Russian troops target Avdiivka with rocket launcher Smerch
The Russian troops fired on Avdiivka city using the multiple rocket launcher Smerch.
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02 March 2022
Russian military threw grenades at civilians who came out to defend own village
The Russian military threw grenades at civilians who came out to defend their village Vodiane in Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were injured.
Kuleba, Blinken discuss new sanctions against Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed new sanctions against Russia and new supplies of defense weapons to Ukraine.
Verkhovna Rada drafting legislation to seize Russian assets in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Economic Development in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy is drafting legislation on the confiscation in Ukraine of all Russian assets.
About 200 Russian invaders killed in new battle near Kruty in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, on the site of the decisive 1918 Battle of Kruty, another battle took place with the Russian invaders - about 200 enemies were killed.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces regain control of Makariv near Kyiv
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated Makariv, a town in Kyiv region, and regained control of the area.
Russian invaders launch missile strikes on downtown Kharkiv
Russian invaders have launched missile strikes on downtown Kharkiv.
Ukraine Army destroys Russian command post near Chornobyl NPP
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian command post in the village of Dityatky near Chornobyl.
Ukraine NOW offers up-to-date and verified information about events in Ukraine in different languages
Ukraine's official website -- Ukraine NOW -- offers up-to-date and verified information about events surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine in ten foreign languages, according to Ukrinform.
Commissioner for Human Rights: 21 children killed, 55 wounded due to Russian invaders’ actions
A total of 21 children have been killed and 55 wounded since Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s military smash Russian elite brigade in Kharkiv – Arestovych
In counter battles in the city of Kharkiv, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have smashed one of elite brigades of the Russian Armed Forces.
MEP von Cramon: Russia must be stripped of its veto power, expelled from UN Security Council
Due to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, violations of international law, and killing of civilians, Russia must be expelled from the UN Security Council and stripped of its veto power.
Russian invaders fire on police department, hospital in Chernihiv
In Chernihiv, northern Ukraine, a Russian attack damaged the buildings of district police department and district hospital.
More than 2,000 Ukrainians killed since beginning of Russian invasion
Since the beginning of the armed Russian aggression, more than 2,000 Ukrainians have been killed apart from defenders.
Ukrainian military shoot down two Russian fighter aircraft in Kyiv region
On the night of March 1, Ukrainian air defense units destroyed two Russian Su-35S fighters in Kyiv region.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces overtake initiative of Russian invaders in some areas
The Armed Forces of Ukraine start to overtake the initiative of Russian invaders in some areas.
Dozens of volunteers from Japan volunteer to fight for Ukraine
70 Japanese men, including 50 former members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and two veterans of the French Foreign Legion, have applied to join Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders.
Kherson residents come out with blue and yellow flags to Freedom Square where Russian tanks stand
In Kherson, southern Ukraine, city residents, holding blue and yellow flags, marched to the Freedom Square, standing in front of the armed Russian military.
Ukraine: Commission offers temporary protection for Ukraine refugees, guidelines for border checks
On March 2, the European Commission has proposed to activate the Temporary Protection Directive to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
‘Go home’: Thousands of people rally near Security Service building seized by Russians in Melitopol
Thousands of residents of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region, shout “Go home” at Russian soldiers who have occupied the town.
Shelling of Kherson residential areas. Two people killed over past day
Over the past day, two people were killed and several people were injured as Russian invaders shelled the residential areas of Kherson city, southern Ukraine.
DHL suspends all shipments to Russia, Belarus
Germany-based DHL, which is a world leader in logistics, has suspended shipments to Russia and Belarus after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.
As Russian invaders demand that Konotop surrender, mayor explicitly defies threats
Russian invaders have offered the mayor of Konotop, Sumy region, Artem Semenikhin, to surrender the city, otherwise threatening to inflict a devastating artillery blow.
In Starobilsk, Luhansk region, locals stand on road singing anthem, blocking enemy convoy
In the town of Starobilsk, Luhansk region, the local population hoisting national yellow and blue flags blocked the road to prevent a convoy of enemy vehicles from advancing, while singing the national anthem of Ukraine.
Klitschko: Large number of tanks coming in from Belarus, Kyiv preparing for defense
The situation remains tense. Currently, a large number of tanks are approaching the Ukrainian capital from the Belarus direction.
Chernihiv mayor to residents: No other choice but to brace for urban warfare
Chernihiv Mayor Vladyslav Atroshenko has called on city residents to prepare for possible urban warfare.
80% of Ukrainians ready to defend Motherland’s integrity with weapons in hands
The vast majority of Ukrainians are ready to defend the integrity of Ukraine with weapons in their hands.
Most Ukrainians believe that Ukraine will manage to repel Russia’s attack
Most Ukrainians believe that Ukraine will be able to repel the attack of the Russian Federation.
Enerhodar residents defending their town
In Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia region, thousands of people rise to the defence of their town from Russian aggression.
Russia must immediately stop killing people in Ukraine - Council of Europe
The Council of Europe says Russia must immediately stop the killing and suffering of people in Ukraine.