Week 213 – additional links
Nicholas Zharkikh
March 19, 2026
Head of US counterterrorism center resigns over disagreement with war in Iran
Rubio and Hegseth may be in danger – drones spotted over base
Putin stopped appearing in the Kremlin after the elimination of Iranian leaders, media report
Pentagon asks Congress for over $200 billion for war with Iran
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased by more than eight times
Iran hits Tel Aviv with cluster munitions, causing casualties
Omani Foreign Minister on war with Iran: There is no scenario in which the US will get what it wants
The Russian army launched 133 drones over Ukraine at night, 20 were hit – Air Force
Four fighters held a key area: details of a unique GUR operation in Donbas
All tanks destroyed at Labinsk oil depot – media
Putin’s praised air defense failed: explosions at Russian military facilities in occupied Crimea
A large fire was recorded at a chemical plant in the Stavropol Territory after a UAV attack
Enemy drone attacked the Main Directorate of the SBU in Lviv region: there is destruction
Strike drones attacked Russian Krasnodar
EU leaders failed to convince Orban to release €90 billion for Ukraine – Politico
A case was opened against Bezuglaya, in particular, for treason.
Ukrenergo confirmed increased outages across Ukraine on March 20
109 enemy UAVs shot down overnight on March 19
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a hangar of Russian military transport aircraft
Russians destroyed 13,000 buildings in Kharkiv
The US continued to ease anti-Russian sanctions
Oman (US ally) made a strong statement regarding war against Iran
A double "mole" was exposed in the Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukrainian Armed Forces hit military aircraft in the Ulyanovsk region of the Russian Federation
Israel attacked Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the headquarters and base of the occupiers in Donetsk
Qatar assessed the consequences of Iran’s strike: "A nightmare"
Two Russia Today propagandists were injured by an Israeli missile while filming a story. VIDEO
US may lift sanctions on Iranian oil at sea to help lower prices, Bessent says
On the shield – March 19, 2026.
The Kharkiv region mourned Hero Oleg Kukhar, who gave his life for Ukraine
Andriy Davydov from Drohobych died in the battles for Ukraine
Border guard Rostyslav Hanchak from Perechyn died in the war with Russia
Almost three years of obscurity: death of miner and soldier Yevheniy Shipov confirmed
Painful loss: soldier from Kyiv region Dmytro Romanov died at the front. Photo
Defender from the Irpin community Serhiy Maruda died in the war
Tragic news: defender from Konotop Denys Myron died in the Donetsk region
34-year-old defender from Volyn Mykhailo Chykyrda died in battle in the Kupyan region
Poltava region lost two defenders: Igor Sydorenko and Dmytro Kibarov died in Donbas
The heart of defender from Kolomyia community Vitaliy Karat stopped beating
North Side Group co-founder Yaroslav "Mazhor" Chernyshev died at the front
Died in Sumy region: fallen defender Roman Havchuk buried in Sloviansk
Senior Ukrainian Army soldier from Kamianske Ruslan Kovalenko died defending Ukraine
Defender from Konotop region Serhiy Mykysha died in Donetsk region
Forever 32: It became known about the death of the soldier from Bucha, Viktor Harkavenko. Photo
52-year-old defender from Rivne Oleg Karaban died in Kharkiv region
Dmytro Kizimov, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war.
Mykhailo Starkiv, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war.
Ivan Roman, a soldier from Vinogradov, died in the war with the Russian Federation (PHOTOS)
Grenade launcher Oleksandr Vorobyov from Berdychiv region died in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Alexandria City Council reported the death of 51-year-old soldier Bohdan Vereskun
Poltava region bids farewell to fallen soldier Artem Lisovsky
Oleg Ustimenko, a resident of the Domanivska community, died in the war.
