Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Fedorov discussed strikes at a range of 150 km. The goal is for the occupiers' losses to exceed the pace of their mobilization.
General Staff confirmed strikes on air defense systems, an oil depot in Crimea, and UAV control points in the Russian Federation. Ammunition depots and enemy workshops were also destroyed.
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As a result of a night attack on the Odesa region, two people were injured and a hospital was destroyed. Patients were evacuated, and a fire broke out in the Danube Biosphere Reserve.
Over the past day, 189 combat engagements took place, half of which were in three sectors. The enemy launched over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 84 airstrikes.
Explosions rang out at the Saky, Kirovske, and Hvardiiske airfields in Crimea due to a drone attack. Eyewitnesses report detonations and the operation of enemy air defense.
147 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy used 5,200 drones and 151 guided aerial bombs. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction — 42 assaults.
The Russian dictator stated there is a risk of an environmental catastrophe due to strikes on energy facilities in Tuapse. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on the oil refinery and a radar station.
Zelenskyy has approved arms exports in cases of production surplus of up to 50%. Companies will receive automatic permits to sell surplus equipment and drones.
Defense Forces hit the Tuapse oil refinery and the Ai-Petri radar station in Crimea. Command posts and warehouses of the occupiers in three regions were also attacked.
There were 226 clashes at the front, and enemy losses amounted to 1,180 personnel. The AFU destroyed 34 artillery systems and over a thousand drones in a single day.
TAF Industries and Summa Defence will create a joint venture for drone manufacturing. The project will allow for the scaling of UAV production at secure sites.
Since the beginning of 2026, the military has received twice as many interceptor drones as in the entire year of 2025. In March, they shot down a record 33,000 enemy UAVs.
The President announced the necessity of creating an indigenous anti-ballistic system. Ukraine has already established mass production of drones and artillery.
Yuliia Svyrydenko stated that Ukraine is capable of producing modern weaponry. She called on Poland to implement joint defense projects.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called Rzeszów a savior city for its assistance to Ukrainian refugees. He noted the extraordinary solidarity of the entire region.
Norway will produce Ukrainian mid-strike drones with a range of up to 200 km. The first delivery for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is expected by the beginning of summer.
Poland will create a drone armada using Ukrainian technology and experience. The project will be jointly funded with the EU to strengthen security in Europe.
In the past 24 hours, 241 combat engagements took place; the most difficult situation remains in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy released 257 aerial bombs and over 6,800 kamikaze drones.
As a result of the drone attack on the Sumy region, infrastructure facilities and residential buildings were damaged. Due to the shelling, some consumers were left without electricity.
Funds from the first EU tranche will be allocated to domestic drones, miltech, and energy protection. Ukraine has also reached an agreement on stable diesel supplies.
The European Union is allocating a loan of €90 billion, two-thirds of which will go to defense. The first tranche will include the purchase of Ukrainian drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rob Jetten signed a statement on the launch of the Drone Deal initiative. The countries will jointly produce drones, electronic warfare systems, and defense technologies.
A concentration of Russian vessels, which previously transported weapons, has been recorded in Amirabad port. Analysts suggest the transportation of ammunition and components.
Over the past day, the enemy carried out 149 attacks and used over 9,600 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1,180 occupiers and destroyed dozens of pieces of equipment.
The Commander-in-Chief reported 548 evacuation flights in March and the implementation of ground robots. Underground stabilization points are being built to protect medics.
As a result of the UAV crash, an outbuilding was damaged and four people were injured. A child is among the victims; rescue services are working at the scene.
Over the past day, 150 clashes and over 9,000 drone attacks were recorded on the front. The Defense Forces destroyed 1,000 invaders and over 2,200 enemy drones.
Russia is transferring weapons to Iran for attacks in the Middle East in exchange for thousands of drones. Intelligence has confirmed strikes on countries bordering Iran.
In February, combat brigades were allocated over UAH 4. 5 billion through DOT-Chain Defence for ordering drones and electronic warfare systems. Over six months, approximately 350,000 units of equipment worth over UAH 16 billion have been supplied through the system.
