
Russian Forces Advance in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast
The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces are advancing near three settlements in the Sumy Oblast. This update comes from DeepState, detailing the latest movements on the front lines.
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The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces are advancing near three settlements in the Sumy Oblast. This update comes from DeepState, detailing the latest movements on the front lines.
Ukrainian military officials stated that Russian offensive pressure remained unchanged during the 'Easter ceasefire' and that Ukraine has successfully stabilized the front, preventing a major Russian spring offensive through technological advancements and effective strikes.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that 43 clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces were recorded during the day.

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 Russian spy network operating in Kyiv has been foiled, preventing planned assassinations of Ukrainian military personnel and volunteers. This successful counter-intelligence operation highlights ongoing covert activities in the conflict.

Ukrainian forces have released a video claiming to have destroyed a Zircon hypersonic missile launcher in occupied Crimea during a night attack, according to the Ukrainian military-intelligence agency.

General Oleksander Sirski, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stated that Russian offensive operations intensified between March 17 and 20 but failed to achieve their objectives.

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.
A unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a successful clearance of a settlement in the Zaporizhzhia sector.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there are prospects for a peaceful resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, indicating that his country has several ideas on how to end the conflict.

Amidst the ongoing war, the Ukrainian army has become central to society, with many Ukrainians relying on military media for information. This report visits the military radio station Armija FM.

Ukrainian military instructors will assist the German army (Bundeswehr) in achieving its goal of being prepared to defend against any Russian attack on NATO by 2029, marking a reversal of roles.

Successful Ukrainian military counterattacks on the southern front could disrupt Russia's offensive plan for spring-summer 2026, the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports, citing RBK-Ukraina.

Moscow confirmed massive strikes on Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure today, explaining that they were responses to "terrorist attacks by Ukraine on civilian objects" in Russia.

Ukraine's Naval Forces have shared footage of a strike on a Russian Ka-27 helicopter on a drilling rig in the Black Sea. The operation was carried out jointly with the Special Operations Forces on the night of 4-5 March 2026.

Ukrainian military claims to have breached enemy defenses in the direction of Aleksandrovka, while Russian forces report advances towards Slavyansk.

Ukrainian forces have released a video showing a ground combat robot in action on the front lines, reportedly destroying two Russian infantrymen.
The Lithuanian national charity campaign 'Radarom!', organized by LRT, has successfully raised over €4 million to procure robotic systems for Ukraine's defense efforts.

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, believes that any discussion of his participation in potential elections is premature while the war with Russia continues.
After four years of war, Ukraine can only count on Europe for military support, as the Trump Administration is set to end bilateral US assistance in 2025, shifting the responsibility to European allies.
Russian troops are increasing pressure near Platonivka, Bondarne, and Pryvillia on the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk axes. However, Ukrainian forces are holding their lines and maintaining control of the situation.
The Ukrainian military reported 53 combat engagements on the front line since morning, with the Pokrovsk sector experiencing the heaviest pressure from Russian forces.
The Ukrainian military alleges that Russian forces accidentally killed their own soldiers while violating an agreed-upon Easter truce.

Tehran has offered a ceasefire framework as U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to temporary halt in military offensives against Iran.
The senior military command in Ukraine is investigating the actions of an adjacent unit of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelya in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region, near Pokrovsk.

A Ukrainian military expert, Roman Svitan, warned that increasing range and quantity of weapons, including a drone in Estonia, necessitates stronger defense, especially for countries near flight routes.

The Ukrainian military has released footage showing drone attacks, guided by Elon Musk's satellites, that destroyed a K-300P Bastion missile system located on the Crimean peninsula.
The Ukrainian military has confirmed that its Defense Forces continue to control the settlements of Platonivka and Minkivka in the Donetsk region, providing an update on the ongoing conflict.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian army announced that a Russian oil refinery in Saratov was hit, though details on the extent of material damage or casualties were not immediately available.

Ukrainian defense forces have successfully struck Russian aircraft production and repair factories, according to Roman Svitan, a Ukrainian military colonel and pilot instructor. Svitan commented on the effectiveness of these strikes on NV radio.

Dainius Kreivys discusses energy as a critical target in warfare, referencing former Ukrainian military commander Valeriy Zaluzhny's recent speech at Chatham House on the logic of war, Russian aggression, and Ukraine's resilience, with energy being a key topic.

