The interview hero is Dmitry Kozatsky, Azovstal Defender with a call sign Orest, whose photos have flew the whole world. During the Battle of Mariupol, he brilliantly did his work - photographed warriors who kept the defense of the metallurgical plant "Azovstal" in the full environment.

Dmitry's photo "Light Win" became one of the best in 2022 according to The Guardian newspaper and was selected in the list "The Best Photos of 2022" according to Time magazine. Orest, together with the defenders of the city, was captured by Russian, in which he spent 4 months. He told about it in an interview for the army.

My neighborhood completely demolished, there now the grass is growing

Orestes is declared in love. He says he loved Mariupol very much before the war. It was a city that changed just in the eyes. Moreover, it was in Mariupol that he had a home for the first time.

- I did not think that I would live all my life, to be honest. He purchased an apartment there because it was an investment at that time in the home. It was my city and my house. There is a family house, there is a parent, and it was mine. My first home is still the only one left there. Well, he is gone. My neighborhood was completely demolished. And my house and everything that was there. There is nothing left there. There is a growing grass right now, ”he remembers.

On the day of the large -scale invasion, they were already ready: the office of the press service of the unit was already packed in boxes - both paper and equipment. All you have to do is download into the car. From the location of the location in Mariupol, they were accompanied by explosions. Soon such sounds became familiar, says Orest, an element of the wave of chaos and the disorder of the first days of invasion. Azov defended himself, Orestes also reflected - from fakes:

- And I remember, once I aired. I then denied the thesis that we are not releasing civilians from Mariupol. I do not understand why the Ukrainian TV channel in general discussed this topic, because it is obvious that it is misinformation. But then I remember it seems to have denied something that we don't keep anyone. He said that Russian invaders did not allow them to leave.

Thus began his work in Mariupol: the scrupulous fixation of the tragedy is a truly world scale. The city was destroyed. The defenders retreated, finally finding themselves in the dungeons of the azovstal. It was there that Orest took a photo that flew the whole world - a self -portrait in the ray of light. He called the photo - the light will win. It is symbolic that this photo was made on the day when his unit learned that he would be captured.

I thought that I would run on jogging ...

Before captivity, Dmitry Kozatsky notes, he did not prepare himself. I didn't even think of him. He says he was very naive then.

- Sometimes I am in pink glasses, it can save my mint often. I thought that we would be there in the territory as I would run there to jog to keep myself in shape. Because for a very long time we were in the bunker, there was little sunlight, and we had to restore our physical shape. And I thought that I would run on jogging. And now I think, God, well you just ... Those baby thoughts - what are jogging at all? He smiles sadly.

Reality felt almost immediately as soon as he went to the bus. The attitude towards the Azov was particularly cruel. And he remembers - I constantly wanted to eat. He tells how in the Donetsk pre -trial detention center, where he was transferred, he collected crumbs of bread. It was in the pre -trial detention center that he learned about a terrorist attack in Olenivka. Then in the territory of the former colony, the Russians planted a barrack with captured Ukrainian military, killing more than half a hundred people cold -blooded. Orestes says, for the first time, I thought that the main thing was to live up to release.

- I was allowed to call my mother, and I called. She said the rich things. She said, "Don't worry, they remember you, the whole of Ukraine and the whole world are fighting for you." This is the most important thing that I had to hear. I heard it, it became even easier for me. And when I knew that I was not exchanged today, I was not released today, so it will probably happen tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, because I know that they were fighting for us.

Orestes says many of the prisoners did not believe that the exchange would happen, even an hour before the exchange. On the contrary-he constantly grabbed for any signs that "proved" that the release would happen. He sincerely believes that it was the hope and naivety of him that saved him.

- Often, for the military, such naivety is a very bad thing. And she apparently supported me. It is at the moment when you can do nothing, you are limited in motion, in your desires, in everything, apparently, some kind of naivety, a little or a little, wait, and everything will be there, soon. Here it is probably kept. Somehow, - smiles Orest.

“Mom, it's me. I'm in Ukraine, I'm home ”

Every time he sees people returning from captivity, Dmitry acutely feels their emotions. After all, he felt it the day he was exchanged after four months of captivity. It says there was a state of absolute happiness. He was then captured by a whirlwind of emotions. Especially when he called his.

- And I still remember that my mother played. He called such a rude voice: "Hello, good afternoon, Irina Ivanovna, you have a birthday soon, I know that you wanted a gift there, and here it happened." And she is: “Wow, who is? Who calls? ” I say, "Mom, this is me, I am in Ukraine, I'm home." She was very happy.

For me fought… I have to fight for those who are now in captivity

After the captivity, he rested for literally a few days. He said with everyone, extinguished the information famine. A few more weeks just got used to life. Then he decided ... to continue to serve.

Orest is now in the Ministry of Defense. Photographs or shoots a video. And all his free time devotes to stocks demanding to return prisoners of war. Cannot otherwise. He knows - they were fighting for him.

- I have to fight for those who are in captivity now. I think that those who leave captivity earlier hang on them an additional duty, in addition to everything you have - to work, to service. You have to somehow support this topic. Remind, take pictures of stocks, distribute these photos. At least prisoners of war, who return from captivity, they can then watch the news and understand what they remembered for us, fought for us, - Dmitry convinces hot.

He is not afraid to remember. I am sure - every time you talk about the time, you will transform a traumatic experience into just experience. But even despite all his optimism, Orest is sometimes difficult. Living a day after a daily life is a titanic task. However, he proves himself - it is necessary. At least for the sake of those who are still there ... in captivity.

Exactly half of them took place in the Novopavlovsky (former Mariinsky) direction.

About it in the morningMarch 18 reportedGeneral Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In total, the enemy caused 14 missile and 75 aviation strikes, and made 95 shelling of rocket launchers on the positions of our troops and settlements. Unfortunately, Russian terrorist attacks are killed and injured among civilians.

Last day, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine by applying 22 Shahaned UAVs, 17 of which were destroyed.

The settlements of Lukashivka of Chernihiv region suffered during the last day of aviation strikes; Velyka Pisarivka, Popivka, Oleksandrivka, Lugovka of Sumy Oblast and Regional Center; Vovchansk, Gptivka, Basova of Kharkiv region; Netaylovo, Novoselivka First, Shakhtarske, Makarivka, Staromayorsk Donetsk region, robots of Zaporizhzhya region.

Under the artillery fire were about 140 settlements of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Lugansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.

In Volyn and Polissya directions, the operational situation remains without significant changes.

In the Siversky and Slobozhansky directions, the enemy retains military presence in the border areas, conducts sabotage activities in order to prevent the transfer of our troops to threatening directions, increases the density of mine-explosive barriers along the state border in Belgorod region.

In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy carried out 2 unsuccessful assaults of the positions of defense forces in the area of the settlement of Sinkivka of Kharkiv region.

In the Liman direction, our soldiers repelled 3 attacks of the enemy in the area of the settlement of Rozdolivka of Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to break through the defense of our troops.

In the Bakhmut direction, our defenders reflected 8 enemy attacks in the areas of settlements Ivanivske and Klyshchiyivka of Donetsk region.

In the Avdeevsky direction, our defenders reflected 13 enemy attacks in the areas of Berdichi settlements, Tonenke, Pervomaisk, Orlovka, Oleksandropol and Nevelsky Donetsk region.

In the Novopavlovskaya direction, the forces of defense continue to restrain the enemy in the districts of Krasnogorivka, Georgiivka, Novomykhailivka and Victory of Donetsk region, where the enemy, with the support of aviation, tried to break through the defense of our troops 36 times.

In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy attacked the positions of our defenders 7 times in the areas of the robot and northwestern Verbov Zaporizhzhya region.

In the Kherson direction, the enemy does not give up the intention of knocking out our units from the bridgeheads on the Left Bank of the Dnieper. So, during the last day, 3 storms of the positions of our troops have been carried out.

At the same time, our warriors continue to be active in the occupation troops of losses in living strength and technology, depleting the enemy along the entire front line.

Aviation of Defense Forces struck 6 areas of personnel, weapons and enemy military equipment.

The missile troops were affected by 3 areas of the enemy's personnel.

Earlier the Armyinform, with reference to the General Staff,reportedthat the forces of defense were neutralized by two Russian DRGs in Sumy region.

Each day the calculation of 2C3m "Acacia" of a separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces destroys enemy equipment in the Donetsk direction, warehouses of BC and cause infantry losses.

These guys are modest and do not like to talk a lot. When they say, they do it simple and straight. The fact that someone would call an achievement, they are treated as everyday work. It is definitely difficult, but yet she likes them.

The calculation work is harmonious and fast, because every second is important. The SAU just flies out of the shelter, works and immediately.

The gunner Eugene says that he got into the artillerymen by accident, but he likes. When asked if the dream is to hit a special goal, shrugs: "I perform the tasks, the only one would like - that every shot is accurate."

The charging Dmitry recalls that he has charged up to 100 "boars" a day, each weighing more than 40 kg. When asked about his back, he is only waving - what ointments are here.

“The intensity fails, then you have to send by hand. Nothing, then you change, rest for a week and in principle, ”Dmitry smiles.

The boys say their guns cope with the tasks, although there are many features in work because of her respectable age.

And Senior Battery Officer Anton jokes - if he had the opportunity to contact Pentagon head, I would ask Paladin of the last modernization:

“It is good, they say, the car, I would like to work. They promised us once. We are waiting. "

In the meantime, the calculation destroys those who seek to revive the Soviet Union with Soviet weapons.

In the village in the Sumy region, Russian aviation dropped 9 fugas aviation bombs with a correction module and 14 managed aviation bombs in the last day.

About thisreportedSumy Regional Military Administration.

In addition to airbombs, Velika Pisarivka was also fired at mortars (24 explosions), rocket launchers (20 explosions), artillery (20 explosions).

As a result of Russian blows, a non -residential building, a shop, a branch of the house of culture, a library, a center of cultural services, a hospital department, a kindergarten, 15 private households, a multi -storey building, a gas pipeline, a gas pipeline were damaged.

As a result of the air strike, one inhabitant of the community was killed. Another local resident was injured.

BeforeThe Armyinform reportedAbout the shelling of Sumy region.

On the morning of March 18, hostile military ships were absent in the Black and Azov Seas.

About thisreportedThe Navy of the Armed Forces.

There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean.