Missing since 2022: death of Volyn soldier Viktor Mykhalchuk confirmed
The war took the life of a soldier from the Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyrylo Suvorov
Defender from Zhytomyr region Ilya Volodymyrovych Homolyako died in Donetsk region
March 20, 2026
Ukraine’s seaports surprised the whole world – this is what the Persian Gulf countries want to learn
During the night, the Ukrainian Defense Forces neutralized 133 out of 156 enemy air targets
On the night of March 20, the Air Force destroyed 133 enemy targets
A flash of light was visible: a metallurgical plant was attacked in occupied Alchevsk. Video
Defense forces hit rare A-50 radar-evading aircraft in Russia
Defenders who shot down Ka-52 with drone in Pokrovskoye direction received orders "For Courage"
"High-altitude Predators" shot down an enemy Ka-52 helicopter using an FPV drone
Fire at the "Energomost" electrical substation in Crimea: Russia announced the fall of drone debris
The Armed Forces bombed five military aircraft factories in Russia
The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant for the second time
Ukrainian F-16 destroys occupiers’ bridge
The US reacted to the shipment of Russian oil to Cuba
Everything Zelensky does is political PR. Ukraine has not helped us in any way, – Trump
Fire breaks out at defense plant in Czech Republic: incident being investigated as terrorist attack
On the shield – March 20, 2026.
Anton Pavlyuchenko from Sumy region died in Kursk region
Roman Shmilka from Arlamivska Wola died defending Ukraine
Hero of Volhynia Vasyl Ivanov died as a result of being hit by an enemy drone
The war took the life of Stanislav Sokol, a volunteer from Kryvyi Rih.
Defender from Buryn Ruslan Mykhaylyk died at the front
Volodymyr Omelchenko, a soldier from Chernihiv region, died while performing a combat mission.
Soldier from Sumy region Oleksandr Babych dies
Defender from Volyn Ruslan Popovych died in Kharkiv region
Anatoliy Mukha, a defender from the Sheptytska community, died while performing a combat mission.
Hero of Volhynia Oleg Filimonyuk died in the battle for Ukraine
Free Highlander Nikita Alekseev died in the war
Policeman from Zaporizhzhia Andriy Mandyk died at the front
Two years after the last fight: Vinnytsia meets Yevheniy Bohun "on the shield"
On the shield: the Novoukrainska community reported the death of Kotlyarenko at the front
23-year-old Defender from Stryi Denys Smolyan died in battle in the Donetsk region
Defender from the Dolynska community Mykhailo Kuzelyak died in Zaporizhia region (PHOTO)
Lieutenant of the patrol police of the Odessa region Artem Safonenko died in the Donetsk region
Mykola Khmelyov, commander of the drone unit from the Kharkiv region, died
March 21, 2026
Drones hit important chemical plant in Togliatti, Russia, causing fire. Photos and video
Crimea is on fire: Tavriysk TPP under attack – media
Damage to A-50 aircraft confirmed. Alchevsk plant hit
US lifts sanctions on two Russian citizens
Trump made a loud statement about ending the war against Iran
US urgently transfers thousands of Marines and amphibious assault ships for landing in Iran – media
Slavutych is without power due to a morning attack
A fire broke out in the Czech Republic at a facility related to the production of drones for Ukraine
Russian Z-blogger Romanov announced the death of all the occupiers surrounded in Kupyansk
The Independent told about a Ukrainian soldier who spent 16 months in a bunker on the front line
Z-"military units" complain about losing their second Ka-52 attack helicopter in two days
FPV drone of the Ukrainian Navy sank an invaders’ boat near Tendrivska Spit. VIDEO
On the night of March 21, 148 UAVs were shot down in the skies over Ukraine
Ukrainians have already shot down several Iranian drones in the Persian Gulf country – media
Defense forces hit oil refinery in Saratov, Russia
15 years in prison: a servicewoman was sentenced in Poltava for treason and desertion
Chernihiv and most of the region were left without electricity due to a nighttime Russian attack
At least two TPPs arrived: Crimea suffered a massive attack
In seven directions at once: the Russians launched a large-scale offensive, what is known
Russia claims to have shot down 283 drones, several oil refineries could have been the targets
Russia suffered one of the largest attacks: hundreds of UAVs attacked 15 regions, including Moscow
Drones attacked Moscow and Ufa at night
The General Staff announced the defeat of the Saratov refinery
This year, up to 30% of infantry can be removed from the front thanks to robots, – Biletsky
Cuba refused to comply with Trump’s demand
Trump demands trillions of dollars from sheikhs, media reports
An enemy command post and a repair unit of the Russian Federation were hit, – General Staff
On the shield – March 21, 2026.
