Ukrainian military. Photo AP Photo / Scott Heppell.
- Russian oil export processing capacity has decreased by 40% following attacks by Ukrainian drones and the shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline, according to Reuters.
- The European Commission has postponed the approval of a credit plan for Hungary under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense program due to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's veto on aid to Ukraine.
- The Canadian government has expanded its sanctions list, adding 100 vessels that, according to Canadian information, are circumventing sanctions in the trade of Russian oil and gas.
- The Turkish tanker Altura, carrying 140,000 tons of oil from Russia, was attacked, reportedly by a submarine drone, 24 km from the Bosphorus. Damage has been reported, but crew members were unharmed.
- A delegation from the State Duma of Russia has begun negotiations with U.S. congressmen, according to information from Vice Speaker Boris Chernyshov. The meeting includes both Republicans and Democrats.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly visited Saudi Arabia, where he plans to sign a security cooperation agreement with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
- As a result of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, six people were injured, as reported by Mayor Igor Terekhov.
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that 30 drones were shot down over five western regions of the country on Thursday evening.
- For the third time this week, Ukrainian drones attacked the Leningrad region, with the governor reporting damage in the Kirishi district, where the large Surgutneftegas oil refinery is located.
- Russian military forces shelled Dnipro with drones, resulting in five injuries and a fire in a four-story building.
- On the night of March 26, Russian troops attacked the Odesa region with drones, injuring one person and damaging port and energy infrastructure.
- According to Ukrainian military sources, on the night of Thursday, Russia launched 153 drones, of which 130 were shot down, with hits recorded in 11 locations.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the continuation of arms supplies to Ukraine through NATO mechanisms, despite conflicts in the Middle East.
- The Pentagon is exploring the possibility of transferring some weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, according to The Washington Post on March 26. This concerns interceptor missiles for air defense that were purchased under NATO initiatives.
- A case of a drone falling in Romania was recorded, which had intruded into the country's airspace and fell 2 km from the nearest settlement. No casualties or damage have been reported.
