The Russian army launched an attack on an enterprise located in the Kropyvnytskyi district of Ukraine's Kirovohrad region.

The Russian army reportedly lost another 1,370 troops and two air defense systems in the ongoing war against Ukraine, bringing total combat losses to over 1.4 million personnel since February 2022.

An official claims the Russian army has restored control over the R-280 highway, a key supply route to Crimea in occupied southern Ukraine, despite Kyiv's vows to isolate the peninsula.

Noah Krieger, a Chechen member of Germany's AfD party, has reportedly formed a 'German battalion' within the Russian army and vowed to 'march on Germany' after the war, calling on Germans to fight for their homeland on Russia's side.

A court in Russia ruled that a prisoner from Kabarda–Balkaria's remarks, calling the invasion of Ukraine 'haram,' amounted to 'discrediting' the Russian army and imposed a fine.

Kirill Suvorov, a former adviser to opposition politician Ilya Yashin, has been arrested in Moscow on charges of spreading 'fake news' about the Russian army.

Over the past day, the Russian army carried out more than 110 attacks on 23 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in injuries to seven people.

Russia is increasingly bogged down in the ground war and falling behind technologically, while its human and oil resources diminish, despite Ukraine's innovative defense industry being unable to switch to an offensive.

Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 73 times, with the most active sectors being Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced attacks on two strategic bridges important for the Russian army: one in the partially occupied Zaporizhzhia region and another in the Crimean Peninsula.

A man has been arrested in Zimbabwe on charges of recruiting individuals for the Russian army. The arrest highlights concerns about foreign recruitment efforts.

The Russian army reportedly lost 1,250 soldiers in the past 24 hours.

The Russian army claims to have downed nearly 700 Ukrainian drones overnight, with unverified reports suggesting chemical factory and thermal power plant in the Tula region were targeted.

Russia is experiencing a significant drop in new military recruits across several regions, despite increasing incentives offered by authorities. This decline highlights immense pressure on the Russian army to find personnel.

According to Forbes, despite the transformative impact of drones and advanced technologies in the Ukraine war, infantry still plays a crucial role in winning battles and seizing territory, with the Russian army reportedly struggling to find effective offensive tactics.

The Russian army has launched a massive attack on DTEK energy facilities located in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Russian army has reportedly lost another 1,370 troops in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours, bringing total combat losses since February 24, 2022, to approximately 1,389,420 personnel.

Operators from the 41st Pilum Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine are reportedly keeping the Russian army's logistics routes in Donetsk and its outskirts under fire control. This action aims to disrupt enemy supply lines in the region.

Ukrainian drones are increasingly striking deep into Russia, with Volodymyr Zelensky claiming significant Russian army losses, prompting analysis on whether this signals the war's end and the ongoing Polish-Ukrainian dispute over the UPA.

The Russian army attacked a grain elevator in the village of Velykyi Burluk, Kharkiv region, with a drone, resulting in injuries to two workers.

Despite being significantly smaller, Ukraine's innovative capabilities are proving to be a strategic advantage, pushing the Russian army onto the defensive.

The Russian army reportedly lost 1,410 troops in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours, bringing total combat losses to approximately 1,365,470 personnel since February 2022.

Ukraine's military reported that Russia lost 1,430 troops and nearly 600 pieces of military equipment in the past 24 hours. These figures reflect the ongoing intensity of the conflict.

Ukraine has launched a broad logistics blocking program against Russia, escalating medium-range strikes on Russian army supply lines to diminish the aggressor's capabilities in occupied territories.

The Russian army reportedly lost 1,000 troops and 39 artillery systems in Ukraine over the past day. These figures highlight ongoing significant military casualties and equipment losses for Russia in the conflict.

The Indian government has stated that 217 Indian citizens joined the Russian army, with 49 of them having died.

