Ukrainian forces withdraw from Sudzha
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released a map showing that Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region.
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16 March 2025
Drone attack causes fire at enterprise premises in Kyiv region
A blaze broke out at an industrial enterprise in the Fastiv district, Kyiv region, in the early hours of Sunday as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Rescuers deliver update on destruction in Chernihiv after Russian drone attack
Two floors in an apartment block in Chernihiv were partially destroyed in a Russian drone strike.
Ukraine intercepts 47 Russian drones, 33 decoys veer off course, causing no damage
In the early hours of Sunday, March 16, Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 47 Russian drones while 33 enemy UAVs were lost from radar.
Kremlin pushing narrative of Ukrainian “war crimes” in Kursk region to derail ceasefire talks - ISW
The Kremlin is likely preparing to amplify the narrative accusing the Ukrainian army of “war crimes” in Kursk region in a bid to compromise the Ukrainian military, erode Western support for Ukraine, and sabotage or delay direct talks on a 30-day ceasefire offered to Russia’s Vladimir Putin by U.S. President Donald Trump.
War update: 148 clashes along frontlines, including 36 in Pokrovsk axis
A total of 148 combat engagements have been recorded throughout the past day on the Ukrainian battlefield. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled 36 Russian offensive efforts.
Russian drone attack on Izium kills one, wounds three
In Izium, Kharkiv region, one person was killed and three injured, including two teenagers, as a result of a Russian UAV attack.
Russian army loses another 1,400 soldiers in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to March 16, 2025, amounted to about 894,240 people, including 1,400 people over the past day.
There are no enemy ships in Black Sea
As of 6:00 a.m. on March 16, there are no enemy ships in the Black Sea.
AFU show how drones destroy Russian equipment in Novopavlivka sector
The pilots of attack drones of the unmanned systems battalion tracked down and destroyed an assault vehicle, mortar and howitzers of the Russians in the Novopavlivka direction.
Air defense destroys three Russian drones over Dnipro region
Ukrainian military destroyed three Russian drones in the sky over Dnipro region.
Ukraine SOF destroy Russia’s Utyos radar
The Ukrainian Army’s Special Operations Forces have located and destroyed a Russian radar complex “Utyos-Tm”,
Ukrainian National Guards capture Russian soldier on Pokrovsk front
Fighters of the 3rd Operational Brigade Spartan named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine, captured a Russian serviceman on the Pokrovsk front.
Russians hiding warships from Ukrainian strikes in Sevastopol – guerrillas
Russian invaders are hiding their warships from Ukrainian Defense Forces' strikes in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
15 March 2025
Russian drones attack Chernihiv, again: five-storey apartment block affected
A fire broke out in a residential neighborhood of Chernihiv after a Russian attack drone hit an apartment block.
Kherson airstrike: casualty toll increases to eight
Another resident of Kherson, who suffered from yesterday's Russian airstrike targeting the city center, requested medical assistance.
Achilles fighters destroyed four Russian Pantsir S1 air defense systems
Soldiers from the Achilles 429th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems destroyed four Pantsir-S1 air defense systems deployed on Russian soil.
Drone attack on Chernihiv: Tens of apartments, 12 private homes, several cars damaged
As of 19:00, law enforcers have established that 65 apartments in a Chernihiv apartment block, 12 private houses, and 19 cars were damaged due to the Russian UAV attack.
Ukrainian NG soldiers destroy 10 units of enemy equipment near Chasiv Yar
Ukrainian National Guard troops destroyed at least 10 units of enemy equipment that had been advancing towards Chasiv Yar.
Energy workers restore power supply to nearly 30K consumers in Odesa region
Energy workers have restored electricity supply to nearly 30,000 consumers in Odesa region, who were cut off power due to Russian attacks.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture eight Russian soldiers in Kursk region
Ukrainian Airborne Assault Forces (AAF) have captured eight Russian soldiers in Kursk region.
War update: 81 combat clashes since day-start, fighting ongoing on six fronts
Since the beginning of the day, 81 combat engagements have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting continues in six sectors of the front, with the most intense battles taking place in the Toretsk and Novopavlivka directions.
Russians shell Nikopol with artillery: woman killed, child wounded
Russian forces attacked Nikopol with heavy artillery resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to a child.
Zelensky on Kursk front: Russians attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces, but command aware of the plans
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian forces are attempting to encircle Ukrainian troops on Ukrainian territory in Kursk direction, but Ukrainian command is aware of these plans.
Kursk operation ongoing: Zelensky receives report from CinC Syrskyi
President Volodymyr Zelensky received reports from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the frontline situation and from Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on new support packages from international partners.
Russian airstrike leaves teenage girl injured in Kherson
As a result of a Russian airstrike on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, a girl, 15, as admitted to hospital with multiple injuries.
Air defense downs 13 Russian drones on Kyiv outskirts overnight Sat
In the early hours of Saturday, March 15, a total of 21 Russian drones were spotted in the airspace around Kyiv, where air defense forces shot down 13 of them.
Casualties as Russia hits Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region
On the night of March 15, a series of Russian drone attacks, airstrikes, and rocket salvos targeted Kharkiv region, leaving at least four civilians affected.
Russian strikes target energy infrastructure in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk regions
On the night of March 15, the Russians attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
ISW: Putin uses statement about "isolated" Ukrainians in Kursk region to distract from ceasefire rejection
Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized on statements about the alleged isolation of Ukrainian troops in Kursk region to distract from his recent rejection of the U.S.-Ukrainian proposal to cease fire.