22-year-old Kateryna Golota from the Odessa 28th Brigade died at the front
Stryi City Council reported that Hero Denys Smolyanin died
Bereznivshchyna lost its Defender Ivan Tsipan in the war
Vadym Baleyko, a 35-year-old defender from the Luka-Meleshkivska community, died in the hospital
A soldier from Volyn, Oleksandr Slembik, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
The death of Bukovina soldier Anatoly Bakhtin has been confirmed
Defender Orest Hybljak from the village of Boyanets died while performing a combat mission.
Dmytro Gladirenko, an orchestra member from Chernihiv, died at the front
Border guard Serhiy Timofeev from Luhansk region died in Donetsk region
Staff Sergeant Vadym Marishchuk from Mykolaiv region died at the front
Volyn’s losses: our young compatriot Kuznetsov Maksym Oleksandrovych died on the front line
Great loss: Stepan Zayats from Ternopil region died at the front
On May 7, 2025, Volodymyr Skoryna died in the Kramatorsk direction.
Soldier Ihor Smykulis from Precarpathia died in hospital
A soldier from Lviv region, Andriy Nakonechny, was killed in battle in the Donetsk region.
March 22, 2026
Military helicopter crashes at sea in Qatar, crew sought
May have a longer range. European countries found themselves in the range of Iranian missiles — Bild
NATO mission in Iraq has transferred its personnel to Europe due to the situation in the Middle East
Zelenskyy stated about the results of Ukraine’s assistance in the Persian Gulf: This annoys Russia
Hundreds of people injured in Israel due to ballistic strikes
Iran responds to Trump’s ultimatum
After ’destroying Iran,’ America’s biggest enemy is ’incompetent’ Democratic Party, says Trump
Iran has already fired nearly 30 missiles and drones at the UAE today
Russians attacked Kyiv region with drones: there is damage
Night attack on Ukraine – air defense forces neutralized 127 Russian drones out of 139
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit an enemy "Triumph" and two "Buk" (VIDEO)
20 thousand idealists and pragmatists: the media told the story of foreign fighters in Ukraine
Magyar reports the destruction of 26 Russian air defense systems during March
Large-scale fire in Ufa: Bashneft Refinery on fire
An explosion was heard near Melitopol: a substation is on fire in Yakymovka (photo). RIA-Pivdenny
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hunted down a rare modern Russian drone "Klin"
Died at 21: Who Fulfilled the Last Wishes of Their Best Friends-Spies
Cuban army is preparing for possible military aggression by the US – Foreign Ministry statement
Operation "G-Day": 412th Brigade "Nemesis" burned over 130 vehicles near Hulyaipol. VIDEO
Oil refinery in Saratov burns for second day after drone attack
Moscow complains about massive drone attack
On the shield – March 22, 2026.
Two years after his death, defender Ruslan Tikhonov returns to Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi on the shield
Defender from Lviv region Taras Podletskyi died in the war
Our courageous compatriot Vitaliy Pelin died in Zaporizhia
Slavutych lost its Defender: border guard Vladyslav Pylnyk died
Maksym Kuznetsov, a native of Luhansk, died at the front.
