Instead of an Easter ceasefire, Russia has intensified its air attacks across Ukraine, resulting in 16 civilian deaths and 86 injuries in the past 24 hours, with a record number of glide bombs used in March.
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.
Russian forces attacked the village of Polova in the Solonytsia hromada in Kharkiv Oblast on the afternoon of 2 April, killing a man and injuring a child and a woman.
A tender has been announced for the restoration of the Brody oil pumping station, part of the Druzhba pipeline, with a 20-month development period, incorporating both repairs from a January Russian attack and previously prepared plans.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on the Russian oil industry, leading to a reduction in refinery capacity and prompting Russia to announce a ban on gasoline exports in response to the strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Russia has announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritize domestic supplies and stabilize fuel prices amidst surging domestic prices and turbulence in global oil markets. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the energy ministry to draft a resolution for this measure, which will last until July 31st.
A Russian strike on Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, resulted in the death of a Ukrainian National Guardsman and his newborn daughter, with further details emerging about other casualties, including a mother who shielded her son and a family losing a husband and daughter.
Ukraine experienced a large-scale attack from March 23-24 involving approximately 950 drones, which damaged a World Heritage-listed area. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack, stating Russia has no intention of ending the war.
Moldova's 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector has officially come into force, citing the difficult situation caused by Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure and not ruling out the possibility of rolling power outages.
Following a major Russian attack on Lviv, UNESCO experts are scheduled to visit the city to evaluate the damage inflicted upon its cultural heritage sites.
Ukraine's railway company, Ukrzaliznycia, is changing security protocols in response to new Russian military tactics that involve deliberate attacks on passenger trains.
A Russian drone attack on Lviv, Ukraine, has resulted in three deaths and 13 injuries, causing a residential building to catch fire and hitting the city's UNESCO historical center. Ukraine reports Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones over a 24-hour period, including one of the largest daylight attacks of the war.
A woman was killed and others injured after Russian forces launched nine aerial bombs in a strike on Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast on March 24.
Ukrainian assault troops from the Skelia Regiment have successfully mopped up Minkivka village on the Bakhmut-Sloviansk road, thwarting Russian attacks and securing key strategic positions.
At least three people have been killed and 14 injured in ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's Poltava and Zaporizhzhia regions. President Zelensky has expressed concern that the war in Ukraine may be overshadowed by the conflict in Iran.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, holding Russia entirely responsible for the disconnection of the Isaccea-Vulcănești power line, a key energy link with Europe. She labeled the attacks as war crimes, noting that alternative routes are available but the situation remains unstable.
At least three people were killed and 14 wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on two regions of Ukraine, including a 'massive combined attack' in Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Three people were killed and 14 injured in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian cities of Poltava and Zaporizhzhia overnight, damaging residential buildings, a shop, and industrial infrastructure.
Kyiv has secured emergency funding from the European Union to address a worsening heating crisis, which has been exacerbated by ongoing Russian attacks.
Russian forces carried out more than 60 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region, including Kryvyi Rih, injuring eight people, as Zelenskyy seeks African gas supplies amid intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
US and Ukrainian negotiators met in Florida for constructive peace talks aimed at ending the war, though Russian representatives were absent. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue to kill civilians in Ukraine's south-east.
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 127 out of 139 Russian drones overnight, while Russian attacks killed at least six civilians and injured 29 others.
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a large-scale Russian offensive near Lyman on March 19, inflicting heavy losses on the attacking forces, which included hundreds of infantry, armored vehicles, and motorcycles.
Approximately 8,000 electricity consumers in Zaporizhzhia have had their power restored following a Russian attack that initially left 47,000 subscribers without electricity.
Russian forces have launched an attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulting in power supply disruptions across several parts of the city.
Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia resulted in one fatality, amidst ongoing discussions about Hungary's continued blocking of funds for Ukraine and Germany's relaxed export rules for certain defense goods to Ukraine.
An industrial complex with oil storage tanks in Brody, western Ukraine, was attacked, leaving one tank burned out, raising questions about the transit of Russian oil.
Russian forces attacked infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia on the morning of March 19, injuring one person and leaving approximately 40,000 consumers without electricity.
A teenager who was injured today in a Russian attack on a military enlistment office in Sumy was also there when a bus in Sumy was hit by the Russians on 13 April last year. Maksym, now 16, was shielded by his mother on that occasion.
An oil spill, attributed to a Russian attack in Ukraine, has contaminated a major river in Moldova, leading authorities to cut off water supply to the northern city of Balti, with Ukrainian officials stating the oil began leaking after the incident.
