed.
Russia handing out land plots to soldiers in occupied Luhansk region - watchdog
In the temporarily occupied areas of Luhansk region, the Russian occupation administration has been offering land plots to their military.
17 March 2025
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region leaves over 3,000 households without power
Russian forces have targeted a frontline community in the Zaporizhzhia region, damaging critical infrastructure.
Russian drone strikes infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, causes fire
A Russian drone attack has struck an infrastructure facility in the Dnipro district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, sparking a large fire.
Ukraine intel shows combat operations against Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia sector
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Defense Ministry has released footage showing its fighters conducting aerial reconnaissance and striking enemy positions on the Zaporizhzhia front.