During the day, in the interests of the Russian Federation, the passage of the Kerch Strait was made:

18 vessels to the Azov Sea, 8 of them moved from the Bosphorus Strait;

21 vessels to the Black Sea, 5 of them continued in the direction of the Bosphorus Strait.

The Russian Federation continues to violate the International Convention on the Protection of Human Life at the Sea of 1974 (SOLAS), switching off automatic identification systems (AIS).

Asreported the armyinform, in the Navy of the Armed Forces, the Russian Tanker "Mechanic Pogodin" was destroyed in the area of Kinburn.

As a result of combat work on the night of March 18, 2024, 17 of the 22 strikes were shot.

About thisThe morning of March 18 reportedAir Force of the Armed Forces.

Shahmed were launched from the area of the city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation. As a result of combat work, 17 "Shahmed" within the limits of Kyiv, Poltava, Khmelnitsky, Cherkasy, Kirovograd, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhya, Rivne regions.

In addition, the enemy attacked 5 anti-aircraft guided missiles C-300/C-400 in Kharkiv region, two controlled aviation missiles X-59 in Sumy region.

Air Air Force and Land Forces, Mobile Fire Groups of Defense Forces of Ukraine, radio electronic struggle were involved in the reflection of the air attack.

BeforeThe Armyinform reported14 Shahaneda was shot down in Odesa region.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces reported the loss of Russians in the last day, as well as their total losses from the beginning of a large -scale invasion.

Data were published by the General Staff of the Armed ForcesMarch 18th.

The losses of the Russians make up:

• personnel - 431550 (+810) persons liquidated
• tanks - 6809 (+19)
• combat armored vehicles - 13014 (+17)
• artillery systems - 10668 (+34)
• RSWW - 1017 (0)
• air defense facilities - 720 (0)
• aircraft - 347 (0)
• helicopters - 325 (0)
• UAV Operative-tactical level-8308 (+36)
• Winged missiles - 1922 (0)
• ships / boats - 26 (0)
• submarines - 1 (0)
• automobile equipment and tanks - 14141 (+68)
• Special equipment - 1731 (+8).

AsThe ArmyInform reported earlier, 72 combat clashes took place during the day.

During the last day, March 17, the enemy fired at Kherson once again, as a result of the attack, one person was injured.

About thisinformsHead of Kherson Ova Alexander Proudin.

“Last day, the enemy fired at Berislav, Dnieper, Lviv, Sadovo, Novovorontsovka, Red Lighthouse, Gavrilovka, Novooleksandrivka, Dudchany, Tyaginka, Antonovka, Amber, Poniativka, Kisel, Ivanivka, and Dnieper, Kikon.

According to the head of the Ova, the Russian military kissed in the residential quarters of settlements of the region, resulting in damaged 3 high -rise buildings, 9 private houses, a port infrastructure, a gas gas station, a car service company and a car.

In addition, Alexander Proudin stressed that because of Russian aggression, one person was injured.

As reported by the Armyinform, on the Great Pisarivkapulled off23 Aircraft per day.

During the day, the occupiers made 458 beats on ten settlements of Zaporizhzhya region.

About thisinformsHead of Zaporizhzhya Ova Ivan Fedorov.

According to him, the military personnel of the Russian Federation carried out an aviation blow to the robot, 7 RSZV-images of small Tokmachka and Roboty, 94 UAV attacked Gulyaypole, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Novodarivka, Malinivka, Malinivka, Malinivka, Malinivka, Robne, Small Tokmachka, Railway and Magney.

"356 Artudari was inflicted on the territory of Guliaypol, Robovy, Malynivka, Little Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Levadny, Novoandriivka and Novodarivka," - said the head of Ova.

In addition, there were 3 reports of destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure. Fortunately, civilians were not injured.

As reported by the Armyinform, the enemy continuesattack the civilian populationKherson region: There is a wounded.

We will remind, on the Great Pisarivkapulled off23 Aircraft per day.

The White Wolf unit, which is part of the Center for Special Operations "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine, became the main character of the documentary "SBU: Special Forces of Victory".

About thisreportedSBU.

The White Wolf successfully and efficiently works all over the front line. It is a real unique unit and top soldiers, capable of performing any complex operational-combat task, ”-said SBU chairman Vasyl Malyuk.

The unit is the volunteers-patriots, who, with the beginning of a large-scale invasion, have entered the CSU "A" of the SBU. And since then they participated in operations on the defense of the Kyiv region, the liberation of the territories of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk regions and Kherson.

"In addition to hostile equipment, the White Wolf also destroyed about 300 objects, such as fortifications, warehouses, fire positions," - said the head of the CSU "A" of the SBU, Eugene Cloud.

According to Oleg Yemets, the commander of the White Wolf unit in the film, more than 50 Russian tanks were burned in Kharkiv region. This weakened the enemy's defense and allowed the Armed Forces with minimal losses and release the territory very quickly.

According to Oleg Yemets, the White Wolf specializes in working with drones, one of the first to combine their intelligence and shock functions. Since then, the unit has been focused on the training and development of military professions such as pilots, navigators, navigriers and sappers.

"They are engaged in the fact that they cause successful fire damage with the help of shock copters, that is, they throw off the ammunition," Vasily Miduk explains.

In the movie, the White Wolf fighters told many examples of combat work, including how one crew struck 13 units of hostile equipment overnight. They also shared emotions about the loss of Alexander Engel's brothers (the boatman call sign) in Kharkiv and the personal motivation to fight for victory.

The movie "SBU: Special Forces of Victory" was created by the company "Ukrainian Production Hub" (UPHub) with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. The film director is Arthur Lerman.

BeforeArmyinform reported,that the SBU's cyberfactors blocked the supply of components for thousands of Shahaneda and the winged missiles.

The Russian army fired at the Nikopol district three times a night, and three communities were injured.

About thisinformsHead of Dnipropetrovsk Ova Sergey Lisak.

“Three times the aggressor fired at the Nikopol region. From the artillery aimed at Marganets, Mirovsk and Chervonohrigor communities. Destroyed private home. 2 farm buildings, cars, garages, greenhouses. The transmission line and the gas hunger were affected. There are no dead and wounded, ”he said.

According to the head of the Ova, late in the evening the defenders of the sky were knocked down by 2 "Shahda" in the Kryvyi Rih district.

In addition, in Kryvyi Rih the debris fell on a five -storey building. There was a fire that rescuers tamed. Damaged roof. However, the apartments themselves are goals. No one was injured.

“Explosives seized part of the enemy iron. Almost three dozen residents were brought out to carry out work safely. Now the debris will be destroyed. People are already at home, ”said Sergei Lisak.

We will remind, last day the aggressor caused almost500 beats in Zaporozhye, there is destruction.

As reported by the Armyinform, the enemy continuesattack the civilian populationKherson region: There is a wounded.

According to Presidential Decree Volodymyr Zelensky No. 143/2022, a minute of silence is spent daily at 9:00, it is announced in all media.

“For the purpose of honoring light memory, civic courage and dedication, spirit, stability and heroic feat of warriors who died in the performance of combat missions to protect state sovereignty and territorial integrity , I make: start a daily at 9 o'clock 00 minutes of a nationwide minute of silence for compatriots, killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which to declare in all media, regardless of ownership, ”the document reads.

The band "Mound & amp; Agregat ”together with the organizers of the charity concert tour of Ukraine“ Sivak. Concert Agency »purchased and handed over to the special unit of the GRU 175 drones-Kamikadze.

About thisreported March 18Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

Drones for Ukrainian scouts were raised during the charitable tour of the band Ukraine. The tour, within which concerts in 22 cities of Ukraine are planned to be given. Currently, the artists have already visited 19 cities and raised 12 million hryvnias.

According to the organizers, the speeches were completely charitable: 100% of the raised funds will be directed to the needs of the warriors of defense forces.

Currently, some of the money raised has already gone for the purchase of Dronov-Kamikadze for Timur GUR special unit. Another part will be spent on the necessary equipment for soldiers from the special unit "Kraken", as well as transfer to the strengthening of other units of the security and defense sector.

AsThe ArmyInform reported earlier, GUR is recruiting people to their units of active action.

The spokesman for the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Dmitry Pletenchuk, which ships in the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, are currently the most dangerous for Ukraine and, accordingly, can be a priority target for Ukraine's defense forces.

Dmitry Pletenchuk's commentsgaveDuring the live broadcast in the TV. One News.

"First and foremost, the main enemy for Ukraine and effective weapons in the Black Sea of the Black Sea Fleet, the so -called, of course, the carriers of winged missiles remain," he said.

According to a spokesman for the Navy of the Armed Forces, such ships are able to operate at a fairly long distance.

“Therefore, of course, this is the main danger. It is very difficult to apply the rest of the ships for them, if it is not impossible. Because they cannot approach our coast through the work of rocket coastal artillery troops of the Navy. Therefore, in fact, these are priority ships, ”Dmitry Pletenchuk said.

As reported by the Armyinform, in the Navy of the Armed Forcestoldabout the absurdity of building new ships of the Russian Federation.

Colonel Natalia Humeniuk commented on a pause in massive missile attacks by the enemy, connecting it with the completion of an important stage with quasiporles of the Russian leader.

Natalia Humeniuk's commentsgaveDuring the live broadcast in the TV. One News.

In particular, when asked by the presenter why hostile aviation has not been involved in massive missile blows for a long time, a spokeswoman for the southern Ukraine defense forces associated with a number of factors.

“We carefully monitor the activity of strategic aviation. We understand that in some way the pause is due to the fact that there is no A-50 aircraft in the air. In addition, there are no gunner and reconnaissance center, ”Natalia Humeniuk said.

According to her, previous such operations of the enemy were not too active and effective.

"Taking into account the" airplane ", which has arranged the forces of Ukraine's defense for the Russians, it is also a very dangerous operation next time," - said the spokeswoman for the south.

At the same time, she said, the enemy did not refuse to carry out massive rocket strokes.

“Because this is the main advantage they have the main victories they put their dictator. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor. We keep everything on special control, ”Natalia Humeniuk said.

She also once again warned Ukrainians about the importance of responding to signals of air danger.

“Every warning of danger can be a very active aviation of the enemy, it can be attracting rocket carriers from the sea because they are there, they are equipped. But tomorrow will be 4 weeks as they did not go on duty. And it is likely that such a pause can be justified by the completion of the responsible stage for them (the quasipore of the President.

