Russian governor claims drone hit Belgorod administrative building
A Ukrainian drone allegedly hit the Russian city of Belgorod's administrative building on March 27, Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
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Russian attacks on Nikopol, Donetsk Oblast kill man, injure 3 civilians
Russian troops attacked Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast, killing a man and injuring three other people, including a 49-year-old woman, according to the authorities.
Zelensky visits Sumy Oblast, inspects fortifications
President Volodymyr Zelensky was briefed on the project for the construction of a platoon stronghold near Sumy, which includes reinforced concrete structures, firing positions for tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, and corrugated steel shelters.
Update: Russian attack on Kharkiv residential area kills 1, injures at least 19, including children
Russian troops attacked a residential neighborhood in Kharkiv on March 27, killing one civilian man and injuring at least 16 other people, including four children, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
UPDATE: At least 8 people injured in Russian attack on Mykolaiv
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych wrote at 2:32 p.m. local time that, according to preliminary information, a ballistic missile may have struck the city.
US to defend NATO allies if attacked, Pentagon says after Russian missile enters Polish airspace
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh's comments came after Polish deputy Foreign Minister said that NATO was reportedly considering the option of shooting down Russian missiles if they stray too close to its borders.
UN: At least 32 Ukrainian POWs executed in Russian captivity during winter
At least 32 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW), recently captured by Russia, have been executed between Dec. 1, 2023, and Feb. 29, a report by the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on March 26.
Sumy Oblast council members detained over suspicion of attempted bribery
Law enforcement officers detained two members of the Sumy Oblast council for allegedly offering a bribe to Sumy city officials in the amount of $100,000, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) reported on March 26.
Bloomberg: Putin's close allies see no link between Ukraine, Moscow shooting
Some people from Russian President Vladimir Putin's own inner circle think that there is no evidence of Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack in a Moscow suburb, Bloomberg reported on March 26, citing unnamed sources with ties to the Kremlin.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Kupiansk injure man, target dormitory
A Russian Kh-35 anti-ship missile hit the dormitory of Kharkiv's sports college in the morning, Serhii Bolvinov, the head of the investigative department of the regional police, said. A 64-year-old man reportedly suffered from shock.
FSB chief claims US warnings about terrorist attack in Russia were only 'general'
U.S. special services warned Moscow about the preparation and threat of a terrorist attack in Russia, but this information was "general," claimed Alexander Bortnikov, the head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), on March 26.
Ukraine dismisses security council secretary Danilov
There was no reason given for his dismissal at the time of this publication.
Ukhydroenergo: 'Years' needed to restore Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant after Russian attack
It will take "years" to restore Zaporizhzhia's Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, which was damaged following Russian missile attack, the head of Ukrainian state-owned energy company Ukrhydroenergo Ihor Syrota said on March 25.
Kuleba confirms his first ever visit to India this week
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is planning to visit India later this week, marking his first "first ever" trip to the country, he said on March 25.
Defense Ministry: More than 2,000 Russian missiles downed over Ukraine since start of all-out war
Ukraine's Armed Forces shot down more than 2,000 cruise and ballistic Russian missiles since the beginning of full-scale invasion, the Defense Ministry reported on March 25.
Reuters: Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery stops one of primary units after drone attack
The Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast halted one of two primary refining units, taking half of its capacity offline, after a drone attack overnight on March 23, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed industry sources.
Zelensky, Kuleba urge allies to send more air defenses after Russian strike on Kyiv
“This (air defense systems) provide safety for our cities and save lives. All of us who respect and protect life must put an end to this terror,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Governor: Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast's Vovchansk kills elderly man
A 65-year-old man was killed after Russian forces attacked Vovchansk at around 1 p.m. local time, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
Official: Death toll of Russian March 12 attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 6
The death toll of Russia's March 12 missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has risen to six as a 59-year-old man died in the hospital of his injuries, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, reported on March 25.
Russian governor claims fire at power plant in Rostov Oblast disabled 2 units
Russian Telegram channels wrote about multiple explosions in the region amid an alleged drone attack, citing local residents. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 11 drones over Rostov Oblast.
UK Defense Ministry: Russia might lose at least 10% of its refinery capacity after drone attacks
Drone attacks on Russia's oil refineries are likely to have disrupted at least 10% of the country's refinery capacity, the U.K. Defense Ministry said in its latest report. In the past weeks, Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone strikes aimed at damaging Russia's oil industry.
Ukrhydroenergo: Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant lost a third of generation capacity after Russian strike
Zaporizhzhia's Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant lost about a third of its generation capacity after a Russian missile strike, the head of Ukrainian state-owned energy company Ukrhydroenergo Ihor Syrota told the Associated Press.
Military intelligence: Partisans attack Russian soldiers, equipment in occupied Melitopol
"According to preliminary data, about 20 Russian soldiers, two Kamaz trucks, and a UAZ Patriot pickup truck were at the epicenter of the explosions," Ukraine's military intelligence agency wrote on Telegram.
Putin seeking to blame Ukraine for Moscow shooting, despite ISIS taking responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the detained suspected perpetrators of the Moscow shooting allegedly planned to flee to Ukraine without providing any evidence. In his address, the Russian president did not mention the fact that the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the shooting, nor the warnings of Western countries about a possible terrorist attack in Moscow.
Military Intelligence says 'incident' occurs at Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery
"We can only state that there was an incident there and that it is a facility used for military purposes," said Andriy Yusov, military intelligence spokesman, when asked about the fire at the oil refinery deep inside Russia.
Deputy PM says Russian oil refineries are 'legitimate targets' after alleged US warning
The oil refineries in Russia that have been attacked by Ukraine are "absolutely legitimate targets" from a military point of view, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said at the Kyiv Security Forum on March 22.
UPDATE: Over 60 killed in mass shooting at Moscow concert hall
According to the most recent reports, 60 people were killed and more than 140 wounded after gunmen opened fire at a concert venue in Moscow on March 22.
UPDATE: 3 killed, 29 injured in Zaporizhzhia as rescue operations conclude
Search and rescue operations at the sites of a Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia on March 22 have ended, the State Emergency Service reported. The attack killed three people and injured 27.
Dutch PM: Ukraine to get large amount of shells 'in the near future'
A large amount of ammunition will be sent to Ukraine "in the near future" within the Czech-led initiative to provide Kyiv with hundreds of thousands of artillery shells, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on March 22.
Ombudsman: 9 more Ukrainian children illegally held by Russia return home
Nine more Ukrainian children previously deported by Russia or held in Ukraine's Russian-occupied territories were brought back to Ukraine, Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on March 22.
Military Intelligence: Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.
Zelensky: Russian missiles used in recent attack on Kyiv have estimated 1,500 foreign-made parts
The missiles that Russia launched in a mass attack against Kyiv on March 21 had an estimated total of 1,500 foreign components, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address.
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