War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 March 2026 (photo)

It has been the 1489  th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. 

 

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm:  

Since the beginning of the day, 116 attacks by Russian forces have been recorded along the front line. Shelling of border areas continues: in Sumy region, the settlements of Tovstodubove, Vilna Sloboda, Korenyok, Ryzhivka, Iskryskivshchyna, Prohres, Holyshivske, Hirky, Kozache, Starykove, and Shpyl have come under fire, while in Chernihiv region, Mykhalchyna Sloboda was targeted.

In the North-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, 13 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy also carried out 42 strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including the use of multiple launch rocket systems. In the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, Russian forces launched four attacks near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Starytsia.

In the Kupiansk direction, six assault attempts were recorded near Petropavlivka, Borivska Andriivka, Novoplatonivka, and Bohuslavka, with one engagement still ongoing. In the Lyman direction, the enemy made one unsuccessful attempt to improve its tactical position near Dibrova. In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled three attacks near Yampil, Platonivka, and Riznykivka, with one engagement still underway. No active offensive actions were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction.

In the Kostiantynivka direction, Russian troops carried out 13 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Kleban-Byk, and toward Novopavlivka; two engagements are ongoing. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 17 assault attempts near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Hryshyne, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Novooleksandrivka and Svitne, with one battle still in progress.

In the Oleksandrivka direction, seven attacks were recorded near Stepove, Novohryhorivka, Krasnohirsk, and Zlahoda. The enemy also conducted airstrikes on Ivanivka, Pokrovske, and Oleksandrivka. In the Huliaipole direction, 13 attacks took place near Olenokostiantynivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, and Myrne, along with airstrikes on Verkhna Tersa, Vozdvyzhivska, Babashi, Danylivka, Huliaipilske, and Dolynka.

In the Orikhiv direction, no active offensive actions were recorded, although airstrikes were carried out in the area of Orikhiv. In the Prydniprovske direction, one combat engagement occurred. No significant changes have been observed in other directions, and no enemy advances have been recorded.

 Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Russia is implementing a policy of “repopulation” in the temporarily occupied territories, primarily focusing on Luhansk, Mariupol, the Azov region, Melitopol, Skadovsk, and Henichesk. According to Petro Andriushchenko, head of the Center for the Study of Occupation, the main incentive for relocation is a preferential 2% mortgage program available exclusively in the occupied territories. In Mariupol alone, more than 60,000 Russian citizens have already relocated under this program, and in total, the occupying authorities plan to resettle hundreds of thousands of people, with some estimates reaching up to one million.

Luhansk is the second-largest destination, where residents from Russia’s border regions are primarily relocating. Melitopol is also a key focus, where the process is partially coercive. At the same time, some occupied cities, including Donetsk and Horlivka, are not considered priorities for this policy due to a lack of economic interest.

Kharkiv oblast

As of 16:00, the General Staff reports active combat operations in the Kharkiv region. In the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, Russian forces launched four attacks near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Starytsia. In the Kupiansk direction, they carried out six assaults on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Petropavlivka, Borivska Andriivka, Novoplatonivka, and Bohuslavka; one engagement is still ongoing.

Over the past 24 hours, 134 combat engagements have been recorded. In the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy attempted five times to break through defenses toward Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, Zybynе, and Okhrimivka. In the Kupiansk direction, four attacks were carried out near Borivska Andriivka, Kupiansk, Novoplatonivka, and Kivsharivka.

The Joint Forces grouping has denied reports of alleged Russian advances in the areas of Vovchansk and Synkivka. According to their data, Ukrainian units repelled 13 attacks over the past day. No changes were recorded in the Velykyi Burluk direction, although Russian forces are building up their presence there.

Over the past week, a total of 1,336 combat engagements have taken place along the front line.

Explosions were heard outside the settlement in the Malodanylivka community. In Kharkiv, Russian forces attacked the Nemyshlianskyi district, with a drone strike recorded hitting the road surface.

Over the past 24 hours, nine settlements in the Kharkiv region were under enemy fire. In the village of Staryi Saltiv, a 77-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction.

In the Kharkiv region, Russian forces actively used various types of weapons, including 10 guided aerial bombs (KABs), 7 Geran-2-type UAVs, 2 FPV drones, and 8 drones of unspecified type.

