Updated Analysis of the Military Situation in Ukraine: March 12, 2025, 20:42 UTC

Key Changes and Developments (20:13 UTC - 20:42 UTC)

1. POLAND SUPPORTS TURKEY'S EU MEMBERSHIP (POLITICAL, LOW PRIORITY):

   • Alex Parker Returns (20:13 UTC): Reports Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, alongside "friend Recep" (likely referring to Turkish President Erdoğan), stating Poland's support for Turkey's EU membership.

   • Assessment: This is a POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT with NO DIRECT IMMEDIATE IMPACT on the MILITARY SITUATION IN UKRAINE. It MAY HAVE LONG-TERM GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS, but is NOT RELEVANT to the CURRENT CRISIS.

2. REPORTED RUSSIAN ARTILLERY REPELS UKRAINIAN ATTEMPT TO ENTER DZERZHINSK (MEDIUM PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

   • Colonelcassad (20:15 UTC): Reports Russian artillery (132nd Motorized Rifle Brigade, 238th Artillery Brigade, 8th Army) successfully repelled a Ukrainian attempt to enter Dzerzhinsk from three directions. Claims significant Ukrainian personnel and equipment losses.

   • Assessment: This REINFORCES PREVIOUS RUSSIAN CLAIMS of SUCCESSFUL DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS. The SPECIFIC MENTION OF UNITS and LOCATIONS adds SOME CREDIBILITY, but INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION is STILL REQUIRED. The CLAIM of LARGE-SCALE UKRAINIAN LOSSES is LIKELY EXAGGERATED.

3. RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKES REPORTEDLY TARGETING UKRAINIAN INFRASTRUCTURE (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

   • АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА (20:16 UTC): Reports Russian airstrikes on March 11-12 targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, including:

     • Oil depot in Odesa (near Shkolny airfield and railway junction).
     • Cargo ship under Barbados flag (claimed to be carrying weapons/drone parts).
     • Repair base in Dnipropetrovsk.
     • "Druzhba" hotel in Kryvyi Rih (claimed to house foreign mercenaries/consultants).
     • Targets in Sumy, Sery Yar, Rivne Oblast.
     • Dubno airfield (potentially targeting F-16 infrastructure).

   • Assessment: This REINFORCES PREVIOUS REPORTS of RUSSIAN STRIKES on CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. The SPECIFIC TARGETS mentioned suggest a DELIBERATE EFFORT to DEGRADE UKRAINIAN LOGISTICS, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, and POTENTIALLY FOREIGN SUPPORT. URGENT VERIFICATION NEEDED.

4. GUIDED AERIAL BOMB (KAB) USED ON ZAPORIZHZHIA AND DONETSK (HIGH PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):

   • Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (20:17 UTC): Reports KAB used on Zaporizhzhia.

   • Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (20:17): Reports that the guided bomb changed vectors.

   • Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (20:28 UTC): Reports KAB used on Donetsk.

   • Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (20:31): Reports KAB used on Kostiantynivka.

   • Assessment: This CONFIRMS the CONTINUED USE OF GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS by RUSSIAN FORCES, targeting MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. This ESCALATES THE THREAT to UKRAINIAN FORCES and CIVILIAN POPULATIONS.

5. FIRE AT INDUSTRIAL OBJECT IN SHOLOKHOVSKY DISTRICT, ROSTOV OBLAST (MEDIUM PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

   • ТАСС (20:18 UTC): Reports a fire at an industrial object in Sholokhovsky district, Rostov Oblast, after a UAV attack.

   • Assessment: This CONFIRMS a UAV ATTACK on RUSSIAN TERRITORY. This ALIGNES WITH PREVIOUS REPORTS of INCREASED UKRAINIAN DRONE ACTIVITY targeting RUSSIAN INFRASTRUCTURE.

