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Sweden will become a co-founder of a special tribunal to prosecute the Russian leadership
Sweden has confirmed its intention to become a co-founder of the Special Tribunal to hold the Russian Federation’s leadership accountable for crimes of aggression against Ukraine by acceding to the agreement establishing this body.
Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have caused widespread damage to infrastructure
On the morning of 26 March, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih and a number of other regions in Ukraine. Infrastructure has been damaged, and there are casualties in several regions.
At least 40 per cent of Russia’s oil export capacity has been halted
At least 40 per cent of Russia’s oil export capacity has been halted following a series of attacks and incidents.
Students will study ‘The Fundamentals of National Resistance’ instead of military training
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a bill providing for the replacement of basic military training with a course entitled ‘Fundamentals of National Resistance’ for students at universities and vocational colleges.
Western intelligence reports that Russia is supplying drones to Iran
Moscow is finalising a series of deliveries to Iran, which include drones, medicines and food. According to intelligence reports, this forms part of the support being provided to Tehran amid the war.
A drone attacked the Russian oil tanker ALTURA, part of the ‘shadow fleet’, in the Black Sea
An explosion has occurred on the crude oil tanker ALTURA in the Black Sea, 15 miles from the Bosphorus. The vessel has sustained damage, but there are no reports of casualties.
The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces is banking on wearing down the Russian army
Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, commander of the unmanned systems units, is developing tactics for using drones against individual Russian soldiers. According to his approach, the key objective of the war is to eliminate enemy personnel faster than Russia can replace them.
Merz explained why Germany will not be supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine: the issue is financial, not military
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Ukraine does not need Taurus missiles, as it already possesses its own effective long-range weapons, which it manufactures itself. Merz also highlighted the financial difficulties that are preventing the provision of additional arms supplies.
The General Staff reported 158 clashes over the past 24 hours
The 1,492nd day of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has begun. The defence forces continue to repel the enemy’s advance and are inflicting casualties across various fronts.
The US and Iran have exchanged demands regarding a ceasefire, but their positions remain far apart
Washington has conveyed a 15-point plan to end the war to Tehran via intermediaries. Meanwhile, Iran has put forward its own conditions and denies that negotiations are taking place.
Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.29 million
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost 1,210 personnel. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.29 million.
A man who fired at police officers was killed during his arrest in Odessa
During a special operation in the Odesa region, law enforcement officers shot and killed a man who opened fire on patrol officers. He refused to surrender and fired at KORD officers.