As a result of the strikes, civilian infrastructure was damaged or destroyed across five districts of the region. In Kupiansk district, garage and warehouse facilities, power lines, and a vehicle were damaged in Velykyi Burluk; a hotel in Hrushivka; and a vehicle in Mykhailivka. In Izium district, private houses and power lines were damaged in Studenok. In Kharkiv district, a private house, an outbuilding, and a tractor were damaged in Protopopivka. In Lozova district, power lines were damaged in Blyzniuky. In Chuhuiv district, five private houses, a garage, and a vehicle were damaged in Staryi Saltiv.

Over the weekend, March 21–22, Russian forces struck two schools in the Shevchenkivska community of Kupiansk district. As a result, the Novomykolaivka and Starovirivka educational institutions were destroyed. Of the 11 schools that were operating in the community before the full-scale invasion, as of March 23, two have been completely destroyed and eight more have been damaged.

Over the past week, 44 settlements in the Kharkiv region, including the city of Kharkiv, came under Russian attacks.

Over the past week, 38 people were injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian shelling, including two children — a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl. One person was killed. Additionally, three people were injured, and two people were killed due to the detonation of unknown explosive devices.

To carry out strikes on the Kharkiv region, Russian forces used 1 missile, 40 guided aerial bombs (KABs), 32 Geran-2-type UAVs, 2 Lancet-type UAVs, 16 Molniya-type UAVs, 24 FPV drones, and 68 drones of unspecified type.

The most severe damage was recorded in the Chuhuiv district. There, 23 private houses, 7 outbuildings, 10 vehicles, 2 garages, a service station, a farming enterprise, 3 tractors, a combine harvester, railway infrastructure, and power lines were damaged.

The Izium district also sustained significant damage. A multi-storey building, 23 private houses, 7 vehicles, a boarding school building, a warehouse, an outbuilding, adjacent structures, and power lines were damaged.

In Kharkiv, Russian strikes damaged 6 private houses, 2 educational institutions, a children’s creative center, a multi-storey building, a civilian enterprise, a warehouse, a shop, a vehicle, and power lines.

State Emergency Service units responded to and extinguished 16 fires caused by Russian shelling. In addition, сапers neutralized 344 explosive devices.

In Kharkiv, on March 22, a farewell ceremony was held for 27-year-old Dmytro Kolesnyk, who was killed as a result of a Russian strike on an ambulance in the Kupiansk area, together with his colleague Oleh Zhuravlov.

 

Donetsk oblast

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out seven attacks in the Sloviansk direction near Zakitne, Riznykivka, Pazene, and Platonivka. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled nearly 30 assaults in the Pokrovsk direction and more than 10 near Kostiantynivka. Near Chasiv Yar, the Russian army continues to advance in small groups, using the so-called “openers” tactic to accumulate infantry, while sustaining significant losses.

Ukrainian forces struck a warehouse of Shahed-type drones and a server facility of fiber-optic networks in temporarily occupied Donetsk, as well as five additional Russian military targets, including a fuel train. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that between March 17 and 20, Russian forces intensified their assaults, deployed tens of thousands of troops, and suffered over 6,000 casualties killed and wounded, while their offensive was halted in several sectors.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces have increased mechanized assaults; however, Ukrainian units continue to hold defensive positions, particularly on the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk. The enemy operates in small groups, but due to weather conditions, their movements are detected in advance.

Russian forces continue mass shelling of Donetsk region. Over the past day, 1,550 strikes were recorded along the front line and in residential areas, with Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Mykolaivka, Sloviansk, Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, and the Druzhkivka area coming under fire. A total of 39 civilian sites were damaged, including 30 residential buildings.

In Druzhkivka, one civilian was killed and two others were injured, with 15 private houses damaged. In Druzhkivka itself, following strikes with eight KAB-250 bombs, two people were injured and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged. In Kramatorsk, a 15-year-old teenager and his mother were injured, with damage to houses and civilian infrastructure reported.

In Mykolaivka, a multi-storey building and a private house were damaged; in Sloviansk, a civilian vehicle was hit; and in Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, two private houses were damaged. Police from the “White Angel” unit, together with volunteers, evacuated a couple and a 99-year-old woman from Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, shielding their vehicle from enemy drones.

 

Luhansk oblast

In the Luhansk region, Russian forces carried out 11 mortar strikes over the past day, and also used tube artillery and automatic grenade launchers, directing 17 drones at Ukrainian positions. In the Lyman and Sloviansk directions, the occupying forces attempted to advance 11 times.

