War in Ukraine today: latest news, March 07, 2023 (photo)

It has been the 377th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. 

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:   

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on offensive operations against Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Shakhtarsk. Unsuccessful offensives continue in the vicinity of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Bakhmut, Kamianka, Avdiivka, and Marinka (Donetsk oblast). 

On March 7, the enemy launched 19 air strikes and 1 missile strike. 

The occupying forces also launched 5 MLRS attacks. There remains a threat of enemy missile strikes across Ukraine.

Towards Volyn, Polissya, Siversk, and Sloboda, no significant changes are noticed. The enemy fired mortars and artillery at the vicinities of Senkivka, Karpovychi (Chernihiv oblast),  Starikove, Holyshivske, Pavlivka, Volfyne, Hrabovske (Sumy oblast), Huriv Kozachok, Veterynarne, Kozacha Lopan, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Zelene, Anyskyne, Dvorichna, and Zakhidne (Kharkiv oblast).

Towards Kupiansk and Lyman, the enemy attempts to break through the defence of Ukrainian troops. The enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Hryanykivka, Nevske, and Spirne. The invaders fired artillery at Tabaivka, Krokhmalne (Kharkiv oblast), Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Chervonopopivka, Dibrova (Luhansk oblast), Serebryanka, Spirne, Rozdolivka, Fedorivka, and Yahidne (Donetsk oblast). 

Towards Bakhmut, the enemy continues to advance. The assault on the city continues. Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks in the vicinities of Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, and Bakhmut (Donetsk oblast). Zaliznianske, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Stupochky, Dyliivka, Toretsk, Zalizne, and Niu York (Donetsk oblast). 

Towards Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive operations against Krasnohorivka, Novokalynove, Kamianka, Sieverne, Pervomaiske, Nevelske, and Marinka. The enemy shelled more than 15 settlements. Among them are Berdychi, Avdiivka, Vodiane, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva, Velyka Novosilka, Vremivka, and Neskuchne (Donetsk oblast).

Towards Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, the enemy is defending. Among the targets of the enemy shelling are Malynivka, Hulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Mala Tokmachka, Tavriiske, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Stepove, Kamianske (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Shliakhove, Beryslav, Shylova Balka, Tiahynka, Antonivka, Dniprovske, Bilozerka, Stanislav (Kherson oblast), and the city of Kherson. In total, 30 settlements were shelled.

Teachers and kindergartners of educational institutions established by the occupation regime force students and their parents to stay after classes in the settlement of Strilkove (Henichesk region) of the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson oblast and study the constitution and laws of the russian federation, as well as history and literature of the enemy. During breaks, children are forced to learn and sing the russian anthem.  

The Ukrainian Air Force launched 6 air strikes on buildups of occupiers’ personnel and military equipment, while rocket and artillery units hit a russian Buk-M1-2 air defense missile system and 3 buildups of enemy manpower.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, says that a new large exchange of prisoners took place. 130 Ukrainian servicemen returned home. Among them are soldiers of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, border guards, and the State Border Guard Service. These are 87 Mariupol defenders, 71 of whom are from Azovstal. There are also 35 people from Donetsk oblast.

Deputy Head of the National Police of Ukraine, Head of the Main Investigation Department Maksym Tsutskiridze reported that it was possible to identify about 3K Ukrainians killed by Russian invaders using DNA. However, another 2,800 bodies still remain unidentified due to the lack of comparative DNA material. 

Iryna Vereshchuk, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, informs that there are still 38 children in the hero city of Bakhmut. Despite the difficult situation in the city, children and some residents continue to stay there. In addition, people who did not leave are hiding in basements, but do not leave any coordinates so that they can be found.


Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russian troops tried to break through the defence towards Kupiansk and Lyman, but Ukrainian defenders repelled these attacks. During the day, russians tried to conduct unsuccessful offensives in Hrianykivka. They shelled 12 settlements with various types of weapons.

Tetiana Yehorova-Lutsenko, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Council, visited Washington, where she met with Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States. Regional Council’s press service reported that they discussed a number of issues, including the establishment of interregional cooperation between Kharkiv oblast and one of the US states.

Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported that around 4 pm in Snizhkivka village, Izium region, a 63-year-old resident stepped on a russian Butterfly anti-personnel mine in his own yard. As a result of the explosion, the man received shrapnel wounds and was hospitalized in moderate condition.