As reported by the Armyinform, Russiacontinuesto hide your ships in ports.

During the last day, March 17, Russian troops fired at 115 settlements in 11 regions of Ukraine.

About thisinformsMilitary Media Center.

"In total, 115 settlements and 190 infrastructure facilities were attacked from various types of weapons — mortars, tanks, barrel artillery, MLRS, air defense systems, OTRK, UAVs and tactical aviation," the report says.

As a result of a hostile attack, they are killed and injured among civilians, the number of victims is clarified.

We will remind, last day the aggressor caused almost500 strikes on Zaporizhzhia, there is destruction.

As reported by the Armyinform, the enemy continuesattack the civilian populationKherson region: There is a wounded.

Two residents of Brovary transmitted data for rocket attacks, as well as collected and arranged reburials for the remains of Russian soldiers who died in the battles near Kyiv.

About thisShe reported March 18SBU.

According to the department, the father and son were preparing rocket strikes of the Russian Federation in the capital region.

In particular, they "drained" the geolocation of the defense forces, including military personnel of the Special Operations of the Armed Forces. The attackers also transferred to the FSB coordinates of industrial shops, where the production of Ukrainian drones was established.

On the instructions of the suspects, the invaders planned to carry out targeted missile strikes on Ukrainian targets.

As a result of the special operation in the Kyiv region, both agents were exposed, their criminal acts were documented and detained.

Synchronous measures were carried out to protect the units of the Armed Forces and production capacity of the defense and industrial complex of Ukraine.

Among other things, these FSB agents performed the specific task of the Russian intelligence service - searched for the remains of the racists who died during the fighting for Kiev.

The persons collected fragments of the invaders' bodies in containers and then taken to the forestry of the capital region and buried.

After that, they sent a 'photo report' to the FSB with reference to the area and coordinates of the burial place of the enemy remains.

According to the investigation, the detainees had previously served in law enforcement agencies.

After their release, they were remotely recruited by an FSB officer, who 'drew attention' to the traitors after their anti-Ukrainian comments on YouTube.

In the initial stages of cooperation with the invaders, the son of the person involved even conducted online training in tactical medicine for the militants of the Russian group "Akhmat".

For the completed tasks, the traitors received a monetary 'reward' from the invaders on their own bank cards.

Currently, both defendants have been notified of suspicion of high treason under Part 2 of Art. 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

They are threatened with life imprisonment.

AsArmyInform reported earlier, Ukrainian cyberfactors blocked the supply of components for thousands of Shahaneda and the winged missiles.

Over the past day, russians shelled settlements in Donetsk oblast 15 times. 716 people, including 68 children, were evacuated from the front line.

About thisreportedHead of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin.

According to him, a two-story building was destroyed by an aerial bomb in the Pokrovsk district of Krasnohorivka. In Hirnyk of the Kurakhove community, 3 five-story buildings were damaged. 2 people were injured in Myrnohrad.

«Kramatorsk district. Numerous shellings were subjected to the outskirts of Lyman and Konstantinovsk communities - without victims, ”said the head of the Ova.

Vadym Filashkin also noted that 4 high-rise buildings were damaged in the Bakhmut district in the Chasiv Yar community.

“The house was damaged in the Seversky community. In the Tsyvaniv community, the cross -country and Verkhnyamyanskoye were fired, in Soledarskaya - Rozdolivka and Fedorivka, ”he added.

Recall that over the past day, the aggressor inflicted almost500 strikes on Zaporizhzhia, there is destruction.

As ArmyInform reported, the enemy continues toattack the civilian populationKherson region: there is a wounded.

A group of military personnel of the Russian Federation was destroyed by SCO snipers during night work.

About thisreported March 18Forces of special operations of the Armed Forces.

Combat work continued in the Kherson direction, where while observing enemy positions, our soldiers noticed movement from the enemy and immediately opened fire.

Special surgery forces were destroyed by six enemy servicemen.

AsThe ArmyInform reported earlier, in Kherson region, SCO soldiers prevented the attempts by the Russians to replace reservoirs.

As it became known to ArmyInform, on March 18, the cyber forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an operation — they hacked the servers of 14 websites of Russian companies and posted a deface, reminiscent of the loss of 33% of the Black Sea Fleet by the Russians over the past two years.

Among the affected are the websites of companies that at the request of the Russian military leadership provided information and advertising support for illegal accession of Crimea 10 years ago. In particular, the New Day news agency, regional portals of Crimea, Moscow and Sverdlovsk region and advertising agencies that provided materials for the placement of materials in Russia and temporarily occupied Crimea.

The starting pages of companies showed images of sunk ships, as well as strategic aviation aircraft and a reminder that, together with the illegal so -called Crimean accession to the Russians, "disconnected" 33% of the Chornoomsky Fleet ships.

Armyinform has already reported that hackers on February 8thConductedaction for the day of the military topographer of the Russian Federation.

Russian invaders continue to fire the border areas of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. In total, 85 shelling (568 explosions) from different types of weapons were charged during the day.

About thisinformsOperational Command "North".

Three communities of Chernihiv region were under enemy shelling.

Snovsk community:

• Jens - 2 shelling: 14 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm;
• Keris - 2 shelling: 6 explosions, probably 120 mm mortar; 3 shelling: 3 explosions, probably FPV-Dron.
• Mountain - 3 explosions, probably barrel artillery.

Semeniv community:

• Spinning - 4 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.

Novgorod-Siversky community:

• Gremyach – 2 explosions, probably a 120 mm mortar.

The regional center and four districts of Sumy region fired at the last day.

• Sumy - 2 explosions, probably room.

Sumy District:

• Yunakivka - 6 explosions, probably SAU.
• Riasne – 2 attacks: 6 explosions, probably barrel artillery.
• Vodolagy – 4 explosions, probably an 82 mm mortar.
• Spire - 6 explosions, probably become artillery.
• Small fish - 4 explosions, probably become artillery.
• Mogrits - 2 shelling: 15 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm; 3 explosions, probably become artillery.
• Basivka-1 explosion, probably FPV-Dron; 2 shelling: 6 explosions, probably dropping the UAV; 10 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Old clips - 6 explosions, probably barrel artillery.
• Kindrativka - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 82 mm.
• Pavlovka - 19 explosions, probably barrel artillery; 2 shelling: 22 explosions, probably RSZV.
• Lock - 1 explosion, probably stroke from the UAV.
• Novodmytrivka – 2 explosions, probably a 120 mm mortar.
• Volphin - 29 explosions, probably AGS; 2 explosions, probably become artillery; 3 explosions, probably a mortar 82 mm.
• Zozil - 2 shelling: 32 explosions, probably RSSV; 6 explosions, probably SAU.
• Atine - 3 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Miropillya - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Volodymyrivka - 3 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Katerynivka – 2 attacks: 8 explosions, probably a 120 mm mortar.
• Hawk - 5 explosions, probably RSZV.
• Vorozhba – 15 explosions, probably MLRS; 2 attacks: 23 explosions, probably barrel artillery.
• Steps - 2 shelling: 13 explosions, probably become artillery.
• Iskryskivshchyna – 2 explosions, probably a 120-mm mortar.
• Cover - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Slavgorod - 2 shelling: 7 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Rims – 2 attacks: 21 explosions, probably barrel artillery; 9 explosions, probably a 120mm mortar.

Okhtyr District:

• Okhtyrka - 2 explosions, probably rocket stroke. The shelling damages the object of critical infrastructure.
• Lukashivka – 2 attacks: 6 explosions, probably KAB.
• Velyka Pysarivka – 2 attacks: 50 explosions, probably MLRS; 2 attacks: 28 explosions, probably barrel artillery. As a result of the shelling, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged.
• Popivka – 20 explosions, probably MLRS; 2 explosions, probably KAB; 3 attacks: 18 explosions, probably barrel artillery; 1 explosion, probably VOG dropped from UAV; 2 attacks: 19 explosions, probable 120mm mortar.
• Luhivka – 10 explosions, probably barrel artillery; 2 explosions, probably KAB.
• Oleksandrivka - 3 explosions, probably room.

Konotop District:

• Konotop - 2 explosions, probably rocket stroke.
• The new settlement is 25 explosions, probably become artillery.
• Barky – 16 explosions, probably a 120 mm mortar.

Shostka district:

• Progress - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Rudenko - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Free settlement - 6 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Katerynivka - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Bachivsk - 3 explosions, probably with a mortar 120 mm.
• Mid-building-7 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.
• Khodyne – 4 explosions, probably barrel artillery.
• Old guta - 4 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.

One settlement of Kharkiv region was under a hostile shelling.

Bohodukhiv District:

• Renaissance - 2 explosions, probably a mortar 120 mm.

Information on the destruction, dead or injured among the local population is specified.

Ukrainian military expert Petro Chernyk commented on the situation with the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation and provided an analysis on how the enemy could strengthen his ships.

Comments by Peter Chernykprovided during the live broadcastOn March 18, 2024 on March 18, 2024.

"We cannot say that the Black Sea Fleet is called a fleet. This is already a flotilla," he said, referring to the fact that the Defense Forces destroyed a significant part of the ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

According to Peter Chernyk, the unique situation is that Ukraine, which does not have a full fleet, has reached a strategic parity with a country that was considered in the Black Sea in the war in the war.

As for the modernization of ships, he predicted that the enemy would install on them the settings of RBU-6000.

“Will they strengthen their ships? Most likely, they will try to integrate such a reactive-bomb installation called RBU-6000. Up to 5 km, she can throw heavy bombs up to 100 kg, which were intended in due time to combat torpedoes and submarines, but they can also fight with surface systems, ”the expert said.

"Well, perhaps they will be reinforced with small arms of large calibers. 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm KPTV and the like," he added.
According to Peter Chernik, nothing better Russians will be able to come up with.

"But there is a nuance. They have a huge problem with what is called the calculation of the target itself. That is, with radar. And in this regard, I do not think that they will be able to achieve any significant results," the expert said.

"As for the change of commander, we understand that the sum does not change from the rearrangement of terms... There will be no coefficient of utility from the new commander," he summed up.

Asreported the armyinform, the Navy of the Armed Forces named priority goals among the ships of the Black Sea Fleet.

The man offered a border guard $ 9000 bribe to travel abroad.

About thisShe reported March 18State Border Service of Ukraine.

