Russia defies truce with relentless strikes on Ukraine
Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure, despite earlier agreements to halt such actions. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a high-voltage line was damaged. Ukraine also faced drone raids.
As reported by the Polish Press Agency, despite a memorandum to cease attacks on energy facilities, Russian troops are still targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a high-voltage line was damaged, as confirmed by Ukrainian authorities. Ivan Fedorov, head of regional authorities, reported damage to allotment gardens as a result of shelling.
At night, Ukraine defended itself against intense drone raids. Russia sent 131 unmanned aerial vehicles, including strike and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defence managed to shoot down 57 Shahed-type drones, and contact with 45 was lost due to electronic warfare measures.
In Kharkiv, nighttime drone attacks resulted in fires. Ihor Terekhov, the city's mayor, reported that the Russians hit a private enterprise and damaged educational facilities and residential blocks. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Russian troops also shelled localities near the front line in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Sumy regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the use by Russians of two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, but details of the effects of these attacks were not provided.
Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Russia and Ukraine agreed during recent talks in Saudi Arabia to halt mutual attacks on energy infrastructure. Nonetheless, the situation in Ukraine remains tense, and attacks on key energy facilities continue.
The White House also conveyed that during the talks held between March 23 and 25, the parties agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. It was also agreed that the USA will continue engaging in the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian prisoners, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
