In some temporarily occupied towns,troops are trying to create a positive image by distributing food to civilians. Simultaneously, they are actively searching for &detaining pro-activists, civil servants,members of their families,–Gen.Staff of UA,06:00
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Operational information on the Russian invasion as of March 18, 2022
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Australia expands sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs
Australia adds more sanctions against Russian banks, oligarchs. Australia said on March 18 it expanded sanctions against Russia to include 11 more Russian banks and government entities, as well as oligarchs Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg.
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Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances
UK: Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances. The U.K.'s Ministry of Defense said on March 17 that Russia is struggling with logistics and cannot provide food & fuel to advancing forces due to the efforts of the Ukrainian military.
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UK intelligence: Russia unable to establish air superiority over Ukraine
The U.K. intelligence also said that Russia is unable to establish air superiority over Ukraine.
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WHO dénonce 43 attaques russes sur des hôpitaux ukrainiens
WHO: Russia has attacked medical institutions 43 times since the start of its all-out war against Ukraine. Director-General Tedros Adan Gebreesus spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on Mar 17, saying that strikes on medical facilities violate international humanitarian laws.
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Ukraine requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect fallen soldiers’ bodies
Ukraine again requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect dead bodies of its fallen soldiers. Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk repeated the request at a briefing on Mar. 17.
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Fourteen Russian aerial units destroyed
According to Ukraine’s Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukraine’s air defense destroyed seven aircraft, one helicopter, three UAVs, and three cruise missiles on March 17.
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South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv
South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv. The country’s decision to close its temporary embassy in Lviv came after “escalating military threats” near the western Ukrainian city, CNN reports, citing a statement by South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.
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Zelensky: 0% interest loans for businesses under martial law
Zelensky: Government 5-7-9% loan program will have 0% interest rate for duration of martial law. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 17 that businesses can now take loans up to Hr 60 million, to allow a wider range of businesses to take advantage of the program.