Kharkiv

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.

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with drones, with debris hitting a residential building and open territory. Information on the consequences is being clarified.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a "Shahed" strike in the Novo-Bavarskyi district. The Air Force also warned of the threat of new enemy drones.

In Lozova, the head of the TCC allegedly beat a female volunteer. The Kharkiv Regional TCC is conducting an internal investigation into the incident, and law enforcement officers are clarifying the details.

259 combat clashes took place during the day. The Russian Federation launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, carried out more than 5,000 shellings, and involved 2,285 kamikaze drones.

In the Fastiv district of the Kyiv region, a furniture store with an area of 500 sq. m was on fire due to falling UAV debris. Residential buildings were also damaged in three districts, but there were no casualties.

On the night of March 12, Russia attacked Kharkiv with a kamikaze drone. Houses were damaged in the Shevchenkivskyi district, one person received assistance due to an acute reaction to stress.