21:35
Kharkiv Under Pressure: Rail Service Disrupted, Medical Workers Targeted
Railway service has been impacted by ongoing attacks, leaving Kharkiv without “Intercity” train connections. Russian forces are reportedly targeting medical personnel, with drones specifically seeking out ambulances in the Kharkiv region. An analysis of a recent strike, dubbed “Product,” is also underway as the conflict in the Kharkiv region continues. More details on the situation are available in a report.
16:36
On the Southern Slobozhansky direction, Russian forces launched three attacks near the settlements of Starytsia and Synelnykove.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attempted to improve its position towards the settlements of Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, and Hlushkivka on four occasions.
16:01
Man Hospitalized After Landmine Detonation in Kharkiv Region
The incident occurred on March 21 in the village of Myrne, Borovska community, according to local authorities. The 1968-born man was working in his garden when he struck a landmine.
“As a result of the explosion, he sustained injuries including blast wounds, a concussion, a closed head injury, barotrauma, and damage to soft tissues of the abdomen, right forearm, and hand,” rescue officials stated.
The injured man was transported to a hospital.
14:02
Ukrainian Forces Thwart Major Russian Mechanized Assault
Troops from the Third Army Corps reportedly disrupted the largest attempted mechanized offensive by Russian forces on March 19, according to a Telegram post. Ukrainian soldiers said the enemy suffered losses before reaching the line of engagement.
“The enemy attacked simultaneously in seven directions within the corps’ zone of responsibility, deploying over 500 infantry, 28 armored vehicles, more than 100 motorized vehicles, buggies, and ATVs. In four hours, the prepared units of the ‘Third’ turned the rapid breakthrough of the Russians into a large-scale failure,” Ukrainian defenders noted.
Reported losses for the Russian side include 84 motorized vehicles, 11 BMPs and BTRs, and three tanks. A TOS “Solntsepek” and five artillery pieces were also reportedly destroyed. More than 160 enemy drones were also eliminated.
405 Russian soldiers were reportedly killed or wounded in the last 24 hours: 288 confirmed fatalities and the remainder sustaining injuries.
“The occupiers made the most massive attempt to break through in the Kharkiv region since 2024,” said Konstantin Nemichyev, co-founder of the Kraken unit.
Video: Third Army Corps
12:57
New Calf Born at Kharkiv Ecopark
A calf of a grey Hungarian cow was born at the Kharkiv ecopark several days ago, ecopark officials announced.
“Currently, he weighs about 30 kilograms and will grow into a real giant – up to a ton. And the most interesting thing is: they are born reddish, not gray. The baby will acquire its ‘adult’ color later – gradually changing its coat to light gray,” the ecopark stated.
Park staff say the calf is still very small and unsteady on its feet, but is carefully observing the world around him.
“Grey Hungarian cows are a very ancient and hardy breed, and their calves grow very strong and curious from an early age,” officials said.
The calf has not yet been named, and residents are invited to submit suggestions in the comments on the ecopark’s Facebook page.
Video: Kharkiv Ecopark
11:43
Supply Issues Reported for Russian Forces in Parts of Kharkiv Region
The situation on the front lines was analyzed by Konstantin Mashovets, an observer with the “Information Resistance” group, in an interview with 5 Channel.
“On the Southern Slobozhansky direction, fighting continues in the vicinity of the settlements of Synelnykove, Tsehelne, Vilcha, Lyman, and Prylypka. Russian infiltration groups that managed to penetrate into Symonivka and Hrafske are now trying to survive. The fact is that supplying them with material and technical means is difficult. They are trying to hold on there. Thanks to the counterattacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of Prylypka, logistical support for them is hampered,” Mashovets noted.
He added that there have been no significant changes on the Kupiansk direction.
“The enemy achieved small successes in the area of Tabayivka. Attempts to break through to Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi through Kovsharivka and Kurylivka remain an unfulfilled dream for the enemy. The same applies to attempts to break through along both banks of the Oskil River,” the expert emphasized.
The situation in the Borova area remains largely unchanged, Mashovets stated.
Video: 5 Channel
09:08
16 Guided Bombs, Over 20 Drones Launched at Kharkiv Region in 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian fire, according to Kharkiv Regional Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov. Ten people, including a child, were injured as a result of the shelling.
“In the city of Izium, men aged 67 and 70, women aged 74 and 50, and a 14-year-old girl were injured; in the village of Oskil, a 77-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman experienced acute stress reactions; in the city of Chuhuiv, a 45-year-old man was injured; in the settlement of Kovsharivka, a 73-year-old woman was injured; in the village of Ukrainske, a 50-year-old man was injured,” Syniehubov noted.
A 68-year-old man died in the village of Semenivka from the explosion of an unidentified device, and a 58-year-old woman later died in the hospital from her injuries.
Over the past 24 hours, the enemy launched 16 guided bombs and 21 drones of various types at the region.
More details on the consequences of the attacks.
08:11
On the Southern Slobozhansky direction, the enemy launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions near the settlements of Volchans’ki Khutory, Volchansk, Okhrimivka, Prylypka, Zelene, and Starytsia.
On the Kupiansk direction, the enemy launched two attacks towards the settlements of Novoplatonivka and Kurylivka.
07:53
Six Injured, 20 Homes Damaged in Russian Strike on Izium
“Overnight, the enemy struck, preliminarily with a guided bomb, on the private sector in the area of the Upper Settlement microdistrict of the city of Izium. Six residents were injured, including bodily harm and acute stress reactions. More than 20 private homes, a car, and power lines were damaged,” said the head of the Izium Military Administration, Serhiy Fedchenko.
He added that authorities in the city are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
The Kharkiv region’s State Emergency Service reported that a car caught fire in Izium as a result of the strike, covering an area of 5 square meters.
Authorities reported powerful explosions in the Izium community around 10:30 PM local time.
Video: Izium Military Administration
06:57
Air Raid Alert Sounded Once in Kharkiv Overnight
The siren sounded in the city around 2:30 AM. The reason for the alert was not immediately reported.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned at 4:11 AM of the launch of guided aerial bombs towards the Kharkiv region.
The all-clear was given in Kharkiv at 4:19 AM.
Later, at 6:46 AM, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine again reported the launch of guided bombs towards the region.
Notably, 1,386 enemy attacks have been recorded in the Kharkiv region since the beginning of the year, Kharkiv Regional Police Chief Petro Tokar reported on March 19 during a session of the regional council. According to his data, more than 100 people have died as a result of the attacks. Tokar also informed that since the beginning of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation in the region, 28 police officers have died, 26 are missing, and 640 have been injured. He also spoke about the pace of evacuation. According to his data, 2,702 people, about 270 children, have been evacuated from dangerous settlements since the beginning of the year.