Luong Minh Tuan, a Vietnamese fighter captured by Ukrainians, recounted horrifying experiences in the Russian army, including beatings, suicides in trenches, and desertions, as Russia increasingly recruits foreigners to compensate for losses.

Ukraine's Sumy Oblast endured severe Russian shelling and drone attacks, leading to civilian fatalities and injuries, including a woman killed in a car and a man on a road. The assaults also caused significant damage to an apartment building and other areas.

The Russian army has reportedly lost 1,140 troops in the war against Ukraine over the past day.

Ukrainian military reports indicate significant Russian personnel and equipment losses over the past 24 hours. Figures range from 1,170 to 1,230 soldiers, alongside dozens of artillery systems and other military hardware.

A former aide to ex-Defense Minister Shoigu has been indicted for allegedly embezzling billions of rubles from the Russian army, with authorities seeking to seize luxury properties.

North Korea has reportedly earned an estimated $13 billion over the last three years through its military support to Russia, a partnership deemed crucial for maintaining the Russian army's artillery ammunition reserves.

On May 6, the Russian army reportedly killed three residents and wounded six others in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The UK has imposed new sanctions targeting a Russian army recruitment network and drone suppliers. British officials condemned the network as 'barbaric' for luring foreign nationals with work promises only to force them into frontline combat or military production in Ukraine.

According to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, the Russian army has experienced a net loss of personnel for the fifth consecutive month, with more troops being lost than recruited since December 2025.

The strategic importance of Tuapse, a key fuel source for the Russian army in Ukraine, has been highlighted amidst reports of its destruction and a fierce Russian reaction, sparking debate over its ecological impact versus its role as a target.

The Russian army launched a drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine, on the night of April 27, targeting residential buildings and a hotel, resulting in injuries to civilians, including two children.

General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, stated on Tuesday that Russian invasion troops in Ukraine are advancing towards the "fortified belt" in Donbas, having conquered 1,700 square kilometers this year.

Three former employees of the Danish defense force are seeking millions in compensation after being fired due to loose family connections to individuals active in the Russian army's Spetsnaz special unit, which their lawyer argues is a violation.

A DW reporter visited Donbas, where the Russian army is advancing towards Kostiantinivka with the goal of full occupation. The report highlights the experiences of people still living and fighting in the area and neighboring cities.

Russian forces launched multiple guided aerial bombs at Kharkiv Oblast, with one strike causing a fire in the city and another hitting a dam. Six guided aerial bombs were reportedly dropped on the dam.

The Russian army carried out an airstrike on the center of Kramatorsk on Saturday morning, April 11, resulting in injuries to 10 people.

Russian sources report a shortage of surface-to-air missiles, particularly for drone defense systems, as Ukraine's campaign against Russian air defenses creates gaps. The situation for the Russian army in the western Zaporizhzhia region is reportedly worsening.

The Russian army hit Kharkiv for the second time in one day.

Paweł Konzal suggests that a contribution of 50 PLN from every Pole could fund 'green bricks' to strengthen the environment on Poland's eastern border, creating a natural barrier against the Russian army.

The Russian army has initiated a large-scale spring offensive in eastern Ukraine, reportedly employing new tactics, with attacks intensifying daily according to CNN and ISW analyses.

The Russian army has launched 54 attacks on Ukrainian defense positions since morning, with the most intense fighting reported in the Pokrovsk sector.

The Russian army has claimed control of a border village in Ukraine's Sumy region, as it continues efforts to establish a 'buffer zone' and make small breakthroughs across the border.

A DTEK crew in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region was targeted by the Russian army using two drones, indicating continued attacks on energy infrastructure.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army launched strikes on Kharkiv and 16 other settlements in the region, injuring ten people.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully thwarted a strategic, large-scale offensive operation by the Russian Army, thanking the military for defending Ukrainian positions.

DeepState analysts have reported that the Russian army has advanced south from the village of Yablunivka in the Yunakivka hromada in Sumy Oblast. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Western intelligence reports suggest that the Russian army has entered a phase of degradation that cannot be halted, even by increased production of missiles and drones.

