Enemy missile fragments damage apartment block in Kyiv
An enemy missile has been shot down in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi District, causing damage to an apartment block with its fragments.
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17 March 2022
Interior minister says enemy SRGs and fire spotters pose threat across all regions
Enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) and fire spotters can be found all over Ukraine at the moment.
Zelensky calls on world to officially recognize Russia as terrorist state
Russia's economy is still capable of maintaining its military machine, so new packages of sanctions are needed, and the world must finally officially recognize that Russia has become a terrorist state.
Minister Reznikov: Kremlin is collective Hitler of 21st century
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov spoke at an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Defence Ministers, noting that the Kremlin switched to terror tactics with mass killings of civilians, destruction, and brutality after the failure of the blitzkrieg tactics. According to the minister, the Kremlin is the collective Hitler of 21st century.
Zelensky: Russian mothers could lose more children in this war than in Afghanistan and Chechnya combined
If Russia's war against the Ukrainian people continues, Russia's mothers will lose more children than in the Afghan and Chechen wars combined.
Death toll in attack on bread queue in Chernihiv rises to 13
The number of civilians killed as a result of enemy shelling near a bread shop in Chernihiv has risen to 13.
Invaders fire missiles on Sarny, Rivne region
Russian aggressors launched a missile strike on the town of Sarny in Rivne region. No casualties have been reported so far.
Russian plane destroyed, another one shot down over Kyiv region
A Russian Su-25 plane was destroyed and another one, Su-35, was shot down in the sky over Kyiv region.
General Staff: Enemy hasn’t achieved any strategic goal of the offensive
Russian armed forces continue the offensive operation against Ukraine but have not fully achieved any strategic goal.
Zelensky tells Erdogan about Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression
Volodymyr Zelensky informed President of Turkey Erdoğan about Ukraine's struggle against the ongoing Russian aggression.
Melitopol Mayor exchanged for nine Russian POWs
Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov has been released from captivity in exchange for nine captured Russian servicemen.
16 March 2022
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian 35th Army’s command post, support point near Kyiv – Commander-in-chief
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, shared a video of the destruction of the command post and support point of the 35th Army of the Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation outside Kyiv.
"Priest" who spied for Russian invaders detained in Kyiv
In Kyiv, the Security Service detained a "priest" with the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine who is believed to have been passing to the invaders tips about the Ukrainian defense tactics and military maneuvers.
Defense minister hints at positive news for Ukrainian military
The Ministry of Defense works around the clock at the NATO and EU levels to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
SBU decries Russian military’s fake report on alleged Ukrainian provocation involving toxic substances
The Security Service of Ukraine has debunked the latest fake claim by the Russian defense ministry alleging a Ukrainian plot involving poisonous substances to be used against own civilians.
Five bodies, including three of children, retrieved from rubble after Chernihiv dorm bombed by Russians
In Chernihiv, the emergency team has discovered the bodies of two adults and three children from under the rubble of a dormitory destroyed in enemy shelling.
Decision on NATO membership remains Ukraine's sovereign right - Stoltenberg
The decision on whether to apply for membership in NATO is a sovereign right of Ukraine, which NATO allies will respect, but Russia has no right to veto such a process.
Invaders shell several houses in Kyiv's Podilsky district
The Russian military continues to bomb the Ukrainian capital.
Russian terrorists bomb sports center in Mariupol
Russian terrorists launched an air strike on the Neptun sports center, which was used as a shelter for pregnant women and mothers with young children.
Biden announces additional $800M in security assistance to Ukraine
The United States is allocating an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine which, together with the previous tranche of $200 million, will be used to provide Ukraine with defense systems and weapons in the face of Russian aggression.
Russian terrorists get fierce resistance, enemy suffers significant losses – Ukraine's General Staff
As of 18:00 on March 16, Russian invaders are receiving fierce resistance from Ukraine's defense forces. The occupiers suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
Melitopol mayor released from captivity – President's Office
Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov has been released from captivity.
Invaders destroy theater in Mariupol used as bomb shelter for hundreds of people - City Council
Russian invaders destroyed the Drama Theater in the center of Mariupol, which was used as a bomb shelter for hundreds of people.
Zelensky to U.S. Congress: Ukraine is defending values of Europe and the world
Ukrainians are now defending not only Ukraine by sacrificing their lives, but also the entire civilized world and need support from strong nations such as the United States.
Talks between Zelensky, Putin may take place in coming days - Podoliak
Direct talks between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia on a ceasefire may take place in the next few days.
Russian troops shell column of civilians evacuating from Mariupol with Grad systems
Today, at about 03:30 p.m., Russian troops shelled a column of civilians evacuating from Mariupol towards Zaporizhzhia with the BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher systems.
International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately end its invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine has gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the UN's International Court of Justice. The Court ordered Russia to immediately stop its invasion of Ukraine.
Huge fire caused by shelling in Kharkiv
A huge fire has broken out in one of districts in the city of Kharkiv due to shelling.
About 1,000 Russian invaders taken prisoner and give evidence – Zelensky
Ukraine has taken about 1,000 Russian invaders prisoner, and they are giving evidence.
General Staff: Enemy unsuccessfully tries to advance towards Kyiv
Russian troops continue a strategic offensive operation against Ukraine. In particular, over the past day, the enemy tried to advance towards Kyiv, but the attempts were unsuccessful.