According to the department, two men were heading through Shegin's checkpoint.

Border control they were without documents that would give ground for departure.

One of them planned to "solve" this issue by giving a bribe to a law enforcement officer, which he received a refusal.

The briberyman was detained, he was informed by suspicion.

AsArmyInform reported earlier, one of the evidence at the border had three wives, three children and fictitious documents.

Annual competitions in military-sports all-around, dedicated to the memory of Major GUR of Ukraine Artem Prisyazhnyuk, took place in Zaporozhye.

About thisinformsMain Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

As noted, Artem is from Zaporizhzhia, served in law enforcement agencies and was professionally involved in sports.

"After the start of Russia's large-scale invasion, he volunteered to defend Ukraine, and later joined the ranks of the Kabul 9 special military intelligence unit," the Main Directorate of Intelligence said.

The department also stressed that the GRU officer of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Artem Prysyazhnyuk was killed for the will of the Ukrainian nation while performing a combat mission in December 2022.

"The tournament organized in his honor is being held for the second time," the message says.

According to GUR, professional athletes and young people took part in the championship. The winners received honors and prizes from the GRU of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the All-Ukrainian Federation of Military Sports Aupport in Zaporizhzhia region.

As a reminder, intelligence officersGot 175 FPV-otsfrom musicians.

With the help of a drone, the expensive Murom long-range videothermal imaging surveillance system was destroyed.

About thisreported March 18Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko.

According to him, the enemy complex was discovered by aerial reconnaissance of the 11th brigade named after Mykhailo Hrushevskyi.

ЯкThe ArmyInform reported earlier, Ukrainian snipers shot 6 Russians.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that every significant strengthening of our air defense is thousands of saved people's lives and a real approximation of a full -fledged air shield for Ukraine.

He is about itWritingin his Telegram channel.

The head of state also noted that every city of our city, every village should be protected.

“This will be the basis of a pan -European air shield. When Russian terror loses in Ukraine, all Europe will win, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized.

We will remind, Volodymyr ZelenskyyNotedcombat units that have performed best on the battlefield.

The paratroopers of the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed 3 tanks and 4 combat armored cars of the invaders.

About thisWroteand published the corresponding video in the Command of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“Honor technique is burnt, Russian infantry is destroyed. This is how the next assault of the invaders in the Novomikhailivka area, where the Tavriya paratroopers met the Tavriya, " - the message reads.

As it is noted, these personnel-the powerful combat work of soldiers of the 79th ODSBR for two days.

"As a result, 3 Russian tanks were destroyed, 6 more were damaged. Our soldiers also burned 4 armored combat vehicles," the department emphasized.

The command also added that the invaders who miraculously survived were the operators of drones.

As reported by ArmyInform, a group of Russian servicemenSCO snipers were destroyedduring night work.

The head of the UK Defense Ministry Grant Shappa said that Vladimir Putin would not be able to steal Ukraine.

About this Grant ShappsPosted March 18on social media X.

“Putin stole another election, but he will not steal Ukraine. The United Kingdom will work with its allies to stop this thief, increasing our collective support for Ukraine, ”said Shapps Grant.

He recalled that, as history shows, it is necessary to stop dictators and autocrats, otherwise they will continue to steal even more.

It should be reminded that the so -called elections were held in the Russian Federation, the victory of which was attributed to Vladimir Putin. BeforeArmyInform reportedthat more than 50 UN countries have condemned Russian pseudo -elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Andrii Yusov, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, commented on the statements of the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps regarding Russian losses as a result of a raid by these units in the Belgorod and Kursk regions of the Russian Federation.

Andriy Yusov made a relevant statement on a liveTelelorphoneThe only news.

The Legion of Freedom of Russia, the RDC just announced the loss of the enemy during this period. We can confirm them. These are very serious figures. More than 600 dead, killed, liquidated occupiers. In addition, more than 800 wounded, also destroyed 20 armored vehicles, APC, BMP and 7 tanks. That is, it is a serious loss on the site, which has long been declared an enemy closed, protected, ” - said GUR.

As ArmyInform reported, earlier in the Main Directorate of IntelligenceToldabout the seriousness of the appeal of the RDK to the residents of the Kursk and Belgorod regions.

Counterintelligence thwarted the aggressor's attempts to obtain geolocations of air defense systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Avdiivka, Donetsk oblast.

About thisShe reported March 18SBU.

As a result of a special operation, the SSU detained an FSB agent who was reconnoitering the combat positions of Ukrainian air defense in the Avdiivka direction.

The figure was a local resident who was wanted for fraud and theft. In order to avoid punishment for these crimes, in the summer of 2023 a woman escaped to the Zhytomyr region.

Hiding in a rented house, she actively communicated in the chats of Russian Telegram channels, where she tried to find earnings.

Therefore, the malefactor got into the field of view of the Russian special service. Subsequently, she was remotely recruited by the FSB personnel employee.

On his instructions, the agent resumed her communication with former villagers in Donetsk region in order to "secretly" receive the "necessary" information from them.

It was found that a traitor in the guise of household conversations on the phone tried to find out about the facts of the Ukrainian air defense during the racist air attacks.

In the case of "confirmation", she further asked about the approximate base of firing positions of the anti-aircraft missile complexes of the Armed Forces.

Intelligence information was needed by occupiers to "bypass" Ukrainian air defense on the Eastern Front.

However, the Security Service thwarted the enemy's plans. Having exposed the russian agent in advance, the SSU documented her criminal actions and took measures to secure air defence.

At the final stage of the special operation, the defendant was detained in temporary premises. During the search, she found a mobile phone, which she used in intelligence and subversive activities.

The SSU investigators have notified the detainee of suspicion under Part 2 Art. 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed under martial law).

The malefactor is in custody. She is threatened with life imprisonment.

Asreported the armyinform, detained a father and son from Brovary, who were adjusting rocket attacks and collecting the remains of the Russians.

Since the beginning of a large -scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the Office of the Prosecutor General has documented 16 777 crimes against national security. 127 823 military crimes of Russia were also registered.

About thisinformsOffice of the Prosecutor General.

In addition, according to juvenile prosecutors, 1774 children were injured as a result of russian aggression, of which 534 children died, 1240 received injuries of varying degrees of severity.

The department emphasizes that these figures are not final, since work continues to be installed in places of active fighting, in temporarily occupied and liberated territories.

As reported by the Armyinform, detained father and son from Brovary,who adjusted missile attacks and collected the remains of the Russians.

The person represented himself as a representative of the Public Union and for $ 5000 promised to issue a resident of the resident of the adviser to the Commander of the Battalion of the Armed Forces, which would allegedly help to avoid mobilization.

About thisShe reported March 18National police.

According to her, during the meeting with the potential 'client', the offender even put on a military uniform to convince the interlocutor that he himself was an adviser to the battalion commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In addition, the suspect also said that at the beginning of a large -scale invasion of the Armed Forces, the Armed Forces of Ukraine to take away weapons to repel the occupiers in the Kyiv region.

Якreported the armyinformin Odessa declared suspicion of a fraudster who cheated the families of defenders by UAH 3.6 million.

On March 18, the projectile entered a boiler room, which was near the church building in the village of Novoosinovo Kurilov community of Kupyansk region.

About thisreportedState Emergency Service.

The boiler room caught fire. The wood was also engaged. The total area of the fire was 60 square meters.

Rescuers prevented the fire to turn to the church.

The explosions also damaged the village council building and 2 private homes, 1 person was injured.

The village is located near the line of combat collision, so it is now in the area of lesions of Russian barrel and jet artillery.

AsArmyInform reported earlier, almost 600 explosions rang out on the border of Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has a telephone conversation with the President of Indonesia Prabovo Subianto.

About this hewroteIn his telegram channel.

In particular, Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated him on his victory in the elections and expressed hope for the continuation of mutually beneficial bilateral relations.

"In 2022, I presented the Peace Formula — the real path to a just peace — in Indonesia. Now we are preparing the inaugural peace summit, and Indonesia's participation in it is fundamentally important for us," the Ukrainian head of state stressed.

In addition, the President of Ukraine invited Prabovo Subianto to join the summit and implementation of food and nuclear safety points, as well as the exchange of prisoners.

Italy Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he did not consider Vladimir Putin free and honest "re -election" in Russia and condemned the organization of voting in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

He is relevantPublishedIn his Twitter.

“The elections in Russia were neither free nor honest and were conducted in particular in the unlawfully occupied territories of Ukraine. We will continue to work on achieving a just peace, for which Russia will cease an aggressive war against Ukraine in accordance with the rules of international law, ”said the Foreign Minister of Italy.

It should be reminded that the so -called elections were held in the Russian Federation, the victory of which was attributed to Vladimir Putin. BeforeThe Armyinform reportedthat more than 50 UN countries have condemned Russian pseudo-elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

The head of the UK's defense departmentstatedthat Putin stole another "election", but he will not steal Ukraine.

Today, the government has allocated UAH 5 billion for security and defense forces. The funds will be directed to the purchase of drones needed for our front line defenders.

About thisreportedPrime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmigal.

“We continue to support the Ukrainian army in the fight against the Russian aggressor. Every hryvnia, which comes to the state budget in the form of taxes, will go to strengthen our defense capability, ”the head of government said.

Two shock drones we destroyed 11 enemy tanks - commander of the platoon of shock UAV Code 9.2

As reportedArmyinform, The President stated that Ukraine will always have its own shock force in the sky.

About how a military man with a prosthetical hand from scratch collects FPV-aroma in his own kitchen,Read here.

The defense forces of the South of Ukraine destroyed two felds of ammunition, two fortifications and an enemy's observation post.

About thisSaysin the telegram-channel of defense forces of southern Ukraine.

During the day, the defenders eliminated 228 invaders in the south, destroyed 14 guns and 39 units of auto-bronze.

Two units of special equipment, two boats and two reconnaissance UAVs were also destroyed.

"The defense forces continue to inflict fire damage on enemy deployments, firing positions and rear," the message says.

As reported by the Armyinform, Ukrainian soldiers in the past dayDestroyed810 occupiers, 34 guns and 19 tanks.

The Polish Army is modernizing its tactical reconnaissance capabilities by signing a contract with the domestic vehicle developer AMZ-Kutno for the supply of Kleszcz wheeled patrol vehicles, which are based on the Bóbr 3 light armored reconnaissance transports (LOTR).