Ukraine has reported its first territorial gains since 2023, liberating parts of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia, as President Zelenskyy claims Russia is losing up to 35,000 soldiers monthly.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has changed a law that would allow the deployment of the Russian army in countries where Russian citizens are arrested.

Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting the extradition of foreigners and stateless persons who are serving or have served under contract in the Russian army. The law aims to prevent their prosecution or punishment abroad.

The Russian army reportedly struck firefighters in the Samar district of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region while they were responding to the aftermath of a nighttime attack.

A ZDF documentary reveals the methods used to recruit foreign soldiers into the Russian army, where they are reportedly sent to the front lines as 'cannon fodder'.

The citizenship status of Bosnian individuals, such as Dario Ristić, who joined the Russian army while holding Russian citizenship, is being questioned, as Bosnia and Herzegovina lacks a dual citizenship agreement with Russia.

German authorities are denying almost all asylum applications from Russian army deserters, raising fears among those who fled the front lines.

The Russian army launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, firing seven missiles and ninety drones, primarily targeting the Odesa region, including port and industrial infrastructure.

Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine—from February 24, 2022, to July 17, 2026—amount to approximately 1,425,990 personnel, including 1,370…

Kyiv has denounced the Russian army, claiming it has executed hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners of war since the start of the conflict, citing a specific case where a wife identified her husband's body in a video.

Over the past 24 hours, on July 12, the Russian army injured three residents of the Donetsk region. This incident adds to the ongoing casualties in the conflict-ridden area.

The Russian army reportedly lost 1,310 troops and one aircraft in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, while drones are paralyzing its logistics. These losses highlight the ongoing challenges faced by Russian forces in the conflict.

A Russian Army general has been arrested and placed in pre-trial detention on charges of fraud. The arrest was reported by Russian media outlets.

A contract soldier has been sentenced in Grozny after posting a video detailing problems within the Russian army. His complaints included a lack of medical treatment and pressure from his commanders.

An enigmatic veteran, Alexandre Lounine, has published a viral video denouncing maltreatment within the Russian army and warning President Putin of a potential mutiny.

Former Russian soldier Alexander Lunin published a video message to President Vladimir Putin, stating that if Putin does not meet him personally and appear with him on live TV, the Russian army could 'turn its weapons against the Kremlin.'

Russian forces shelled a rescue unit in the city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region overnight, causing damage and potential casualties.

An Equatorial Guinean man has returned to his home country after being reportedly forced to serve in the Russian army. His return marks the end of an ordeal where he was compelled into military service abroad.

The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with the Armed Forces, has detained a suspected Russian spotter accused of directing Russian army strikes against Ukrainian units defending Lyman in the Donetsk region.

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to attack Ukraine and assist in operations against NATO, as the Russian army faces difficulties in Ukraine.

The Russian army has intensified attacks on the Bohodukhiv community in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, targeting fuel stations and critical infrastructure, resulting in four injuries from a repeated strike.

The Russian army struck an industrial enterprise in Poltava district with a drone on Saturday, though no casualties have been reported so far.

The number of casualties in Pavlohrad has risen to three, with one person killed, following a morning strike by the Russian army on the city.

Despite being worn down, the Russian army is reportedly pushing with determination to complete the occupation of Donetsk, with particular focus on Kostiantynivka in the Donbass region.

Ukrainian attack drones are reportedly becoming more effective than HIMARS missile systems, indicating a new phase in the war where drones pose a greater threat to the Russian army.

A Russian army's artillery chief was reportedly assassinated near Moscow in a car bombing, marking the second such incident in one day. Independent media noted the Kremlin's refusal to acknowledge the victim's identity.

Analysts report significant losses for the Russian army and minimal territorial gains as another Ukrainian city, a once-important railway hub, faces the threat of falling, forming part of the strategic defense line in northern Donbas.

