Russian troops trying to expand offensive in Pryvilne area
In the Novopavlivka axis, Russian troops continue offensive efforts, trying to develop an offensive toward Pryvilne.
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05 March 2025
Part of Kherson in blackout for grid repair following Russian attack
In Kherson, three areas will be de-energized until 15:00 Kyiv time as energy repair teams are working to eliminate damage to infrastructure from the latest Russian shelling.
Ukraine downs 115 Russian drones overnight Wed
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down 115 Russian drones throughout last night, while another 55 decoy UAVs have caused no damage on the ground.
Putin seeks gradual victories in Ukraine despite heavy casualties - ISW
The high casualties in Russia's war are a direct result of Vladimir Putin's determination to conquer all of Ukraine.
Russian drones leave kindergarten, school, houses damaged in Boryspil district
In the Boryspil district, Kyiv region, two apartment buildings and a private house, a kindergarten and a school sustained damage in the latest drone attacks.
No Russian warships off Crimea coast – Ukraine’s Navy
There are no enemy warships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In the Mediterranean Sea, the Russians retain four vessels, including three Kalibr carriers with a total salvo of up to 26 missiles.
One person killed, six wounded in Kherson region due to Russian strikes
In Kherson region, as a result of Russian aggression on March 4, one person was killed while six others were wounded.
War update: 108 clashes on frontline over past day, heavy fighting in Kursk region
On March 4, the Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 108 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Russians launch overnight missile strike on Pavlohrad damaging two enterprises
Overnight, on March 5, the Russian forces carried out a missile strike on Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging two industrial enterprises.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,250 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to March 5, 2025, amount to approximately 880,660 personnel, with 1,250 soldiers lost in the past 24 hours.
Elderly man killed in drone attack in Odesa region
A 77-year-old man was killed during a Russian drone attack in the suburbs of Odesa.
Around 13K residents remaining in Kostiantynivka
In Kostiantynivka, about 13,000 residents are remaining, so the police have increased the number of White Angel crews for their evacuation.
Russian propaganda fabricating “Russian Bucha” in Kursk region – CCD
Russian propaganda is once again spreading disinformation about alleged civilian killings in Ruskoye Porychne, a village in Kursk region.
Frankivsk Drama Theater raises more than UAH 1.3 M for drones for AFU
During the performances in Lviv, the Frankivsk Drama Theater raised more than UAH 1.3 million for drones for the Armed Forces. The performances in January and February were part of the Birds of Victory project.
Ireland provides Ukraine with EUR 100M aid package
The Irish government has approved a new EUR 100 million aid package for Ukraine.
04 March 2025
Russians lack manpower on Pokrovsk axis – military spox
Russian forces continue their attempts to advance on the Pokrovsk axis, which is where their main efforts are focused. However, signs of exhaustion are becoming noticeable in the enemy ranks.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian command post in Donetsk region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck a Russian command post in the settlement of Kalinina, Donetsk region.
Russians attempting to cross Dnipro in four locations in Kherson region – Prokudin
In Kherson region, the Russian forces are attempting to cross the Dnipro River in four locations.
Russian troops strike Kozacha Lopan with air bombs, causing injuries and destruction
The Russian army struck the border village of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv district with three air bombs, wounding a man and destroying and damaging houses.
Woman wounded in Kherson suburb as result of morning shelling
A 71-year-old woman was wounded in the village of Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson, as a result of a morning shelling.
Britain reaffirms support for Ukraine after suspension of US military aid
The British government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine after the United States suspended military aid to Ukraine.
Russian radar on fire in occupied Crimea
A radar that is part of the S-300/S-400 air defense system caught fire in the temporarily occupied Crimea’s Saky.
Ukraine continues to receive aid from the U.S. - Shmyhal
As of the evening of March 3, aid from the United States continued to arrive in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s military confirms attack on Russia’s Syzran refinery, oil pumping infrastructure in Rostov region
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in cooperation with other elements of the Defense Forces, hit a number of significant targets in Russia overnight Tuesday, March 4.
Shmyhal on territorial concessions: “This is impossible”
The Ukrainian side is not conducting any negotiations on the possibility of territorial concessions to achieve peace, but is ready to discuss a peace plan that will include a certain phasing of its achievement.
Strike on children's hospital in Sumy: facility remains operational
Doctors' offices in the children's hospital in Sumy were not damaged when a Russian drone hit them: the impact affected the part of the building between the top floor and the roof.
In Kherson region, 39 children killed due to Russian aggression over three years of war
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 39 children were killed while 190 suffered injuries of varying severity due to Russian aggression.
Strike on energy facility in Odesa: boilers restored, emergency power outages in parts of city
On March 3, a Russian attack damaged an energy facility in Odesa. Energy workers have already restored power to critical infrastructure.
Drones attack oil refinery in Samara region – social media reports
In Russia’s Samara region, drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery causing a fire at the facility.
Five civilians injured as Russians attack Kherson region
On March 3, five people were injured in Kherson region due to Russian attacks.