❗️EU says Russia is responsible after Ukrainian drones entered Finnish airspace and fell on its territory on March 29, adding there is currently no direct threat to security.
According to ASTRA, Ukrainian drone strikes in Ust-Luga port damaged three fuel tanks each holding 30,000 tons, along with a pier and pumping systems at Novatek terminals. The attack forces suspension of operations at one of Russia’s key Baltic export hubs.
❗️Israel will not take part in ground combat in any potential US ground operation in Iran, according to Channel 12.
❗️Spain closes its airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran strikes and denies access to military bases. PM Pedro Sánchez calls the attacks unlawful under international law, prompting a sharp response from Trump, who threatens to halt trade with Spain.
Trump says the US is holding talks with a “new and more reasonable regime” in Iran but warns that if no deal is reached and the Hormuz Strait is not reopened, Washington will strike Iranian power plants, oil infrastructure and Kharg Island.
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Ukrainian drone forces hit a moving Tor air defense system in Luhansk region, damaging the launcher during a coordinated operation with deep strike units.
Zelensky says partners signaled Ukraine to reduce strikes on Russia’s energy sector after the global energy crisis, adding Kyiv is ready to halt attacks if Moscow stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
❗️Spain will donate five PAC-2 Patriot missiles to Ukraine to bolster air defenses as Kyiv struggles with shortages during continued Russian strikes and reduced external support.
❗️President Zelensky stated that negotiations have not reached a dead end and Ukraine is ready for a trilateral meeting with Russia and the US, but it is delayed due to the US focus on Iran. He noted that America proposed a meeting in the US, which Ukraine supported, but Russia declined, while Russia's proposals of Turkey or Switzerland were rejected by the US.
Ukrainian forces struck an S-400 launcher near Hvardiiske in occupied Crimea, hit the Alchevsk metallurgical plant used in large-caliber ammunition production, and targeted a Russian military train near Novosvitlivka. Additional strikes hit UAV command posts, troop concentrations, and staging areas across multiple regions.
Ukrainian forces advanced on the Oleksandrivsk axis, regaining about 440km² and liberating 9 settlements, including 2 in Zaporizhzhia and 7 in Dnipropetrovsk regions. Stabilization measures continue in 3 more settlements as Russian forces attempt to reinforce the area with reserves.
At night, Ukrainian drones hit a substation in Alchevsk, occupied Donetsk region. The attacks caused blackouts in the region.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 150 drones overnight after Russia launches 164 UAVs including around 90 Shahed-type drones alongside an Iskander-M ballistic missile, with confirmed strikes at 7 locations and debris recorded at 2 additional sites.
Russian losses per 30/03/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+870 men+4 tanks+4 ACVs+48 artillery+1 MLRS+2471 UAVs