Destruction in downtown Sumy following Russian missile attack
Russians launched a missile strike targeting the central part of Sumy in Ukraine’s northeast, causing destruction in the residential area.
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24 March 2025
Russian forces attempt to regain lost positions near Nadiia in Lyman sector – Ukrainian military
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces tried to regain lost positions near Nadiia, according to Major Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces.
Russia reports drone attack on oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai
On the night of March 23-24, a drone strike targeted the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, part of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, in Russia's Krasnodar Krai.
Russians attempt to use small infantry groups and sabotage units in Sumy region – military
In Ukraine's northern Sumy region, Russian forces continue their attempts to deploy small infantry groups and sabotage and reconnaissance units.
Drone Coalition allocates €20M for reconnaissance UAVs for Ukraine
The partner countries of the Drone Coalition have decided to allocate 20 million euros from a joint fund to purchase tactical-level reconnaissance UAVs (ISR) for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
SBGS spox: Russians trying to shift combat operations from Kursk region to Sumy region
Enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups are trying to expand the area of penetration in Sumy region and move the fighting from Kursk region to the territory of Ukraine.
Russians strike in Kharkiv region - private houses damaged
The Russian army attacked the Dergachiv community in Kharkiv region, damaging private houses.
Defective Russian drones explode during takeoff in Kherson region – ATESH
In the Kherson region, Russian UAVs lose contact with the operator and detonate during takeoff.
16 enemy drones spotted over Kyiv and nearby overnight, six downed by air defense
On the night of March 24, 16 Russian drones were spotted on the outskirts of Kyiv and in the capital's airspace, six of which were destroyed by air defense forces.
140 combat clashes on frontline in past day, nearly half in Pokrovsk sector
On March 23, 140 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline yesterday.
Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,280
Since the large-scale invasion, the Russian occupation forces have suffered an estimated 904,760 casualties, including 1,280 killed or wounded in action in the past day alone.
Ukraine’s SOF destroys four Russian helicopters in missile strikes
The Special Operations Force boasted a high-precision strike on Russia’s Belgorod region destroying four enemy helicopters.
Russians more actively employing drones in Kharkiv axis - military
Ukrainian military operating in the Kharkiv region’s war zone are seeing a higher intensity of drone use by Russian invasion forces.
Drone attack in Kyiv region: man injured, houses damaged
A 37-year-old civilian man sustained injuries in a Russian drone attack in the Fastiv district, Kyiv region.
Ukraine’s forces destroy Russian tank, e-warfare system in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk operational axis, Ukraine’s defense forces destroyed a tank and an R-330 Zhitel electronic warfare system.
Guerrillas sabotage railway in Russia’s Smolensk region
Agents of the ATESH resistance movement destroyed a transformer cabinet on a railway line in Russia's Smolensk region, which is frequently used for transporting military cargo and equipment toward Bryansk and further to Kursk region.
Up to 80% of Russian drones being shot down in Kherson region – military administration
Currently, it is possible to shoot down up to 80% of Russian drones over the Kherson region, and this figure is growing.
Ukraine's air defense destroys over 1,115 Russian targets over past week
From March 17 to March 23, Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed over 1,115 air targets launched by Russian invaders across Ukraine.
23 March 2025
Border guards destroy enemy tank and Tiger armored vehicle in Luhansk region
Soldiers of the border unit of unmanned aerial systems “Phoenix” hit a tank and an armored vehicle “Tiger” of the Russian invaders near Kreminna and Serebriansk forestry in Luhansk region.
Explosion at police building in Odesa region: SSU opens terrorist attack case
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has classified the explosion at the police building in Odesa region as an attempted terrorist attack and opened a criminal investigation.
Zelensky: Building effective air shield of Ukraine will not stop
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the development of Ukraine's effective air shield will not stop.
Explosion at police station in Odesa region: three policemen wounded
Three law enforcement officers were injured in an explosion at the police department in Odesa region and are being treated.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, causing destruction
Throughout the day, Russian forces shelled communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and launched kamikaze drone attacks, damaging and destroying private homes, vehicles, and a gas pipeline.
Russian Lancet drone attack in Kharkiv region injures civilian
A 54-year-old man was injured after a Russian drone strike on the village of Ruska Lozova in the Kharkiv district.
One killed, another injured in Russian shelling in Sumy region
On Sunday, Russian forces targeted civilian infrastructure in the Myropillia community of the Sumy district. As a result of shelling and airstrikes, a 61-year-old woman was killed, and another person was injured.
Waltz outlines his vision for ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has stated that the first step toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine should be halting drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure by both sides.
Russian forces kill two, injure one in Donetsk region
Russian shelling has killed two men and injured another in the Donetsk region, specifically in the village of Donetske (Mykolaivka community) and the city of Pokrovsk.
Russian drone found on banks of Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia
In Zaporizhzhia, scientists accidentally discovered a downed Russian Molniya-2 drone on the banks of the Dnipro River near the village of Rozumovka. The drone had been neutralized by Ukrainian air defense forces.
War update: 74 combat engagements on frontline since day-start, 35 in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 74 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian troops, with 35 taking place in the Pokrovsk sector of the frontline. Ukrainian forces repelled 29 attacks in that area, while six battles are still ongoing.
Two civilians injured as Russians attack Kherson region
A woman and a man were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Inhulets and Komyshany in Kherson region.