A soldier from Cherkasy region, Dmytro Riznyk, died in the war
March 23, 2026
Qatar Airways has placed part of its planes outside of Qatar amid the reduction in flights
The US and Israel Overestimated the Chances of an Uprising in Iran — The New York Times
Suspect in double explosion in Bucha detained – Prosecutor General
The General Staff confirmed the defeat of the largest Russian oil terminal in the Baltic
A number of Russian cities have been hit by explosions, there are also hits and fires
There’s a lot of noise in occupied Donetsk: TV tower could have been hit
Russia claims drone attack on Belgorod governor, St. Petersburg airport out of service
A fuel and lubricants warehouse is on fire near Rostov, Russia. VIDEO+PHOTO report
After drone attack, Russia halts oil exports through the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga
Hungarian intelligence officer who led spies in Ukraine exposed – SBU
Ukrainian Defense Forces Attack Russian Strike Drones and Fiber Optic Server Node
At least 4 oil tanks on fire in the Russian port of Primorsk, media reports
A rare Russian Skat UAV worth $400,000 was shot down in the Kharkiv region (video)
$878 per occupier: Magyar named the cost of destroying Russian manpower using UAVs
Israeli air defense shoots down Iranian missile in space
GUR exposed Putin in helping Trump’s enemies
Russian GRU agent who tried to obtain Ukraine’s latest tank developments gets 14 years in prison
On the shield – March 23, 2026.
Sad news: the heart of Stepan Danyliv, a soldier from Ivano-Frankivsk region, stopped prematurely
Serhiy Tkachenko from Sumy died near Krasnohorivka
26-year-old Ivan Stefurak from Frankivsk region died of his injuries in a hospital in Dnipro
Pavlo Lyuty, a defender from the Myrhorod district, died in the war.
Viktor Masevich, a soldier from the Kyiv region, died at the front. Photo
The Bagachevska community reported the death of another Defender – Mykhailo Semenovich Boyaryn
The Horodnyan community lost its Hero – Stanislav Shatyl
Marine Stanislav Bryokhov from Kryvyi Rih died in the battles for Ukraine
Junior sergeant from the Slavutysk community, Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Hnatiuk, died in the war
Defender from Lazeshchyna Mykhailo Poshtaryuk died in Donetsk region
The Stepaniv community lost its defender Yevhen Stepanishchev
Serhiy Bober, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war.
After five months of service in Kurshchyna, 38-year-old defender Petro Anatoliyovych Ruschyn died
Serhiy Kukhar, a 30-year-old senior soldier from Khmelnytskyi region, died in the Kharkiv region.
Sumy resident Serhiy Batrachenko died in Donbas
A brave defender from Bukovina, Oleksandr Boyko, died in the war
A rifleman-medic from the Odessa region, Oleksandr Nasikovskyi, died in battle.
Ihor Patsanivskyi from Khmilnyk died in the war
Pavlohrad resident Oleg Ustinov died in the battle for Ukraine
Forever 29: Denys Mykolayovych Kabatskyi, a defender from Chernihiv region, died in the war
Pavlo Hordiychuk, a grenade launcher from Rudka, died in the Sumy region.
Fallen in the war: Poltava region will say goodbye to Roman Ivanov and Roman Anokhin
Kalaman Oleksandr, a defender from the Safyanivka community, died in the war
Oleksandr Kaptan died on the border of Sumy region
The death of a soldier from Vinnytsia region, Serhiy Tsybulsky, has been confirmed
Ihor Mykhailovych, a Carpathian, died in the war.
Uzhhorod says goodbye to the Hero: Serhiy Kozachenko returned home on the shield
A soldier from the Kirovohrad region, Oleksandr Bondar, was killed in the Pokrovsky direction.