Yesterday, the enemy continued shelling the border settlements of Kharkiv, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk regions. In particular, Kozacha Lopan, Vovchansk, Dvorichna and other settlements were attacked.

In Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv region, the enemy fired from multiple rocket launchers. At least 4 residential buildings, outbuildings and a garage were damaged. The local fire station was also damaged.

In Lyman village of the Vovchansk community of the Chuhuiv region, a school was damaged by shelling. Residential buildings were destroyed in Vovchansk. There were no casualties.

Mine clearance works are ongoing. Yesterday, pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service defused 96 explosive ordnance.

Donetsk oblast

Press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that the government has approved a mechanism for the forced evacuation of children from active combat zones. This decision was initiated and developed by the Coordination Headquarters for the mandatory evacuation of the population. Mandatory evacuation will be carried out with the accompaniment of one of the parents or other legal representatives. Currently, only one settlement, Bakhmut, meets the criteria for compulsory evacuation.

Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the RMA, informed that currently, this city has the status of a restricted facility. He said that entry to the city is strictly limited and passes are issued only depending on the situation during the day. Despite this, the evacuation has not been stopped.

The Prosecutor’s Office said that over the past year, the invaders violated the laws and customs of war (Article 438 of the Criminal Code) more than 13 K times, which resulted in more than 11 K people suffering.

In the afternoon, the invaders launched a missile attack on Kostiantynivka. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.

Yesterday, the invaders shelled Kostiantynivka with Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers. The shelling damaged a gas pipeline, an educational institution and residential buildings. Civilians were injured. russian troops also shelled 14 other settlements in the region.

In the evening, russians shelled Kostiantynivka with Tornado, injuring 2 people, damaging a school, 4 apartment buildings, a private house, numerous garages and cars.

Towards Donetsk, the enemy fired intensively in the Ocheretyne community: at least 5 buildings in Netailove and Tonenke were damaged. In the morning there were airstrikes on Lastochkyne and Orlivka and artillery shelling of Krasnohorivka and Kamianka. At night, russians shelled Karlivka of the Novohrodivka community with artillery, damaging an infrastructure facility. Chaotic shelling continued in Avdiivka at night and in the morning there were two massive artillery attacks and an airstrike that hit residential areas.

In the Marinka community, Marinka, Krasnohorivka, Pobieda and Kostiantynivka came under attack.

Towards Horlivka, 3 people were injured and 3 buildings damaged in the Toretsk community. In the Soledar community, a house in Minkivka was destroyed. Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Nykyforivka, Fedorivka, Vasiukivka and Rozdolivka were targeted. The Chasiv Yar community was also hit.

Towards Lysychansk, 5 buildings were damaged in Pereizne of the Zvanivka community and there were 8 attacks in Torske and Zarichne of the Lyman community.

Aftermath of a missile attack. Photo: telegram channel of Pavlo Kyrylenko/Donetsk Regional Military Administration

Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, reported that yesterday russians killed 1 civilian in Maksymilianivka. Another 7 people were injured.

Luhansk oblast

Yesterday, the enemy attempted to break through the defence of our troops towards Kupiansk and Lyman. They conducted unsuccessful offensives in Nevske and Bilohorivka. They attacked Novoselivske, Stelmakhivka, Nevske, Chervonopopivka and Dibrova with artillery.

russian invaders continue to attempt an offensive in Luhansk oblast. Positions near Bilohorivka and Kreminna and between Kreminna and Lyman remain the most difficult areas of the frontline.

The press service of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration reported that residents of the occupied Luhansk oblast on the border with russia must fill out a migration card to enter russia.

Serhii Haidai, Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, said the situation is stable and under control in all three frontline areas in Luhansk oblast. Recently, the number attacks towards Bilohorivka and Kreminna has increased. But today russians withdrew to replenish their reserves.

Referring to the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, one billion rubles have been additionally provided for the organisation of hospitals and the work of russian medics in the occupied territories, while they are setting up barracks in Luhansk hospitals.

Oleksandr Striuk, Head of Sievierodonetsk Civil-Military Administration, said that the city remains a rear city for russians. Residents of the surrounding frontline cities are brought there. The countryside around the city is full of the russian military and civilians have limited access to it. Even residents can already see the low volume and quality of repairs carried out by the invaders in Sievierodonetsk.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman of the UN Secretary General, announced that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will meet with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on March 8 to discuss the extension of the “grain agreement”.

