No one can buy Ukrainian drones bypassing state – Zhovkva
In every civilized country, arms exports are regulated by the state, and Ukraine, especially during wartime, is no exception.
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20 March 2026
Russian shelling damages buildings of regional Palace of Children and Youth Creativity in Kharkiv
On the night of March 20, Russian strikes damaged the facilities of the ecological and naturalist department of the regional Palace of Children and Youth Creativity, and the animals kept there experienced severe stress.
Children to be forcibly evacuated from certain districts of Sloviansk
The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, has signed an order to carry out the forced evacuation of children from specific areas of Sloviansk.
Ukrainian Navy shows how they destroy enemy boat in Tendrivska Spit area
The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a boat of Russian invaders in the area of the Tendrivska Spit.
General Staff confirms damage to Russian A-50 aircraft
Damage to the A-50 long-range early warning and control aircraft has been confirmed.
Defense forces repel massive Russian assault in Lyman area
Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, together with neighboring units, repelled a massive Russian assault in the Lyman sector and destroyed 10 all-terrain vehicles, five motorcycles, and six armored vehicles.
Ukrainian forces strike ammunition plant in occupied Alchevsk
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck key facilities of the Russian aggressor overnight on March 20, including a plant in Alchevsk, located in temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region. Damage to an A-50 aircraft in Russia’s Novgorod region has also been confirmed.
Ukrainian Drone Forces down Russian Ka-52 helicopter in Donetsk region
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces used an FPV drone to destroy a Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter in the Donetsk region.
IDF confirms death of IRGC spokesperson – media
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Iran.
First in Defense Forces: paratroopers show how they test exoskeletons in combat conditions
Fighters of the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Air Assault Forces are the first in Ukraine’s Defense Forces to test exoskeletons at combat positions.
Ukrainian gains on southern front put Russian command in deadlock – ISW
Recent successes by Ukrainian forces on the Oleksandrivka axis have forced the Russian military command into competing tactical and operational dilemmas on the battlefield.
Russian attacks on Sumy region leave three civilians killed, 13 injured
In the Sumy region, three people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries of varying severity over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 133 out of 156 Russian drones launched since evening
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 133 drones launched by Russian troops against Ukraine since the previous evening. Enemy hits were recorded at 13 locations.
Russian drone attack damages grain vessels in Odesa region, civilians injured
In the Odesa region, two civilian vessels were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight on March 20, and two people were injured.
War update: 201 combat clashes over past day, two frontline sectors see heaviest fighting
On March 19, there were 201 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy exerted the most pressure in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Russian forces shell two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, casualties reported
Russian troops have attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykivskyi districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast 16 times, injuring two people.
Russian military loses another 1,610 soldiers in war against Ukraine
Total combat casualties among Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to March 20, 2026, have reached approximately 1,285,700 personnel, of whom 1,610 were killed in the past 24 hours.
NGU troops destroy six enemy “Grad” rocket launchers in Pokrovsk area
Fighters from the Lasar’s Group, a special unit of unmanned aerial systems within the Ukrainian National Guard (NGU), carried out a special operation during which they destroyed six enemy BM-21 “Grad” multiple rocket launchers in the Pokrovsk area.
Russians launch attack on Kharkiv
The enemy launched a drone strike on Kharkiv.
Ukrainian military intelligence unit conducts clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector
A unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a successful clearance of a settlement in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Ukrainian Navy warns of potential Russian unmanned boat use in Black Sea
The Ukrainian Navy considers the potential use of unmanned surface vessels by Russian forces in the Black Sea to be a real threat.
19 March 2026
General Staff: 187 clashes on frontline, over quarter in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
A total of 187 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline as of 22:00 on March 19, with the heaviest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russian forces lost nearly 200 troops.
Ukrainian forces repel assault near Pokrovsk, destroy Russian company in 48 hours
Fighters of the 3rd Spartan Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, repelled a Russian assault in the Pokrovsk sector and destroyed a company-sized enemy force within 48 hours.
Protection of energy facilities in Sumy region proves effective – Kuleba
Oleksii Kuleba, who serves as Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, visited the construction of protective structures at energy facilities in the Sumy region.
Russian forces attack emergency medical team with drone in Kharkiv region, leaving two injured
Russian forces attacked an emergency medical team with an FPV drone in the village of Hrushivka in the Kupiansk District, Kharkiv region.
Russians carry out nearly 30 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region since morning
Russian forces carried out nearly 30 attacks over the course of the day on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts, using drones and artillery, leaving one person injured and damaging multiple buildings.
Defense Forces block Russian units in Oleksandrivka sector – Voloshyn
In this sector, Ukrainian troops have halted the advance of Russian units and are pushing back assault groups. At the same time, the Defense Forces are actively conducting counterattacks and establishing logistics routes despite enemy strikes.
War update: 91 clashes on front line since morning, with Russian troops concentrating their efforts in three sectors
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine’s defenders 91 times. The enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Lyman sectors.
Russians deploy marine brigade to Huliaipole sector, massing troops and equipment – spox Voloshyn
Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding positions on four southern fronts, including the Huliaipole sector. At the same time, the Russians are deploying marine units and equipment to reinforce their grouping.
Russia stepping up attempts to gain foothold in Dnipro River island zone – military
In southern Ukraine, Russian forces are increasing their activity in the island zone of the Dnipro River, attempting to secure positions on individual islands and expand their presence.