The Russian army has reportedly started attacking transport connections between the cities of Kharkiv and Sumy, according to a flash report.

Ukraine is preparing a 'logistical lockdown' for the Russian army in the south, with the defense minister pledging additional funds for drones to target Russian logistics and cut off supply routes to Crimea.

Reports indicate that the Russian army is utilizing old pipelines to infiltrate positions near Kupyansk in Ukraine. One report suggests the average lifespan of a Russian soldier in this brutal battle is as short as 10 minutes.

Families of three youths from Gopalganj allege that their relatives were 'sold' and taken to an army camp after reaching Russia, raising concerns about human trafficking.

A youth from Punjab, India, has been reported missing for eight months after allegedly being recruited into the Russian army, raising concerns among his family.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Bražė ridiculed the slow pace of the Russian army's offensive on the front and called for increased military support for Ukraine.

According to Hnatov, the Russian army is currently engaged in combat operations in Ukraine despite experiencing a significant shortage of manpower on the battlefield.

A man from Mymensingh, Bangladesh, was reportedly killed in a drone strike in Ukraine after joining the Russian army. His family confirmed his death to The Daily Star.

Tens of thousands of individuals from over 130 countries have reportedly joined the Russian army to fight against Ukraine, with human rights organizations suggesting that some recruitment involves human trafficking.

A new report highlights Cuba and Colombia as primary recruitment hubs for the Russian army in Latin America, detailing Moscow's deceptive tactics to enlist foreign fighters, many of whom are sent to the front without training.

A senior Russian defense official has denied claims that university students are facing pressure to join drone forces. The official also stated that commanders are explicitly prohibited from transferring drone recruits to other military branches without their written consent.

Russia's Ministry of Defense has proposed simplifying the procedure for controlling alcohol consumption among military personnel, following reports of a significant increase in the recruitment of individuals with alcohol dependency into the army.

Defectors report the Russian army is in a terrible state, having suffered heavy losses over four years of war in Ukraine. This raises questions about its long-term sustainability and whether it still poses a genuine threat to NATO.

Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov has been sentenced in absentia to eight years in a penal colony by a Moscow court for "military fakes about the Russian army," according to Mediazona. The charges reportedly stem from an interview with Novaya Gazeta Europe where Smolyaninov made critical statements.

Evidence suggests the Russian army is actively recruiting university students for its drone units, with students reporting that university officials are encouraging them to join the war effort.

The Russian army has lost at least 20 generals since the start of its full-scale aggression against Ukraine, a development described as a "strong moral blow" within Russia.

A 22-year-old man from Rampur, India, was killed while serving in the Russian army in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His family alleges he was coerced into military service after going abroad for work.

A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina has rejected an indictment against Dario Ristić, a Bosnian citizen accused by the BiH Prosecutor's Office of joining the Russian army in November 2023.

The Russian army attacked Dnipro, Ukraine, resulting in damage to a multi-story residential building and reported casualties.

The Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 116 times since the beginning of the day, with the greatest pressure observed in the Pokrovsk sector and increased activity in Kostiantynivka and Huliaipol.

The industrial city of Dnipro, considered a stronghold of the Jewish community, is profiled as the 'heart of Ukraine,' embodying the country's history and its resistance to the Russian army's advances four years into the war.

The Russian army attacked the Brovary community in the Kyiv region, causing damage to businesses, residential homes, and vehicles, and sparking a fire.

A study by 'Važnije istorii' and the 'Open Source Centre' indicates that North Korea has supplied millions of shells to the Russian army over two and a half years. This finding is based on documents detailing ammunition transfers.

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…

Ukraine's military intelligence agency, HUR, announced on Saturday that it attacked and damaged two Russian army ships in the Black Sea, rendering a railway ferry inoperable and damaging another vessel.

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 117 drones used by the Russian army to attack the country since last evening. Hits by a ballistic missile and eight additional enemy strike UAVs were recorded at several locations.