One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.
A majority in the Norwegian Parliament advocates for increased oil exploration in the north, citing national security as the primary argument, though experts warn that northern oil platforms could become targets for Russian attacks.
A total of 217 combat clashes have been recorded on the battlefield since the start of March 17, indicating an increase in Russian attacks on the front.
Russian attacks in Ukraine are causing unusual GPS anomalies, with mobile phones suddenly showing users' locations as Lima, Peru, highlighting the strange consequences of the conflict.
A Hungarian delegation is set to inspect the Druzhba pipeline, but one expert has reportedly refused to enter Ukraine. The pipeline has been non-operational for several weeks following a Russian attack.
The Moldovan government has declared a 15-day environmental alert for the Dniester River basin, effective March 16, to address pollution attributed to a Russian attack in Ukraine, which is reported to be more extensive than initially thought. Authorities believe fuel leaked into the river following Russian attacks on the Dniester hydropower plant on March 7.
The Czech Republic is prepared to lead a mission to assess the damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, which was affected by Russian attacks, and Industry Minister Karel Havlíček has called for a factual discussion on the matter.
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) says several commuter services in Sumy Oblast will be cancelled for days after Russian attacks damaged railway infrastructure.
NATO is conducting 'Steadfast Foxtrot' war games with 24 nations to simulate a scenario of thousands of daily casualties in a potential conflict with Russia. The exercises aim to dynamize evacuations and prepare for severe civilian consequences.
Infrastructure facilities belonging to Ukrposhta, Ukraine's national postal service, have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian attacks on Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy oblasts.
A program called 'Women in Drones' is training Ukrainian women to construct drones, which are widely used to resist Russian attacks and contribute to the war effort.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, facing declining poll numbers, is intensifying his hostile rhetoric towards Ukraine, accusing President Zelensky of failing to repair the Druzhba oil pipeline, which was damaged in a Russian attack and supplied Russian oil to Hungary, following an emotional video warning his children about threats from Ukraine.
Following a Russian attack on the Dniester hydropower plant, oil products have entered the river, posing an ecological threat to Moldova. Ukraine plans to appeal to the UN, while Chisinau has deployed its army and sought EU assistance.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
Kyiv and its surrounding region experienced a Russian attack involving 400 drones and missiles, with one fatality reported, marking the latest in increasingly frequent daytime assaults on Ukraine. In response to the massive Russian attack, Poland preventively scrambled fighter jets, concluding the operation after just over an hour.
Russian drones launched an overnight attack on April 2nd, targeting and damaging port infrastructure, civilian buildings, and high-rise structures in Ukraine's Odesa region, including Chornomorsk.
Russian drones have attacked Khmelnytskyi and Lutsk in western Ukraine, causing damage to a Nova Post terminal. Firefighters have now extinguished major fires at warehouses and a Nova Post terminal in Volyn Oblast caused by a Russian attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has announced decisions to strengthen countermeasures against Russian attack UAVs, stating that the military is developing new effective ways and drawing conclusions from recent drone strikes.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to 20 others over the past day, according to The Kyiv Independent.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
Moldova declared a state of emergency following Russian attacks in Ukraine that disrupted its main power line, leading Romania to send aid to the country.
A Russian strike on March 25 disrupted energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, leaving the city's approximately 21,000 residents temporarily without a centralized power supply.
A NATO general is advocating for the extension of a secret Cold War-era fuel pipeline system to Finland, fearing that forces on NATO's eastern flank would lack sufficient fuel in the event of a Russian attack.
A Russian attack on the Izmail district of the Odesa region has resulted in one fatality, with a private house destroyed, according to emergency services, as the war in Ukraine continues.
Ukraine has reported a major Russian attack involving over 400 drones and missiles, resulting in at least three deaths and eleven injuries in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions, as Ukrainian forces prepare for a new large-scale offensive.
A Ukrainian mobile drone reportedly replaced infantry and successfully defended a front line against Russian attacks for 45 days without human soldiers.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu addressed citizens regarding an energy crisis exacerbated by Russian attacks on Ukraine, which have impacted Moldova's energy supply. She accused the Kremlin of attempting to undermine the country's security and urged citizens to remain strong.
Russia launched a wave of massive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, triggering widespread air raid alerts and resulting in three deaths and 20 injuries in regions including Poltava, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
Residents in southern Moldova reported hearing explosions and seeing flashes in the sky during a Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of March 24, according to the Border Police.
