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Russia – Ukraine war news: daily updates as of March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022 war update: Russian forces bombard residential districts, destroy schools and shelters, and deepen the humanitarian crisis as Ukraine fights on. Full details on empr.media.
Mar 18, 2022

Ukraine today: situation in the regions at 8 a.m., March 17, 2022
Morning report for Ukraine regions on March 17, 2022: persistent artillery and air raids near Kyiv and Chernihiv, defensive positions holding under heavy Russian pressure in multiple oblasts.
Mar 17, 2022

Russia – Ukraine war news: daily updates as of March 16, 2022
On March 16, 2022, Russian forces struck civilians in Chernihiv and hit a Mariupol theatre sheltering civilians, while bombardments and evacuations continued across Ukraine. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 17, 2022

International Court of Justice ordered measures against Russia based on the violation of the Genocide Convention
The International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered provisional measures against Russia based on Ukraine’s claims of Genocide Convention violations — suspending military actions and increasing legal pressure. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 16, 2022

Russian occupiers deliberately destroyed the Drama Theater in Mariupol, where hundreds of people were hiding
In Mariupol, Russian troops bombed and later demolished the city’s drama theatre on March 16, 2022, killing hundreds of civilians who were sheltering inside despite visible “children” warnings. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 16, 2022

On potential actions of sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities found weapons and grenade launchers left by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups near Kyiv, highlighting ongoing threats and the need for vigilance in the capital region. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Mar 16, 2022
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Russia – Ukraine war news: daily updates as of March 15, 2022
On March 15, 2022 during Russia’s full‑scale invasion: heavy shelling hit Kyiv’s residential blocks, evacuation corridors operated, and world leaders visited Kyiv to solidify support. | empr.media
Mar 15, 2022
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The first evacuees from Mariupol arrived in Zaporizhzhia
The first group of civilians evacuated from Mariupol’s besieged Azovstal steelworks arrived in Ukrainian‑controlled Zaporizhzhia after weeks underground, a rare humanitarian success amid relentless war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Mar 15, 2022

Russia – Ukraine war news: daily updates as of March 14, 2022
On March 14, 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw major frontline clashes, expanding sanctions, global diplomatic pressure, and dramatic shifts in military movements during the early weeks of war. | empr.media
Mar 15, 2022

Education process resumed in 14 regions of Ukraine
The educational process has resumed in 14 regions of Ukraine, allowing students to return to classrooms and in‑person learning as schools reopen despite war‑era challenges. | empr.media
Mar 15, 2022

Russian occupiers target agricultural machinery to undermine food security in Ukraine and the World
Russian forces are striking Ukraine’s agricultural machinery and farmland — a tactic that hampers planting and harvesting and poses a serious threat to Ukraine’s output and global food security. | empr.media
Mar 15, 2022

Forbes estimated the losses of Ukrainian billionaires due to the war
Forbes analysis shows Ukraine’s richest figures have seen massive net worth declines since Russia’s full‑scale invasion, with top billionaires losing tens of billions as assets were damaged or devalued. | empr.media
Mar 15, 2022