The newest kleszcz (Tick - Ukrainian) intended to replace the old SovietBrdm-2In particular, modernized Poland (RP) BRDM-2 M96/M97, reports the Armyinform.

The LOTR project is an element of the Polish Operational Patrol Intelligence program, which is part of a broader plan for the technical modernization of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. The contract, signed at the end of winter 2024, provides for the purchase of 286 light armored reconnaissance aircraft, which will be delivered from 2025 to 2035.

Tick ​​(the earlier name-Bór-3)) will be armed with the intelligence units of the Land Forces of the RP. The machine should provide operation for five days in any weather and at any time of day and night.

Kleszcz uses a proprietary 4×4 wheel arrangement powered by a 240 kW diesel powertrain mated to an Allison automatic transmission. It has a speed of 90 km/h and the ability to move off-road. The armor provides protection against ballistic threats for the 4569 STANAG Level 2 (7.62×39mm bullet at a distance of 30 meters), as well as against Level 2A (6 kg) mine explosions.

In addition to reconnaissance missions, LOTR allows you to provide fire support thanks to a remotely controlled combat module equipped with 12.7 and 7.62 mm machine guns and capable of combating lightly armored vehicles, low-flying air targets and enemy manpower.

The machine is completely amphibious at the speed of movement on water up to 7 km/h, which facilitates intelligence, despite rivers and water obstacles.

The car will carry five soldiers, including the driver. This will allow the intelligence group when necessary. The car was shown at defense exhibitions, equipped with a telescopic mast, which installed intelligence and observation sensors.

This is probably the electro -optical "Day/Night" electrical sensors, a laser rangefinder and a tactical land radar. In addition, Kleszcz is reported to carry, deploy and control one or both unmanned aerial and land devices for remote surveillance.

ForConclusionsAccording to Steven W. Miller, an analyst at Armada International, the new Polish armored vehicle is likely to have onboard navigation and positioning, as well as secure communications and the ability to analyze and transmit intelligence.

"This acquisition demonstrates the recognition of the importance of advanced battlefield intelligence, as demonstrated during the war in Ukraine," Stephen W. Miller concluded.

The development and production of an armored vehicle took place in the cooperation of the AMZ-Kutno S.A, the Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry, the Military Institute of Communication and the Military Institute of Armament Technology of the Republic of Poland.

The total cost of the Kleszcz armored vehicle development project is zł36.45 million zlotys (close to ₴357.5 million).

Video:Lightweight armored reconnaissance conveyor Kleszcz. Video: Military Coverage.

At their meeting, EU foreign ministers will consider increasing the European Peace Facility by €5 billion to support Ukraine and using the profits from Russian frozen assets to support Kyiv.

About thisstatedEU High Representative Josep Borrell.

“I hope we will finally make important decisions today. First, the Ukrainian Assistance Fund with a European Peace Fund of 5 billion euros has been discussed for several weeks. I hope that today ministers will definitely approve it to increase our military support for Ukraine, which is very needed, ”the message reads.

He also informed that today a political agreement would be reached to use the income from frozen assets of the Russian Federation in support of Ukraine.

"I hope that a political decision will finally be made to pick up this unexpected profit, not capital, but income to increase our ability to finance Ukraine's defense," he said.

It is noted that the meeting will be remotely attended by Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleb and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

As reported by the Armyinform, in Washington Anthony Blinken and Josep BorrelDiscussedMilitary assistance to Ukraine.

In February, representatives of the Central Quality Control Department checked food at warehouses of suppliers before shipment to the units.

About thisreportedMinistry of Defense of Ukraine.

“We systematically inspect the warehouses of companies for supply to the units. If inspectors record the spoiled products, the supplier must replace the party, ”said Deputy Minister of Defense Vitaliy Polovenko.

Another problem is the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations in full.

“For February troops, they did not pass the products for almost UAH 36.479 million. Supplies are disrupted by companies that systematically do not perform their responsibilities. We will openly tell the society about all food supply issues. In all circumstances, our military should not have any problems with food quality, ”Vitaliy Polovenko assured.

BeforeArmyinformShe reported that the Ministry of Defense plans to replace canned food in dry foods.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. In particular, he heard a report on the situation on the battlefield, the purchase and production of equipment and shells, and the construction of defensive lines.

About thisIt is saidin his telegram channel.

“He received detailed sum from the front. The report of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Lieutenant General Alexander Sirsky in the main areas of active action, ”he wrote.

The Head of State heard reports on the expenses and ammunition, intelligence data. They also went on the state of execution of contracts and contracts for future periods: purchase and production of equipment, weapons, shells.

In addition, he heard reports on the implementation of previous decisions. In particular, on the protection of critical infrastructure: energy, water and gas supply. Prime Minister Denis Shmigal, Viceremery Alexander Kubrakov, Naftogaz Chairman Alexei Chernyshov and Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytsky reported.

The Prime Minister and the Head of the Special Transport Service of the Ministry of Defense Bogdan Bondar were also reported to the continuation of the construction of defense borders.

As reportedАрміяInform, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the battle units that best proved to be on the battlefield.

Today, on March 18, Senator of the United States of America Lindsey Graham arrived in Kiev.

About thisreportedU.S. Embassy in Ukraine.

“Today we congratulate Senator Lindsey Graham in Kiev. Unmistakable support of the United States is crucial to Ukraine's success in confrontation with an illegal full -scale war with Russia! ” - The message says.

As reportedArmyinform, recently in Kiev, on a working visit, the Foreign Minister Moldova Mikhai Poshay was on a working visit. Together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmitry Kuleba, they laid flowers on the wall of memory of the dead for Ukraine, located near St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin went to Europe to hold the 20th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine, which will be held on March 19 at Ramstein Airborne in Germany.

About this head of the PentagonReportedon his Twitter.

I am headed back to Ramstein, Germany to convene the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

Our coalition of some 50 nations will continue to stand together to support Ukraine’s immediate battlefield needs and long-term security.pic.twitter.com/cagxdBUAS6

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef)March 18, 2024

“I return to Ramstin, Germany to convene the 20th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine. Our coalition, consisting of about 50 countries, will continue to unite to support Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield and long -term security, ”he stressed.

As reported by the Armyinform, Pentagon is officiallyannouncedLloyd Austin's visit to Germany for Ramstein-20.

From March 4 to March 18, 2024, drones of the Army of Drones eliminated 88 tanks, 174 armored personnel carriers, 133 guns and 183 occupiers.

Such dataPublicatedViceremier-Minister for Innovation, Development of Education, Science and Technology-Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov, reports the Armyinform.

According to him, Russian technology is getting smaller. Ukrainian drones on the front successfully continue to disarm the Russian army.

In particular, during this time it was possible to destroy 88 tanks, 174 combat armored vehicles, 180 trucks and 133 guns. More - on graphics.

“There will be more drones and technologies on the front. The invaders and their equipment, respectively, are less, ”Mikhail Fedorov emphasized.

As reported by ArmyInform, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two boats and anotherseveral units of Russian equipment in the south of Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, the Defense Forces have eliminated more than 13K Russian armored combat vehicles.

About thisReportsMinistry of Defense of Ukraine on Twitter.

“This is an average of more than 500 units of armored vehicles per month. Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian weapons at incredible speed. Bravo!" - emphasized in the defense department.

As reported by the Armyinform, in February the Defense MinistryreportedAbout 12,000 destroyed Russian combat armored vehicles. In January - about 12 thousandliquidatedRussian vehicles.

The EU Foreign Council meeting has made the final decision to allocate an additional 5 billion euros for Ukraine's military support within the European Peace Fund.

About thisreportedForeign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.

The minister called on European partners to make all the necessary decisions as soon as possible to increase and accelerate the supply of weapons and ammunition for the Ukrainian military, as well as to develop the Defense Industrials of the European Union and Ukraine.

Dmytro Kuleba also thanked the Czech Republic for the timely initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine and all EU member states that have already made their contributions to its implementation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stressed that Ukrainian soldiers are now the only line of European defense against aggressive Putin Russia, which seeks to destroy Europe and the normal lives of millions of Europeans.

“The Ukrainian soldier is the only hope of Europe for peace. There should be no restrictions or delays in providing the Ukrainian military with everyone they need to break the spine with Russian occupation troops on Ukrainian soil, ”he said.

As reported by the Armyinform, the EUwill increaseProduction of shells up to 2 million per year. For this purpose, 500 million euros were allocated.

Demanding is a difficult task that takes a lot of time, geological and spatial volume of work, which in turn requires strong and stable political leadership.

The first secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine, Mr. Yamashita Nozom, emphasized this during the presentation of the Humanitarian Demand Association for Humanitarian Demand.

- Back in June, the Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko stressed that it is very important that 80 percent of potentially polluted territories of Ukraine be returned for economic use. The Government of Japan considers it an ambitious but possible task. It is important to combine all possible efforts and attract all the inner stakeholders, ”Yamashita said.

The first secretary also shared the Japanese demining experience.

- It has been 80 years since we fought with the Americans. However, we are still trying to exchanging some territories, and we understand that it needs patience. We have been working with the Kambodzhinsky Demin Center for 25 years. Many methodologies have been developed, and we will share them with Ukraine so that you can bring your people back to safe territories, - said Yamashita Nozom.

The Embassy of Japan also voiced three main approaches to cooperation with Ukraine in the field of humanitarian demining

- The first approach is the provision of equipment and vehicles. The second is the training programs for building capabilities for the SES. Finally, the third is the localization of the production of equipment and vehicles to create a humanitarian mine market, - the first secretary said.

According to Yamashita Nozom, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency has already provided 30 manipulatory tractors to Ukraine. In addition, Japan has transferred dozens of wagons and pickups to Ukraine to determine the location of explosive objects.

- Currently, 22 humanitarian agencies are being manufactured in Japan, and the first batch of such heavy machines will arrive in Ukraine in June this year. We will also create a partnership with local organizations to repair such machines and provide them with support, - Yamashita Nozoma said.

The first secretary assured that Japan would support Ukraine and the entire Ukrainian demining sector to victory over a cynical enemy.

“Japan will support the entire Ukrainian demining sector, and will stand with Ukraine until the last mine in Ukraine is neutralized,” Yamashita Nozoma assured.

Japan also strongly condemned the cynical attack of the Russians on Odessa, which took place on March 15.