Ukrenergo did not provide restrictions on electricity consumption for several weeks, so blackouts in Kyiv and the oblast were not applied. DTEK reported that there is no shortage of electricity in the country for three weeks.

The implementation of the “Vokzalna Street” project In Bucha for the reconstruction of private housing, destroyed or damaged during the full-scale russian invasion, continues. As reported in the Bucha City Council, it is planned to build 12 new and repair 80 damaged buildings, completely replace communications and road surface. The estimated cost of the project is UAH 200 million.

New house foundations in Bucha, instead of the destroyed ones by the russian troops. Photo: Bucha City Council

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine reported that historical and cultural values from Yanukovych’s ex-residences will be transferred to museums that were looted by the russian military. These are 537 objects, most of which represent a high cultural and artistic value. Assets confiscated by court are still kept in the National Art Museum of Ukraine.

The Hostomel village military administration reported that a  memorial “Angels of Victory” will be created in the village of Moschun. Currently, the area is being renovated there. It is planned that on March 11, relatives, friends and fellow villagers of the fallen soldiers will gather at the memorial site to honor the memory of the heroes.

The mode of operation of Invincibility Centres in the Bucha community has been changed – on weekends, only one point, located in the building of the Bucha City Council, will accept visitors. This is due to warming and stabilization of energy supply. The city council noted that if the energy supply situation deteriorates, the 24-hour work schedule of the centres will be restored.

The Bila Tserkva community received four generators from the municipality of Jena (Germany). They will provide heat and water to the homes of local residents and the hospital. The local authorities noted that one of the most important tasks remains the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure enterprises.

The charity auction “Victory begins with you!” organized by the Darnytskyi and Obolonskyi district administrations of the city of Kyiv. As reported by the KCMA, the funds will be used to help two territorial defense battalions in these areas and finance a new rifle battalion in the city of Kyiv. The auction lots include the Lysychansk flag signed by Zaluzhny, rare books with the autographs of Budanov, Popko, and Maliuk, the “Igla” MANPADS system, from which the cruise missile was shot down, painted shell casings and field stoves.

Zhytomyr oblast

The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that according to preliminary data, the soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine executed by the russians in the video that was circulated on social networks on March 6 was Timofii Shadura, a soldier of the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Serhii Melnyk, Head of Hlezne (Starostyn region) said that he comes from the village of Mala Derevichka of the Lubar community of the Zhytomyr oblast. According to him, he went to defend Ukraine at the end of December and was considered missing. The body of the Ukrainian serviceman is located on the temporarily occupied territory. The final confirmation of the identity can be established after the return of the body and relevant examinations.

A frame from a video in which the russians shot a Ukrainian war prisoner after saying “Glory to Ukraine!”. From social networks.

The Zhytomyr Regional Medical Center of Vertebrology and Rehabilitation reported that the musculoskeletal system of wounded soldiers is being restored with the help of new medical devices. Doctors at the medical center have developed a program for rehabilitation and recovery of soldiers who have had their arms or legs amputated. The Center also concluded agreements with enterprises that manufacture prostheses. Military personnel receive full rehabilitation – medical, physical, psychological and, if necessary, drug and psychiatric assistance.

Sumy oblast

The Sumy RMA reported that 5 territorial communities came under enemy shelling – Esman, Shalyhine, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia and Nova Sloboda. The enemy inflicted fire damage using MLRS, SPH, mortars, and a large-caliber machine gun. There were 59 hits recorded. As a result of shelling, a private residential building in the village of Starykove was damaged.

The russian military dropped 17 VOG ammunition from two UAVs in the village of Hrabovske, Krasnopillia community. A two-storey building and 2 vehicles were damaged due to the explosions.

The Sumy RMA reported that the Bilopillia community was under shelling; there were 8 mortar hits. The ‘North’ Operational Command reported about 9 mortar strikes in the area of Kharkivka settlement of the Shostka community.

Chernihiv oblast

The ‘North’ Operational Command reported that the enemy opened fire from 120 mm mortars along the border of the Horodnya community. There were 5 explosions. Twice in a day, the Semenivka community suffered shelling from the MLRS and mortar fire. There were 14 explosions recorded.

The enemy continues shelling the border communities.The village of Karpovychi in the Novhorod-Siverskyi region was attacked with MLRS and a mortar – a total of 14 explosions were recorded. There were 2 mortar hits in the area of Senkivka of the Horodnia community.

