Frontline in Vovchansk running along Vovcha River – military
In the town of Vovchansk, the frontline currently runs along the Vovcha River.
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17 March 2025
Kharkiv Defense Commander dwelling on early days of full-scale invasion
In the early days of the full-scale invasion, on February 27, 2022, up to 700 Russian invaders broke into Kharkiv. Most of them were eliminated that same day, and over 25 were taken prisoner.
Germany delivers another military aid package to Ukraine
Germany has delivered another military aid package to Ukraine, which includes missiles for air defense systems, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles, drones, cars, and more.
Three children injured in Russian attack on Pokrovsk
A Russian attack on Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, has left three children injured, including a 12-year-old boy and his two sisters, aged 8 and 15.
Peacekeepers must be ready to fight against Russia if necessary – former NATO official
With careful planning and a readiness for decisive action, the deployment of European peacekeepers in Ukraine is entirely possible -- whether Russia likes it or not.
Enemy intensifies efforts to move equipment across Oskil River – Ukrainian military
Russian occupation forces have ramped up attempts to transfer military equipment to the western bank of the Oskil River in the Kupiansk sector.
SBGS spox reports on situation on Ukraine-Belarus border
Ukrainian border guards have not detected any attempts by the Russians to approach the border from Belarusian territory or concentrate forces opposite Kyiv region. However, this section of the border remains under threat.
Drones attack fuel and energy complex in Russia's Astrakhan region
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked a fuel and energy complex in Russia's Astrakhan region.
Ukraine’s forces down 90 Russian drones, 70 others lost from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 90 Russian drones, while 70 enemy UAVs were lost from radar.
War update: 112 combat clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector hottest
In the past 24 hours, on March 16, there were 112 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. The Ukrainian defenders halted 21 assault and offensive actions by the enemy in the Pokrovsk sector.
Blackouts introduced in Poltava region following Russian drone attack
Emergency power outages were put in place in the Kremenchuk district of Poltava region after damage was inflicted by the downed Russian drone debris.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,210 in past day
The total combat manpower losses the Russian invasion forces have suffered to date are estimated at 895,450, including 1,210 killed or wounded in the past day alone.
None of Ukrainian military units “encircled” in Kursk region - defense minister
Rustem Umerov denied the claims spread by Russian propaganda of the alleged encirclement of a large number of Ukrainian troops in Kursk region.
Ukrainian Paratroopers show Bilohorivka after three years of Russian pummeling
The defense of Bilohorivka has been going on for three years as withdrawing from the village would be equal to losing Luhansk region to Russian invaders.
16 March 2025
Frontline update: 99 combat clashes, over 300 occupants neutralized in Pokrovsk sector
On March 16, the Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 99 combat clashes with Russian invaders, including 14 repelled assaults in the Pokrovsk sector where 303 Russian soldiers were neutralized, including 152 irrecoverable losses.
President Zelensky receives report from CinC Syrskyi on battlefield situation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the battlefield situation along the front line.
War needed only by Russia – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the war is needed only by Russia.
Russian drone attacks hospital grounds in Kherson
On March 16, a Russian drone attacked the grounds of a city hospital in Kherson, damaging a service vehicle. Fortunately, no people were injured.
Drone attack on Chernihiv: emergency work completed in damaged building
In Chernihiv, rescuers have completed the dismantling of emergency structures in a five-story residential building that was struck by a Russian drone. One person was reported injured in the enemy attack.
Russians hit Kupiansk, destroying residential building
Russian troops shelled Kupiansk and one of the communities in the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, leaving four people injured.
Russian troops attack two cars with drones in Sumy region, causing injuries
Russian troops attack two cars in Sumy region, two people are wounded. An investigation has been launched.
Enemy attack leaves 2,500 without electricity in two Zaporizhzhia frontline villages
Due to an enemy attack in two villages of the frontline community in Zaporizhzhia, 2,500 subscribers were left without electricity.
Air defense destroyed more than 850 targets launched by Russian invaders in week
From March 10 to March 16, air defense destroyed 858 air targets launched by Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine.
Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by over 100K since year-start
Since the beginning of this year, Russia has lost over 100,000 soldiers in the war against Ukraine.
Russia launches over 1,020 drones, nearly 1,360 glide bombs against Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
The Russian Federation has used over 1,020 attack drones, nearly 1,360 guided aerial bombs, and more than 10 missiles of various types against Ukraine over the past week.
Russians strike Zolota Balka in Kherson region killing woman
Russian forces struck the village of Zolota Balka in Kherson region killing a 40-year-old woman and injuring a 70-year-old man.
Russians attack Semenivka in Chernihiv region: drone hits town council, power partially out
On Sunday, Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes on Chernihiv region, hitting the Semenivka Town Council building.
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.
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.