Author’s articles
During the night of 16 March and throughout the following day, Russian forces attacked Kyiv and a number of regions across Ukraine using drones, missiles and artillery. Casualties have been reported in several regions, along with damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
The Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the region following an escalation in Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is also considering the possibility of escorting tankers through the strategic waterway.
Total losses among Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 16 March 2026 amount to approximately 1,279,930 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 760 soldiers.
On the final, ninth day of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Ukrainian athletes added two more medals to their tally.
A photography project called #НаРівних has been launched in Kharkiv, dedicated to the women serving in the 4th Border Guard Detachment who carry out daily duties to protect the state border.
After the eighth day of competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, the Ukrainian team is currently in seventh place in the medal table. At the same time, in terms of the total number of medals won, the Ukrainian team is among the top three most successful teams at the Games.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out hundreds of strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements; however, the Defence Forces continue to repel the offensive and inflict losses on the enemy.
Ukrainian special operations forces have reported striking a strategic Russian port used for logistics operations with occupied Crimea.
Cuba’s state media attempted to portray the night-time protests in Morón as local unrest, whilst videos showing an injured young man, fires and cries of ‘Freedom!’ are circulating on social media.
Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the region following US attacks on the strategic oil island of Kharg.
The organisers have announced the entries from all 35 participants in Eurovision 2026, as well as the running order for the semi-finals.
On 14 March, Ukraine honours those who voluntarily stepped forward to defend the nation, taking up arms of their own accord at a critical moment for the country.