A major Russian attack on Ukraine has resulted in multiple deaths and a nationwide missile alarm, with specific shelling in Kherson killing one person. These attacks also disrupted Moldova's main electricity connection to Europe.
Polish military aircraft have begun operations in national airspace in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine, according to the Operational Command of the Armed Forces.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that intelligence indicates Russian forces are planning to deploy additional long-range ground-based control stations for UAVs in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory and Belarus, and has now warned of a decisive response if Belarus territory is used to support Russian attacks.
Despite ongoing tensions, the U.S. and other NATO nations are conducting military exercises off Norway in the far North to prepare for a potential Russian attack.
A high-level NATO delegation has made its first official visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The visit comes amidst intensified Russian attacks and aims to discuss the future involvement of Ukrainian military personnel.
In Brovary, Kyiv region, a gas station, an enterprise, nine private homes, and four cars were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of March 22.
The Russian army attacked the Brovary community in the Kyiv region, causing damage to businesses, residential homes, and vehicles, and sparking a fire.
Ukrainian authorities report that Zaporizhzhia is under Russian attack, resulting in infrastructure damage, two deaths, and six injuries from drone strikes, while Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attempts to break through in Donetsk.
Ukraine's Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture has reported that oil products and barium levels in the Dniester River exceed norms severalfold due to Russian attacks, an event that previously led to thousands of residents in Moldova being cut off from water supply and an environmental state of alert.
Italy is among nine EU countries urging action over the Arctic Metagaz, a Russian tanker transporting sanctioned oil and gas, which was severely damaged in an alleged drone attack near Malta and is now drifting out of control in the Mediterranean, posing an explosion risk.
New Russian attacks have resulted in electricity outages for consumers in three Ukrainian regions as of the morning of March 19, according to Ukrenergo.
Russian forces attacked an energy facility near Novovolynsk in Ukraine, just a few kilometers from the Polish border, causing a fire and part of a massive attack on other Ukrainian cities.
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has identified drone fragments on Romanian territory in over half of the nearly 70 Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure near the Romanian border in recent years.
Sean Penn missed the Oscars and instead of the red carpet, he personally received a unique Ukrainian award made from metal hit by a Russian attack in Ukraine.
The Rail Baltica project may be delayed by a decade as Poland and the Baltic states increase defense spending due to fears of a potential Russian attack, potentially diverting funds to existing rail infrastructure improvements.
A Russian attack caused damage to industrial, port, and energy facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region overnight, leading to power outages in several southern settlements. This incident highlights ongoing Russian aggression against Ukrainian infrastructure.
Drone fragments have fallen in Tulcea County, Romania, specifically in Plauru, following new Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine near the border. Two F-16 jets were scrambled from Fetești, and RO-Alert messages were issued to the population.
Russian troops attacked the Zaytseve community in the Synelnykivskyi district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast; the strike killed two people and injured seven.
A Russian attack targeted a Ukrainian hydroelectric power plant, leading Moldova to declare a 15-day environmental alert due to potential consequences.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have significantly increased in intensity and precision during the last heating season, with the Chernihiv region frequently targeted. Ukrainian energy workers are actively restoring electricity for residents amidst the ongoing conflict.
Poland activated its own and allied fighter jets to monitor its airspace for hours following Russian attacks on Ukraine, confirming that Polish airspace remained unaffected.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu visited Soroca to monitor the situation on the Dnister River following an oil spill caused by a Russian attack. Additional filters and straw bales are being used in the water to manage the pollution that has spread into Moldova.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
Russian forces carried out a combined missile and drone strike on Zhytomyr Oblast, resulting in one fatality and four injuries, with victims rescued from under rubble.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly repelling successive Russian attacks, suggesting that Russia is rapidly depleting its resources and President Putin is facing difficulties on two fronts.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
The Isaccea-Vulcănești power line was damaged by a Russian drone attack in Ukraine, leading to an energy emergency, with Moldova's Energy Minister discussing the implications.
Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
The Sierra Leone-flagged oil tanker Altura, carrying Russian oil and subject to sanctions, was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea near Turkey, marking one of several recent incidents involving sanctioned vessels in the region.
Following a large-scale Russian assault, Ukraine's Defense Ministry is developing a new air defense line to protect the country's western regions from future attacks.
Moldova has declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector, effective March 25, a measure taken in response to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine, including facilities in Transnistria.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims at least 40 people have been killed and over 30 injured in recent Russian attacks across the country, while Russia states it shot down nearly 400 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Russia has reportedly carried out one of its most significant drone attacks against Ukraine, deploying 1000 drones within a 24-hour period, which has also knocked out power for thousands in Ukraine's north.
