Russian missile enters Polish airspace in its attack on Ukraine overnight
Russian object flew into Polish space over Lublin Voyevodstvo and stayed there for 39 seconds. Poland activated its fighter jets amid the threat.
Ukraine downs 43 of 57 Russian air targets overnight
Russian cruise missiles and drones hit two districts in Kyiv, critical infrustructure in Lviv Oblast & heating networks and a power line in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
France, Germany allow tank manufacturer KNDS to establish branch in Ukraine
KNDS will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Paris on 26 April
US confirms ISIS behind deadly Moscow concert attack
The terrorist group Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the mass shooting at a concert hall in Moscow on 22 March in a Telegram post released after the attack. The US confirmed this shortly afterward
British intel: Russia unable to fully protect energy facilities from attacks
A Russian official says Pantsir air defenses will be deployed to protect refineries from Ukraine's drones strike, but a report says Russia is unlikely to protect all vulnerable energy facilities
ISW: Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system to undermine defense industry
Russian forces are likely trying to exploit Ukrainian air defense missile shortages in a renewed attempt to collapse Ukraine's energy grid, ISW reported.
Russian Investigative Committee: Death toll from terrorist attack near Moscow rises to 133 – UPDATED
According to the Russian Telegram channel, over 180 people were injured. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said over 107 people remain in hospitals.
Ukraine downs 31 of 34 Russian drones overnight
Russian double attack on Kharkiv in the early hours of 23 March injured a 19-year-old man & rescuers, law enforcement officers who were working on the scene of the 1st attack.
ISW: Putin’s post-election speech signals continued reliance on FSB
Putin's appeals to the FSB likely indicate that Russian security services and siloviki (Russian strongmen with political influence) will continue representing his core constituency in his fifth presidential term, following the challenge posed by deceased Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin.
British intel: Russia uses deception techniques in Black Sea Fleet to protect forces, obscure operational plans
Despite Russia's attempts, the British Defense Ministry assesses that Russian aircraft remain vulnerable while on operations in the Black Sea
Borrell: European Commission provides $ 4.8 bn in its first macro-finance tranche to Ukraine
The European Commission transferred the first tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine from the large €50 billion ($…
Russia’s Belgorod restricts entry to settlements border with Ukraine
There will reportedly be checkpoints only allowing residents brief entry to feed animals. Spring holidays also start early in border regions
Kosovo announces its first-ever military aid packages for Ukraine
Kosovo will send two military aid packages to Ukraine, including armored vehicles, trucks, and mortar shells. The first package will be delivered to Ukraine next week, according to Kosovo’s Defense Minister
Ukrainian intelligence drones attack Russian airbase of strategic bombers in Engels overnight
Engels, about 850 km from Ukraine, is the Russian Aerospace Forces' major bomber operations base. It’s reportedly Russia's sole operating location for the Tupolev Tu-160 (NATO: Blackjack) strategic bomber.