Yuri Zoria

According to the ISW, Ukraine is unlikely to have struck the Russian helicopter in Transnistria amid Russia's hybrid operation to destabilize Moldova.

Ukrainian PM voices optimism Ukraine can initiate EU accession negotiations in first half of 2024 following expected European Council backing.

Ukraine shoots down most Russian kamikaze drones as Moscow's missile, artillery barrages kill one civilian, wound several others.

Russia mirrors its Odesa missile attack in Mykolaiv, targeting the same site twice to maximize casualties, killing one, injuring eight civilians.

The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain imports at the European Council meeting to reduce support for the aggressor.

Initial reports indicate a drone attack targeted a Russian military unit in Transnistria, Moldova, resulting in the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.

Latvian foreign minister states Russia's imperialist mentality, evident in Ukraine, will outlast Putin necessitating continued NATO deterrence against its ambitions.

Macron plans to visit Ukraine with "concrete" proposals for greater support against Russian aggression, outlining upcoming military aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses, asserts that Russia must not win, is ready for possible escalation, and distinguishes between the Russian regime and its people.

A classified German intelligence report circulating in the federal government warns of a significant Russian military buildup that could enable an attack on NATO territory starting in 2026 after doubling conventional weapons capabilities, BI says.

Admiral Moiseyev, the new Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy, is expected to prioritize stabilizing the Black Sea security situation and implementing changes to improve the combat capability of the Black Sea Fleet, per UK intelligence.

The Swedish government has decided to transfer nine jet skis to Ukraine, previously used for maritime surveillance, for immediate use as requested by Ukraine, following the Coast Guard's analysis of donating vessels and equipment.

Portugal joins Czech-led initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells, pledging €100 million to provide crucial ammunition as Kyiv faces ammunition shortages, complementing military assistance including tanks and carriers provided since the Russian invasion.

Through a deal with the Czech Republic, Greece will supply Ukraine with 2,000 Zuni rockets, 180 anti-tank rockets, 90,000 projectiles, 4 million bullets, and 70 howitzers without depleting its own stocks, according to Greek media.

On 15 March, Russia targeted Odesa with a double missile strike, resulting in the deaths of two first responders and 14 other civilians, at least 55 injuries, and damage to homes, a service station, a gas pipeline, and emergency vehicles.