The week of March 16–22 in temporarily occupied Luhansk region was marked by a tightening of administrative and information control, expansion of property “nationalization” practices, deterioration of social infrastructure, and worsening economic problems. The occupation authorities of the so-called “LPR” are also intensifying preparations for an election campaign and mobilization measures, shifting costs and responsibility onto the local population.

In occupied Luhansk region, the occupiers are unable to provide decent working and living conditions for educators, leading to a continued outflow of personnel. The Russian program intended to attract teachers from Russia has effectively failed: payments have been funded for only 15 people so far, some of whom are local residents. In 2026, the occupiers plan to bring three more teachers into the so-called “LPR.”

In Sievierodonetsk, the occupiers are forcing residents to remove garbage from their neighborhoods themselves, while local utility services continue to ignore cleaning of residential areas. Waste collection has not improved even after the introduction of a regional environmental operator. In response to public complaints, the occupation authorities effectively suggest that residents clean the city themselves during so-called “community cleanup” days.

 

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

DTEK reported that on the evening of March 23, emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv oblast. Scheduled stabilization outage schedules are not in effect. The emergency outages were implemented by order of Ukrenergo.

On the morning of March 23,an an unknown object explodedin Bucha near an apartment building. The blast damaged the window glass in the building. During initial response measures at the scene, another explosion occurred, injuring two law enforcement officers. The injured were hospitalized in moderate condition. Later, it was reported that the National Police of Ukraine, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, detained a 21-year-old suspect involved in the terrorist act. The perpetrator had been recruited through blackmail.

The Regional Military Administration reported that in the settlement of Makariv (Bucha district), restoration of housing damaged by russian aggression is ongoing. A major overhaul of a five-story residential building at 4 Proektna Street is currently underway.

The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) reported that in Kyiv, trees are being restored in a forest area damaged by a russian missile strike. As a result of the blast wave and falling debris, tree trunks, branches, and the cambium layer were damaged. The work is being carried out in Block 30 of the Darnytske Forest Park Enterprise. As part of the restoration, about 3,000 Scots pine saplings, mixed with oak, have been planted.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that on Sunday, a charity run “Ten of Invincibility” (Desiatka Nezlamnosti) organized by RunUkraine took place in Kyiv, bringing together hundreds of participants. As part of the event, the MIA Cup was held, gathering over 250 participants, including veterans, former prisoners of war, cadets, rescuers, police officers, and military personnel. Additionally, wounded veterans and soldiers who had returned from captivity took part in 100-meter races.

Zhytomyr oblast

The Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Police, Oleksandr Kovtun, reported that on March 20, the Custody Records system was launched in the administrative building of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the oblast. The system is designed to ensure the protection of detainees’ basic rights and to prevent unfounded accusations against police officers. The implemented project also takes into account modern accessibility requirements. Despite the full-scale invasion, the region continues systematic police work aimed at introducing modern standards and improving the protection of human rights.

Sumy oblast

The Regional Military Administration reported that on the evening of 23 March, in Pishchane starosta region of Sumy community, an enemy UAV struck a civilian vehicle. As a result of the impact, the vehicle caught fire and sustained significant damage. A 13-year-old boy and his father were inside; they are being examined by medics.

Artem Kobzar, Acting Mayor, said that at around 6:10pm on 23 March, a Molniia-type UAV struck Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy. The impact caused the drone to ignite.

Shostka Regional Military Administration, informed that at approximately 10am on 23 March, russian forces attacked an administrative building in the centre of Hlukhiv by a UAV. The explosion shattered windows in nearby residential buildings and damaged a kindergarten.

According to Yurii Zarko,  Mayor of Bilopillia,  in Novi Vyrky, Bilopillia community, on 23 March an FPV drone struck a house. Two additional strikes were recorded in Velyka Cherechchyna starosta region. As a result of the attack, windows in a private house, a vehicle and an outbuilding were damaged.

In Shostka region, on 22 March at around 3:30pm, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle in Berezivka community. A 13-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl who were inside the vehicle were injured. They were taken to a medical facility.

The Regional Military Administration reported that over the past day, the following individuals sought medical assistance: a 47-year-old man injured on 21 March in Sumy community due to an enemy UAV attack; and a 14-year-old boy injured as a result of a UAV strike in Putyvl community.

Between the morning of 22 March and the morning of 23 March, russian forces carried out 80 attacks on 31 settlements across 17 territorial communities of the oblast. The highest number of attacks was recorded in Sumy and Shostka regions. The enemy used mortars, artillery, FPV drones, UAVs and guided aerial bombs. Over the past day, the air raid alert in the oblast lasted for 19 hours and 36 minutes.

