Kharkiv

The Kharkiv subway overpaid the supplier more than UAH 1. 1 million for fuel due to changes in the contract. The prosecutor's office demands the return of funds, as the price changes were unreasonable.

Russia has increased troops in the Kursk direction in order to displace Ukrainian soldiers. Next, they plan an offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv, but Ukraine does not yet see opportunities in them.

On the night of March 20, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 171 UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down 75 drones in 12 regions, 63 simulators — locationally lost. Kirovohrad region, Sumy region, and Donetsk region were affected.

According to Zelenskyy, Putin is currently in control of the situation, but does not want the war to end, as his positions are weaker than before. The Armed Forces operation thwarted the occupiers' plans to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy.

Due to damage to railway infrastructure, the route of trains Nos. 53, 92/60, 7, 128 and 52 has been changed, delays are possible. Flight No. 790 was delayed for safety reasons.

New rules have been in effect in Ukraine's pharmaceutical market since March. Restrictions on markups and a ban on marketing agreements have led to pharmacy closures and higher drug prices.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is planning an offensive in the Kharkiv and Sumy directions. The goal is to put pressure on Ukraine for negotiations on a ceasefire on the terms of the Russian Federation.

120 combat clashes were recorded during the day. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions, where fierce fighting continues.

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.

In most regions of Ukraine on March 18, cloudy weather with clearings is expected, temperature +3. .+5°C. In the east and southeast, in some places, light sleet and rain, temperature +4..+7°C.

In Kharkiv, a TCC vehicle hit a cyclist who suddenly turned towards the car. An official investigation has been launched to clarify the circumstances of the incident.

To deter Russian aggression, Ukraine will need a powerful army and assistance from the West, especially along the 2,100 km front line. The current front line does not give Ukraine the strategic depth to defend itself.

On the night of March 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 174 drones. Ukrainian defenders shot down 90 UAVs in 10 regions, 70 decoy drones were lost locationally.

The Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine give up the occupied territories. Putin will not abandon his ambitions, even after a ceasefire, ISW analysts believe.

Russian troops continue to shell the Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. The enemy is trying to keep Ukrainian units on the border in suspense.

On the night of March 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, 47 of which were shot down by air defense forces. Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa regions were under attack.

In the Kharkiv region, rescuers freed a man who was stuck in a pipe of an abandoned pumping station. The rescue operation lasted five hours, and the man was hospitalized with hypothermia.

Rain is expected in the western, central and eastern regions. In Kyiv +6…+8°C, in Lviv +2…+4°C, in Kharkiv +15…+17°C. No precipitation in the east and in Crimea, up to +23°C.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a massive movement of enemy UAVs in many regions of Ukraine. Residents are urged to take shelter and be vigilant, especially in the northern and western regions.

Since the beginning of the day, 123 combat clashes have taken place. Russian invaders launched 70 air strikes and dropped 96 guided aerial bombs.

25 battles took place in the Pokrovsky direction, 17 in the Lyman direction. The enemy carried out the most air strikes in the Kursk direction, dropping 25 guided bombs.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Kursk operation helped stabilize the situation in the Kharkiv and Pokrovsk directions.

In Kharkiv, TCC employees used weapons during a conflict with civilians. An investigation has been launched under the article of hooliganism, the police are establishing all the circumstances of the incident.

In Kharkiv, the police are investigating the case of torture of a man who was tied to a pole for theft. A businessman from the market accused him of stealing a bag of onions.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine worked in the defense zone of the "Khartia" brigade, where he discussed the stability of the defense. He emphasized that the enemy is blocked in the Vovchansk area.

Due to shelling in the Kharkiv region, there were power outages in the Izium district. Over the past day, 9 people were injured, including four children, as a result of attacks on Kharkiv and the region.

On March 14, warm and calm weather is expected in Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from +14°C to +23°C. Precipitation is forecast only in the western regions.

On March 13, Kharkiv was subjected to a massive drone attack. It is known that seven people had an acute reaction to stress, houses were damaged, and a fire broke out in a non-residential building.

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 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.