Russian forces continued long-range drone strikes against Ukraine overnight on March 14 to 15.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 97 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas-type drones, of which about 70 were Shaheds, from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, and Oryol Cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; and occupied Hvardiiske, Crimea.[63] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 90 Russian drones, that five Russian drones struck five locations, and that fragments of downed drones hit two locations. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian drones struck a checkpoint, transport infrastructure, and energy infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast; a passenger locomotive near Novoselytsya, Sumy Oblast; and civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv City and Oblast.[64]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on March 15 that Russian forces struck Ukraine with about 1,770 long-range strike drones, over 1,530 guided glide bombs, and about 86 missiles including over 20 ballistic missiles in the past week (since about March 8).[65] Zaporizhia Oblast Military Administration Head Ivan Fedorov reported that Ukrainian air defenses intercept about 78 percent of Russian drones, likely referring to the area near Zaporizhzhia City.[66]
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Russia launched 97 Shahed, Gerber, Italmas, and other drones at Ukraine overnight from Bryansk, Orel, Kursk, Millerovo, and Russian-occupied Crimea. Ukraine's air defense shoots down or suppresses 90. Five drones hit five locations
Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian oil and energy infrastructure overnight on March 14 to 15. Geolocated footage published on March 14 shows a fire at the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai.[9] Krasnodar Krai authorities claimed on March 15 that debris from downed Ukrainian drones caused the fire at the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station.[10] Ukrainian forces most recently struck the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station on the night of March 11 to 12.[11] Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes damaged energy infrastructure in Belgorod City, causing power outages.[12]
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The Ukrainian company UFORCE has developed a fixed-wing kamikaze drone called "Bucha" with a flight range of up to 200 kilometers and a warhead weighing 5.5 kg. It is expected that the price could be approximately $10,000–12,000.
France will reportedly send Ukraine the newest version of the SAMP/T NG anti-aircraft missile system for battlefield testing against Russian ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on March 14 that France will give Ukraine an unspecified number of the newest version of the SAMP/T NG anti-aircraft missile system at an unspecified time in 2026 for Ukraine to test against Russian ballistic missiles.[1] Zelensky noted that he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that Ukraine will be the first country to receive the systems if the system proves itself effective at intercepting ballistic missiles. Russia’s continued use of strike packages that increasingly use ballistic missiles highlights the critical importance of Western assistance in bolstering Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, particularly with air defense systems that can counter Russian ballistic missiles.[2]
Last October, Ukrainian special operations forces reportedly struck a Russian warship—a corvette armed with land-attack cruise missiles. The operation targeted the ship on an inland waterway.
- France reportedly will send Ukraine the newest version of the SAMP/T NG anti-aircraft missile system for battlefield testing against Russian ballistic missiles.
- A Russian milblogger claimed that some units in the Russian military are forcing their servicemembers to delete Telegram, contradicting some Russian officials’ statements that the Russian military would be allowed to continue using Telegram to support combat operations.
- Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Slovyansk and in Kostyantynivka. Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.
- Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil and energy infrastructure. Russian forces launched 97 drones against Ukraine, including in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv oblasts.
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Germany completes training for over 600 Ukrainian soldiers on RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced at the Artillery School in Idar-Oberstein. Ukraine is the first customer worldwide to order the RCH 155 system. #Ukraine
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**General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine**
*Operational update as of 10:00 PM on March 15, 2026, regarding the Russian invasion*
A total of 154 combat engagements have taken place since the start of this day.
Defense forces continue to halt the enemy, eliminate personnel, and deplete the occupiers’ combat potential by inflicting systematic fire damage.
The enemy carried out 74 airstrikes, dropping 212 guided bombs. Additionally, they deployed 3,917 kamikaze drones and fired 2,572 rounds at populated areas and our troops’ positions.
- - In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy attacked our defenders’ positions twice today, carried out two airstrikes, dropped four aerial bombs, and fired 88 rounds at our troops’ positions and populated areas, including two using multiple launch rocket systems.
- - In the Southern Slobozhansky direction, the enemy launched a single assault on the fortifications of our units near the settlement of Vilcha.
- - In the Kupiansky direction, the enemy launched two attacks toward Novoosynove and Hlushevka.
- - In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled five attacks by the occupiers toward the settlements of Dibrova, Lyman, and Drobysheve.
- - In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy attempted to advance 13 times in the areas of the settlements of Yampil, Zakytne, and Platonivka, as well as toward the settlements of Ozerne, Riznykivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka. Two firefights are ongoing.
- - In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked the positions of our defenders twice in the Stupochok area.
- - In the Kostiantynivka sector, the occupiers launched 21 assaults today on the positions of our defenders in the direction of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novopavlivka, as well as in the areas around the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Berestok, and Rusyn Yar. One engagement is still ongoing.
- - In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy carried out 35 attacks. The occupiers attempted to advance toward the settlements of Vilne, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Toretske, Bilytske, and Novoshakhove, as well as in the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok, Nikanorivka, Kotlyne, Novomykolaivka, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Myrnohrad, Rodynske, Molodetske, and Filiya. Five assault operations are ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, 27 occupiers were eliminated and 20 wounded in this sector today; one piece of specialized equipment was destroyed, three enemy vehicles were damaged, and four personnel shelters were destroyed. A total of 72 UAVs of various types were destroyed or neutralized.
- - In the Oleksandrivka sector, the occupiers attempted to improve their position 12 times, attacking in the areas of the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Oleksandrohrad, Kalynivske, Berezove, Ternove, Pershotravneve, Novomykolaivka, Zlagoda, and toward Verbove. In addition, Ivanivka, Gavrylivka, Prosyana, Kolomiitsy, Pokrovske, and Orly were subjected to enemy airstrikes.
- - In the Huliaipole sector, the occupiers carried out 20 attacks: in the Huliaipole area and toward Zaliznychne, Varvarivka, Sviatopetrivka, Olenokostiantynivka, and Charivne. The enemy carried out airstrikes on the areas surrounding the settlements of Charivne, Huliaipilske, Kopani, Myrne, Vozdvyzhivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Novoselivka, and Barvinivka.
- - In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched one offensive operation toward Pavlivka. Orikhiv and Veselyanka came under airstrikes.
- - In the Dnipro sector, no enemy offensive operations were recorded. Mykilske and Lvove were subjected to enemy airstrikes.
- - In other sectors, there were no significant changes in the situation.
Let’s defeat the enemy and bring our Victory closer!
Glory to Ukraine!
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Another gift from Trump to his pal Putin. This enables the Russians to continue killing long suffering, Ukrainian civilians. Of course, Trump’s reckless war against Iran is his greatest gift to the Russian war criminal.
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