Volodymyr Kulish, Head of the Special Combine for Communal and Household Services,  said that 200 bodies that were buried in Yalivshchyna Park during the blockade of Chernihiv were exhumed. They were reburied at the Yatsevo cemetery, which was under russian fire during the active hostilities. During this period, 1,188 people were buried in the park. Burials at the cemetery were resumed after demining.

Burial in Yalivshchyna Park. Photo from social networks

The Chernihiv City Council reported that activities of Invincibility Centres in the city were suspended and put into standby mode to be resumed in the absence of electricity and heat for more than 24 hours. Currently, they are not in demand among residents.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

The situation in the Synelnykove region was restless today: the Velykomykhailivka community came under fire. The occupiers fired from heavy artillery. The power line was damaged. 

Yevheniia Dudka, Spokeswoman for the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk oblast, passed away after a difficult struggle. On April 10, 2022, Yevheniia and her colleagues came under fire while responding to the aftermath of an enemy attack. Her injury was the most severe. Until then, she had been fighting for her life.

Yevgenia Dudka, spokeswoman for the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region. photo from social networks

Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipro RMA, met with Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. With the opening of their office in Dnipro, the level of humanitarian assistance provided to residents of the oblast and eastern Ukraine has reached a new level. This was reported by Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipro Regional Military Administration.

Meeting with Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Photo: Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipro Regional Military Administration

In Dnipro, in Pryberezhnyi Park, a ‘yurt of invincibility’ was opened. This is another Invincibility Centre where you can not only keep warm and charge your gadgets, but also learn about the culture of Kazakhstan and attend master classes. 

 Vinnytsia oblast

International partners in Vinnytsia are helping to set up shelters for internally displaced people. Household appliances, dishes, furniture, bedding, children’s spaces, etc. were provided to educational institutions where IDPs live throughout the year.

Kirovohrad oblast

The students and staff of Kirovohrad Mukhin Medical College, on the initiative of the family of the institution’s teacher, joined the fundraising for a car for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, we managed to raise more than UAH 93 K, 20 K of which were raised by the college staff. The money raised was used to buy a Ford Transit beadle, which was sent to the front.

The Dolynska territorial community in Kirovohrad oblast raised funds for a thermal imager for Ukrainian defenders. Employees of the Dolyna City Council raised UAH 30 K to buy an IRay thermal imager for Ukrainian soldiers.

Poltava oblast

Dmytro Lunin, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration announced that Poltava oblast received a special vehicle for mobile medical crews. It is equipped with a patient monitor, a defibrillator, a refrigerator for medicines, and a mobile stretcher. Medical crews of the Poltava Regional Primary Health Care Center will be able to travel to remote settlements according to schedules to provide medical care directly in the vehicle and work in outpatient clinics or places where many internally displaced persons live. The equipment was donated by the Red Cross.

Assistance from the Red Cross. Photo: Dmytro Lunin, Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration

Cherkasy oblast

A bus designed to evacuate the fallen defenders was handed over to the Cherkasy TrO. The vehicles were purchased and prepared by entrepreneurs and wives of missing soldiers.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

According to the report of the National Security Service in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the occupiers shelled civilian infrastructure in the area of Zatyshshia, Novodanylivka, Huliaipole, Shevchenkove, Novoandriivka, Charivne, Olhivske, Mala Tokmachka, Malynivka, Bilohiria, Shcherbaky, Poltavka, Chervone, Zaliznychne, Orikhiv, Kamianske, Stepove, Plavni, Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, and Tavriiske.

There were 26 reports about the destruction of  houses (apartments) of residents and infrastructure objects due to shelling by russian military personnel.

A United Nations delegation led by Denise Brown, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine, visited a residential building in Zaporizhzhia that was destroyed by a russian terrorist attack. This visit was part of the cooperation programme of the regional authorities, which began to provide assistance to the victims. Brown emphasized that the UN agencies are already participating in providing financial assistance to the victims of russian terror and meeting other needs of people, as this shelling of civilians has terrible consequences,.

UN representatives visit the house destroyed by a russian missile. Photo from social media

In the temporarily occupied Enerhodar, abductions of employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant who do not agree to sign contracts with the russians have become more frequent. Relatives of the abducted workers are not informed where they are being held.

The Center of National Resistance under the Special Operations Forces informs that the enemy has a staff shortage at the captured Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and is trying to overcome it at any cost. Recently, the occupation management of the plant lowered the requirements for a number of vacancies at the plant, allowing them to import relevant personnel from russia and replace the Ukrainian personnel, who have refused to sign a contract with Rosatom.  