Civilian infrastructure was damaged and destroyed:

• In Hlukhiv community, a civilian infrastructure facility and non-residential premises were damaged;
• In Shalyhyne community, a private residential house and outbuildings were destroyed;
• In Shostka community, an apartment building, private residential houses and a civilian infrastructure facility were damaged;
• In Sumy community, civilian infrastructure facilities, an apartment building and a civilian truck were damaged;
• In Bilopillia community, premises of a grocery store and a veterinary pharmacy were damaged;
• In Richky community, a passenger car was damaged;
• In Buryn community, a private passenger car was damaged;
• In Berezivka community, a private passenger car was damaged;
• In Romen community, monuments at a cemetery were damaged;
• In Mykolaivka rural community, a private household was damaged.

The National Police informed that in Sumy oblast, Defence Forces shot down a russian UAV carrying a 90-kilogram warhead. The drone fell in a field and did not detonate. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists neutralised it on site.

According to ATB-Market, the explosion in a shop in Chernihiv on 22 March was caused by an object that fell onto the building during the repulsion of a russian drone attack. It pierced the roof and detonated on the floor. Experts are continuing to establish the details. Four people were injured in the explosion.

 

Chernihiv oblast

 Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, said that during the week from 16 to 22 March, Defence Forces shot down 178 russian strike drones in the skies over Chernihiv oblast.

Oleksandr Seliverstov, Head of Novhorod-Siverskyi Regional Military Administration, reported that at around 3am on 23 March, in Smiach village, Novhorod-Siverskyi community, russian forces attacked a residential area by two strike UAVs. As a result of the explosion, a fire broke out. The fire was localised by a local fire brigade.

Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, informed that during the day of 22 March and overnight into 23 March, transport infrastructure and private houses were damaged in Nizhyn region. The enemy attacked the community by Herbera-type drones.

According to Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv RMA, on 22 March, a russian Heran-type strike UAV attacked an enterprise in Ripky community. As a result of the attack, a hangar and a power line were damaged.

Chernihiv Border Guard Detachment reported that during the day of 22 March, in a village of Novobilouska community near Chernihiv, a 64-year-old woman working in her garden was injured during a russian drone attack. Medics provided her with the necessary assistance.

During 22 March, russian forces attacked five border communities of Chernihiv oblast: Novhorod-Siverskyi, Semenivka, Snovsk, Horodnia and Ripky. The enemy carried out strikes using Molniia-type UAVs (2 explosions), Shahed-type UAVs (1 explosion) and FPV drones (14 explosions).

The Regional Military Administration informed that following a russian strike on an energy facility in Nizhyn region on 21 March, a significant part of the oblast was left without electricity. Power engineers immediately began restoration works. Within several hours, the situation was stabilised, and by the evening electricity supply had been restored to all consumers.

According to the Northern Forest Office branch, on 21 March, a “Forest of Memory” was planted in Chernihiv oblast in honour of fallen soldier and forester Andrii Trykhlib. He had been a forest ranger at the Liubetske forestry of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine”, a volunteer and a father of three children. He is one of 11 foresters from Chernihiv oblast who were killed while defending Ukraine.

The Regional State Administration announced that two hospitals in Chernihiv received 44 intensive care beds from American partners. The assistance was provided by the International Charitable Foundation “Support Hospitals of Ukraine” (USA).

 

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

This night, air defense forces shot down 19 enemy UAVs. In the Kryvyi Rih district, Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with UAVs, injuring two men aged 58 and 31. Fires broke out, and infrastructure was damaged. In the morning, UAV attacks continued, with explosions heard in the city. The consequences are still being clarified. Residents are urged to remain in safe places.

In the Nikopol district, from evening until morning, the enemy continuously attacked with FPV drones, targeting the district center, as well as the Marganets, Chervonohryhorivka, and Pokrovska rural communities. Damage was reported to four apartment buildings, seven private houses, two utility structures, eight vehicles, and an enterprise.

In the Synelnykove district, the occupiers struck the Vasylkivka and Petropavlivka communities with UAVs, causing fires and damaging a tractor. Additionally, in another attack on the Nikopol district, the enemy used drones and artillery, targeting the district center and surrounding communities, including Marganets, Myrivka, Pokrovska rural, and Chervonohryhorivka. Fires broke out, and damage was reported to private houses, a lyceum, an agricultural enterprise, utility buildings, a greenhouse, enterprises, and three vehicles.