Zhytomyr region lost defender Volodymyr Kozhuhar
Ivan Nazarenko from Kropyvnytskyi died in the war
Defender from Kryvyi Rih, Denys Piransky, died during the fighting for Ukraine
Volodymyr Pankiv, a soldier from the Ternopil region, died in the war (photo)
The Alexandria City Council announced that Oleksandr Bondar died in the war
Wife and sons left behind: soldier from Nikopol Yuriy Sychev died in the war
March 24, 2026
The Russian army fired 426 targets at Ukraine, air defense shot down 25 missiles and 365 drones
Massive Russian attack leaves 4 dead, dozens injured – Zelensky (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Moldova-Romania power line outage due to Russian attacks
Iran launches missile at Israel with quote from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
The consequences of the drone attack on the Tavria TPP in Crimea have become known
Aviation shot down 100% of cruise missiles during night attack – Ignat
A court in the Russian Federation sentenced Robert Brovdi (Magyar) in absentia to 18 years in prison
Terrorist attacks in Bucha and Lviv show new Russian tactics – war in the rear
Ukrainian military hits installation in Crimea from which Russia launches Onyx and Zircon missiles
The General Staff reported on a series of precise strikes in Crimea and beyond: what was destroyed
Russia launched almost a thousand drones over Ukraine within 24 hours, — Ukrainian Air Force
Russia strikes centers of Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia: one dead, 12 wounded
New world record: one crew of Wild Hornets Sting drones shot down 23 Shaheeds in one night. VIDEO
Oil depot burns for second day in Primorsk port after Ukrainian drone attack
Daytime attack on Ukraine surpassed nighttime: over 550 enemy strike UAVs flew in
SBS pilot becomes the first in the world to remotely shoot down a "Shahed"
A National Guardsman and his daughter died in an explosion in Ivano-Frankivsk
Lviv recovers after attack: 26 injured and numerous damages (PHOTOS)
The results of the massive missile strike on Ukraine
Details of the large-scale attack by the "Shaheeds" have emerged
Russian GRU hitman killed and his accomplices detained, SBU says
Saudi Arabia is planning to go to war with Iran
One of the crews of the Mi-8 of the Ukrainian Navy shot down 12 "Shahedi" in 3 hours. VIDEO
40 people injured in today’s strike on Ukraine. Russia does not want to end the war, – Zelensky
On the shield – March 24, 2026.
Defender from Frankopol Vitaliy Godun died in Donetsk region
Soldiers from Vinnytsia region Anatoliy Kushel, Artem Shulga, and Volodymyr Mykhailichenko died
Defender from Zhytomyr region Serhiy Stelnykovych died in Donetsk region
The death of Viktor Hulyadyk, a defender from the village of Ostriv, has been confirmed
Hero of Volhynia Yaroslav Yaroshuk died in the Kharkiv region
A young defender from the Izmail district, Stoyan Oleksandr Oleksandrovich, died in the war.
Kryvyi Rih lost its defender Volodymyr Kostyuchyk
Hero from the Mykolaiv community Volodymyr Chen died after being seriously wounded at the front
Maksym Zhelezny from Sumy died in the war
On March 24, 2026, the fallen soldiers Kyrylo Talk and Denys Zhurba were buried in Chernihiv
Tomorrow in Lviv they will say goodbye to the fallen soldiers Rostyslav Hanochenko and Ivan Sahaidak
Defender from Hlukhiv Serhiy Konoplya died at the front
Border guard from Krasnosil’ Viktor Kovlev died in Kharkiv region
Policeman Yuriy Tarasenko died during a combat mission in the Kharkiv region
Intelligence officer Viktor Tyshkovets from Sernyk died in Sumy region
Yuriy Sokolovych from Truskavets died in the battles for Ukraine
Considered missing: Anatoliy Kindyuk from Dnipropetrovsk region died defending Ukraine
Sergeant Roman Chumak from Kharkiv region killed in airstrike in Donetsk region
Volodymyr Stycyuk from Sumy region died at the border
Forever 25: Young Volyn native Maksym Murashko died during a combat mission in Kurshchyna
Defender from Ternopil region Ruslan Kozar died in the war
Soldiers from Kirovohrad region Oleksandr Zakalashnyuk, Viktor Hnidikov, Oleksiy Shevchuk died
Defender from Prykarpattia Andriy Hopeltatiuk died in Kharkiv region
