Five people were wounded in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, prompting President Zelenskiy to call for more air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities and save lives from Russian terror.
Russia is promoting an information campaign that falsely links Ukraine to the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Mall, citing statements by pro-Russian journalists and bloggers.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, emphasizing its key role in countering Russian aggression through special operations, maritime drones, combat work, exposing traitors and collaborators, investigating war crimes, countering cyber threats, and destroying the Crimean bridge.
The ambassador noted that over the past five days, Russia has launched hundreds of missiles and drones against a sovereign country. She called for immediate military assistance to Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy thanked the SBU on the occasion of their professional holiday.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk suggests that Russia may not have used Kalibr missiles during recent massive strikes due to loading problems after being cut off from the necessary equipment in occupied Crimea.
The power supply to Kharkiv, which has been subjected to massive enemy rocket fire, is expected to improve significantly in about 8-9 days, according to the head of Ukrenergo.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over the past week, russian troops have fired about 190 missiles, 140 Shaheds, and nearly 700 guided bombs against Ukraine.
This week, Ukraine received significant financial and defense support packages from international partners, including €5 billion from the EU, a $900 million IMF tranche, and $2 billion in macro-financing from Canada, as well as new artillery, drones, and armored vehicles for defense.
In Kharkiv, almost all homes have water supply, about 60% are connected to heating, and about 40% have electricity restored after russian attacks, according to the city's mayor.
According to President Zelenskyy, Putin is trying to blame Ukraine for yesterday's events in Moscow.
Today, the President listened to the report of the military command. According to him, the situation at the front is stable.
The most difficult part of the restoration work after the massive Russian attack is still underway in Kharkiv, while in other regions, such as Sumy, Poltava, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytsky, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia, the technical feasibility of electricity supply has been restored.
On Friday, Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine in recent memory, firing 88 missiles and 63 attack drones, causing extensive damage to energy infrastructure and civilian casualties.
Russia launched massive strikes on many Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and damaging energy infrastructure, which President Zelenskyy condemned as "terror by definition".
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has announced the reformatting and optimization of military organizational structures to improve management efficiency, including the reorganization of some troop groups, rotation of combat brigades from the front line, and redeployment of personnel.
The Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security refutes the enemy's lies that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly preparing to retreat from Dnipro and Kharkiv, stating that the situation on the frontlines is under control.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting dedicated exclusively to resolving the energy crisis caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system, making closed-door decisions to restore electricity, water, and heat supply, and prioritizing air defense systems from partners.
President Zelenskyy met with Danish Defense Minister Lund Poulsen, thanking Denmark for its support and discussing strengthening Ukraine's air defense, joint weapons production, artillery and aviation coalitions, and training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s.
President Zelenskyy discussed with representatives of the Council of Europe during their visit to Ukraine the creation of a Register of Damage from Russian Aggression, a special tribunal for the crime of aggression, and the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children.
Vice Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna met with Admiral Robert Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, to discuss NATO's increased support for Ukraine in building military capabilities, increasing defense production, and preparing for the upcoming NATO Summit, which will discuss further assistance to Ukraine.
11 soldiers of the National Guard from Lviv region are posthumously awarded the Order "For Courage" of the III degree for heroic self-sacrifice in defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion.
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Bylstrom warned of a "prolonged" conflict with Russia, calling on the EU to provide long-term military and financial support to Ukraine.
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.
During a massive attack on Ukraine on the night of March 22, Russian troops fired more than 60 "shaheds" and nearly 90 missiles of various types, targeting power plants, power lines, a hydroelectric dam, residential buildings, and even a trolleybus.
Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and ammunition to protect its cities from Russian terror and defeat Putin in the battle for Ukrainian skies.
Ukraine may withdraw from the list of "international sponsors of war" due to pressure from China, France, Austria, and Hungary on companies that are on the list despite supporting Ukraine.
Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need to receive Patriot and other air defense systems from partners to protect Ukrainian cities and communities from Russian missile terror.
Russia used missiles containing at least 1,500 imported components from conventional countries during today's terrorist attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Every Russian missile attack on Ukraine contains foreign-made components imported through sanctions evasion schemes, underscoring the need for stronger sanctions and accountability measures against those who facilitate Russian aggression.