The occupiers continue to exert pressure on the residents of Zaporizhzhia oblast to achieve certain goals regarding the issuance of russian passports. Since January 1, in some settlements,  people who do not have a passport of a citizen of the russian federation cannot receive cash payments, in particular, salaries. Payments are made exclusively via cards of russian banks.

Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, says that the occupiers have seized an orphanage near Melitopol and are going to establish their own hospital there.

Mykolaiv oblast

The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration reported that on March 6, the enemy shelled the water area of the Ochakiv community with artillery and mortars. There were no casualties.

The car fleet of Mykolaiv rescuers has been replenished with two fire Iveco chassis-trucks. According to the State Emergency Service, the vehicles were purchased in Germany by Autohandel Wendler Berlin. The equipment has now been delivered to the units of the 2nd State Fire and Rescue Detachment of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Mykolaiv oblast, where it will be put into operational service after the relevant procedures.

Two German fire trucks replenish the rescues’ car fleet. Photo from social media

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark arrived in Mykolaiv with an official visit. The Ambassador met with Vitalii Kim, Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration. During the meeting, the parties signed a memorandum of partnership between Mykolaiv oblast and Denmark, discussed further joint projects and the Kingdom of Denmark’s assistance for Mykolaiv oblast and identified its priority areas. Denmark has already provided assistance in the form of materials and equipment worth more than UAH 5 mln to restore critical infrastructure in the region.

In Mykolaiv, awards and gifts were presented to military women who serve the people of Ukraine and defend the country from the aggressor.

Odesa oblast

The Odesa Regional Military Administration reported that the past day passed without any air raid alerts or shelling. However, the russian federation still keeps four ships on alert with a total possible volume of up to 24 Kalibr missiles.

Artsyz Central Hospital received UAH 3 mln aid from representatives of the AISM Ukraine-France International Charitable Foundation, including medicines, surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, sutures and dressing materials.

The anti-drone rifle from the Liubeshiv community was sent to Bakhmut to the soldiers of the 68th separate battalion, who are fearlessly destroying the enemy. More than half a million hryvnias were raised in record time thanks to the hard work of representatives of Archangel Michael volunteer organisation, local authorities and donations from farmers, entrepreneurs and residents of the Liubeshiv region.

Kherson oblast

According to the Kherson Regional Military Administration, the russian invaders attacked Kherson oblast 65 times. Almost 360 shells from mortars, MLRS, artillery, tanks and UAVs were fired at civilian settlements.

The enemy attacked residential areas of Kherson three times. The shelling damaged private houses in the city. On March 6, 4 people were injured as a result of russian shelling in Kherson oblast.

The National Police of Ukraine reports that on March 6, 35 war crimes committed by the russian army were recorded in Kherson oblast. russian occupation forces shelled the communities of Beryslav and Kherson with MLRS, artillery, tanks and mortars, and dropped ammunition from UAVs on civilian homes. Residential buildings, outbuildings, garages, shops were destroyed, and there are shell craters on the roads. In Kherson, power lines, private houses in the suburbs and high-rise buildings in the Tavriyskiy, Pivdennyi, Korabel, and KhBK districts were damaged. 

Recently, with the assistance of the Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, two teenagers have been returned home from russia. Ihor and Vasyl are cousins from Kherson. According to human rights activists, the aggressor country uses 5 scenarios for abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. Taking them for ‘vacation’ is one of them.

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

The Volyn regional coordination council discussed updating the action plan for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1325 “Women, Peace, Security”.

Zakarpattia oblast

Yaroslav Kolesnyk, Head of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zakarpattia oblast, met with representatives of three territorial communities (Bilkivska, Velikobyyhanska and Keretskivska). They discussed the security situation in the oblast and signed a Memorandum on further cooperation within the framework of the “Community Police Officer” project.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

The public organization “IDPs of Ukraine” created an all-Ukrainian meeting point for IDPs in Ivano-Frankivsk. Anyone who needs help can contact the organization.

Ruslan Martsinkiv, Mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk, held an online meeting about cooperation with Andreas Bauzewein, Mayor of the German city of Erfurt.

Lviv oblast

Kamiankavodokanal, located in the Lviv region, received two generators with a capacity of 65 and 9 kW for backup power supply from the Department of Civil Protection Malta thanks the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine.

