Overview

• Russian forces launched 111 drones in a single night, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 65 and electronically jamming 35, but damage was reported in Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Donetsk.
• A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed two people and injured 35, including five children, targeting a military hospital and residential areas; Ukraine has accused Russia of committing war crimes.
• Ground combat has escalated, with 171 clashes reported in the past day, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces repelled 73 Russian attacks.
• Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warned of a potential Russian spring offensive and called for increased Western support, including air defense systems and sanctions, to counter the aggression.
• In March 2025, Ukraine's air defenses destroyed over 3,000 drones and 36 missiles, reflecting the intensity of Russian aerial assaults across the country.