Grenade launcher Oleg Solodkyi died in the Dnipropetrovsk region
A defender from the Kremenets community, Viktor Ostapchuk, died in the Kharkiv region (photo)
Another defender from Transcarpathia "on the shield": Mykola Obretskyi died in the war
The death of a soldier from the Velykohaivska community, Serhiy Pozyomko, has been confirmed (photo)
March 25, 2026
Energy outage: tens of thousands of people in Chernihiv and the region without electricity
Consequences of the attack on Vinnytsia: one person died, 13 more were injured, houses were damaged
A private house was destroyed in a drone attack in the Odessa region: one person was injured
Drones from Russia flew into Latvia and Estonia
Iran has refused to negotiate with Witkoff, – CNN
Orban announced the suspension of gas supplies to Ukraine until the Druzhba plant resumes operations
Hungary will lose over $1 billion due to Orban’s decision to stop gas supplies to Ukraine, – MFA
Snipers of "Kholodny Yar" returned from positions after 51 days on the front line
Russia claims that its air defenses allegedly intercepted and destroyed 389 Ukrainian drones
Explosive night for the occupiers: over 500 drones attacked 14 regions of Russia
FSB building on fire in Vyborg, ship sinks in port
Russian Belgorod was left without electricity, water and heat after a series of explosions
Vyborg shipyard attacked by drones on March 25, icebreaker damaged
Drones attacked an oil loading port in Ust-Luga, Leningrad Oblast. Tanks are on fire (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced on the Zaporizhzhia Front, – ISW
General Staff: Russian patrol icebreaker "Purga" hit in Leningrad region
Over 94% of targets destroyed: Ministry of Defense announces new phase of air defense
Infantrymen of the 93rd Brigade held positions in the Kostyantynivka direction for 224 days
Will fight on: Iran dismisses Trump’s peace plan with contempt, – FT
The "demo" of Russian oil exports is over: "Magyar" showed damage in the port of Ust-Luga
Fire at Primorsk oil port continues for third day after drone attack
Defense Analytics: Record Rate of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Hits by Iskander and Bastion
Ukraine to create new air defense line after attack on western regions
The UEB-1 interceptor drone was developed by the Ukrainian company "OSIRIS AI". PHOTO
On the shield – March 25, 2026.
Volodymyr Oleksienko from Poltava region died in the war
Defender from Volyn Roman Ivanushko dies
Residents of Nikopol region killed by Russia: Defender from Marganets Pavlo Rebrov
Today, the Tyachiv region honors the fallen defender Ivan Mitsur from Teresva
Hero of Volyn Serhiy Panasyuk died after being hit by an FPV drone
Roman Ignatenko, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war
Shakhtarske resident Oleksandr Arsenin died as a result of a drone attack
Hero from Rakhiv region Mykola Pavlyuchok died in the war
Soldiers from Ternopil region Orest Babyk, Yaroslav Potochniak, Mykhailo Stets were killed
Ukrainian defender Mykola Burgoch returns to the Rheni community on the shield
Transcarpathian Yuriy Brych died in the war
Soldier Serhiy Belov died in battle in the Dnipropetrovsk region
Death of Novytsia sniper Petro Zaulichny confirmed
After six months of obscurity: Hero from Shepetivshchyna Dmytro Hapurzhanov returns "on the shield"
The death of the Defender from Vynohradiv Ivan Feyer has been confirmed
Sumy resident Petro Shepil died in the Shostka region
A sapper from the Kremenets community, Mykola Pryshlyak, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region (photo)
Four years at the front: Sergeant from Zbarazh community Ihor Pereshchuk died in Donetsk region
The life of a soldier from Volyn, Vasyl Shilenin, was cut short
30-year-old UAV operator from Sloviansk Dmitry Donskyi died in Donetsk region
Military man Yaroslav Zalishchuk died: Baraniv community lost 37-year-old defender
It became known about the death of the defender from the Shumska community, Stepan Sadovyuk (photo)
The death of the defender from the village of Dobryachyn, Oleg Baransky, has been confirmed
Yuriy Koshkidko, a 53-year-old soldier from the Dnipropetrovsk region, died at the front.