- In addition to gratitude to all Ukrainian sappers who liberate Ukrainian land from the consequences of unprovoked Russian aggression, I would like to speak about the terrible attack that took place in Odessa on March 15. The Embassy of Japan expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, - said the first secretary.

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The procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "State Tale Operator" (DOT) improved the requirements for the quality of goods of three categories of products.

About thisinformspress service.

"DOT analyzed the technical requirements for three categories of goods and suggested changes that will significantly improve the quality of food," the statement said.

In particular, changes relate to the following categories:

• Dairy products (cheese, sour cream, butter)-an indicator of lack of vegetable fat is added, which makes it impossible to supply substitutes.
• Meat (fresh, frozen) - clear requirements for packaging to ensure sanitary standards.
• Meat and storage products-information on the composition of raw materials in accordance with the State Standard of Ukraine has been added.

It is noted that the relevant changes, after approval by the Armed Forces, were made in the updated technical requirements. Currently, the agency is also preparing projects for changes in the technical requirements for the group "Vegetables/Fruits" and conservation.

As reported by the Armyinform, DotHe concluded contractswith food suppliers for the Armed Forces.

33 countries have already joined the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children, headed by Ukraine and Canada.

About thisreportedCommissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets.

According to him, the coalition has already been joined: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuan , Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United States of the Kingdom, the United States.

"All countries are making joint efforts to reunite Ukrainian children with families and ensure their reintegration into the family and the community," Ombudsman said.

He recalled that the coalition was started in Kiev on February 2, 2024.

“This is a joint initiative of Ukraine and Canada. It works within the fourth paragraph of the President of Ukraine peace formula, ”Dmitry Lubinets added.

As reportedArmyinform, in Donetsk region, more than 700 people were evacuated from the front line, of whom 68 are children.

The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Estonian Center for Defense Investments have signed a memorandum of cooperation.

About thisinformsMinistry of Defence Ukraine.

As it is noted, the event was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmitry Klimenkov, Director of the Defense Procurement Agency, Maryna Bezrukov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonian to Ukraine Anneli Kolk, ECDI CEO of Magnus-Valdemaar.

“The development of bilateral defense cooperation with Estonia is one of our main priorities. I am sure that further effective interaction between agencies will facilitate the purchase of weapons and military equipment, ” - said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmitry Klimenkov.

The department noted that the parties agreed on the beginning of active work on the implementation of the provisions of the memorandum on cooperation and jointly processing new ways of supplying weapons to Ukraine. Experience will also be exchanged in the field of providing the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Estonia.

“We are counting on active interaction with the Estonian Defense Investment Center for purchases and joint projects. This will contribute to the modernization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to meet their needs, ”said Marina Bezrukov, director of the Defense Procurement Agency.

ECDI Director General Magnus-Waldemar Saar said that the intensification of defense cooperation is a logical continuation of Estonia's current efforts to assist Ukraine.

“Estonia was one of the first assistants to Ukraine, delivering materials before and during the war. The agreement is now even more intensifying cooperation between the two countries, ”Magnus-Waldemar Saar added.

As reported by the Armyinform, the procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine“State Tyle Operator”(DOT) improved the quality of goods of three products of products.

The unified electronic register of conscripts, servicemen and reservists "Oberig" is a tool for military accounting of citizens. It aims to reduce the number of errors as a result of the human factor and save resources of the state and human being through digitalization.

About thisinformsMinistry of Defence Ukraine.

One of the advantages of the Oberig Register is to prevent corruption.

"Thanks to the registry, every step of data change is tracked and confirmed by an electronic signature," the defense department said.

Currently, the Ministry of Defense, together with partners, is working to create an electronic military accounting document.

"This is an excerpt from a registry, which will testify to the accounting status of a citizen - where he is registered, or is suitable for service, etc.", - said at MOU.

As reportedArmyinform, the register of conscripts "Oberig" has already been connected to the largest registers.

BeforeIt became knownthat in the Oberig Register it will be possible to obtain a certificate of defender.

The European Union has criticized the presidential elections in Russia, stating that they took place in the face of severe restrictions and complicated by Russia's illegal aggressive war against Ukraine.

This is stated instatementHigh EU Representative on Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of Josepa Borrel.

The EU stressed that they strongly condemn the illegal holding of the so -called elections on the territories of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia.

“The so -called elections in these territories are another obvious violation of RSI of international law, including the UN Charter, as well as the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The European Union once again states that it does not recognize and never recognizes neither these so -called elections in the territory of Ukraine nor their results. They are void and cannot have any legal force. The political leadership of Russia and those involved in their organization will be responsible for the consequences of these illegal actions, ”the EU's official position stated.

It should be reminded that the so -called elections were held in the Russian Federation, the victory of which was attributed to Vladimir Putin. BeforeThe Armyinform reportedthat more than 50 UN countries have condemned Russian pseudo -elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

The head of the UK's defense departmentstatedthat Putin stole another "election", but he will not steal Ukraine. Foreign Minister of Italystatedthat pseudo -elections in Russia are "not free or honest."

In the afternoon of March 18, the enemy struck the civilian infrastructure of Konotop and settlements of Sumy district.

About thisinformsSumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram.

“Previously, there are no dead. Konotop has damaged communal objects, ”the message reads.

Currently, the consequences of the attack of the aggressor state are being clarified. All the necessary services work in place.

As reported by the Armyinform, on the Great Pisarivka in the Sumy region Russian aviation over the past dayremoved9 Fugas Aviation Bombs and 14 managed aviation.

The Security Service has blocked another five mobilization evasion schemes and unlawful departure of conscripts abroad.

About thisinformsSecurity Service of Ukraine.

As it is noted, as a result of complex measures in different regions of Ukraine, eight organizers of equipment were detained. Among the key involved are the director of the theater and the official of the city registration department of civil status acts.

“For money, the attackers offered the military to avoid conscription and escape abroad on the basis of counterfeit documents. The cost of such "services" was estimated up to $ 10,000. The amount depended on the type of "scheme", - said in the SBU.

In KievSBU counterintelligence detained two residents of the capital who sent the conscript to the European Union under counterfeit documents.

The attackers were looking for potential customers among their friends and offered several departure schemes.

In particular, the defendants designed the evalkers of international flights. Then their personal data was entered into the "Path" system as carriers of medical goods and humanitarian goods.

In addition, for a separate amount, the attackers sold their clients to a temporary residence permit in the territory of the neighboring country of the European Union.

Also, one of the schemes included a fake outbound stamp, in the presence of which the evasants could cross the border with bus flights.

In Kirovograd regionThe director of one of the regional theaters was detained, who for money suited the evasants to the staff of the cultural institution. In this way, the person guaranteed the military with mobilization.

In the DnieperA lawyer who offered potential conscripts is exposed to a fictitious marriage or guardianship of a person with a disability.

The investigation found that he involved four accomplices in unlawful activity, among which was the official of the local department of registration of acts of civil status.

“According to the scheme after registering the" marriage ", the evictor accompanied a woman with disabilities on a trip abroad for her treatment, and a few hours later," wife "returned to Ukraine. Subsequently, she was divorced and registered a new "marriage" ", - the message reads.

Investigation is underway to establish all the circumstances of crimes and prosecute the perpetrators to justice.

Complex measures were conducted with the National Police under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor's office.

As reported by the Armyinform, they detained the recidivist, which“Hunted”According to Ukrainian air defense.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmigal discussed the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and the need for the front at a meeting with US Senator Lindsey Grame.

About this head of governmentreportedTelegram.

“The key issue remains the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. We need to accelerate the work of the required mechanism. Russian assets will become a significant resource to strengthen our country, ”the message reads.

Denis Shmigal stressed that support from the United States is adamant.

“He was convinced of this while meeting with US senator. We discussed our urgent needs for the economy and the front. He thanked the US Senate for supporting the package assistance for Ukraine. Our partners have a clear understanding that we need more support and more weapons, ”he wrote.

The parties also discussed the help of the United States in the implementation of reforms.

As reported by the Armyinform, to KievarrivedUS Senator Lindsey Graham.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that the situation on the battlefield remains difficult in Ukraine. Therefore, it is important to strengthen Ukraine's support.

He is about itstatedAt a press conference with Georgia Prime Minister Iraklius Kobakhidze.

«R.The axis continues its pursuit of imperial ambitions.And in Ukraine, the situation on the battlefield remains difficult.Therefore, it is vital that we continue to increase our support.NATO members provide 99 percent of all military assistance to Ukraine.And our partners play a key role in this, ”Jens Stoltenberg said.

NATO Secretary General also greeted the factthat Georgia accepts thousands of Ukrainian refugees and provides important humanitarian and financial assistance.

Also parties while meetingThey discussed the safety in the Black Sea, which is important for both Georgia and NATO.

“The Russian war has threatened the freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and threatened global food supply.But with our support, Ukraine has repelled - destroyed or damaged a large part of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia, ”Jens Stoltenberg stressed.

As reportedArmyinform, Dmytro Kuleba and Jens Stoltenberg coordinated the positions on the eve of the meeting of the Council of Ukraine - NATO.

Since the beginning of a large -scale invasion of Ukraine, 647 incidents have been recorded in Ukraine. As a result, 950 people were injured.

According to the Armyinform, Colonel Ruslan Beregul, said the head of the Main Department of Mine Activities, Civil Protection and Environmental Safety of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

“Since the beginning of a large -scale military invasion, we have recorded 647 incidents related to explosive objects among civilians, which were affected by 950 people, of which 289 people were killed and 661 were injured or injured. Therefore, our main task is to stop the civilian population, and together with a joint effort, we will take all measures to save our territory from the horrific consequences that the Russian Federation left us, ”he said.

As reportedArmyinform, from March 11 to March 17, the units for the demining of the State Special Transport Service found, seized and disposed of 2907 explosive items.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielus Landsbergis stated that a procedure that mimics voting for the Russian President, which took place in the conditions of unprecedented restrictions on civil and political rights, cannot be considered and called elections.

About thisIt is saidOn the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry website.

“The law cannot arise from unlawful acts, and coercion, oppression and falsification cannot generate respectful international legitimacy. That is why we do not consider or call this fake procedure elections, because, unfortunately, it is more like a tragic farce, ”he said.

According to the head of Lithuanian diplomacy, the procedure was neither fair nor free, nor compliance with any generally accepted standards of democracy and the rule of law.