6. RUSSIAN CLAIMS OF UKRAINIAN MANEUVERS NEAR SUDZHA ARE "LIES" (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCES):

• Мария Захарова (20:08 UTC): Claims that the Ukrainian forces are maneuvering to better positions in the Kursk region are a lie. Claims they are retreating. * «Зона СВО» (20:19 UTC): Claims Ukrainian maneuvers near Sudzha are a lie, stating "the matter is a pipe" (referring to the gas pipeline infiltration).

*   **Assessment:** This *REINFORCES RUSSIAN CLAIMS* of *UKRAINIAN WITHDRAWALS*. *URGENT VERIFICATION NEEDED*.

7. REPORTED CHECHEN DRONE STRIKES IN SUMY OBLAST (MEDIUM PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

   • Kadyrov_95 (20:19 UTC): Reports Chechen forces ("West-AKHMAT" battalion) using FPV drones to destroy Ukrainian strongpoints and a relay tower in Sumy Oblast.

   • Assessment: This SUGGESTS CONTINUED RUSSIAN ACTIVITY in SUMY OBLAST, using DRONES for PRECISION STRIKES. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION NEEDED.

8. RUSSIAN OFFICIALS REJECT TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE PROPOSALS (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

   • Z комитет + карта СВО (20:20 UTC): Quotes Putin and Lavrov rejecting temporary ceasefires, emphasizing the need for long-term security guarantees.

   • Assessment: This CONFIRMS RUSSIA'S POSITION on CEASEFIRE NEGOTIATIONS. RUSSIA is UNLIKELY TO AGREE to a TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE without SIGNIFICANT CONCESSIONS from UKRAINE and GUARANTEES from the WEST.

9. US SPECIAL ENVOY TO VISIT MOSCOW (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, UKRAINIAN SOURCE):

   • РБК-Україна (20:38 UTC): Reports US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Whitcoff, will visit Moscow this week.

   • Assessment: This SUGGESTS POTENTIAL DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS are UNDERWAY, but the FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE EAST may LIMIT THE RELEVANCE to the UKRAINE CRISIS. FURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED to DETERMINE THE PURPOSE AND AGENDA of the VISIT.

10. VLADIMIR PUTIN COMMENTS ON THE KURSK SITUATION (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCES):

    • Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны (20:36 UTC): Reports Vladimir Putin stating that "terrorists" captured near the border will not be subject to the Geneva Convention.

    • Военкор Котенок (20:39 UTC): Reports key statements from Putin's meeting, including:

      • 86% of "occupied" territory in Kursk Oblast liberated.
      • Ukrainian losses: over 68,000 personnel, 7,000 pieces of equipment.
      • Goal: defeat Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast quickly.
      • Russian forces crossed the border into Sumy Oblast.
      • Ukrainian forces committing "war crimes" in Kursk Oblast are "terrorists."
      • Plan to create a security zone along the Russian-Ukrainian border.

    • Assessment: This CONFIRMS RUSSIAN CLAIMS of MAJOR ADVANCES in KURSK OBLAST. The CLAIMED LOSSES are LIKELY EXAGGERATED, but the REPORT OF RUSSIAN FORCES ENTERING SUMY OBLAST represents a POTENTIAL ESCALATION. The DESIGNATION OF UKRAINIAN FORCES as "TERRORISTS" is a SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT, potentially JUSTIFYING HARSHER TREATMENT and ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE. The PLAN FOR A SECURITY ZONE indicates a LONG-TERM STRATEGY to CONTROL BORDER REGIONS.

11. AIRPORT RESTRICTIONS IN VOLGOGRAD (LOW PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):

    • ТАСС (20:28 UTC): Reports temporary restrictions on aircraft reception and release at Volgograd Airport.
    • Assessment: This indicates POTENTIAL SECURITY CONCERNS. Further information is needed

Updated Situation Summary

• EXTREME PRIORITY:

  • MAJOR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DRONE ATTACK UNDERWAY, targeting ODESSA, MYKOLAIV, POLTAVA, KHARKIV, DONETSK, SUMY, and CHERNIHIV OBLASTS. THREAT FROM THE BLACK SEA is NEW and SIGNIFICANT.
  • HIGHLY CONTESTED SITUATION IN THE KURSK/SUMY REGION, with CONFLICTING REPORTS from RUSSIAN AND UKRAINIAN SOURCES. URGENT VERIFICATION NEEDED. SYRSKYI ACKNOWLEDGES RUSSIAN EFFORTS to DISPLACE UKRAINIAN FORCES and MOVE THE FIGHTING into SUMY AND KHARKIV OBLASTS. REPORTS OF UKRAINIAN WITHDRAWALS ("maneuvering to more advantageous positions") are CONSISTENT with RUSSIAN CLAIMS OF ADVANCES. RUSSIAN SOURCES CLAIM ONLY FOUR SETTLEMENTS NEAR SUDZHA REMAIN UNDER UKRAINIAN CONTROL.
  • ALL PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED EXTREME-PRIORITY ISSUES REMAIN RELEVANT.

• VLADIMIR PUTIN HAS DECLARED THAT UKRAINIAN FORCES OPERATING NEAR THE RUSSIAN BORDER ARE "TERRORISTS" AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE GENEVA CONVENTION. This is a MAJOR ESCALATION and has SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS for the CONDUCT OF WAR and the TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.

• HIGH PRIORITY:

• CONTINUED RUSSIAN AIR ACTIVITY with REPEATED LAUNCHES of GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS in SUMY, DONETSK, and ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLASTS. * REPORTED RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKES targeting UKRAINIAN INFRASTRUCTURE in MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, including ODESA, DNIPROPETROVSK, KRYVYI RIH, SUMY, RIVNE OBLAST, AND DUBNO AIRFIELD. URGENT VERIFICATION NEEDED.

  • REPORTS OF RUSSIAN FORCES ENTERING SUMY OBLAST.
  • RUSSIAN OFFICIALS REJECT TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE PROPOSALS. * ALL PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED HIGH-PRIORITY ISSUES REMAIN RELEVANT.

• MEDIUM PRIORITY:

• REPORTED RUSSIAN ARTILLERY REPELS UKRAINIAN ATTEMPT TO ENTER DZERZHINSK. * REPORTED CHECHEN DRONE STRIKES IN SUMY OBLAST. * CONFIRMED UAV ATTACK on an INDUSTRIAL OBJECT in ROSTOV OBLAST, RUSSIA. * REPORTED RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE ACTIVITY over MULTIPLE RUSSIAN REGIONS. * ALL PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED MEDIUM-PRIORITY ISSUES REMAIN RELEVANT.

• LOW PRIORITY:

  • TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS at VOLGOGRAD AIRPORT.
  • POLAND SUPPORTS TURKEY'S EU MEMBERSHIP.
  • ALL PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED LOW-PRIORITY ISSUES REMAIN RELEVANT.

Updated Recommendations

1. ADDRESS THE IMPLICATIONS OF PUTIN'S "TERRORIST" DESIGNATION (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):

   • URGENTLY ASSESS the LEGAL AND HUMANITARIAN IMPLICATIONS of PUTIN'S DECLARATION.
   • DEVELOP A CLEAR POLICY on the TREATMENT OF CAPTURED UKRAINIAN PERSONNEL, ensuring COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW to the GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.
   • COMMUNICATE THIS POLICY to ALL UKRAINIAN FORCES, emphasizing the IMPORTANCE OF ADHERING TO ETHICAL STANDARDS despite RUSSIAN PROVOCATIONS.
   • PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL RUSSIAN ATROCITIES and DEVELOP CONTINGENCY PLANS to DOCUMENT AND RESPOND TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.
   • ENGAGE WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (e.g., Red Cross, UN) to MONITOR THE SITUATION and ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF PRISONERS OF WAR.

2. ADDRESS THE DRONE ATTACK (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):

   • MAINTAIN MAXIMUM ALERT STATUS for AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS in ALL THREATENED REGIONS.
   • **PRIORITIZE the INTERCEPTION OF DRONES and the PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE and POPULATION CENTERS.
   • **ISSUE PUBLIC WARNINGS and SAFETY ADVISORIES.
   • DEPLOY ALL AVAILABLE COUNTER-DRONE MEASURES.

3. ADDRESS THE SITUATION IN THE KURSK/SUMY REGION (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):

   • **URGENTLY VERIFY the EXTENT OF UKRAINIAN CONTROL in the REGION.
   • PRIORITIZE PRESERVING THE LIVES OF UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS. CONSIDER TACTICAL WITHDRAWALS to AVOID ENCIRCLEMENT if necessary.
   • **REINFORCE DEFENSIVE POSITIONS where possible.
   • **MAINTAIN VIGILANCE against FURTHER RUSSIAN ADVANCES.
   • **GATHER INTELLIGENCE on RUSSIAN PLANS for a POTENTIAL WIDENING OF THE CONFLICT into SUMY AND KHARKIV OBLASTS.

4. MAINTAIN HIGH ALERT FOR RUSSIAN AIR ACTIVITY (HIGH PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS ACTION):

   • MAINTAIN HEIGHTENED ALERT STATUS for AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS.
   • **BE PREPARED TO RESPOND to FURTHER RUSSIAN AIR STRIKES, including GUIDED AERIAL BOMBS.

5. INVESTIGATE REPORTED RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKES (HIGH PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):

   • **GATHER INTELLIGENCE on the TARGETS, DAMAGE, AND CASUALTIES from REPORTED RUSSIAN AIRSTRIKES.
   • **ASSESS THE IMPACT on UKRAINIAN MILITARY CAPABILITIES and CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE.

6. MONITOR RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE ACTIVITY (MEDIUM PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS ACTION):

   • **GATHER INTELLIGENCE on RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSE ACTIVITY over RUSSIAN TERRITORY.
   • **ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS of UKRAINIAN DRONE ATTACKS on RUSSIAN TERRITORY.

7. COUNTER RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA (MEDIUM PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS ACTION):

   • **COUNTER RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA claiming MASS SUICIDES of UKRAINIAN DRONE OPERATORS.
   • **COUNTER RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA claiming Ukrainian forces are fleeing from the Kursk region.
   • **PROMOTE ACCURATE INFORMATION about the SITUATION ON THE GROUND.

8. MAINTAIN ALL OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS (ADJUSTED PRIORITIES).

The situation remains EXTREMELY CRITICAL AND HIGHLY DYNAMIC. PUTIN'S DECLARATION that UKRAINIAN FORCES are "TERRORISTS" represents a MAJOR ESCALATION with POTENTIALLY GRAVE CONSEQUENCES. The MAJOR, MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DRONE ATTACK and the CONTINUED FIGHTING IN THE KURSK/SUMY REGION pose IMMEDIATE AND SIGNIFICANT THREATS. RAPID, DECISIVE, AND COORDINATED ACTION is ESSENTIAL.

Updated Dempster-Shafer Combined Beliefs:

• The Russian government is suppressing dissent related to the war in Ukraine.: 0.64
• Enemy is deliberately targeting critical gas infrastructure to weaken Ukraine's economy and energy supply.: 0.62
• The Loss of Maxar Satellite imagery severely cripples the decision-making of Ukraine's military.: 0.9
• The attack aims to create fear and insecurity among the population by disrupting essential services.: 0.1
• The targeting of DTEK gas facilities is part of a broader strategy to systematically degrade Ukraine's energy sector.: 0.08
• The attack is a localized tactical maneuver with limited strategic impact.: 0.02
• Russia is making tactical advances near Konstantinovka.: 0.55
• Russia is making tactical advances in the Kursk Region.: 1.0
• Russia breached Ukrainian defenses near Sudzha.: 1.0
• Increased amounts of Ukrainian forces are mobilizing in Izyum.: 0.05
• Russia is making large scale attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.: 0.65
• Russia captured Andreyevka, Skudnoye, Burlatskoye, and Privolnoye.: 0.4
• 35 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to Russia.: 0.1
• Russia destroyed 637 Ukrainian drones in the past week.: 0.1
• Russia destroyed 5 HIMARS launchers in the past week.: 0.05
• Russia destroyed 21 JDAM bombs.: 0.05
• Intense fighting is occurring on the Pokrovsk direction.: 0.3
• Ukraine is counterattacking on the Pokrovsk direction.: 0.25
• Russian forces captured Viktorovka.: 0.76
• Attacks on the Nikopol district targeted civilian infrastructure.: 0.5
• Russian forces are making advances across multiple fronts.: 0.75
• There is a large drone attack in the Odessa region.: 0.8
• Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a plant in Starodub: 0.3
• Ukraine launched Neptune anti-ship missiles.: 0.1
• Potential for imminent attack or reconnaissance mission by UAV activity in Primorsko-Akhtarsk.: 0.56
• Russian attacks killed at least 5 and injured 15 in Dobropillia, damaging 4 multi-story buildings: 0.8
• The Houthis might attack Israel if it does not stop disrupting agreements: 0.3
• Dealing with Ukraine is more difficult than with Russia, according to Trump: 0.2
• There is a large drone attack in progress across multiple regions of Ukraine.: 0.99999999999999
• Russia successfully targeted energy infrastructure in Odessa: 0.8
• There is a humanitarian crisis occurring in Khmeimim air base: 0.6
• There is a significant threat of ballistic missile attacks from the south-east: 0.56
• Ukraine made a strike at a dry food plant in Russia that provides rations to the Russian army: 0.5
• There is an ongoing drone attack in the Krasnodar Krai region in Russia: 0.42
• Explosions heard in Poltava: 0.44
• Trump is considering moving troops to Hungary: 0.2
• Russia claims Ukrainian forces are fleeing, not retreating from the Kursk region: 0.57
• There is a large scale, multidirectional drone attack over Ukraine, targeting multiple regions: 0.99999999999999
• Missile threat to southern regions has ended.: 0.72
• A Ukrainian Mirage-2000 shot down a Russian cruise missile: 0.44
• A Shahed drone struck near a vehicle in Odessa: 0.46
• A Russian drone intercepted a Ukrainian drone: 0.48
• Drone activity is confirmed near Cherkasy, with explosions reported on the outskirts.: 0.6
• Air Raid alerts ended in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.: 0.6
• Apple delayed the upgrade of Siri: 0.32
• There is ongoing drone activity near Cherkasy and Lubny: 0.7
• Russian attacks in Dobropillia killed at least 5 and injured 15, damaging 4 multi-story buildings.: 0.9
• There is drone activity in the north of Kharkiv Oblast, course southwest.: 0.7
• Russian forces reportedly leveled the line of contact north and south of Chasiv Yar.: 0.65
• There is a danger warning for Orlovka, Belgorod Oblast, referencing "Baba Yaga" (Ukrainian drone).: 0.7
• A massive Russian drone attack on Odesa caused significant damage to various structures, including critical infrastructure.: 0.9
• Damage in Odessa attack includes residential buildings.: 0.8
• Enemy advanced in Staraya Sorochina and Novaya Sorochina.: 0.68
• Loss of Maxar Satellite imagery severely cripples Ukraine's decision-making.: 0.7
• Threat of drone attacks persists for northeastern regions.: 0.7
• Temporary restrictions were implemented and lifted at Volgograd Airport.: 0.65
• Temporary restrictions are implemented in the airports of Vladikavkaz and Grozny due to heightened security concerns.: 0.6
• The temporary restrictions are due to ongoing military exercises or drills in the region.: 0.1
• The restrictions are a precautionary measure due to reported drone activity near the airports.: 0.15
• The restrictions are part of a planned maintenance schedule for airport infrastructure.: 0.01
• Ukrainian forces have withdrawn to the western part of Chasiv Yar, controlling no more than 15% of the city.: 0.5
• A Russian drone strike destroyed a command post of the 95th Air Assault Brigade in Sumy Oblast, killing a senior officer.: 0.6
• The main supply route for Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region (Yunakivka-Sudzha road) is under intense Russian fire and may be blocked.: 0.83
• Russian forces are using fiber-optic controlled drones to effectively target Ukrainian vehicles in the Kursk region.: 0.84
• US space intelligence has cut off Ukraine's access to satellite imagery.: 0.8
• The Washington Post is accurately reporting the US action.: 0.6
• The report is disinformation intended to sow discord between the US and Ukraine.: 0.01
• Intense fighting continues in the area of ​​Konstantinopol, with the ongoing destruction of Ukrainian forces.: 0.7
• The Russian "Center" grouping of forces claims to have killed "up to 600" Ukrainian soldiers in the past 24 hours: 0.1.
• The video is primarily propaganda aimed at boosting Russian morale and misrepresenting the situation on the ground: 0.4
• The mentioned locations are indeed areas of active conflict and potential Russian focus.: 0.16
• Russian forces are making significant advances in the specified areas of the "Center" grouping.: 0.12
• Ukrainian units mentioned are actively engaged in the described areas, but the casualty and equipment loss claims are likely exaggerated.: 0.08
• The specific equipment mentioned (BTR-4, M113) are present and operational in the conflict zone.: 0.04.
• Russian forces captured Nikolaevka and Malaya Loknya: 0.59
• Russian forces have liberated 3 settlements.: 0.5
• Ukrainian forces are planning a breakthrough in the area of Sudzha.: 0.2
• On March 3, Russian forces attacked a Ukrainian command post.: 0.3
• Four people were injured in an airstrike in Konstantinovka.: 0.63
• Ukrainian forces successfully ambushed and eliminated a large group of Russian saboteurs attempting to use gas pipeline infrastructure for infiltration.: 0.93
• Russian forces are attempting to replicate tactics used in Avdiivka to infiltrate Ukrainian-controlled territory using underground infrastructure.: 0.85
• Russian forces are experiencing morale issues and feeling abandoned by their command.: 0.5
• The Ukrainian military is effectively using intelligence to anticipate and counter Russian sabotage operations.: 0.9
• One person was killed and 4 were injured in the Kherson region due to Russian attacks.: 0.6
• Russian forces are attacking Sudzha from multiple directions.: 0.7
• Ukrainian forces are attempting to hold the Yunakovka corridor from Sudzha.: 0.6
• Russian forces are blocking a secondary supply route to Sudzha and advancing towards the main route.: 0.65
• Ukrainian forces near Kurilovka have their supplies cut due to the Russian fire control of their supply route.: 0.6
• 40 people were injured in an attack in Dobropillia.: 0.7
• Russian forces are using fiber-optic controlled drones to attack targets.: 0.7
• Guided aerial bombs (KAB) were used on Sumy and the north of Kharkiv.: 0.7
• Sudzha and surrounding settlements are under intense assault by multiple Russian units, including special forces and marines.: 0.7
• Ukrainian forces are experiencing significant logistical challenges, with potential encirclement looming.: 0.6
• Russian air and artillery activity is high, particularly targeting Ukrainian supply routes and troop concentrations.: 0.8
• Russian forces successfully counteracted gas-pipeline infiltration.: 0.3
• Ukrainian forces successfully counteracted gas-pipeline infiltration.: 0.9
• Russian forces are making advances from Viktorovka and Nikolaevka.: 0.6
• The Ukrainian 82nd Air Assault Brigade, previously involved in the offensive, has been withdrawn for recovery, indicating heavy losses.: 0.7
• Russian forces are claiming the capture of several settlements, including Staraya Sorochina, Viktorovka, and Nikolaevka.: 0.6
• Ukrainian forces are facing significant challenges in the Kursk region, with reports of reduced artillery fire and potential ammunition shortages.: 0.7
• There's potential for a Ukrainian counterattack from Sumy Oblast to relieve encircled forces.: 0.5
• There is a widespread, multi-regional drone attack across Ukraine.: 0.98
• The city of Kyiv is under threat of drone attack.: 0.83
• Russian forcers have reportedly been pushed out of Lebedevka, Viktorovka and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.: 0.77
• Russian forces captured Martynovka.: 0.72
• Ukraine has accepted a US proposal for a 30-day complete ceasefire, contingent on Russian acceptance. This includes all fronts, not just air and sea.: 0.98
• Russian media and officials express high skepticism towards the ceasefire proposal, viewing it as a trap for Ukraine to rearm and regroup.: 0.93
• There are reports of planned meetings between US and Russian officials on March 11 or 12 to discuss the ceasefire proposal.: 0.99999999999999
• A ballistic missile threat was reported and then lifted for Odesa.: 0.75
• Continued drone threats are present across multiple Ukrainian regions.: 0.99999999999999
• France is replacing the US in providing satellite intelligence to Ukraine.: 0.6
• There are claims of Russian forces in Sudzha.: 0.99999
• Russian forces are occupying the center of Sudzha and the private sector.: 0.85
• Russian forces continue to advance in the counterterrorism operation zone, liberating Makhnovka, Kazachya Loknya, Dmitryukov, and Zamostye.: 0.78
• Trump believes Putin's agreement to a ceasefire would represent 75% of the way to resolving the Ukrainian conflict.: 0.65
• Talks between US and Russian contact groups will occur tomorrow.: 0.8
• Russia does not rule out contacts with US representatives in the next few days.: 0.85
• Russian troops are occupying the center of Sudzha and the private sector.: 0.75
• Ukrainian forces have been pushed out of the eastern part of Shevchenko as a result of Russian counterattacks. Fighting is ongoing for the northern part.: 0.65
• Assault groups have reached the outskirts of the city from Mirny, Zamostye, and Kazachya Loknya: 0.85
• Roads in the city are under the control of Russian troops.: 0.9
• The 11th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed at least five Ukrainian vehicles that were attempting to reinforce Sudzha: 0.86
• Russian troops are occupying the Central Market: 0.999
• Ukrainian troops are attempting to escape via side roads and through fields: 0.75
• Trump intends to speak with Putin: 0.99
• Von der Leyen stated that the EU will fully play its role in upcoming negotiations.: 0.8
• A video call between Russia and Trump is possible.: 0.65
• Putin's conditions to ceasing fire are that Ukraine must cede all territory in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia, along with officially withdrawing their application to NATO.: 0.76
• Four crew members of a cargo ship in Odesa were killed from a ballistic strike.: 0.44
• Infrastructure was destroyed in Dnipro, according to preliminary reports.: 0.7
• Putin is scheduled to speak with Trump this Friday.: 0.7
• Trump may call Putin this week.: 0.76
• The US may consider restoring military aid under the PDA.: 0.55
• Macron is urging the development of a security guarantees plan if a ceasefire occurs.: 0.65
• The proposed 30-day ceasefire can be extended if both parties agree.: 0.55
• Von der Leyen stated that the US-Ukraine talks are a positive step forward and that the ball is now in Russia's court.: 0.72
• Russian troops are bringing the operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region to a logical conclusion, the assault of Sudzha has begun.: 0.8
• A video was released of the Russian MFA claiming Russia will only agree to a permanent ceasefire under Russian terms: 0.6
• Infrastructure was struck in Dnipro, there are damages: 0.7
• Russia is not opposed to contact with US Representatives.: 0.7
• Calin Georgescu was denied the ability to run for president: 0.4
• There is a drone threat in Vinnystia Oblast.: 0.7
• There is a drone threat in Dnipro, Pavlohrad, and Poltava.: 0.75
• 4 members of the crew of a ship carrying wheat were killed in a ballistic attack.: 0.5
• Trump confirmed that he is expecting a new meeting with Zelensky at the White House.: 0.65
• A discussion about exchanging prisoners between Russia and Ukraine occurred in Jeddah.: 0.57
• NATO Secretary Rytte is leaving for the US on March 12 and will meet with Trump on March 13.: 0.68
• If Russia does not cease fire, the US will supply Ukraine and continue fighting.: 0.64
• A Russian drone attack hit an infrastructure object in Dnipro.: 0.72
• Anti-drone work is ongoing around Dnipro.: 0.56
• A fundraising campaign is underway for a Russian special forces unit operating in the Sudzha direction, requesting donations for Mavic 3T drones.: 0.52
• The unit involved is the RHBZ (Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense) special forces.: 0.52
• A monument to soldiers of the Great Patriotic War in Cossack Loknya was desecrated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.: 0.68
• A drone attack hit a dry cargo ship traveling the Odessa — Algeria route: 0.6
• 4 crew members were killed, and 1 was injured: 0.66
• Russia will not agree to a temporary ceasefire because this will allow Ukraine to regroup and rearm.: 0.68
• Trump is pushing for a complete ceasefire.: 0.3
• Russia wants a complete and permanent ceasefire, not a temporary one.: 0.56
• Gerasimov inspected the Kursk Group of Forces.: 0.5
• 343 Ukrainian UAVs were downed by Russian air defenses.: 0.4
• The Sever Group of Forces have liberated 12 settlements and more than 100 square kilometers of Kursk region.: 0.5
• The Yug Group of Forces liberated Gorkogo (Donetsk People's Republic).: 0.45
• A series of strikes were carried out in Ukraine.: 0.6
• An infrastructure object is burning in Dnipropetrovsk.: 0.58
• A dry cargo ship was damaged in Odessa under the flag of Barbados.: 0.6
• After strikes in Odessa, there were Iskander strikes in Dnipropetrovsk.: 0.5
• Drones are expected to arrive in Dnipro soon.: 0.52
• A mineral deal will be signed when the American side considers it convenient: 0.4
• Macron is supportive of the 30-day ceasefire.: 0.7
• There is a drone threat to Zhytomyr Oblast.: 0.75
• There are reports of a multi-regional drone attack in progress.: 0.9
• British Prime Minister Kir Starmer urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire: 0.7
• RUSSIAN FORCES APPEAR TO HAVE CAPTURED SUDZHA**, with MULTIPLE REPORTS and VIDEO EVIDENCE of FLAG RAISINGS. The YUNAKIVKA-SUDZHA ROAD is reportedly under INTENSE RUSSIAN FIRE CONTROL, SEVERELY DISRUPTING UKRAINIAN LOGISTICS and REINFORCEMENT CAPABILITIES. REPORTS suggest a DISORGANIZED UKRAINIAN WITHDRAWAL, with ELITE UNITS potentially PRIORITIZED for EXTRACTION. : 1.0
• US National Security Advisor WALTZ had a phone call with his RUSSIAN COUNTERPART.: 0.68
• US Special Envoy WHITCOFF will travel to MOSCOW this week.: 0.56
• SHOYGU and WALTZ had a phone conversation, discussing, among other things, a ceasefire in Ukraine.: 0.45
• Russia wants to "replace Zelensky, establish a puppet regime," and make Ukraine a "large Austria" with a constitutional guarantee of neutrality.: 0.6
• Ukraine's agreement to a 30-day ceasefire has put Russia in a difficult position diplomatically.: 0.6
• Russia's goal is to deceive the Trump administration and gain control over Ukraine.: 0.5
• Russia wants to demilitarize Ukraine, while European partners want to arm Ukraine.: 0.68
• Trump stated he does not want to pressure Russia to force it into a truce with Ukraine.: 0.7
• Trump mentioned he COULD IMPOSE ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS on Russia, but DOES NOT WANT TO DO SO because he WANTS PEACE. : 0.7
• Ukrainian strikes on four settlements in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, with damage to vehicles and buildings.: 0.6
• There is a drone threat in *SUMY O