Russians shell 26 settlements in Sumy region; two people wounded
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled 26 settlements in the Sumy region, injuring two people.
18 March 2026
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled 26 settlements in the Sumy region, injuring two people.
Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure in the Chernihiv region; a train engineer and his assistant were injured.
Over the past 24 hours, on March 17, 286 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where 72 assaults took place.
Over the past 24 hours, on March 17, Russian invaders injured four residents of the Donetsk region.
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Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 128 out of 147 drones launched by Russia in attacks on Ukraine starting from the evening of March 17.
Russia suffered approximately 1,282,570 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 18, 2026, with 1,710 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Volodymyr Zelensky urged the U.S. president and the UK prime minister to hold a meeting and reach an understanding following criticism from Washington over London's reluctance to get involved in the war in Iran.
This winter, 30,000 Ukrainians made use of the 'invincibility trains' that operated in cities experiencing interruptions in heating and electricity supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) presented American actor and director Sean Penn with an “Oscar” crafted from the steel of a railcar damaged in a Russian attack.
The President of Finland believes that Europe could offer Donald Trump military assistance to clear the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for full U.S. support for Ukraine.
17 March 2026
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty visited the Roshel factory, which supplies the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Senator armored vehicles in various configurations, and familiarized himself with the production process.
Volodymyr Zelensky discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Pointing to the need to return to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Türkiye has expressed readiness to host the next round of talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that 201 Ukrainian military experts are currently deployed in the Middle East and Gulf region, helping to defend against Shahed drones, with another 34 specialists ready for deployment.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a joint statement following talks in London, outlining a strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The document confirms, in particular, that the UK will allocate at least £3 billion annually to Ukraine through 2030/31.
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The question of establishing military courts in Ukraine remains relevant under wartime conditions and continues to spark debate among both judges and the military.
The United Kingdom will fund the creation of an artificial intelligence center under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which will focus on the implementation of AI technologies on the battlefield.
On March 16, Russia launched 40 Lancet kamikaze drones at Kyiv, and the goal of the operation was a "showy demonstration of power" aimed at a Russian audience.
Germany has allocated EUR 200 million for the procurement of medium-range drones for Ukraine.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not exercise effective oversight of compliance with nuclear safety standards at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as its structure is significantly influenced by the Russian Federation.
The European Union must be prepared to take over negotiations with Russia on security and peace in Ukraine if necessary, although that moment has not yet come and pressure on Moscow must continue, European Council President Antonio Costa said.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that she does not see any desire among the bloc’s countries to conclude agreements with Russia regarding energy, even “behind closed doors.”
Six Ukrainian nationals have been detained in India on suspicion of unauthorized presence in a border state and a possible illegal crossing into Myanmar. Ukraine is demanding consular access to them and denies what it calls unfounded accusations in the media.
The European Union has offered Ukraine support and funding to accelerate repair work on the Druzhba oil pipeline, despite Hungary’s continued blocking of an EU loan to Ukraine and a package of sanctions against Russia, linking these issues to the resumption of oil transit.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there are prospects for a peaceful settlement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit London today, where he will meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
On March 17, Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Ozerov was summoned to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the contamination of the Dniester River, which occurred after Russian forces attacked the Novodnistrovsk Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine.
The United Kingdom and Ukraine intend to agree on a new military partnership at today’s leaders’ meeting and announce the creation of the AI Centre of Excellence in Kyiv to boost global defence capabilities.