Euromaidan Press Staff
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 753: Ukrainian drone attacks reduce Russian refining capacity by 7% in Q1 2024
Ukrainian drone attacks deep into Russia targeting its oil industry have idled around 7% of Russian refining capacity in the first quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the EU Council has finally agreed to allocate an additional €5 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2024.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 753: Russian oil refinery ablaze after alleged Ukrainian drone attack
Russian sources confirmed the drone attack but claimed the drones were “neutralized,” although the footage showed drone an oil refinery in Krasnodar in flames.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 752: Allies call for more aid to Ukraine to halt potential Russian offensives in coming months
As the prospect of renewed Russian offensives looms in the coming months, top diplomats from Czech Republic and Poland have called for more decisive action to aid Ukraine in defeating the Russian aggression.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 751: Russia’s double attack on Odesa kills 20, injures over 70, rescuers among victims
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the residential area of Odesa on the morning of 15 March. Once rescuers and medics arrived at the attack site, they carried out a second strike.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 750: Ukraine sets in motion strategic rotation of frontline forces
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, announced the initiation of a rotation process for battalions and units that have been performing combat tasks on the frontline “for a long time.”
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 749: EU unblocks €5 billion for Ukraine’s military aid fund after weeks of disagreement
The EU has approved a €5 billion military fund for Ukraine after weeks of internal disagreement. The decision comes as Putin's nuclear threats and warnings of military escalation along the Finnish border heighten tensions in the region.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 748: Russian anti-Kremlin militia breaks into Russia, claims to have taken control of village in Kursk Oblast
On 12 March, the coalition of Russian battalions fighting alongside Ukraine reported that they had entered Russia's border territory to liberate it from the "criminal dictatorial regime" in the Russian Federation. The Freedom of Russia Legion claims to have taken control of the village of Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 747: “20 Days in Mariupol” wins Oscar for Best Documentary
“I wish I never made this film," war reporter Mstyslav Chernov said, receiving the first Oscar in Ukrainian history. Chernov said he would exchange the award and recognition for Russia never invading Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 746: “No white flag, only yellow and blue” – Ukraine rebuffs Pope’s remarks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading a chorus of Ukrainian criticism against Pope Francis' suggestion that Kyiv should raise the “white flag” and negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 745. Pope’s “white flag” diplomacy, Ukraine’s draft-dodging ring
Pope Francis strikes again, urging Ukraine to wave the white flag. Report calls to mobilize women to sustain the nation's defense.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 744: Erdogan proposes Turkey as venue for Russian-Ukrainian peace talks
Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for a just peace that safeguards Ukraine’s interests and territorial integrity.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 743: Allies collect required funds for 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine
The required funds have been collected to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine from countries outside the European Union, Czech President Petr Pavel announced on 7 March. The UK boosts its military aid to Ukraine with an extra $160 million, raising the total package to $416 million for over 10,000 “cutting-edge” drones.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 742: Russia killed 5 in Odesa during Zelenskyy’s talks with Greek PM
A Russian missile struck the Odesa port, killing 5 people and injuring others, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met there.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 741: Ukraine intel destroys Russian patrol ship “Sergei Kotov”
Last night, a unit of the Ukrainian intelligence agency sank the Russian Black Sea Fleet's patrol ship Sergei Kotov near the Kerch Strait, using five Magura V5 maritime drones.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 740: Ukraine to allocate 50% of arms budget to local producers with focus on drones, EW systems
Ukrainian PM Shmyhal announced plans to establish multiple defense manufacturing facilities in Ukraine, emphasizing that 50% of the budget for arms procurement will support local producers with a focus on drones and electronic warfare systems.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 739: Leaked document reveals Putin’s punishing terms for peace
A leaked draft agreement reveals the punishing concessions Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded from Ukraine last April to halt his invasion
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 738: Ukraine uses surface-to-air missiles to shoot down another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft
Ukrainian air defenders engaged two Russian aircraft in the east, downing one Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft, which raises reported recent Russian plane losses to 15.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 737: Netherlands signs decade-long security pact with Ukraine, allocates €2 billion million in military aid
The Netherlands pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2024 as part of a new security agreement signed in Kharkiv. Additionally, the Netherlands will contribute €250 million to a Czech initiative aimed at ordering 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 736: Ukraine downs three Russian Su-34 bombers in one day
Over the past day, Ukrainian forces shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft in the Avdiivka and Mariupol directions. Ukrainian troops also conducted a missile strike on a concentration of Russian troops in Olenivka, Donetsk Oblast, resulting in the death of the deputy commander of a Russian military unit.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 735: EU approves multi-billion euro financial aid for Ukraine, Ukrainians liberate town in rapid counterattack
The Council of the European Union has finalized a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.