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Drones struck an oil export terminal in the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation
On the night of 23 March, unidentified drones attacked an oil terminal at the Primorsk seaport in the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation. It is one of the largest export hubs on the Baltic Sea.
A British submarine has arrived in the Arabian Sea
The Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson has arrived in the Arabian Sea. It is equipped with cruise missiles and torpedoes.
During EU meetings, Péter Szijjártó was able to call Moscow and share details of the negotiations
According to The Washington Post, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained regular contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during European Union meetings. Szijjártó himself has dismissed these reports as false.
Getmantsev: ‘black grain’ schemes in Ukraine have been dismantled
Tighter tax controls on the black market in 2024, the introduction of an export guarantee scheme for agricultural produce, and the anti-offshore law have disrupted the so-called ‘black grain’ schemes. This was stated by the head of the Verkhovna Rada’s Tax Committee, Danylo Getmantsev, who also cited data on the growth in budget revenues in 2025.
Ukrzaliznytsia is to receive a grant from Spain for technology enabling the rapid conversion of carriages to the European gauge
Ukraine and Spain have signed agreements on a joint railway project designed to speed up the transport of export goods to the EU. The project involves developing technology for automatically adjusting the wheelbase of freight wagons, enabling them to switch from Ukrainian gauge to European gauge without the train having to stop.
The film *The Ave Maria Project* has set a record opening for Amazon MGM Studios
The science fiction film *Project Hava Maria*, produced by Amazon MGM and based on Andy Weir’s novel, grossed approximately $80.5 million in North America during its opening weekend. This result marked the best opening in Amazon MGM Studios’ history and placed the film among the most notable debuts in non-franchise cinema.
How far can Iranian missiles reach?
The two missiles fired by Iran towards the British military base at Diego Garcia may have been a warning to European countries against the backdrop of the conflict in the region.
How to be removed from the TCC wanted list and what this status means in Reserve+
The ‘wanted’ status in the military registration system may be assigned due to a violation. It can be removed via the ‘Reserve+’ app, by paying a fine, or by contacting the Territorial Recruitment Centre.
The aftermath of Russia’s overnight attack on regions of Ukraine today, 23 March 2026
On the night of 23 March, Russian attacks were reported in several regions of Ukraine.
Exchange rates as of 23 March: the hryvnia strengthened against the dollar but weakened against the euro
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate for the US dollar on Monday, 23 March, at 43.82 UAH per dollar. Compared with the previous rate, the hryvnia has strengthened by 14 kopecks. At the same time, the Ukrainian currency has weakened against the euro – the official exchange rate has been set at 50.68 UAH per euro, representing a loss of 18 kopecks.
Over the past 24 hours, 134 combat engagements were recorded on the front line
The defence forces continue to repel the enemy’s offensive operations on various fronts.
Weekly weather forecast for Ukraine: when to expect rain, wind and a drop in temperatures
The week of 23–29 March in Ukraine will begin with stable, dry and sunny weather under the influence of a high-pressure system. However, as the weekend approaches, the weather conditions will change: there will be increased rainfall across most of the country, winds will pick up, and a significant drop in temperature accompanied by wet snow is expected in the west towards the end of the week.