It should be reminded that the so -called elections were held in the Russian Federation, the victory of which was attributed to Vladimir Putin. BeforeThe Armyinform reportedthat more than 50 UN countries have condemned Russian pseudo -elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

The head of the UK's defense departmentstatedthat Putin stole another "election", but he will not steal Ukraine. Foreign Minister of Italystatedthat pseudo -elections in Russia are "not free or honest."

In the EUmade a statementAgainst the backdrop of "elections" in Russia, noting that the results are void and are not valid.

The Ministry of Veterans Affairs provided clarification as to who has the right to be buried at the National Military Memorial Cemetery (NVMC).

About thisIt is saidOn the website of the department.

Yes, part one of Article 15-1The Law of Ukraine “On Burial and Funeral Affairs”definedexhaustiveThe list of persons who have the right to be buried in the National Military Memorial Cemetery. Namely:

Military:

• which defended the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,
• Full Cavaliers of the Order of Bohdan Khmelnitsky, the Order of Courage, Order of Princess Olga,
• which, participated in international peace and security operations,
• Heroes of Ukraine, who have been presented with the Order of the Golden Star since 2014.

War veterans:

• Participants in hostilities: ATO, OOS, large -scale invasion of Russia,
• Persons with disabilities as a result of war: ATO, OOS, large -scale invasion of Russia.

“We also inform, entry into forceThe Law of Ukraine of 08.12.2023 No. 3505-IX"On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Ensuring the Construction and Operation of the National Military Memorial Cemetery" was given the opportunity not only to be re-enrolling not only the Heroes of Ukraine from among the persons listed in part one of Article 15-1 of the Law of Ukraine "On burial and funeral", but also persons,buried in temporarily occupied territories, ” -noted in the department.

In addition, the NVMC can be carried outreburial outstanding fighters for Ukraine's independenceIn the XX century. As well as persons who have the right to be buried at the NVMC whose ashes are buried in a Columbar niche in other cemeteries, they can be reburied in Columbaria at the National Metropolitan Cemetery in accordance with the procedure approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

It should be reminded that on March 15, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at a meeting approved an order to determine the location of the National Military Memorial Cemetery in the Gatnensky Village Territorial Community of Fastiv District of Kyiv Region.

In the Donetsk direction, the soldiers of a separate airborne assault team destroyed 3 tanks and 4 armored vehicles of the enemy, 6 more tanks were damaged. Two Russian tanks and three BMPs were destroyed on the outskirts of Marinka during another Russian storm.

More about the situation in the Donetsk direction will be told by the presenter of the first separate tank of the Siverskya Brigade of Dina Wong.

In the Avdeevsky direction, the 47th brigade showed how and how her fighters destroy the invaders.

In the Kherson direction, SCO snipers act quietly and unnoticed. They managed to destroy six Russian fighters at once.

Three Russians were lost near Avdiivka, there was nothing left to the warriors of the 47th brigade but how to eliminate three occupiers with one drone.

Rubpak of the 56th OMPB decided to save its FPV-punks, which is why they frightened them by the Russian that he had blown himself with a grenade.

These and other topics are discussed by our presenters - junior lieutenant Sergei Lipko and Lieutenant Colonel Sergei Misyura.

Major Yevlash Ilya Olegovich was appointed spokesman for the Air Force of Ukraine.

About thisreportAir Force of the Armed Forces.

"According to the order of the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major Yevlash, Ilya Olegovich, was appointed head of the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the report said.

Earlier, Elijah Yevlash served in the command of the Land Forces as a senior officer of the public relations service. He headed the communication service with the public of grouping forces and means of defense of the city of Kiev and the press service of the operational-strategic group of Khortytsa troops. A spokesman for the eastern grouping of troops.

As reported by the Armyinform, Colonel Yuri Ignatleaves officeHead of the Public Relations Service of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In 2023, local communities voluntarily transferred more than 16 billion hryvnias to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense will do everything possible to use these funds transparently and as efficiently as possible.

On thisHe stressedDeputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuri Dzhigir, during the online exclusion to public dialogues "Decentralization on Communications", which were carried out at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center.

The participants of the event discussed financial and financial support by local self -government bodies of the security and defense sector during the martial law. In particular, the importance of creating clear mechanisms for involving local self -government bodies in the Armed Forces.

“In 2023, the communities were very significant. It remains significant even against the backdrop of the absolutely astronomical funds that now operates the Security and Defense of Ukraine, given the shock state of fighting. These funds served as a kind of financial buffer for military units, allowing you to respond quickly and close certain current needs, ”Yuri Jigir commented.

The funds allocated by communities purchased a wide range of goods: equipment and weapons, optical and thermal imaging devices, communications. Some of the funds were directed to the production of ammunition, repair and maintenance of equipment.

According to the Deputy Minister of Defense, those subventions that were not used in 2023 were transferred to 2024.

“These residues helped to pass the first months of 2024 before the moment as the mechanism of automatic re -replanting to military units of military PIT. The government has made management decisions to allocate additional funds so that the military units would pass the first months before the Redistribution of the PIT. We now hope that there will be several tools, and subsidies in 2024 will also come and use the proper nomenclature, ”Yuri Dzhigir added.

Lithuania is ready to be part of coalitions that help Ukraine win a large -scale war with the Russian Federation.

"We will discuss everything we cannot do with Ukraine and try to be a little more political and offer some support," he said.

Gabrielus Landsbergis noted that the EU has difficulty in finding an intergovernmental conference that will start negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU during Belgium.

"I do not believe that there is an opportunity to negotiate how Europe has to communicate in one voice, but as for my country, we are ready to consider all the options and be part of the coalitions that help Ukraine win this war," said the head of Lithuanian diplomacy.

As reported by ArmyInform, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of LithuaniaCommentedPutin's Election in Russia stated that it was like a tragic farce.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, within the framework of his working visit to Austria, met with the head of the National Assembly of Bulgaria by Russia Zhelazkov.

About this hereportedFacebook.

“Particular attention was paid to the defense sphere. He focused that the acceleration of our victory is possible only if the weapons, in particular, artillery, ammunition, anti -air defense systems and the necessary staffing, ”he wrote.

In addition, Ruslan Stefanchuk added that Ukraine needs help in the treatment of wounded Ukrainian servicemen.

"The focus is on Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration. He emphasized that Ukraine has fulfilled all four legislative steps - a condition for the start of negotiations on joining the European Union," the statement reads.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada also stressed that Ukraine needs effective security guarantees.

As reported by the Armyinform, BulgariaSendedHundreds of armored personnel carriers in Ukraine.

During the day, February 18, the Russian army attacked Nikopol region several times from heavy artillery, fired at the community and three times - the district center.

About thisreportedHead of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Sergey Lisak on Telegram.

“From heavy artillery, the aggressor fired at the communities of Nikopol district three times a day - Mirovsk, Chervono -Grigorivsk and Manganese. And three drones-Kamikadze directed Nikopol himself, ”the message reads.

As a result of the attack, a gas station was damaged. A fire broke out there, which was extinguished by rescuers. A mutilated infrastructure facility.

In addition, 11 private homes, 2 outbuildings and the same car are beaten. And yet - almost six dozen solar panels, transmission lines and gas pipelines. People were not injured.

As ArmyInform reported, in Konotop due to russian shellingdamagedCommunal objects.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with a member of the US Congress Senate Lindsey Grame, who is visiting our country.

About thisReportsOffice of the President of Ukraine.

The Council of the EU-Ukraine Association, which will consider the most important areas of development of bilateral relations in the context of the fight against aggression of the Russian Federation and continuation of reforms on the path of Ukraine to EU membership, will take place on Wednesday, March 20, in Brussels.

About thisIt is saidon the site of the European Council.

"During the closed session, the EU and Ukraine will exchange views on the situation following the Russian war of aggression, focusing on the military, economic and humanitarian situation on the ground, as well as on the response to the Russian war. After that, they will address broader global and regional issues," the statement reads.

As it is noted, in the framework of the exchange of views on the state of bilateral relations, representatives of Ukraine and the EU will consider the implementation of the EU Association Agreement in the period since the beginning of the Russian aggressive war, as well as the implementation of the provisions of the European Commission in Ukraine, in particular, on reforms and reforms in Ukraine, Ukraine including EU financial assistance.

As reported by the Armyinform, in the EU finallyguessedAllocation of 5 billion euros for military assistance to Ukraine.

During the day, 56 combat clashes were recorded on the battlefield.

About thisReportsGeneral Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy performed 3 unsuccessful storms of the positions of defense forces in the area of the settlement of Sinkivka of Kharkiv region. Over 10 settlements, including two -year, Sinkivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, and Berestovo, Kharkiv region, were under artillery and mortar fire.

In the estuary direction, our soldiers repelled 4 attacks of the enemy in the area of the settlement of Terny of Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to break through the defense of our troops. More than 15 settlements, including Nevskoye, Bigorivka, Luhansk region, were injured from artillery and mortar shelling; Thornya, Verkhnyamyanskoye, controversial, Rozdolivka of Donetsk region.

In the Bakhmut direction, our soldiers reflected 7 enemy attacks in the areas of settlements Ivanivske, Klischivka, Andreevka of Donetsk region. The enemy struck an aviation strike in the area of the settlement of Razdolivka of Donetsk region. Under the artillery and mortar fire were about 10 settlements, including Mykolaivka, Vasyukivka, Bogdanivka, Yar, Ivanivske, New York of Donetsk region.

In the Avdeevsky direction, our defenders reflected 7 enemy attacks in the areas of settlements Berdychi, Orlovka, Tonenke, Nevelskoye Donetsk region. The enemy struck in the areas of the settlements of Ocheretine and Novobakhmutivka of Donetsk region. About 20 settlements have suffered artillery and mortar shelling, including progress, Vovche, Zhelane, Mirnograd, Novogrodivka, Uman of Donetsk region.

In the Novopavlovsky direction, the forces of defense continue to restrain the enemy in the areas of settlements of Krasnogorivka, St. George, Novomikhailivka, Vodyane, Harvest, where the enemy, with the support of aviation, tried 21 times to break through the defense of our troops. The enemy struck in the areas of settlements Paraskovka, Konstantinovka, Veliky Novosilka. Under the artillery and mortar fire of the invaders were about 20 settlements, including Krasnogorivka, Berrystka, Konstantinovka, Antonovka, Katerynivka, Golden Niva, Blessed Donetsk region.

