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The “Kyivska Rus” secondary school in Osokorky has been closed due to the building’s unsafe condition
In Kyiv, the building of the “Kyivska Rus” secondary school in Osokorky has been deemed to pose a potential risk of a man-made emergency. Following the experts’ findings and the decision of the commission on man-made and environmental safety, the school’s operations have been temporarily suspended, and pupils have been transferred to distance learning with the option of switching to face-to-face learning at other schools.
The first stork of the season has been spotted in the ‘Grytsko the Stork’ nest in the Poltava region
On 22 March, the first stork of the season arrived at a nest in the Pyriatyn National Nature Park in the Poltava region. Its arrival was captured live on camera, with over 200 viewers watching at the time; however, the bird turned out not to be from the pair that observers are waiting to return.
Russia has launched a combined strike on several regions of Ukraine
During the night and on the morning of 24 March, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using missiles, drones, artillery and multiple launch rocket systems. The highest number of reports of deaths, injuries and damage came from the Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kherson, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions.
A car has hit a deer named Boris in the Rivne region: the animal is in a critical condition
In the Zarichne district of Rivne region, during the night of 23–24 March, a car struck Boris the deer, who was well known to local residents and thousands of people on social media. The animal sustained serious injuries in the collision and is in a critical condition, whilst the driver, who fled the scene of the accident, is being sought.
The heaviest fighting has been reported in the Pokrovsk area
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have repelled numerous attacks by Russian troops across various sections of the front line. The Pokrovsk sector saw the highest number of assaults.
Rolling blackouts are set to return in Ukraine on 24 March: when will the schedules come into effect?
On Tuesday, 24 March, Ukraine will once again introduce rolling blackouts due to the impact of Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure. The restrictions will apply to both industrial enterprises and domestic consumers during peak demand periods.
Magnetic storm on 24 March: how intense will the geomagnetic activity be?
On Tuesday, 24 March, solar activity will decrease slightly, but the geomagnetic background will remain elevated. A magnetic storm with a K-index of 4 is expected, and isolated periods of mild storm activity are possible over the coming days.
The Russian army lost 33 artillery systems in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian military losses in the war against Ukraine have risen, with 33 artillery systems reported to have been destroyed. Total personnel losses have exceeded 1.28 million.
24 March: What church holiday is it, and what should not be done before the Annunciation?
On 24 March, Orthodox Christians following the New Style calendar honour Saint Zacharias of the Caves and observe the eve of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day combines church traditions, folk customs and a number of prohibitions which, according to popular belief, are particularly important to observe on the eve of this major feast day.
Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz and other automotive giants are cutting back on electric car production: what is the reason?
Major car manufacturers are planning to cut back on the production of electric vehicles, whilst continuing to produce hybrid and petrol-powered cars.
Most Ukrainians support the country’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, but are against public funding for the selection process
70% of Ukrainians support their country’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Vienna (Austria) on 12 May this year. At the same time, only 12% of those surveyed believe that spending public funds on the television show is justified.
A 1,500 UAH payment in April for vulnerable Ukrainians: who is eligible and what are the conditions
In April 2026, Ukrainian pensioners and vulnerable citizens will receive a one-off payment of 1,500 UAH. The government has outlined the details of the scheme and clarified exactly who will be eligible for the payments.