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During the night of 20 March and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. There have been fatalities and injuries, and damage has been caused to residential buildings, energy infrastructure, businesses and civilian vessels.
Operators of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Unit have struck a Russian R-330Zh ‘Zhitiel’ electronic warfare station. The strike took place in the Zaporizhzhia region.
An agreement has been reached within the European Union to grant Ukraine a loan of €90 billion. According to media reports, the issue of Hungary’s veto has been resolved.
Authorities in Afghanistan have reported that at least 400 people have been killed following an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul. Pakistan has rejected the allegations and claims that it targeted military facilities.
During NATO exercises off the coast of Portugal, a unit led by Ukraine demonstrated the effectiveness of naval drones. In the scenarios, the ‘hypothetical adversary’ was able to gain the upper hand over Alliance forces.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia has helped to improve Iran’s Shahed drones. According to him, this technology was tested during attacks on Ukraine.
At the ‘Porubne–Siret’ border crossing, customs officers discovered tobacco products hidden inside electric water heaters during a vehicle inspection. The cigarettes did not bear Ukrainian excise stamps.
The Japanese company Yamaha has unveiled the Tricity 300 urban three-wheeler, which combines modern design, enhanced road stability and a range of technological features for everyday city travel.
The British virtual band Gorillaz have released a new studio album, *The Mountain*, which features recordings by former band members who have since passed away.
The Iranian politician Ebrahim Azizi claimed that Ukraine had allegedly become a party to the war because of its support for Israel, but no evidence has been provided to back up these allegations.
Critics are discussing Michael B. Jordan’s acting skills ahead of the Oscars, where he is nominated for an award for his role in the film "Sinners".
On the eighth day of the Paralympics, Ukrainian athletes will be competing for medals in the para-cross-country relay events.