War
The estimate of Ukraine’s population at 20 million has sparked debate among experts
A statement by a British journalist suggesting that Ukraine’s population could fall to 20 million has attracted attention, though such figures remain unofficial. Most international estimates put the figure higher.
A suspect in a terrorist attack has been arrested in Bucha
In Bucha, police have arrested a 21-year-old local man suspected of involvement in the explosions in the town. Two police officers were injured during the incident.
Israel is discussing the possibility of a permanent presence in southern Lebanon
Against the backdrop of Israel’s intensified ground operations in southern Lebanon, discussions are underway regarding the strategy to be adopted once hostilities have ceased. The options under consideration include not only military control but also the establishment of a permanent civilian presence.
Trump has given Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Should Iran refuse, he has threatened to launch strikes against its energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces launched an offensive after Russian access to Starlink was restricted
Following the loss of Russian forces’ access to the Starlink system, Ukrainian forces stepped up their offensive operations. During this period, Ukraine has achieved its greatest territorial gains in over two years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Russian army has lost a further 970 troops in the past 24 hours
Total Russian military casualties in the war against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.28 million. Over the past 24 hours, the number of casualties has risen by a further 970 soldiers.
Defence forces have shot down a rare Russian ‘Klin’ drone: what is known about the new model
The Ukrainian Defence Forces have shot down a new, rare Russian “Klin” drone, the specifications of which were outlined by Sergei Beskrestnov, an expert in electronic warfare and communications systems and an adviser to the Minister of Defence. According to him, the drone has a payload of up to 5 kg, is capable of automatically locking onto a target and carrying out an aerial strike, and is equipped with a modern battery using the new Li-AFB technology.
