Ukraine

In March 2024, the IAEA successfully rotated expert monitoring missions to four Ukrainian nuclear power plants, including the Chornobyl NPP, to ensure their safety in the face of Russia's military aggression.

The Russian army attacked Khmelnytsky region at night using drones, and one person was injured.

In the evening, the air defense system was operating in the Kyiv region, without any hits or casualties.

Air defense destroyed 17 out of 22 russian Shahed strike drones during nighttime attacks by russia.

russian federation is spreading misinformation that Zelenskyi endangered a secret base with foreigners in Odesa during his visit.

Answering a question from a channel one propagandist, putin said that a "sanitary zone" could be created in Ukraine.

Oil prices rose above $85 per barrel for Brent crude and around $81 for WTI after Ukrainian drones damaged russian refineries.

An educational hub with classrooms, living quarters and recreational areas for young people from the war-affected areas of Ukraine has been opened in Lviv.

Firefighters extinguished a 100-square-meter fire in a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, evacuating 20 residents. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The Ukrainian women's sabre fencing team won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

More than 1,300 housing certificates were exchanged for new housing under the eRecovery program, which provides compensation for damaged housing and allows Ukrainians to choose their housing option and place of residence.

Ukraine's judo team won 11 awards, including 1 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze, taking 4th place at the European Cup in Riga, Latvia.

Zelensky said that this war decides whether Putin will be able to expand the zone of ruins in Europe and the world, thanked Ukrainian soldiers in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Orikhiv directions and noted the assistance of the United States, Denmark, Germany, Canada and other countries that support Ukraine's defense.

Ukraine does not plan to extend the Russian gas transit contract and can exist without it, as confirmed by the Ukrainian Energy Minister and the EU Energy Commissioner.

The Kremlin plans to build a network of youth militarization institutions in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to indoctrinate young people and recruit them into the occupation forces.

Ukrainian eSports player Andriy CIG_ST92_UA Shakalov won Group G of the qualification and secured a place in the top 8 at the UEFA EEURO 2024 esports championship in Germany.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian occupants' equipment, turning an SUV and a Bukhanka car into scrap metal.

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops destroyed 142 Russian occupants, an anti-aircraft system, cannons, mortars, electronic warfare equipment and vehicles in southern Ukraine.

Czech President Petr Pavel believes that a compromise between Ukraine and Russia to end the conflict is not yet possible, but the time may come when both sides realize that continuing the war means only new costs, suffering and losses without hope of success.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Denmark for its solidarity with Ukraine. It is noted that Denmark is the first Scandinavian country to sign a security agreement with Ukraine.

Russian arms exports have fallen by 53% over 10 years due to reduced consumer demand amid sanctions, global condemnation of Russia's war in Ukraine, and the prioritization of arms for operations in Ukraine.

Polish farmers continue to block truck traffic at five border crossings with Ukraine, not allowing any trucks to cross into Poland, leaving more than 1,000 trucks waiting in lines on the Polish side.

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has canceled his planned visit to Odesa, Ukraine, due to the threat of a Russian missile attack after British intelligence warned that the Russians had learned of his trip plan.

Over the past day, 58 combat engagements took place on the frontline, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors, including in the Liman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Novopavlivka and Orikhivsk sectors.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 430,740 personnel and 6,790 tanks.

Russia claims to have shot down 35 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions, including Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Orel, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Krasnodar, and Kursk.

Today, on March 17, employees of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers are celebrating their professional holiday in Ukraine.

Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to make it unable to defend cities from Russian missile attacks by the end of the month.

Turkey reiterates its non-recognition of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine following an illegitimate referendum in 2014, emphasizing its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's attempts to hold presidential elections in the occupied regions of Ukraine, reaffirming the UN's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.