For 500 orphans, deprived of parental care, IDPs and children of military personnel who fell in the fight against the russian theopic troops, a musical fairy tale performance “Mavka in the Land of Light or Uninvited Guests-2” was organized.

The RMA reported that over 90% of shelters in educational institutions are equipped with an Internet connection.

The RMA reported that the Lviv Defense Cluster sent 250 bulletproof vests to the rescuers of Sumy oblast.

In Lviv, Ukrainians who were injured as a result of military operations will undergo a free training program on the profession of “Electric welder of manual welding”. Classes will be conducted within the framework of the UN Program for Reconstruction and Peacebuilding with the financial support of the Korean government.

The RMA reported that over UAH 150K was collected for the Armed Forces during the “Folklore Wonder” choreographic festival.

Rivne oblast

During a working trip to Poland, Vitalii Koval, Head of the Rivne RMA met with Bernadeta Hordeyuk, Head of the Diet of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. They discussed supporting Ukraine and the oblast.

The Livne City Council has announced progress in the development of a rehabilitation center for military personnel on the basis of the Municipal Hospital No. 2. The purpose of the center is to create conditions that will allow veterans and military personnel to live comfortably in the city after returning from the front lines.

Benefactors from Latvia and Ireland sent shelter equipment, namely, an incubator, a fetal monitor, a resuscitation system, a transforming bed, etc., to the Rivne Perinatal Center.

Ternopil oblast

Students of the Ternopil Medical University conducted pre-medical training for students of one of the Ternopil schools. Children acted as paramedics, applying tourniquets and stopping imaginary bleeding.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

The RMA reported that another mobile bath and laundry complex Kapitoshka 2 was built for defenders from Khmelnytskyi. The car is equipped with an electric generator, a water heating system and a submersible pump for supplying water from any reservoir.

In Khmelnytskyi, a meeting with orphans and children deprived of parental care who arrived in the oblast from the frontline territories of Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Kharkiv oblasts was held. 17 laptops were handed over to 14 IDP families with 23 children.

Chernivtsi oblast

Chernivtsi oblast received humanitarian aid, namely, hygiene products, thermal clothing, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, first-aid kits, flashlights, etc., from the partner region Lodz Voivodeship of the Republic of Poland.

Benefactors from the oblast sent 20 bulletproof vests and helmets, half a ton of food (cans, food sets, etc.) and 30 caremats to soldiers of the 10th mountain assault brigade Edelveis.

In Storozhyntsi, a public space for children was opened thanks to UNICEF.

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

The Ministry of Defense of Poland reported that the country will deliver another 10 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine this week.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Lars Klingbeil and Rolf Mutzenich, the leaders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Strengthening allied relations was discussed.

Stefan Dujarrik, Spokesman of the head of the UN stated that Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the UN will visit Ukraine on March 8.

Vojtech Fresser, CEO of the Czech company Inflactech, reported that the company, which specializes in the manufacture of inflatable mock-ups of military equipment to mislead the enemy, has launched the production of fake HIMARS in view of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation into Ukraine.

Arvidas Anusauskas, Minister of Defense of Lithuania, stated that the Lithuanian authorities have decided to send about 40 instructors to Germany to train the Ukrainian military.

The EU approved sanctions against nine individuals and three legal entities involved in cases of sexual violence against women during the war in Ukraine. The names on the list have not yet been released.

The US imposed sanctions on the Canadian firms Cpunto Inc and Electronic Network Inc, which helped the russian federation in the military area.

Alexander Schallenberg, Austrian Foreign Minister, called on developing countries to support Ukraine. He also stated that he wants to oppose the ‘russian narrative’.

Ukrainian paramedic Yuliia Paievska Taira became laureate of the International Women of Courage Courageous Women award. The award ceremony will take place on March 8. The laureates will be welcomed by First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Yuliia Paievska. Photo from social networks

The Records of Resistance exhibition was held in Germany, presenting Ukrainian artistic activities during the war, including the works of Uzhhorod artists. The exhibition was held at UNTERHAUS in Oberhausen.

Records of Resistance exhibition. Photo from social networks

A women`s silent protest against the war in Ukraine will be held in Krakow on March 8. Protesters want to express their support and solidarity with Ukrainian women.


Materials compiled by Tetiana Kliuchnyk-Horobets, Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Vita Petrenko, Аnna Efremova

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Ioanna Kryvenko, Liudmyla Stadnykova, Yevheniia Sukhonos, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova, Olga Shalya


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