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Saturday, March 28
Night of 'pure terror' targets maternity hospital in Odesa as 5 killed, 16 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine
While Ukraine’s air defense shot down 252 Russian drones, 21 made their way through, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
'Explosion in production area' — Ukraine confirms Flamingo missiles hit explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast
The Flamingo missile, built by controversial defense manufacturer Fire Point, has only been used by Kyiv on a handful of occasions since being first unveiled last summer, with its reported use increasing since November 2025.
'Disinformation' — Kyiv denies report that Iran destroyed Ukrainian drone depot in Dubai
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on March 28 denied a report that an Iranian missile strike destroyed a facility containing Ukrainian weapons and military personnel in Dubai.
Zelensky responds to Rubio's accusation of lying
President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 28 clarified his understanding of Washington's position on security guarantees for Ukraine, in response to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling his previous statement on the issue "a lie."
Ukraine securing 10-year defense deals with Gulf states amid Iran war
"The first priority is weapons — their production, exchange of experience," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Qatar.
Finland pledges to check US weapons make it to Ukraine
"What has been promised to Ukraine must go to Ukraine. That is clear," the Finnish Defense Minister said.
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About 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity has been halted amid Ukrainian drone strikes, pipeline damage, and tanker seizures, Reuters reported on March 25.
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