The Russian army cannot recover after being cut off from Starlink communications. Ukraine is releasing more and more new drones, devastating the aggressor's rear.

The Ukrainian armed forces have announced that they have recovered almost all the territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region that had been captured by the Russian army.

Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit several Russian army targets, including an air defense system, a landing craft, and command posts, in occupied Crimea and parts of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

An infrastructure facility in Odesa was hit during a massive Russian missile and drone attack.

Russian troops dropped a 500-kilogram aerial bomb on Kramatorsk during the night, injuring six people, including three children.

The Russian army attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykiv districts of Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 40 times throughout the day, resulting in five people being wounded.

The Russian army attacked Zaporizhzhia, with a drone striking a food processing plant and causing injuries to four people.

Slovenian authorities are investigating an alleged online recruitment drive for the Russian army, reportedly organized from Maribor, after a direct recruitment ad appeared and disappeared on Facebook.

The Russian army has launched 100 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions since the beginning of the day, with main efforts concentrated on the Pokrovsk direction.

The Russian army has launched 54 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions since the start of the day, with the most intense fighting concentrated in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk sectors.

The Russian army attacked civilian and industrial infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region with drones, damaging a car repair shop and 12 vehicles.

The Russian army reportedly lost another 1,600 troops and four air defense systems in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours, bringing total combat losses to approximately 1,420,690 personnel since February 2022.

The Battle of Poltava, a crucial moment in the Great Northern War, saw the Russian army decisively defeat the Swedish forces, establishing Russia as a significant power.

The Russian army attacked four petrol stations in Ukraine's Poltava Oblast on July 3, resulting in six people being injured.

Despite widespread drone attacks, the Russian army's advance in Donbas remains slow, suggesting it would take years to gain full control of the region at the current pace.

The European Commission has proposed a new package of EU sanctions against Russia, including a key suggestion to ban anyone who has fought for the Russian army from the Schengen Area.

An Indian student who joined the Russian army has been captured in Ukraine, prompting his cancer-stricken mother to fight for his return and a Delhi court to order urgent action, exposing the recruitment of Indians into the conflict.

The Russian army launched a missile strike on the town of Berestyn in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, resulting in one reported casualty.

Russian forces attacked a hospital in Kherson with a drone, resulting in injuries to five staff members.

A NATO representative estimates that the Russian army has suffered between 1.3 and 1.5 million casualties, including approximately half a million dead soldiers, in the war in Ukraine.

The Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 44 times since the beginning of the day, with occupiers pressing hardest on the Kostiantynivka, Huliaipole, and Pokrovsk directions.

Intense combat continues on the front lines in Ukraine, with hundreds of clashes reported between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Ukraine claims significant Russian losses in personnel and equipment over the past day.

Ukrainian hackers have reportedly disabled the Russian army's Groza combat application, replacing target data with Ukrainian flags, crude drawings, and spam, effectively disrupting its functionality for drones and artillery.

Since the start of the day, the Russian army has launched 55 attacks on Ukrainian defenders' positions, with the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions experiencing the most intense activity.

The Russian army has launched a massive strike on the town of Putyvl in Ukraine's Sumy region, repeatedly attacking areas where rescue workers were operating.

The Russian army reportedly lost 1,310 invaders in a single day, bringing their total combat losses since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine to approximately 1,381,430 personnel.

Kyiv has confirmed, through a leaked report, the death of Russian Colonel Damir Davidov, who was responsible for supplying weaponry to the Russian army, following a car explosion in Moscow.

Ukraine's capacity to hinder the flow of Russian supplies and military personnel to the front lines has increased in recent days, forcing the Russian army into a stalemate.

Ukraine's military reported that Russia lost 1,020 soldiers and two MLRS in the ongoing war over the past 24 hours. These figures highlight continued heavy casualties for Russian forces.