In the Synelnykove district, a UAV attack in the Vasylkivka community injured a 14-year-old girl and three women aged 52, 58, and 53. Fires occurred, and damage was recorded to an apartment building, two private houses, and a shop. In the Mezhova community, the enemy struck with guided aerial bombs (KAB) and FPV drones, injuring a 66-year-old man. In the Dubovykivka community, a 70-year-old man was also injured as a result of an FPV attack.

In the Kryvyi Rih district, a UAV strike in Kryvyi Rih caused new damage to infrastructure and a fire. The enemy also attacked the Hrushivka community with FPV drones. In the Dnipro district, UAV strikes in Dnipro resulted in fires and infrastructure damage.

During the day, a total of 17 enemy UAVs were shot down over the region.

Kirovohrad oblast

In Poltava, farewells were held for Junior Sergeant Pavlo Hrytsenko and soldier Pavlo Yeremych.

Pavlo Hrytsenko was killed on March 17, 2026, while carrying out a combat mission, as a result of an enemy strike using FPV-type unmanned systems near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region.

Pavlo Yeremych died on March 16 due to complications from a medical condition at the Regional Medical Center for Socially Dangerous Diseases.

In the Poltava region, farewells will also be held for Junior Sergeant Roman Ivanov from Kremenchuk and soldier Roman Anokhin from Lubny.

Roman Ivanov was killed on July 24, 2024, during combat operations near the settlement of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region.

Roman Anokhin was killed on August 8, 2025, while carrying out combat missions near the settlement of Yunakivka in Sumy region.

Cherkasy oblast

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, Oleksandr Zavitnevych, and the Head of the Cherkasy Regional State Administration, Ihor Taburets, visited the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

The visit provided tangible support to the front, as the units received critically important equipment to carry out combat missions. The soldiers were supplied with “Chuiky,” Autel systems, the “Baba Yaga” platform, net launchers, and Mavic drones — equipment that is already actively being used daily to destroy the enemy.

Together with the brigade commander, Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Zaika, the guests also held an award ceremony for the soldiers, recognizing their courage, resilience, and effective combat performance.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration reported that on 22 March, occupiers carried out 821 strikes on 40 settlements in Zaporizhzhia oblast. russian forces launched a missile strike on Mykhailivske. They also carried out 25 airstrikes on Komyshuvakha, Tersianka, Ostrivske, Yurkivka, Huliaipilske, Mykilske, Vozdvyzhivka, Novoselivka, Dolynka, Novosoloshyne, Yehorivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Kopani, Hirske, and Vasynivka. 456 UAVs of various modifications (mostly FPV drones) attacked Kushuhum, Lysohirka, Ostrivske, Mykhailivske, Stepnohirsk, Stepove, Pavlivka, Prymorske, Lukianivske, Mali Shcherbaky, Tsvitkove, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Mala Tokmachka, Myrne, Charivne, Zelene, Varvarivka, Dobropillia, Solodke, Hirske, Bilohiria, and Pryluky. Five MLRS strikes hit Huliaipilske, Myrne, Solodke, and Olenokostiantynivka. Additionally, 334 artillery strikes targeted Stepnohirsk, Prymorske, Stepove, Pavlivka, Lukianivske, Mali Shcherbaky, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Shcherbaky, Novoandriivka, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Zelene, Charivne, Varvarivka, Dobropillia, Solodke, Pryluky, and Bilohiria. 49 reports were received about damage to residential buildings, outbuildings, vehicles, and infrastructure facilities. Three people were killed and three others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia region.

The State Emergency Service in Zaporizhzhia oblast reported that on 22 March, eight fires broke out in Zaporizhzhia region due to russian shelling.

According to the General Staff, as of 16:00 on 23 March, thirteen attacks took place near Olenokostiantynivka, Zaliznychne, Huliaipole, Varvarivka, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, and Myrne towards Huliaipole. The enemy also carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Vozdvyzhivska, Babashi, Danylivka, Huliaipilske, and Dolynka. Over the past day, 22 March, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 15 russian attacks towardsHuliaipole and one more towards Orikhiv.

Mykolaiv oblast

Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration reported that yesterday, 22 March, 18 Shahed 131/136-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones were shot down or suppressed over Mykolaiv oblast.

Odesa oblast

Odesa Regional Military Administration reported that the enemy once again attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa oblast on the night of 23 March. Residential buildings in the suburbs of Odesa and port infrastructure were hit. As a result of falling debris, roofs were damaged and windows were shattered in two private houses. A warehouse on the port’s territory was also damaged.

