Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss continued defense cooperation, sanctions and confiscation of Russian assets, humanitarian aid, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
The National Guard detained a 43-year-old contract soldier of a Russian marine brigade who rode a moped to Ukrainian positions near Urozhayne for reconnaissance purposes.
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, has announced a personnel purge in the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council to save up to UAH 18 million annually, which will allow the purchase of more than 1,000 drones for defense.
The head of Ukrenergo believes that the only way to protect Ukraine's energy system from Russian attacks is to decentralize generating capacity by building hundreds of small power plants instead of relying on a few large ones.
Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed with Latvian lawmakers their comprehensive support for Ukraine and thanked them for their military and financial assistance.
For the first time, the enemy attacked a solar power plant in Dnipropetrovs'k region and damaged a large energy facility in Kharkiv region, which led to power cuts in both regions.
Ukraine's electricity imports now far exceed exports, with exports almost zero due to the recent wave of massive attacks, while imports help balance the system by allowing limited exports only during certain hours when there is excess electricity.
The total debt between different participants in the electricity market has slightly decreased and amounts to about UAH 53 billion, while the debt in the balancing market reaches more than UAH 31 billion.
Power engineers are continuously working to restore energy facilities in all regions affected by the shelling and are already preparing for the next heating season with different scenarios.
An enemy drone attack in Kharkiv region damaged equipment at a large power plant at night.
Ukraine and Latvia discussed the launch of joint production of 155-mm shells and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Latvia will provide treatment and rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal calls for closing all loopholes in the circumvention of sanctions and imposing sanctions on the entire russian military-industrial complex, nuclear energy, metallurgy, finance, and other sectors.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation for Ukraine's recovery, including €5 million from Latvia, which is expected to be ratified by the Ukrainian parliament this month.
Latvia plans to hand over to Ukraine the first drones worth 1 million euros as part of the Drone Coalition, which have been tested and recognized as combat-ready.
Latvia is keen to continue supporting Ukraine, so it is already preparing the next military aid package, which includes logistical items, ammunition and weapons.
The Latvian Prime Minister emphasized that Russia must lose the war against Ukraine for Europe and Latvia to live in peace. It is the duty of the world to help Ukraine win this war for values, freedom, democracy and Ukraine's right to preserve its statehood and identity.
Artem Shyl, an officer of the Security Service of Ukraine, was taken into custody with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 30 million for leading an organized group that embezzled UAH 94. 8 million during the purchase of transformers under martial law.
Excessive physical activity negatively affects cognitive functions and the ability to make decisions, while regular moderate-intensity exercise improves memory and thinking.
Russia has 50 Kalibr missiles loaded and ready for use on missile carriers in the Black Sea, which pose a constant threat of shelling, despite the fact that they are not on active combat duty.
Ukraine plans to destroy the Crimean bridge, an illegal military facility, in the first half of 2024, The Guardian reports, citing anonymous Ukrainian military intelligence officials. The GUR notes that this information is not new.
The court adjourned the hearing on the choice of a preventive measure for SBU officer Artem Shyla, suspected of leading an organized group that embezzled UAH 94. 8 million during the purchase of transformers under martial law, to April 4.
Kuleba discussed with Borrell the intensification of efforts to find additional Patriot systems for Ukraine, the current state of artillery ammunition supplies, and the next package of EU sanctions against Russia.
SBU officer Artem Shilo and 6 other persons were served a notice of suspicion in the case of fraud involving embezzlement of almost UAH 95 million during procurement of Ukrzaliznytsia.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need to intensify efforts to ensure sustainable support for Ukraine, as Ukrainians are running out of ammunition, but not courage, and Ukraine can count on NATO's support in the long term.
Over the past 24 hours, 454 fires in natural ecosystems were recorded in Ukraine on a total area of more than 342 hectares, bringing the total number of fires since the beginning of the year to 8,590.
A man and his son were killed by Russian shelling in the village of Novoosynove, Kharkiv region, and about 15 other settlements in the region also came under enemy fire over the past day.
The first magnolias and sakuras have begun to bloom in Kyiv, and can be seen in botanical gardens, parks and squares in different parts of the city. Their lush flowering is expected to last for about two weeks.
A drunk Volkswagen driver crashed into a VAZ car in Kyiv region, injuring four people who were hospitalized.
Polish farmers continue to restrict truck traffic at three checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border, where about 400 trucks are waiting to cross, allowing only a few trucks to pass every few hours.
Ukrainian border guards together with the National Guard destroyed antenna equipment and an electronic warfare control center in the Zaporizhzhya sector.
