In April, a checkpoint for cars up to 3. 5 tons will be opened, which will operate during the day. Also, the "Luzhanka – Beregshuran" point is available for empty trucks over 7.5 tons.
At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and guided aerial bombs. Shelling was recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv regions, and there are wounded.
Electricity consumption is decreasing due to the operation of solar power plants. Ukrainians are advised to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 16:00.
In 2025, the number of appeals regarding violations of rights by TCR employees increased, particularly in the Kharkiv region. The Ombudsman emphasized the inadmissibility of such actions, especially against cyclists.
At night, 6 enemy UAVs of the Shahed type were destroyed over the Khmelnytskyi region. As a result of the attack, a warehouse was damaged, a fire broke out, which was extinguished, no information about casualties was received.
Donald Trump has invoked a wartime law to increase US mineral production. This is being done to reduce dependence on China and boost the domestic mining industry.
On the night of March 21, the Kyiv region repelled a UAV attack. Houses in Brovary, Boryspil, and Fastiv districts were damaged, as well as a car and a garage in Obukhiv district.
The SBU and the National Police detained a 14-year-old schoolgirl recruited by the Russian Federation to blow up the district police department in Ternopil. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
In Odesa, three 17-year-old boys were injured as a result of an enemy drone attack. A children's camp in the region was also damaged.
The European Union is considering the possibility of using Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities to resolve the dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia over the loss of gas transit revenues. Ukraine will import gas from Greece and Turkey.
On the night of March 21, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 214 drones. Air defense forces shot down 114 Shahed-type and other types of strike UAVs, but 81 decoy drones were lost locationally.
The General Staff reports that the Russian accusations are unfounded, as the station has been repeatedly shelled by the Russians themselves. Today, the enemy intensified its information influence with another provocation by shelling this facility, the General Staff stated.
On the night of March 21, the enemy launched three strikes on the Sumy district, causing fires and destruction. Also recorded 54 shellings of the border areas of the region.
During Petr Pavel's visit to Odesa, Russia launched a drone attack. They discussed the safety of navigation and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Czech Republic has already provided $900 million in aid.
The Prime Minister of Israel fired the head of the SHABAK security service, Ronen Bar, due to his inability to foresee the Hamas attack. This caused outrage and anti-government demonstrations in Jerusalem.
As a result of the night attack on March 20 on the Zaporizhzhia district, six people were injured, including a 4-year-old boy. Air bombs destroyed houses and caused a fire.
The EU is exploring additional ways to support Ukraine, in addition to the already planned aid for 2025 and the 15 billion euros promised by member states. Zelenskyy called for the allocation of 5 billion euros for shells.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian defenders are holding back the pressure of the occupiers. The Pokrovsk direction was the most active, where 53 battles took place.
EU leaders are discussing the appointment of a person responsible for peace negotiations, but no decision has been made yet. Against the background of the US efforts to negotiate, the EU will continue to support Ukraine.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a 39-year-old man shot an office worker, and then committed suicide on the bridge by jumping into the Dnipro River. The wounded woman was hospitalized.
Since the beginning of the day, 90 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The greatest activity of the enemy is observed in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk and Lyman directions.
Keir Starmer announced the development of military plans with 30 countries to ensure the security of Ukraine's skies, seas, and borders in the event of a ceasefire agreement.
EU leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and US-led negotiations with Zelensky. They agreed that there are currently no real negotiations.
Europe supports Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of peace through strength. The EU is ready to increase pressure on Russia and supports the tribunal regarding the crime of aggression.
EU leaders expect the Hungarian Prime Minister to repeat his attempt to block support for Ukraine. Other leaders are ready to make decisions on behalf of a group of 26 countries.
On March 18, 2025, Ukrainian forces struck a command post of a unit of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation in the Belgorod region. The facility was used for planning combat operations against Ukraine.
Italy, France and Slovakia are advocating for a softer version of Kaja Kallas' proposal for military aid to Ukraine. They insist on a voluntary basis of support, which raises disputes about funding.
The President of Lithuania stated that Ukraine may complete the procedure of joining the EU before 2030, ahead of the Western Balkan countries such as Serbia and Montenegro. It all depends on the commitments.
The EU's head of diplomacy has called for swift action. A plan to allocate €5 billion for ammunition for Ukraine is being considered as an urgent need.
Kramatorsk was hit by an enemy strike. According to preliminary information, there are casualties. The consequences are being clarified.