In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy 7 times with the support of aviation attacked the positions of our defenders in the areas of settlements of Staromayorsk Donetsk region and a robot of Zaporizhzhya region. About 15 settlements, among them Malynivka, Gulyaypole, small Tokmachka, Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaki, Primorskoye of Zaporizhzhya region, have experienced artillery and mortar shelling.

In the Kherson direction during the day, the enemy made 3 attacks on the positions of our troops on the left bank of the Dnieper. More than 10 settlements, including Burguna, Lviv, Tyaginka, Ivanivka, Novotyaginka, Tokarivka of Kherson region, have been artillery and mortar shelling.

During the day, the Aviation of Defense Forces struck 9 areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and enemy military equipment.

About thisinformsThe General Staff of the Armed Forces.

The missile troops were affected by the enemy's air defense.

As reported by the Armyinform, the Russian Army 21 timestriedto break the defense of the Armed Forces in the Novopavlovsky direction.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France has condemned the holding of the "presidential elections of the Russian Federation" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

About thisIt is saidon the Ministry's website.

"France condemns the organization of the so -called elections in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories: in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as in some districts of Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions," - said there.

The ministry emphasized that France does not recognize and never recognizes the results and results of these so -called elections and confirms its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

"France condemns the creation of polling stations in the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova without the consent of the Georgian and Moldovan authorities," the Foreign Ministry reported.

At the same time, the ministry congratulated the courage of many Russian citizens who peacefully demonstrated their disagreement on the election day.

It should be reminded that the so -called elections were held in the Russian Federation, the victory of which was attributed to Vladimir Putin. BeforeThe Armyinform reportedthat more than 50 UN countries have condemned Russian pseudo -elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

The head of the UK's defense departmentstatedthat Putin stole another "election", but he will not steal Ukraine. Foreign Minister of Italystatedthat pseudo -elections in Russia are "not free or honest."

In the EUmade a statementAgainst the backdrop of "elections" in Russia, noting that the results are void and are not valid.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced for 2024 the maximum increase in Ukrainian defense production.

The head of statereportedDuring the evening appeal to the people of Ukraine.

“This year we must go out and go to the maximum Ukrainian defense production for all independence. And every year we will always add this potential of our potential - the obvious strategic perspective of Ukraine, ”the President said.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked everyone who "works for this, giving all their own strength, and to anyone who really helps - every leader, every state, every company of the world with Ukraine."

Also the head of statereportedabout holding a rate at which the head of the head heard on the main directions of action.

“Analysis of ammunition dynamics - logistics in the army has become more effective. There were reports of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Defense on contracts for the supply of weapons and shells from both partner countries and from its own production, ”he added.

As reportedArmyinform, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the battle units that best proved to be on the battlefield.

The EU Council spoke about the creation of a military assistance fund for Ukraine in the amount of 5 billion euros for 2024 as part of the reformed European Peace Fund, and also named the priority areas for the use of these funds.

About thisIt is saidon the site of the European Council.

"The newly created Ukrainian assistance fund will allow the EU to continue to maintain the growing needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by providing both lethal and non -lethal military equipment, as well as training," the statement reads.

The creation of the Ukrainian Assistance Fund aims to bring to the maximum added cost of using these resources, in the measurement of delivery of greater and better prompt support for Ukraine, in addition to bilateral efforts in this area at the level of Member States. At the same time, attention will be focused on increasing the fate of the joint order from the enterprises of the European and Norwegian defense industry.

In parallel, the EU Council has decided to further improve the rules of management of the European Peace Fund, increase their reliability and adapt to new international circumstances.

Such new management rules will be based on the effective structures of the defense order at the national level, as well as on existing framework contracts, which were concluded with the help of so-called leadership countries, the European Defense Agency and Norway. Such joint orders will include small and medium -sized enterprises belonging to the European and Norwegian defense industry.

The EU emphasizes that this approach will contribute to more flexibility in supply chains that may include operators or enterprises outside the EU or Norway.

"After today's decision, the financial ceiling for the European Peace Fund is set at the level of more than 17 billion euros for the period 2021-2027," the statement reads.

The high representative of the EU Josep Borrel noted that with the help of this EU fund will continue to support Ukraine in its efforts from self -defense against the Russian aggressive war, which would not need it, and as long as it will be necessary.

As reported by the Armyinform, in the EU finallyguessedAllocation of 5 billion euros for military assistance to Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the leadership of the European Union and Member States for creating a new fund of assistance to Ukraine within the European Peace Fund.

The head of statereportedDuring the evening appeal to the people of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the new assistance fund for Ukraine with a volume of 5 billion euros will support our defensive actions this year.

"We also expect that this Fund will become a component of the general security agreement between Ukraine and the European Union," the Head of State summarized.

As reported by the Armyinform, in the EU finallyguessedAllocation of 5 billion euros for military assistance to Ukraine.

Also in the EUtoldDetails of creating a special fund for Ukraine for 5 billion euros.

The Defense Ministry introduces a new form of training and the procedure for obtaining officers for mobilized physicians.

About thisinformsMinistry of Defence Ukraine.

According to Deputy Minister of Defense Natalia Kalmykova, from now on the title of junior lieutenant and return to a more appropriate position can only be in 40 days, which include: online courses and 18 days of practical training within the walls of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces.

"Upon completion of the educational process, mobilized medical professionals will not only receive an officer rank, but also an opportunity to return to the unit to work in a more appropriate position for themselves," she explained.

According to Natalia Kalmykova, a new and more flexible form of education was introduced at the order of the Commander of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces - for health workers who did not graduate from the military department and have no officers' rank, but serve in the army in different non -core positions.

Eye courses at the moment have passed 118 mobilized doctors.

Applications to write for courses for mobilized doctors are accepted to an email addressdoz@mod.gov.ua

“At the same time, civilian doctors who are suitable for military service but do not have military education may apply to military departments of medical higher education institutions. In four months of study, they can obtain an officer rank for further service in the Armed Forces in the profile positions for themselves, ”the Defense Ministry said.

As reportedArmyinform, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Natalia Kalmykova, at a meeting with members of the Kiev Association of Military Attache, spoke about changes in the system of military medicine.

The border guards of the Guard Brigade of the offensive "Steel Border" broke the armor and the observation center of the Russian invaders.

About thisinformsState Border Service of Ukraine.

"In the Kharkiv region, a hostile armor and the observation post of the invaders were in the lens of border guards," the statement said.

It is noted that as a result, from the shock drones of the border guards the positions of the invaders suffered fire.

The enemy's losses are currently clarified.

As reported by the Armyinform, the Drone Army has destroyed in two weeks88 tanks, 174 BBM, 133 guns and 183 occupiers.

We will remind, the Armed Forces destroyed two boats and stillseveral units of Russian equipment in the south of Ukraine.

This week, a conference dedicated to a new NATO partnership with Ukraine will be held in Luxembourg. It will discuss the modernization of defense procurement processes.

About thisinformsThe site of the North Atlantic Alliance.

NATO CEO for the support and procurement of Stacey Camminghas will open the conference protocol, and the speakers will include Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Dmitry Klimenkov and NATO Secretary General for Operations Tom Goffus.

“Improving defense purchases remains a major priority for Ukraine, and NATO seeks to help this process to ensure its compliance with the best practices of the Alliance. NATO will continue to support Ukraine as much as possible at every stage, ”the message reads.

The review of strategic defense purchases between NATO and Ukraine is part of a comprehensive alliance. It is commissioned by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

“The purpose of viewing is to help Ukraine reform the defense procurement system and bring it in line with the best practices and standards of NATO. Its recommendations will be facilitated by greater accountability, transparency and compatibility, helping to pave the way for future membership of Ukraine in the Alliance, ”the department said.

This conference will be the beginning of the first stage of the review, which provides for the creation of working groups for the development of political recommendations that will be approved at the Washington Summit in July.

As reportedArmyinform, the date of the meeting of the Council of the Association of Ukraine-EU.

Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said that the Russians had carried out more than 800 cyberattacks for state institutions and services of Ukraine. According to him, among their purposes were objects of energy infrastructure and telecommunication systems in order to destabilize Ukrainian society.

The Russian serviceman tells about constant drinking among soldiers and complains about the command of the Russian Federation.

About thisinformsMain Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

According to the occupier, one of the units through drunkenness was captured by the Azov fighters.

-ran from Dron-Kamikadze. Correct, we were rapidly harvested here. X *** And they said all sorts: “There were hooks there, they unpaved, no one left there. Now you are storming. Every x *** and nap **** are p *** purulent. As a result, 8 people were captured by Azov. They were so drunk that they could not be wrapped, even jackalas,—Mel occupant.

In the village of Lviv in Beryslav region, three locals were killed who tried to disassemble the FPV-Dron.

About thisreportedHead of Kherson Regional Military Administration Alexander Proudin.

“Men 45, 55 and 67 have brought home previously found in the courtyard of FPV drone and began to disassemble it. As a result, the ammunition was detonated, ”he said.

All three were seriously injured and died on the way to the hospital.

The head of the Kherson Ova expressed their condolences to the relatives and relatives of the dead and urged to be extremely cautious and not to pick up suspicious objects.

As reportedArmyinform, last day, March 17, the enemy fired at Kherson region again, as a result of the attack, one person was injured.

The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Colonel-General Alexander Sirsky noted that the key to our advantage over the enemy is technology and technology. The prominent place is occupied by unmanned systems.

About thisinformsThe General Staff of the Armed Forces.

“Therefore, the development of use of unmanned systems is my priority. In the Armed Forces of Ukraine, my deputy, Hero of Ukraine Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, is responsible for this direction, ”said Colonel-General Alexander Sirsky.

According to the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces, he is working with him to accelerate the introduction of technological innovative decisions and to ensure institutional stability and adaptability of certain bodies of military management of defense forces.

“The Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular, must be provided with the most efficient and latest weapons. Separate emphasis - on the training of specialists in electronic wrestling, unmanned control systems, automated control systems, etc. ”, - emphasizes Alexander Sirsky.

He notes that asymmetrical solutions are constantly searching for a qualitative advantage over a quantitatively prevailing enemy.

“We approach the planning of our needs, first of all, given the current experience from the battlefield. But the most important task that technologies and innovations must be fulfilled is to preserve the lives of our military, ”the Armed Forces Commissioner emphasizes.