Olga Rozgon
Israel threatens to annex Gaza territory if Hamas refuses to release hostages
Israeli Defense Minister says the army will continue to seize Gaza. This will continue until Hamas releases all hostages.
French regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels
French telecommunications regulator Arcom has ordered Eutelsat to stop broadcasting STS and Channel 5 due to EU sanctions. Pressure is mounting on the company to stop broadcasting other Russian channels.
German customs confiscated a tanker of the Russian "shadow fleet" along with oil worth 40 million euros
German customs confiscated the tanker Eventin from the Russian "shadow fleet" along with oil worth 40 million euros. The German government has taken strict measures against the tanker due to sanctions.
Enemy drones damaged a cemetery in Odesa: about 30 graves were destroyed
On March 20, enemy drones attacked Odesa, damaging the Novomisky cemetery. About 30 graves were destroyed, a total of 50 were damaged.
Forced alcoholics to work for free on construction: a pseudo-rehabilitation center was exposed in the Kyiv region
A group was detained in the Kyiv region, which, under the guise of a rehabilitation center, forced alcoholics to work for free on construction. People were kept in terrible conditions.
Gas prices in Europe rose after an attack on a transit point in the Kursk region - Bloomberg
European gas prices rose by 6. 2% after an attack on a pumping station in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The incident casts doubt on the resumption of gas supplies to Europe.
Cannabis extract with THC was smuggled into Ukraine from Poland: a criminal group of 13 people has been exposed
A criminal group of 13 people engaged in illegal import of cannabis extract from Poland has been exposed. More than 11.3 thousand units of dangerous products worth UAH 20 million were seized.
At least 7 explosions rang out in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation at night: the target could have been the Marinovka airfield
At least seven explosions thundered in the village of Oktyabrsky in the Volgograd region. According to preliminary data, the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to attack the Marinovka airfield.
Technical work in the Bereh registry: electronic military documents may be unavailable on March 20
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine informs about technical work in the "Bereh" register on March 20 from 22:00 to 23:30. Electronic military documents may be unavailable.
European Commissioner Dombrovskis arrived in Kyiv
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis arrived in Kyiv to allocate Ukraine the second tranche of EUR 1 billion under the ERA credit program under the auspices of the G7. He assured of further support for Ukraine from the EU.
Israel has resumed its ground operation in Gaza to create a buffer zone
The IDF has resumed its ground operation in the Gaza Strip in order to create a buffer zone. The operation is accompanied by airstrikes and the restoration of control over the Netzarim corridor.
The Russians have struck Kupiansk several times since morning, there are victims
Russian troops shelled Kupyansk several times. As a result of the shelling, there are wounded and damages, in particular, a fire broke out in the administrative building.
Ukrainians will be able to submit six new types of applications to the International Register of Damages through "Diia" from today - Shmyhal
Ukrainians can now submit applications to the international Register of Damages through Diia. Six new categories are available, including forced displacement and bodily injury.
The government of Serbia, led by Prime Minister Vučević, has been dismissed
The Serbian Parliament has dismissed the Vučević government following student protests triggered by the roof collapse at the train station in Novi Sad. A 30-day period begins for the formation of a new government.
In the USA, evidence of the Russian Federation's abduction of children from Ukraine was removed due to a decision by the Trump administration
Due to the termination of the stolen children tracking program, evidence of war crimes worth $26 million was deleted. Legislators are calling for the initiative to be restored.
I don't believe the US will recognize Crimea as Russian - Chubarov
Chairman of the Mejlis Refat Chubarov reacted to reports of possible recognition of Crimea as Russian, recalling the US "Crimean Declaration" and expressing doubt about a change in policy.
In Kremenchuk, a man wounded a soldier with a traumatic weapon: law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances
In Kremenchuk, a man shot a military officer of the TCC with a traumatic pistol, wounding him in the leg. The police detained the attacker and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Putin laughing at us ‒ Boris Johnson on Trump's conversation with the head of the Russian Federation
Boris Johnson criticized Trump's conversation with Putin, saying that the Russian dictator wants to continue the war, not negotiate.
Ukraine is not discussing neutral status and reducing the number of the Armed Forces - Yermak
Ukraine is not discussing neutral status and reducing the number of the Armed Forces. Also, our state does not recognize the temporarily occupied territories as Russian.
CERT-UA detected a new wave of attacks on defense enterprises and the Defense Forces of Ukraine - State Special Communications Service
CERT-UA detected phishing attacks via Signal on defense enterprises and the Defense Forces. Attackers distributed malicious archives disguised as meeting reports, using compromised accounts for trust.
In Kyiv, during an alarm, the movement of metro trains on the ground section will be limited - KCSA
The Kyiv Metro will continue to operate as normal for the time being. During an air raid, the movement of trains on the ground section of the metro will be limited.
The government has dismissed one of the deputy ministers of social policy
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel changes on March 18. In particular, Uliana Tokareva was dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister of Social Policy.
Over 100,000 children have returned to in-person learning since September last year - Shmyhal
Since September last year, over 100,000 children have returned to in-person learning. This year, UAH 6.2 billion has been allocated for the construction of shelters and UAH 1.6 billion for school buses.
Poland and the Baltic states want to withdraw from the treaty banning anti-personnel mines
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from Russia and Belarus. This should provide more opportunities to defend NATO's eastern flank.
Russian troops tried to break through the defense in the area of Kostyantynopil and Privilne - OSУV "Khortytsia"
Russian troops are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in several directions, including near Vovchansk, Chasovoy Yar and Kostyantynopil. Ukrainian soldiers are holding the defense.
Financial support from the USA in 2022-2024 was used in accordance with the agreements - Accounting Chamber
The Accounting Chamber confirmed the effective use of over $30 billion in aid from the USA in 2022-2024. Audits confirmed the targeted use of funds for social payments and medicine.
Russia is expanding its network of special operations units for information and psychological warfare against Ukraine - GUR
Russia is increasing the number of IPso units within the armed forces, particularly in the 3rd and 51st armies. This indicates an intention to intensify information and psychological attacks against Ukraine.
The CCD of the National Security and Defense Council responded to whether Trump could transfer the port of Odesa under the control of the Russian Federation
The National Security and Defense Council denied information about the possible transfer of the Odesa port under the control of the Russian Federation. According to Andriy Kovalenko, these are just speculations based on the fears of unnamed Ukrainian officials.
The EU has confirmed the US withdrawal from the group monitoring Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The US has informed Eurojust of the termination of its participation in the group monitoring Russian war crimes in Ukraine. The ICPA, with the support of Eurojust, continues its work.
The State Tax Service told which industries paid the most taxes to the budget of Ukraine
In January-February 2025, the largest share of taxes to the budget was paid by wholesale and retail trade enterprises (19. 3%) and the processing industry (17.6%). The largest increase in tax payments was recorded in the processing industry (+48%).