War update: Russians expand torture chambers in occupied areas
With the support of local collaborators, Russian invaders are increasing the number of torture chambers within the temporarily occupied and seized areas of Ukraine.
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Russians continue shelling Avdiivka, civilian injured
Russian troops continue launching missile strikes on residential houses in the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka.
Ukraine's government approves draft agreement to get fighter jets from Slovakia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft agreement that is necessary for Ukraine to receive MiG-29 fighter jets from Slovakia.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova.
Ukrainian border guards repel two Russian attacks near Bakhmut
Fighters with Ukraine's State Border Guard Service have repelled two attacks by Russian mercenaries in the Bakhmut area.
Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting to discuss situation on front lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation at the front.
Russia reduces number of warships in Black Sea to 16
Sixteen Russian warships remain on combat duty in the Black Sea, four of them armed with up to 24 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Explosion reported near Russian military base in Crimea
An explosion rang out outside the village of Perevalne, Simferopol district, in temporarily occupied Crimea, where the Coastal Defense Brigade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet is stationed.
Russia awards war pilots involved in incident with U.S. Reaper drone over Black Sea
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu awarded the Su-27 pilots who took part in the aggressive interception of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone which led to the drone being forced to crash into the Black Sea.
Russians execute unarmed POWs being confident of own impunity
Russian invaders shoot unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war with confidence that they will ultimately escape accountability.
Ukraine should receive enough weapons to liberate its land - Duda
Ukraine's partners should provide it with military support to the extent that it could expel Russia from its entire territory.
"Kiwi," combat medic from New Zealand: "Ukraine is fighting for the rest of the world"
Ukrinform continues to publish a series of articles "Legionnaires of the Free World. Anti-Terror"
Slovakia to send Ukraine 13 MiG-29 fighter jets
The Government of Slovakia has approved handing over to Ukraine a batch of 13 MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets.
Russia’s Kh-59 missile hit apartment block in Avdiivka
Russia’s Kh-59 missile has hit an apartment block in the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka this morning.
Russians launch four air strikes on Donetsk region’s Avdiivka
This morning the Donetsk region’s Avdiivka has been struck by Russian missiles. Over the past day, Russian troops have been shelling settlements across different directions. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Special Operations Forces destroy Russian company, Orlan-10 UAV in Bakhmut direction
In the Bakhmut direction, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a company of Russian invaders and an enemy Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Special Operations Forces destroy Russian company, Orlan-10 UAV in Bakhmut direction
In the Bakhmut direction, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a company of Russian invaders and an enemy Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Russian forces temporarily depleted offensive potential – UK intel
Russian forces have temporarily depleted the deployed formations’ combat power to such an extent that even local offensive actions are not currently sustainable.
Kherson region struck by Russian attacks 76 times
Russian troops have attacked the Kherson region 76 times over the past day.
Four Russian missile carriers combat ready in Black Sea
In the Black Sea, nineteen Russian warships are remaining on combat duty, including two submarines.
Russian troops open fire on three districts in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops have shelled the Kharkiv, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts in the Kharkiv region.
President Zelensky: All Rashists will be held accountable for every Ukrainian life taken
The day will come when all the perpetrators of war crimes against Ukrainians will be brought to justice in the halls of the International Criminal Court and national courts.
Two civilians killed, eight wounded in Russia's shelling of Donetsk region
Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded eight others on Thursday, March 16.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 163,320
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 163,320 Russian soldiers between February 24, 2022, and March 17, 2023, including 760 in the past day alone.
CNN shows Chinese drone Mugin-5 shot down in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military shot down a Chinese-made Mugin-5 commercial UAV that can be purchased in China for about $15,000, which raises the question of the Russian military's access to such technologies.
Ukrainian forces hit five enemy command posts, two radar systems
Ukrainian rocket and artillery forces in the last day hit five command posts of Russian troops, five military personnel and equipment concentration areas, two radar systems, an electronic warfare station, and an anti-aircraft missile system.
CNN shows Chinese drone Mugin-5 shot down in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military shot down a Chinese-made Mugin-5 commercial UAV that can be purchased in China for about $15,000, which raises the question of the Russian military's access to such technologies.
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President Zelensky: All Rashists will be held accountable for every Ukrainian life taken
The day will come when all the perpetrators of war crimes against Ukrainians will be brought to justice in the halls of the International Criminal Court and national courts.
UN Commission: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure may amount to crimes against humanity
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure may amount to crimes against humanity.