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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.
European Union provides €189 million to support reforms in Moldova
The European Commission has allocated €189 million under the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova following the country’s successful completion of 24 reforms.
Ukraine’s forces hit multiple military targets in Russia, occupied territories
On March 16 and during the night of March 17, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck key Russian military targets in Russia’s Bryansk region, temporary occupied Crimea, and in occupied parts of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Zelensky rejects accusations of intentionally blocking oil transit via Druzhba pipeline
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine remains a reliable energy partner for the EU.
Drone found in southern Moldova
A crashed drone was discovered in southern Moldova, near the Ukrainian border.
Moldova's MFA presents Russian ambassador with bottle of contaminated water from Dniester River
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.
Drones attack aircraft repair plant in Staraya Russa
In the city of Staraya Russa in Russia’s Novgorod region, drones attacked the JSC 123 ARZ aircraft repair plant.
Starmer, Zelensky to meet in London
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.
Ten people injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian strikes
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army launched strikes on Kharkiv and 16 other settlements in the region, injuring ten people.
Shelling in Sumy region: Two dead and nine wounded; energy and railway infrastructure damaged
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army attacked approximately 31 settlements in the Sumy region with drones, damaging energy infrastructure and railroad tracks; two people were killed, and nine were wounded.
Power and gas outages in Chernihiv region following drone attack
In Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region, a nighttime drone strike damaged homes, stores, and power lines; nearly 200 households are without power, and the gas supply is disrupted.
Ukraine gradually shifts war onto Russian territory, says deputy defense minister
Ukraine is gradually shifting the war onto Russian territory, and air raid alert sirens are already blaring across the Russian Federation. Recently, more than 250 aerial targets were detected in the Moscow area, all aimed at the aggressor country’s military infrastructure.
One person killed and nine others injured in the Kherson region due to Russian attacks
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army attacked 39 settlements in the Kherson region using drones, aircraft, and artillery, resulting in one death and nine injuries, including a child.
Energy, industrial, and port infrastructure damaged in Odesa region following overnight Russian attack
The Russian troops launched strikes on the southern part of the Odesa region overnight, causing damage to energy, industrial, and port infrastructure.
Ihor Semyvolos, Director of the Middle East Research Center
The War is Entering a New Phase
War update: 171 clashes over past day, heavy fighting on Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces and Russian troops engaged in 171 combat clashes, with the heaviest enemy pressure recorded on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole axes.
Russian drone hits civilian bus in Mykolaiv region, injures two
A Russian FPV drone struck a bus carrying civilian workers in the Kutsurub community, Mykolaiv region, injuring two people.
Ukraine downs 154 of 178 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 154 out of 178 drones launched by Russian troops since the evening of Monday, with impacts recorded at 12 locations.
UK, Canada agree to step up pressure on Russia to end war in Ukraine
The United Kingdom and Canada will maintain pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
'Nothing new, we're not afraid': Zelensky responds to Iran's threats to strike Ukraine
Ukraine does not see threats from representatives of Iran's regime to strike its territory in response to Kyiv's support for Middle Eastern countries as anything new or noteworthy.
Russia helped Iran upgrade Shahed drones now threatening Israel and Gulf states – Zelensky
Russia helped Iran improve its strike drones, and now Israel, Gulf countries, as well as U.S. troops in the Middle East face the same threat Ukraine encountered several years ago.
Power restriction schedules on Tuesday to apply only to industrial users
On Tuesday, March 17, power restriction schedules will be in effect for industrial users in all regions of Ukraine.
Ukrainian intel names Russian manufacturers of Su-34 systems and components not yet under sanctions
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published an interactive 3D model and data on 79 manufacturers of key systems and components of the Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber on the War&Sanctions portal.
Ukraine's SBU exposes deserter recruited by FSB to direct Russian attacks on Dnipro
Military counterintelligence officers and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, have exposed an agent of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
16 March 2026
War update: 52 frontline clashes, heavy fighting in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
On March 16, as many as 152 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front line, with the heaviest fighting recorded in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Ukraine’s forces thwart Russia’s strategic offensive planned for March – Zelensky
Ukraine has thwarted a Russian strategic offensive operation that the enemy had planned for March this year.