A Ukrainian military analyst from Odesa, Olexandr Kovalenko, states that the Americans have handled the war with Iran poorly, suggesting that Putin currently benefits most from the conflict, though this could change.
Volunteers from Belgium have delivered 12 vehicles to Ukrainian soldiers in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region, to support the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian military intelligence intercepted a call where a Russian unit commander threatened his soldiers for ignoring orders, as they attempted to avoid potentially fatal assignments.
The Ukrainian military reports hitting a Russian storage facility for Shahed-type drones in Donetsk using SCALP and ATACMS missiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes that "one person" in the EU would stop blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, hinting he meant Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
A solidarity action took place in Warsaw to support Ukrainian military prisoners and those missing due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

The first Ukrainian military drone production factory has commenced operations in Britain, as announced by Ukraine's ambassador, Valeriy Zaluzhny, amidst ongoing conflict and infrastructure threats.

The Ukrainian military conducted a night operation, using long-range Flamingo cruise missiles to target and destroy a Russian missile production facility located 1,300 km from the front lines.

A report highlights widespread drug use within the Ukrainian military, which maintains a strict prohibition policy, leading to a 'culture of secrecy' regarding the issue.

Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have liberated 300 square kilometers and eight settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast/Oleksandrivka sector, neutralizing Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
The Ukrainian military states that only a few buildings in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, remain under Russian control, housing several dozen soldiers.
Fighters from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate and other Defense Forces units are carrying out a comprehensive operation to liberate and clear the settlement of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Ukrainian politician Halyna Yanchenko stated that European armies are unprepared for modern drone warfare and should integrate Ukrainian military expertise, suggesting NATO needs Ukraine more than the reverse.

Ukrainian military producer Fire Point is looking for European partners to develop an alternative to the Patriot missile system, aiming to reduce both Kyiv's and Europe's reliance on American military technology.
The Ukrainian military acknowledges the necessity for change as its mobilization campaign faces divisiveness and accusations of unfairness, corruption, and abuse amid manpower shortages.

The UN human rights chief expressed 'visceral horror' over the deadly bombing of an Iranian school, demanding justice and urging Washington to conclude its probe. This comes as Israel launched extensive attacks on Tehran and Iran attacked Kuwait's port, with rescue teams finding children's toys in the rubble.

The Ukrainian military reported that Russia intensified its offensive with 619 assault actions over four days, but stated that the attempt was 'catastrophic for the aggressor' and did not succeed.

Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) announced the discovery of Western-made components, including those from the US, and artificial intelligence elements in Russian combat drones, warning that Russia is improving its weaponry by circumventing sanctions.
The Ukrainian military has reported that its forces successfully struck a plant located in the occupied Luhansk oblast.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that international attention must remain on Ukraine's fight against Russia despite the US-Israeli war with Iran. The two leaders met in London and signed a new defence pact, reinforcing calls for continued support for Ukraine, with Zelensky also stating he sent anti-drone experts to help US allies in the Gulf region.
Fierce fighting is ongoing for the settlements of Myrne, Bilohiria, and Luhivske on the Huliaipole axis, where Russian troops are attempting to storm the villages but have failed to establish control.

Ukrainian military instructors will help the German army prepare to defend against a potential Russian attack on NATO by 2029, marking a role reversal after years of German training for Ukraine.

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The Trump Organization has secured a new deal to supply drones to the Ukrainian military, marking a significant expansion of the family's defense sector investments. This move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increased demand for advanced surveillance and combat capabilities.
A Ukrainian military expert states that President Zelensky did not threaten or blackmail Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, contrasting the relationship with Poland under previous presidents.
A Ukrainian military drone expert suggests that the next phase of Russia's Shahed drone attacks will involve new, extremely fast drones, indicating an evolution in the ongoing conflict's aerial tactics.

In Kharkiv, Ukraine, the 13th Brigade of the Khartiia National Guard is leveraging social media and cultural events to attract civilian recruits, emphasizing that service extends beyond the front line.

Russia's State Investigative Committee has labeled a drone attack on a factory in the Smolensk region as an act of terrorism by the Ukrainian military and stated its intent to identify those responsible.

The Ukrainian military conducted a night operation, using long-range Flamingo cruise missiles to strike a machinery factory in Votkinsk, Udmurtia, a critical facility for missile production in Russia.
Father Andriy Zelinskyy, a chaplain in Ukraine, shares his experiences and insights on the fragility of humanity from the frontlines of the war with Russia.

Can you hear me? The Invisible Struggle of Ukrainian Military Medics is the title of a documentary by journalists Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko from the Ukrainian media Kyiv Independent, who accompanied...

Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure and killing at least one person, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday. Reporting from Kramatorsk, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg said the strikes on the city appeared to have been unsuccessful, as no power cuts had been reported so far.