Russians actively use analogues of Ukrainian 'Vampires' drones in Sloviansk sector – military
Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy strike unmanned aerial vehicles in the Sloviansk sector.
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Russians try to completely capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, military says
Russian troops are attempting to completely capture Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region.
Strike on hospital in Kherson: Injury toll climbs to two
The number of medical workers injured as a result of the Russian shelling of a hospital in Kherson has increased to two.
SSU drones strike aircraft repair plant and two Pantsir-S2 systems in Crimea, source says
Unmanned aerial vehicles of the Security Service of Ukraine struck the Yevpatoria aircraft repair plant and two Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems near the Dzhankoy airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
“Basement of death” in Yahidne: Appeal upholds sentence against Russian commander
Prosecutors upheld the sentence against a Russian commander who ordered 369 people to be held as “human shields” in the basement of a school in the village of Yahidne in the Chernihiv region.
Russians abduct 19 residents of village of Sopych in Sumy region
Russians have again abducted people in the Sumy region: Nineteen civilians from the village of Sopych were taken from the Esman community abroad to Russia.
Russian troops carry out over 1,100 strikes on Donetsk region in 24 hours, wounding one
Over the past day, Russian troops have launched 1,127 strikes on the Donetsk region, resulting in injuries.
Geran UAVs attack Chernihiv region: Woman injured, houses destroyed
On the evening of March 5, Russian drones attacked a village in the Koriukivka community in the Chernihiv region, setting houses and farm buildings on fire and injuring a woman.
UAVs hit large power substation in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a large power substation was likely hit during a nighttime UAV attack, with a fire reported on its territory.
Russian army attacks Central district of Kherson overnight, causing damage
Russian troops attacked the Central district of Kherson overnight on March 6, damaging buildings.
Invaders damage railway infrastructure and power grids in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked the regional center and 10 other settlements in the Kharkiv region, damaging railway infrastructure in two districts, an agricultural enterprise, and power grids.
Air Defense Forces destroy 111 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 111 out of 141 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since the evening of March 5.
Russian-mined territory discovered in Kherson
An area mined by Russian invaders with anti-personnel mines has been discovered in Kherson, and residents are being urged not to travel through this area.
Escalation in the Middle East: What It Means for Ukraine
The collapse of an “axis of evil” ally is shattering Russia’s illusions of power
War update: 136 clashes on front line over past day, 28 in Huliaipole sector
Over the past day, 136 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy exerted the greatest pressure in the Huliaipole sector, while also showing high activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves one killed, four injured over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and four others were injured over the past day due to Russian aggression.
Russia loses 950 troops, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,271,350 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 6, 2026, with 950 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian drones hit nine-story building, infrastructure enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, causing fires
During a Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih, strikes were recorded on a nine-story residential building and an infrastructure enterprise, which sparked fires.
Ukraine developing advanced missile weaponry
Ukraine is working on the development of advanced missile systems, according to Colonel Vitalii Dobrianskyi, head of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Central Directorate for Innovation.
SSU reveals attack on Novorossiysk port: Russian frigate can no longer fire Kalibr missiles
Sources in the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have revealed details of the attack on the frigate Admiral Essen in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on March 2. This ship can no longer fire Kalibr missiles at Ukraine.
Ukraine ready to share its experience in intercepting Shahed drones, Skibitskyi says
Ukraine possesses exceptional combat experience in intercepting Iranian kamikaze drones and is ready to share this knowledge with partners to strengthen collective security.
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Sumy border guards destroy enemy T-72 tank, Tiger armored vehicle, and UAV field base
Soldiers from the 5th Border Guard Detachment showed footage of a successful hunt for the occupiers' equipment and personnel in the Sumy direction.
About 1,240 civilians remain in Dobropillia community
About 1,240 civilians currently remain in the Dobropillia community of Donetsk Oblast, including 950 people in the city of Dobropillia itself.
Russians attack three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region since morning, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 40 times during the day, targeting the Nikopol District, Kamianske District, and Synelnykove District. Two people were injured as a result.
Newest weapons systems mostly get tested in Ukraine – military
The Armed Forces of Ukraine do not currently have agreements with international partners to test the latest weapons systems abroad and are conducting most trials in Ukraine.
AFU scales up use of drones and ground robots – military
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are expanding the use of unmanned and ground robotic systems, including solutions for intercepting drones and operating along the frontline. These technologies have moved from initial ideas to systematic deployment and scaling within the military.
Ukraine works on new advanced missile weapons
Ukraine is working on the creation of new advanced missile weapons.
War update: 56 clashes on front lines since midnight, three axes hottest
Since the beginning of the day, 56 combat clashes have taken place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest number of attacks recorded on the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka axes.
Zelensky: All Ukrainian long-range capabilities beyond 500 km were developed domestically
Ukraine has received Storm Shadow missiles from partners, as well as SCALP missiles and a limited number of ATACMS with a range of about 200-250 kilometers.