Ukrainian officials state that increased Russian attacks on railways and ports are aimed at disrupting logistics and limiting access to key regions within Ukraine.
A Russian drone attack on March 24 struck the historic center of Lviv, damaging UNESCO World Heritage Sites and residential buildings, and injuring 26 people who are now hospitalized. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has urged UNESCO to respond decisively to the strike.
Russia has launched a massive drone attack, firing nearly 400 drones at Ukraine, with signs indicating the start of a spring offensive, following previous massive strikes on critical infrastructure that caused power outages in multiple regions. On March 24, Russia launched nearly 1,000 UAVs, with Ukrainian air defense downing 541. These strikes on Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia oblasts resulted in one person killed and 13 injured.
Moldovan authorities announced that a crucial electricity supply from Europe was cut off following Russian attacks in Ukraine, urging citizens to conserve energy.
Russia launched a large-scale combined air attack with rockets and drones on critical energy infrastructure across 11 Ukrainian oblasts on the night of March 23-24, killing at least four people and injuring 16, while Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted Russian refineries.
A major NATO exercise has commenced in Romania, involving thousands of troops and dozens of ships simulating the repulsion of a Russian attack in the Black Sea.
Widespread air raid alerts were issued across nearly all of Ukraine following a wave of Russian attacks involving over 400 missiles and drones, resulting in several deaths, as President Zelenskyy had warned of a possible 'massive strike'; Poland activated combat aircraft and heightened air defense readiness in response.
At least three people were killed and 14 others injured in Russian attacks in the Ukrainian regions of Poltava and Zaporizhzhia, located in the central and southern parts of the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned citizens that Russia may be preparing a large-scale strike on Ukraine on the night of 23-24 March, citing intelligence reports and stating that Russian assassination attempts had been prevented. This reinforces earlier warnings for Ukrainians to prepare for an imminent massive Russian attack.
Residents in northern Tulcea county, Romania, received a RO-Alert warning about the risk of falling objects from the airspace following a Russian attack near the Romanian border, after Romanian Air Forces detected targets.
Russian attacks in Ukraine over the past day have resulted in 6 deaths and 29 injuries, with first responders reportedly targeted in a double-tap strike.
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a major Russian assault near Lyman on Thursday, claiming the Russians lost over 500 infantry, 28 armored vehicles, and more than 100 motorcycles and buggies in a four-hour attack across seven directions.
Russian forces are attacking the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, damaging critical infrastructure and resulting in power loss for over 47,000 electricity subscribers.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed two people in Zaporizhzhia and left most of the northern region of Chernihiv without power, Ukrainian officials said.
A Russian drone strike early Saturday morning attacked an energy facility in the Nizhyn district of the Chernihiv region, causing a widespread power outage across most of the region.
Massive Russian attacks on Ukraine's Volyn Oblast caused explosions and very serious damage in Novovolynsk, a city located just five kilometers from the Polish border.
A Russian attack on infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia critically injured one person and caused power outages for tens of thousands of consumers, though most electricity supplies were later restored.
Moldova will deploy a new air surveillance radar in the first half of the year to detect drones, announced Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, noting the intensification of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has informed the EU that repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, damaged by Russian attacks, will take approximately a month and a half, while rejecting accusations of intentional blockage and accepting EU assistance for reconstruction.
A Russian overnight attack damaged industrial, energy, and port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, causing power disruptions. The Romanian military is also searching for a downed drone in connection with the attack.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine requires 2,000-3,000 interceptor drones to effectively counter Russia's increasing reliance on drone attacks, which Moscow aims to escalate to a thousand daily.
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).
The Moldovan government has declared an ecological emergency on the Dniester River following Russian attacks in Ukraine on March 7, which caused oil from a power plant to contaminate the river, leaving several northern regions without water.
Two people have been killed and seven others have been injured as a result of a Russian attack on the Zaytseve hromada in the Synelnykivskii district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
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Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding areas, with Russian air defense reportedly destroying 53 drones. Separately, an oil depot in southern Russia caught fire after a drone attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia's spring offensive has failed, noting that Russian forces are struggling to advance with military equipment and are now resorting to small group attacks, indicating Russia has no intention of ending the war.
Gábor Czepek reported to Viktor Orbán about a Russian attack, experiencing the impact in the capital, though he could not see the Friendship pipeline itself.