During the day, 128 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction (41 attacks). The Defense Forces repelled attacks in the Kursk region and inflicted significant losses on the occupiers.
As a result of the drone attack in Kharkiv, four hits were recorded in different parts of the city. Seven people, including children, experienced acute stress reaction.
A thunderstorm is expected in Kyiv and the Kyiv region in the coming hour, a level I hazard has been announced. Experts recommend following safety rules.
A hit on non-residential economic buildings was recorded in the Osnovyanskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the impact, a significant fire broke out, information about casualties is being clarified.
US President Donald Trump assured that Russia will not attack other allies of America. He also noted that the US discussed with Ukraine the issue of territorial concessions.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with drones, with debris hitting a residential building and open territory. Information on the consequences is being clarified.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a "Shahed" strike in the Novo-Bavarskyi district. The Air Force also warned of the threat of new enemy drones.
On the R-30 highway, a bus traveling on the Odesa-Chisinau route collided with a tractor. There were 27 passengers on the bus, fortunately, no one died, the drivers are sober.
In Mykolaiv, the mayor announced the spread of smoke due to reeds burning outside the city. Rescuers are trying to prevent the fire from spreading to residential areas.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reacted to Putin's statements about his readiness for a truce, emphasizing that Russia will always accuse Ukraine of violations and make strange demands.
Russians struck Kostyantynivka with the Smerch MLRS, wounding a couple. In Pokrovsk, a man, a woman and their 15-year-old son were injured, as well as three other civilians.
A regional council deputy, a member of Saldo's party, helped the occupiers steal the property of farmers and export it to Russia. After the liberation of Kherson, he fled, but returned and was detained by the SBU.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed hope that Turkey will contribute to the peace process in Ukraine. He noted that Ankara's role could be decisive in ensuring stability in the region.
The White House did not specify whether the US has mechanisms to influence Russia in the event of a violation of the truce with Ukraine. Peace talks are in the final stage, the decision is up to Russia.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue the operation in the Kursk region, repelling five enemy attacks. Fighting continues, the enemy launched air strikes and carried out 239 artillery shelling.
Russian media reports that Putin visited the Kursk region and held a meeting. He set the task of "completely defeating the enemy" and creating a security zone along the border.
The President of Turkey called the news of the ceasefire in Ukraine positive, expressing hope for a constructive response from Moscow. Turkey offers a platform for peace talks.
A fire broke out in a house on Makarivska Street in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv. The area of the fire was 100 square meters, but the fire has already been localized, there is no threat of spread.
From March 13 to May 10, 2025, reconstruction will take place at the "Shehyni" checkpoint. Cargo processing will be slowed down, so it is worth planning alternative routes.
USAID is terminating a grant agreement with the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine for $75 million. This will reduce funding for the purchase of equipment for the energy sector.
The defense forces are repelling numerous enemy attacks, especially active fighting continues in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. Russian aviation is carrying out strikes with KABs.
President Zelenskyy stated that the drone attacks are retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukraine, particularly on Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized that Ukraine will respond to any aggression.
On Wednesday, March 13, Ukraine is expected to experience deteriorating weather conditions. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s, especially in the Carpathians and Transcarpathia.
Ukraine can import up to 4 billion cubic meters of gas from the United States through terminals in Germany, Greece, Lithuania and Poland. This will strengthen the partnership with Washington and deter Russian attacks.
Michael Martin arrived in Washington. Before meeting with Donald Trump, he had breakfast with the US Vice President, who joked about his shamrock socks.
In one day, 244 combat clashes were recorded, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 54 assault actions. The occupiers carried out 49 airstrikes and used over 700 kamikaze drones.
In Dnipro, as a result of the drone attack, an infrastructure facility and two private houses were damaged.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace. His statement followed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah.
As a result of the missile strike by the Russian Federation on the Odesa seaport, 4 crew members of the vessel MJ Pinar were killed, and one more was injured. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the extent of the destruction is being clarified.
Russian troops attacked Dnipro, there is damage to infrastructure. Enemy drones have been recorded in the region, air defense is operational.
