Defense Forces regain control of 470 km² in south, says Syrskyi
In the south, the Defense Forces have regained control of approximately 470 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and neutralized over 11,000 Russian invaders.
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In Chernihiv, Russian drones damage food processing plant and railway infrastructure
In Chernihiv over the past 24 hours, on March 26, a food processing plant and transportation infrastructure were damaged as a result of Russian drone attacks, and a railway worker was injured.
Russian forces attack children’s hospital in Kherson with Molniya drone
Russian forces attacked a children’s hospital in Kherson with a combat drone this morning; bomb disposal experts neutralized the UAV.
Man killed and two others wounded in Sumy region due to Russian strikes
In the Sumy region, a 54-year-old man was killed, and two others were wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian strikes.
Russians attack industrial facility in Poltava region; over 5,000 users left without gas
The Russians attacked one of the industrial facilities in the Poltava district. As a result of the strike, 5,040 users were left without gas.
Air Defense Forces shoot down 93 of 102 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces shot down 93 of the 102 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine since the evening of March 26.
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War update: 150 clashes on front line over past day, three sectors most active
Over the past day, March 26, there were 150 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the front line. The enemy exerted the greatest pressure on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors.
Injury toll after Russian drone strike on Kharkiv rises to eight
In Kharkiv, eight people were injured as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones on a residential high-rise building on March 27.
Russia loses 1,000 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,293,170 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 23, 2026, with 1000 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Enemy shells 39 settlements in Kherson region over past day, leaving one killed
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces shelled 39 settlements in the Kherson region, killing one person and injuring another.
Russians strike Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district second time overnight
Following a missile strike, a Russian drone attacked the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russian missile strike on Kharkiv: Six people injured
The enemy attacked Kharkiv with a missile, injuring six people in the Kyivskyi district.
Border guards destroy Russian multichannel radio relay communication station in Luhansk region
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, border guards carried out a precise strike that destroyed a Russian mobile multichannel radio relay communication station, the R-416G-MS.
Ukraine deploys unified drone command system in just two months – Fedorov
Ukraine has deployed a unified digital drone management system, Mission Control, within the DELTA ecosystem in just two months. The system is already operating across all corps and troop groupings, enabling faster data-driven decision-making.
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Fire breaks out in Balakliia house after enemy attack, one injured
A fire broke out in a private home in Balakliia following an enemy drone attack; one person was injured.
New York Post: Ukraine kills over 6,000 Russian troops in four days, shifts course of war
Ukraine has managed to repel massive attacks by Russian forces and has eliminated more than 6,000 invaders over the course of four days thanks to military innovations.
Budanov: World War III has been underway for some time already
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President’s Office, stated that World War III has been underway for quite some time.
Russian forces attack Chernihiv's transport infrastructure, one person injured
Russian troops struck the transport infrastructure of Chernihiv.
Defense forces destroy Russian fuel train in temporarily occupied Luhansk region
Servicemen of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), together with colleagues from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, eliminated a Russian fuel train in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk.
Enemy attacks Dnipropetrovsk region over 70 times in one day, eight wounded
Russian forces carried out more than 70 attacks during the day using drones, artillery, and aerial bombs across four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring eight people.
Russia deploys mobilized personnel from Crimea to combat operations, despite previous promises – Voloshyn
The Russian command has decided to involve all mobilized personnel in combat operations on Ukrainian territory, including those recruited in temporarily occupied Crimea, despite earlier assurances that they would not be sent to the front.
Armed Forces of Ukraine take control of settlement of Berezove in Dnipropetrovsk region
Units of the 95th Separate Air Assault Polissia Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces have gained full control over Berezove, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Defense Forces strike Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system and ammunition depots belonging to Russian forces in temporarily occupied territories
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system, ammunition depots, and other Russian military targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk region.
Ukrainian forces repel four-direction Russian assault in Kostiantynivka
Ukrainian forces have repelled a combined Russian assault launched from four directions in Kostiantynivka.
Fighting may intensify in Kupiansk, Southern Slobozhanshchyna sectors – National Guard Spokesman
Russian forces are not reducing their activity on certain sections of the front, and it may increase with warmer weather, including possible renewed fighting in the Kupiansk and Southern Slobozhanshchyna sectors.
Muzychuk: Russians deploy up to 200 “Molniia” drones daily in Pokrovsk direction
Units of the Ukrainian National Guard have observed active use of enemy drones on the front lines, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian invaders are deploying up to 200 “Molniia” drones per day.
CinC Syrskyi meets frontline commanders on “hot” southern fronts
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with unit commanders in the Southern Operational Zone their views on improving the situation and options for further action.
Defense forces halt major Russian offensive in Pokrovsk area
Ukrainian defense forces have halted a major offensive by Russian invaders in the Pokrovsk area.