Russian forces defy ceasefire, target Ukrainian power grid
Russian forces persist in attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, despite previous agreements to cease these actions. In the Zaporizhzhia region, a high-voltage line was damaged. Ukraine also faced drone attacks.
According to the Polish Press Agency, despite a memorandum to stop assaults on energy facilities, Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukrainian officials confirmed that a high-voltage line was damaged in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ivan Fedorov, the head of regional authorities, reported damage to allotment gardens due to shelling.
During the night, Ukraine defended itself against intense drone attacks. Russia deployed 131 unmanned aerial vehicles, including both strike and decoy drones. Ukrainian air defence successfully shot 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 Russian forces struck a private enterprise and damaged educational facilities and residential buildings. Fortunately, no injuries occurred.
Russian troops also shelled localities near the front line in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Sumy regions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that Russian forces used two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, but details of the attacks' effects were not provided.
Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Russia and Ukraine agreed during recent talks in Saudi Arabia to halt mutual attacks on energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, the situation in Ukraine remains tense, and strikes on key energy facilities continue.
The White House also communicated that during the talks held between 23 and 25 March, the parties agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. It was also decided that the USA will continue its involvement in the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian prisoners, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
