Heavy strikes hit the port of Bandar Lengeh in Iran overnight, with reports of significant damage to port infrastructure.
A strike hit the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant in occupied Luhansk region, damaging blast furnace BF-3 and the oxygen-converter shop, Russian media reported.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will provide a €90B loan to Ukraine despite Hungary’s opposition and ongoing political blocking at the summit. "One leader is not honouring his word. But let me reiterate, we will deliver one way or the other," she said.
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada signaled readiness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Iran to stop attacks and mining to ensure safe shipping and stabilize energy markets.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 133 of 156 drones launched overnight from multiple directions, including around 90 Shahed UAVs. Impacts were recorded at 13 locations with debris falling at 7 sites as the attack continued.
Russian losses per 20/03/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1610 men+3 tanks+21 ACVs+31 artillery+1480 UAVs
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Satellite imagery confirmed the destruction of an air defense missile depot in Dovzhansk, occupied Luhansk region, with one building completely destroyed following the March 14 strike.
Belgium’s John Cockerill delivered upgraded Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine with Cockerill 3105 turrets, adding indirect fire capability, target detection up to 18 km and autoloaders for 12-16 rounds.
Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian assault near Lyman, destroying 2 tanks, 5 APCs, 7 IFVs and over 40 quad bikes, many halted by remotely laid mines. Earlier, Russian units also suffered losses on the Pokrovsk axis.
❗️No breakthrough on the Hungarian and Slovakian vetoes. EU leaders failed to secure a deal on a €90B Ukraine loan as Hungary and Slovakia maintained their veto, also blocking a new Russia sanctions package tied to the dispute.
An Iranian missile strike hit the Haifa oil refinery, Israel’s largest and most critical fuel facility. The site supplies around 50-60% of the country’s fuel and processes roughly 197,000 barrels per day, making it central to transport, aviation and military supply. Power outages were reported across multiple areas of Haifa following the strike.
❗️A US F-35 made an emergency landing in the Middle East after likely coming under Iranian fire during a mission over Iran. The aircraft landed safely and the pilot was reported stable.
Ukrainian naval forces, SOF and drone units struck an Almaz-Antey facility in occupied Sevastopol used to service S-400, S-300 and other air defense systems. Russian troop positions near Striletska Bay were also hit.