Ukrainian drones struck a facility in Sevastopol belonging to Almaz-Antey, which services air defense systems of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. The attack targeted infrastructure supporting naval air defense operations.
An Israeli missile struck near a Russia Today journalist during a live report in Lebanon, narrowly missing the crew.
Ukraine’s 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment struck a Russian Strela-10 air defense system using Bulava loitering munition after detecting the target with reconaissance drones.
Ukraine's 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade "Chornyi Lis" destroyed a Russian Osa air defense system, eliminating a key short-range SAM asset.
❗️EU leaders pushed to unlock €90B in funding for Ukraine at a Brussels summit, with Belgium and the Netherlands calling for swift approval. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán threatened to block the package, demanding oil supplies be restored first.
Ukrainian HUR “Khymera” unit cleared a settlement on the Zaporizhzhia axis, where Russian infantry had entrenched in residential buildings. Troops were killed in close combat, with surviving Russians taken prisoner.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refuses to unblock EU funding for Ukraine at a European summit, saying Budapest demands the resumption of oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline.
Ukrainian GUR Lasar’s Group drones destroyed six BM-21 Grad systems on the Pokrovsk axis, eliminating an entire MLRS battery. The strike followed coordinated reconnaissance with airborne assault forces and the “Shchedryk” battalion.
❗️European gas prices surged up to 35% after an Iranian strike hit the world’s largest LNG export plant, which supplies about 20% of global demand. Prices more than doubled from pre-war levels amid fears of prolonged disruption.
❗️The Pentagon sought over $200 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, far exceeding current campaign costs and aimed at replenishing depleted munitions. Some White House officials doubted the request could pass amid political resistance.
Ukrainian drones struck a facility in Sevastopol belonging to Almaz-Antey, which services air defense systems of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. The attack targeted infrastructure supporting naval air defense operations.
Trouble in paradise? US President Trump says Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, noting the US had no prior knowledge and Qatar was not involved. He warned Washington would “massively” destroy the field if Iran attacks Qatar’s LNG facilities again.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 109 of 133 drones launched overnight from multiple Russian directions, including around 70 Shahed UAVs. Impacts were recorded at 11 locations with debris falling across 7 sites as the attack continued.
Russian losses per 19/03/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1520 men+4 ACVs+32 artillery+3 MLRS+1391 UAVs
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