Russians launch 442 attacks at Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Throughout Monday, March, 17, Russian invaders launched 442 strikes at eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
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Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian tank, armored tractor in Kharkiv region
Fighters from the Phoenix Unmanned Systems unit of the State Border Guard Service destroyed a T-72 tank and an MT-LB armored tractor belonging to the Russian army in Kharkiv region. The enemy had planned to use the vehicles for an offensive.
New technologies not to replace traditional intelligence methods – Budanov
New technologies are important, but they complement, rather than replace, traditional intelligence methods.
Russians using more fiber-optic drones on border – SBGS spox
Russians have started using more fiber-optic drones on the border. Previously, artillery attacks from the Russian territory prevailed.
Russia handing out land plots to soldiers in occupied Luhansk region - watchdog
In the temporarily occupied areas of Luhansk region, the Russian occupation administration has been offering land plots to their military.
17 March 2025
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region leaves over 3,000 households without power
Russian forces have targeted a frontline community in the Zaporizhzhia region, damaging critical infrastructure.
Russian drone strikes infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, causes fire
A Russian drone attack has struck an infrastructure facility in the Dnipro district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, sparking a large fire.
Ukraine intel shows combat operations against Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia sector
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Defense Ministry has released footage showing its fighters conducting aerial reconnaissance and striking enemy positions on the Zaporizhzhia front.
U.S. intelligence sharing pause had no significant impact on Ukraine war – Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the pause in U.S. intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine "has not had a material effect" because it was only for a short period.
Long-range Neptunes, 3,000-kilometer drone test: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Monday, with key discussions focusing on drones and the use of Ukrainian missiles.
Enemy intensifies pressure on Toretsk front – Ukrainian military
Russian forces are currently attempting to increase pressure on the Toretsk front.
Russians using new tactics attempting to cross Oskil River – military
In Kharkiv region, Russian forces attempting to cross the Oskil River are using a new tactic — they have begun to accompany infantry groups with reconnaissance and strike drones.
Frontline in Vovchansk running along Vovcha River – military
In the town of Vovchansk, the frontline currently runs along the Vovcha River.
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.