Powerful explosion rocks Belbek Airfield in Sevastopol
A powerful explosion rocked the Belbek Airfield in the temporarily occupied city of Sevastopol. Ambulances were dispatched toward the Russian military garrison.
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Russian forces fail to advance under cover of bad weather in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions – military
Russian invaders tried to exploit a sudden change in weather and fog on March 17–18 to resume assault operations in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, but suffered significant losses and failed to achieve success.
Ukraine strengthens cooperation with Japan, UNIDO for green industrial recovery
Ukraine, Japan, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held the first meeting of the Trilateral Industrial Policy Dialogue (TIPD) to advance industrial recovery and modernization in Ukraine.
Ukrainian SOF strike secret Russian Rubikon base in Donetsk
Overnight on March 18, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (SOF) conducted a series of Middle Strike operations against enemy targets in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, including a secret base of the Russian unmanned systems center Rubikon.
Ukrainian intelligence releases video of strikes on Russian Valdai radar, boats in Crimea
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has released video footage showing strikes on a Russian Valdai radar system, a GLONASS navigation system, and military boats in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Moldova says Russian drone violated its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Moldova says a Russian Shahed-type drone once again crossed into its airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine.
Russian forces attack critical infrastructure facility in Odesa region overnight
On the night of March 18, Russian troops launched a drone attack on the Odesa region, damaging a critical infrastructure facility and equipment.
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.
Invaders shell railway infrastructure in Chernihiv region; casualties reported
Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure in the Chernihiv region; a train engineer and his assistant were injured.
War update: 286 clashes occur on front lines, most of them in Pokrovsk sector
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.
Russians strike two districts in Mykolaiv region; power lines damaged
Russian troops launched strikes using multiple launch rocket systems and attacked the Mykolaiv and Pervomaisk districts of the Mykolaiv region with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure.
SAFE Program in Poland: Nawrocki and the Right-Wing Conservatives vs. the Government
Why Tusk Says Poland’s Next Election Will Decide Its Future in the EU
Air defense forces neutralize 128 out of 147 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening
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.
Russian drone attacks Zolochiv, leaving five injured
On the night of March 18, Russian troops struck the residential sector of the settlement of Zolochiv in the Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region, with an unmanned aerial vehicle, injuring five people.
Russian attacks on Kherson region leave three injured over past day
In the Kherson region, three people were wounded over the course of the day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia loses 1,710 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
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.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 10 times over past day
Over the past day, the enemy struck two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones and artillery.
Russians launch 736 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving one killed and another injured
Over the past 24 hours, occupying forces carried out 736 attacks on 39 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and another injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Polohy district.
UN reports at least 188 civilians killed, 757 injured in Ukraine in February
At least 188 civilians were killed and 757 injured in Ukraine in February 2026, according to the latest monthly report from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.
Israel announces elimination of senior Iranian official and commander of Basij unit
Israel stated that a high-ranking Iranian official and the head of the Iranian paramilitary Basij unit were killed in recent attacks on Iran.
Russian “mole” directing strikes on Odesa exposed in Ukraine’s Border Guard Service
A sailor of the Maritime Guard of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has been exposed for cooperating with Russia’s FSB.
17 March 2026
Russian drone strikes store in Slatyne, injuring two
On the evening of March 17, a Russian drone struck a store in Slatyne, Kharkiv region, injuring two men.
Court orders SSS colonels Derkach and Huk to remain in pretrial detention in Budanov assassination and treason case
The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the detention of State Security Service (SSS) colonels Oleksandr Derkach and Andrii Huk until May 15.
Zelensky: Over 200 Ukrainian experts in Middle East helping defend against Shahed drones
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.
Zelensky, Starmer sign joint statement on Ukraine-UK Strategic Dialogue
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.
Fake by Russian propaganda: Iran allegedly attacks NATO bases with Western weapons “sold” by Ukraine on black market
Russian propagandists fabricated a video attributed to Al Jazeera about events in the Middle East
Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor explains why Russia launched 40 Lancet drones at Kyiv
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.
UK to help Ukraine implement AI technologies on front line
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.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor explains why Russia launched 40 Lancet drones at Kyiv
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 allocates EUR 200M for medium-range drones to boost Ukraine's defense
Germany has allocated EUR 200 million for the procurement of medium-range drones for Ukraine.