War
The General Staff reported 171 combat engagements over the past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces continue to repel the Russian advance and inflict casualties across various sectors of the front.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered losses of over 1,000 occupiers in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost more than a thousand troops and several pieces of military equipment.
Iranian missile strikes are depleting air defence stocks and increasing pressure on the US to defend the Gulf states
Iran’s massive attacks on the Gulf states are leading to the rapid depletion of interceptor stocks and increasing the region’s dependence on US support.
Debris from an Iranian missile fell 30 metres from the Ukrainian embassy in Israel
On 31 March, debris from an Iranian cluster missile fell approximately 30 metres from the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel. According to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga, no one was injured as visitors were inside the building at the time of the impact.
The US struck an ammunition depot in Isfahan with powerful aerial bombs
A video has emerged online showing a strike by US forces on a target in Iran, accompanied by a massive explosion and thick smoke rising above the city.
Trump believes the war could end without the Strait of Hormuz being reopened
US President Donald Trump has told his advisers that he is prepared to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains partially blocked. The White House believes that attempting to force a reopening could prolong the conflict.
Ukraine has proposed an Easter truce for 2026: what to expect from Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken of a ceasefire for Easter. Let us recall how such an agreement ended a year ago.
Trump has announced his intention to take control of Iran’s oil
US President Donald Trump has stated that he would like to gain control over Iran’s oil industry. He also raised the possibility of seizing the island of Kharg, through which the bulk of Iran’s oil exports pass.
Syrsky on mobilisation, the Joint Staff, the front line and the reform of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ corps structure
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi outlined the main challenges facing the army, approaches to mobilisation, and his vision for operations on the front line in 2026. According to him, well-trained personnel remain the army’s key requirement, and the problem of soldiers deserting their units should be addressed not through harsh measures, but by providing adequate conditions of service.
Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready to share its experience in reopening sea routes to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This involves drawing on the expertise gained whilst ensuring the operation of the Black Sea corridor.
European leaders paid tribute to the victims in Bucha
On 31 March, nearly 30 representatives from European countries and the European Union travelled to Ukraine to pay tribute to those killed by Russian troops in Bucha.
Iran has increased its oil revenues against the backdrop of the US-Israel conflict
Despite sanctions imposed by the US and Israel, Iran has almost doubled its daily oil revenue. The source notes that this is driven by exports via the Strait of Hormuz, the operation of shadow financial schemes, and demand from China.