The “South” Air Command reported that during the nighttime attack, 64 Shahed and Gerbera-type unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down or suppressed over Odesa oblast. Overall, as of 09:30, air defense in southern Ukraine had shot down or suppressed 89 Shahed and Gerbera drones and 35 attack UAVs of other types.

Kherson oblast

Kherson Regional Military Administration reported that today at around 09:30, russian forces shelled Bilozerka. Two people were injured: a local man was diagnosed with a blast injury, head wounds, and a concussion, while a woman sustained a shrapnel wound to her arm, a concussion, and blast and closed traumatic brain injuries.

At approximately 10:00, russian troops attacked a residential building in central Kherson with a “Molniya” drone. The strike caused destruction to the house and started a fire.

According to Kherson RMA, two people sought medical assistance today for injuries sustained in previous days’ attacks. A woman who was targeted by a russian drone in Korabelnyi district of Kherson yesterday afternoon suffered a blast injury and a concussion. A resident of Bilozerka, whose yard was hit by a russian shell on 20 March, was hospitalized with a blast injury and a concussion.

Police of Kherson oblast reported that on 22 March, enemy attacked Kherson, Kizomys, Sadove, Tomyna Balka, Antonivka, Zelenivka, Prydniprovske, Dniprovske, Stanislav, Oleksandrivka, Shyroka Balka, Sofiivka, Bilozerka, Yantarne, Novodmytrivka, Rozlyv, Beryslav, Mykhailivka, Novooleksandrivka, Novoraisk, Khreshchenivka, Dudchany, Novovoskresenske, Novovorontsovka, Kucherske, Urozhaine, Zolota Balka, Kozatske, and Vesele. Two apartment buildings, five private houses, an educational institution, and a car were damaged. As a result of russian aggression, two people were killed and two were injured.

According to the General Staff, as of 16:00 on 23 March, one combat engagement took place in towards Kherson.

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

Lutsk community sent 3 TARGAN 200 NRCs, a Delta Tec Loli electronic warfare systems, 6 DJI Matrice 4T, 5 DJI Mavic 3 PRO, 10 Starlink, 15 charging stations, 7 inverter generators, 7 LENOVO tablets, 2 WARMAX Booster 2.4G/5.2/5.8G antennas, 75 batteries for Motorola, 2 accumulators and 5 WEBASTO diesel heaters to the military.

Zakarpattia oblast

Deputies of the regional council redistributed over UAH 200m in the regional budget. In particular, UAH 82.6m was allocated for defense and security.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

As part of the Caring for the Hero’s Family project, a performance of Mothers by Mariia Matios, performed by actors from Rivne Drama Theater, was held for the families of the Defenders. 5 stories about maternal love, pain and the strength of Ukrainian women.

Lviv oblast

During the opening of the renovated Pidberiztsiv Lyceum, the team organized a fair in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which resulted in the collection of over UAH 50,000 for the needs of soldiers.

Zolochiv community sent an inverter generator, a generator, heating pads, medicines, hygiene products, warm socks, and various homemade goodies to Vovchansk region. The community is also in the process of weaving camouflage for defenders. In 2 days, 10 camouflage nets were woven, which have already been sent to guys.

Rivne oblast

This year, 13 health-improving shifts are planned at the Artek International Children’s Center in Kyiv and Zakarpattia oblast, funded by the state budget. Priority in allocating vouchers is for children of military personnel, disabled children, orphans and IDPs.

Ternopil oblast

Defenders from Ternopil will be able to get their own apartment. The city will help them with the 1st installments under the eOselia program – it will compensate for the amount of the 1st payment on a mortgage loan. Since the beginning of the program, 31 community defenders have already received such assistance.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

With the support of agricultural enterprises of Khmelnytskyi – members of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, 20 vehicles were handed over to units of the airborne assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are staffed by servicemen of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podilsk Brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which holds positions in the most difficult areas.

Chernivtsi oblast

The RMA reported that Soldier Hamal Andrii was awarded the III degree For Courage Order (posthumously).

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

Turkey has confirmed its readiness to host the next round of talks. Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, stressed the risks posed by a protracted war both for the states of the region and for the international order.

The District Court of Warsaw has approved the extradition to Ukraine of alexander butyahin, russian archaeologist, who was detained for illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

 

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Materials compiled by Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Helena Albahachiieva, Kristina Maknynia 

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Alla Litrovnyk, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Ilona Korolevska, Tetiana Moiseienko, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

 

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