Section: News & Summaries

      Russians shelled an energy infrastructure object in the Odesa region
      Mar09

      Russians shelled an energy infrastructure object in the Odesa region

      Maksym Marchenko, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration reported on March 9, 2023, that as a result of a massive missile strike, an energy infrastructure facility was hit in Odesa and several residential buildings were damaged. Source: Maksym Marchenko, the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration “As a result of...

      Russian troops made approximately 15 missile strikes on Kharkiv and the region
      Mar09

      Russian troops made approximately 15 missile strikes on Kharkiv and the region

      The Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Sinegubov noted on March 9, 2023, that Russian military launched a rocket attack on the Kharkiv region. Objects of critical infrastructure were again under the sights of Russian troops. Source: The Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Sinegubov, the mayor of...

      General Staff operational report March 8, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
      Mar08

      General Staff operational report March 8, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

      The 378th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 08.03.2023. The Russian Federation has not abandoned its intentions to occupy Ukraine and continues its full-scale armed aggression. Russian main focus is the offensive operations on Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka,...

      Ukraine’s President discussed with UN Secretary-General the issue of kidnapped Ukrainian children
      Mar08

      Ukraine’s President discussed with UN Secretary-General the issue of kidnapped Ukrainian children

      The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on the rescue of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia, as well as the return of all Ukrainian citizens and military personnel captured by Russian troops. He stated this during a joint press conference with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Kyiv on March 8, 2023. Source: The...

      About 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers will undergo training in Germany this year
      Mar08

      About 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers will undergo training in Germany this year

      The Ministry of Defense of Germany noted on March 8, 2023, on Twitter, that by the end of the year, a total of 9,000 Ukrainian servicemen will undergo military training on the territory of Germany. Source: The Ministry of Defense of Germany In addition, the Minister of Defense of Germany Boris Pistorius announced that 18 Leopard 2 tanks will be...

      Canada will allocate additional $3M to support demining actions in Ukraine
      Mar08

      Canada will allocate additional $3M to support demining actions in Ukraine

      The Government of Canada noted on March 7, 2023, that Canada would provide Ukraine with 3 million Canadian dollars (about 2.2 million US dollars) for demining. Source: The Government of Canada “Additionally, in close coordination with the European Union, Canada is announcing an additional $3 million in funding to support mine action in...

      Ukrainian troops eliminated 115 Russian soldiers and injured 197 in the Donetsk region
      Mar08

      Ukrainian troops eliminated 115 Russian soldiers and injured 197 in the Donetsk region

      The Spokesman of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on March 8, 2023, that hostilities between Ukrainian and Russian soldiers continue in the Bakhmut direction (Donetsk region, east of Ukraine). As a result, 115 Russian servicemen were killed and 197 – injured. Source: The Spokesman of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces...

      IAEA reported the intensification of hostilities near Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
      Mar08

      IAEA reported the intensification of hostilities near Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

      The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) noted on March 6, 2023, that the security situation around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has worsened. In particular, hostilities have intensified near the nuclear power plant, and the presence of Russian military has increased on it. Source: IAEA...

      UN Secretary-General arrived in Kyiv to discuss Black Sea Grain Initiative
      Mar08

      UN Secretary-General arrived in Kyiv to discuss Black Sea Grain Initiative

      The Office of the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted on March 8, 2023, on Twitter, that UN Secretary General arrived in the capital of Ukraine on an official visit. He will meet with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the continuation of the grain agreement. Source: The Office of the...

      Ukrainian army’s Commander discussed with allies the supply of weapons and air defense systems
      Mar08

      Ukrainian army’s Commander discussed with allies the supply of weapons and air defense systems

      The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi informed on March 7, 2023, on Facebook, that top military leadership of Ukraine, the United States, Great Britain, Poland and NATO discussed the supply of weapons to Ukraine and the strengthening of air defense. Source: The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine...