Military Situation Update: Ukraine - March 28, 2025, 22:26 UTC

I. Air, Missile, and Drone Activity

• Luhansk Fire Cause (Russian Claim): Russian sources (TASS, Mash na Donbasse, Operatyvnyi ZSU citing RU) state the large fire in the Luhansk industrial zone (reported as warehouse storage) resulted from falling debris of two intercepted Ukrainian UAVs. Russian sources claim no casualties. Photos confirm significant damage to warehouse structures.
• Sumy City: Explosions reported (Suspilne via RBC-Ukraina), following earlier detection of hostile UAVs in Sumy Oblast.
• Kyiv UAV Threat (Ongoing): Hostile UAV detected in the vicinity of Kyiv city. Air alert remains active, citizens urged to remain sheltered. (UA Air Force, RBC-Ukraina, KMVA)
• Widespread UAV Activity (Updated Tracking - Mykolaivskyi Vanek, 22:07 UTC): Residual UAV activity reported across multiple oblasts:
  • Zhytomyr Oblast: 1 UAV near Korosten, course west.
  • Kirovohrad Oblast: 2 UAVs in the south.
  • Kyiv Oblast: 2 UAVs flew past Pereiaslav heading southwest; 4 UAVs in the east.
  • Sumy Oblast: 1 UAV transiting from Poltava Oblast; 2 UAVs circling south of Sumy city.
• Dnipro Attack Aftermath (Updated Casualties & Damage - Lysak/Dnipropetrovsk OVA):
  • Casualties: Confirmed count increased to 19 civilians WIA (up from 15). Death toll remains at 4 civilians KIA.
  • Damage: Confirmed damage to several multi-story residential buildings, approximately 10 private homes, garages, and service stations (СТО). Fire at the Bartolommeo hotel-restaurant complex has been localized.
  • Impact: Video evidence shared by Ukrainian sources shows significant destruction, ongoing rescue/firefighting efforts, and civilian appeals for help from under rubble.

II. Ground Combat Operations & Related Developments

• Cherkasske Porechne (Kursk Oblast, Russian Territory - RU Perspective):
  • A Russian war correspondent (Colonelcassad/Maryana Naumova), accompanied by Akhmat special forces, reported from the village of Cherkasske Porechne (Sudzhansky district).
  • Claims the village was recently captured by Russian forces, is completely destroyed, and depopulated (previously ~500 residents).
  • Includes allegations against Ukrainian forces regarding atrocities against civilians and extensive use of mines during retreat. Note: This report serves Russian information objectives and requires independent verification. Photos depict widespread destruction, presence of Akhmat personnel, UXO, and a damaged drone.
• Russian Logistics (Occupied Donetsk Oblast):
  • Russian military engineering units (Road-Commandant Battalion of "Vostok" Group) are actively constructing new roads in occupied territory to improve logistical throughput for supplies and troop movements. Video evidence shows heavy equipment (graders, trucks, rollers) in use. (Voin DV / RU MoD)
• Russian Equipment Loss (Ukrainian Claim):
  • Video footage shared by a Ukrainian source (Butusov Plus) allegedly shows a Russian armored vehicle exploding due to secondary ammunition detonation after being hit by a Ukrainian drone. The explosion occurs as other Russian personnel arrive nearby.

III. Other Military-Relevant Developments

• Russian Cybersecurity Posture: Khabarovsk Police disseminated public service announcements regarding common cyber threats (phishing, malware links) and emphasized critical thinking as a defense. This reflects a general state-level awareness and concern regarding cyber vulnerabilities affecting the Russian populace, potentially exploitable in hybrid warfare contexts. (Politsiya Khabarovskogo kraya)