The Russian army has reportedly fully occupied the strategic cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine after months of fierce fighting, according to analysts monitoring the front line.

The Russian Army is reportedly preparing an 'appropriate' response following accusations that Latvia is hosting Ukrainian drones, a claim NATO has dismissed.

Russian forces launched an attack on Sunday morning, targeting an enterprise located in the Myrhorod district of Ukraine's Poltava region.

The Russian army launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in damage to the city's industrial infrastructure.

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army has intensified operations across nearly the entire front line and is regrouping forces, concentrating approximately 106,000 troops in the Pokrovsk direction.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, announced that 450,000 people signed contracts to join the Russian army last year, with 127,000 joining this year, fueling speculation about potential mobilization.

Russian forces have launched renewed drone attacks on Mykolaiv's energy infrastructure, causing significant power cuts across the city.

A family in the Kurdistan Region is anxiously awaiting news of their son, who went missing after reportedly joining the Russian army.

According to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), the Russian army is learning quickly from the war in Ukraine, becoming larger, more effective, and more inventive than before the 2022 conflict. China is also reportedly learning from this.

Agents of the ATESH partisan movement carried out sabotage, disabling a substation in Russia's Voronezh region, directly impacting the logistics of a Russian army grouping on the Kharkiv axis.

Between 20,000 and 30,000 foreign soldiers, mostly from impoverished nations, are reportedly fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, many having been lured by false promises of work in Russia.

The Russian army has attacked Odesa, with preliminary reports indicating that a nine-story residential building has been hit.

The fall of a Russian aerial bomb has been recorded again in the Belgorod region: the FAB-250 munition "accidentally separated" over the village of Belovskoye in the Belgorod district on March 12, reports The Moscow Times.

Arte and ARD are airing documentaries on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, highlighting its ongoing relevance and the Russian army's exploitation of radiation risks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that the country's armed forces are experiencing persistent problems with the supply of uniforms and textiles, which are produced exclusively domestically.

The Russian army is attempting to intensify its offensive operations on the front lines.

The Russian army has initiated a spring offensive, launching hundreds of kamikaze drones against Ukrainian cities, including a rare daytime attack that struck the historic center of Lviv, which Ukrainian officials have already deemed unsuccessful.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian army has intensified its attacks on the front lines in recent days, with the only tangible result being a sharp rise in Russian military casualties, as Ukrainian forces inflict heavy losses.

The Russian army attacked an industrial infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, causing damage.

The Russian army carried out over 30 strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region since morning, resulting in two people dead and five wounded.

An Azerbaijani student has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and three years of probation for selling Starlink satellite internet systems and other military goods to the Russian army, as well as violating international sanctions.

Kenya's government has reportedly pressured the Kremlin to stop recruiting Kenyans for the Russian army, following pressure from families. Over a thousand Kenyans had joined the Russian forces to fight in Ukraine, attracted by high salaries and recruitment bonuses.

Seven more children and teenagers have been successfully returned to Ukraine from Russian-occupied territories, where they reportedly faced pressure, humiliation, and attempts to impose a Russian identity, with some even targeted for mobilization into the Russian army.

On the evening of March 12, the Russian army attacked port infrastructure in the Odesa region with strike drones, damaging a food warehouse on the port territory.

The Russian army has conducted 65 attacks on Ukrainian defender positions since the beginning of the day, with the most intense battles occurring in the Kostiantynivka sector, and high activity also noted in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.

The Kremlin has changed its approach to recruiting foreigners into the Russian army to participate in the war against Ukraine; in particular, recruitment is now carried out on a systematic basis.

Ukrainian long-range missile forces and special operations units conducted a rare attack on a Russian army facility believed to house lethal drones and their launch systems.

Air Defense Forces destroyed 98 out of 117 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since the evening of March 7. Drones and ballistic missiles hit 11 locations.

Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders 42 times. The most intense attacks are in the Pokrovsk sector.