Russia Escalates Drone and Missile Strikes as Fighting Rages in Pokrovsk

Ukrainian forces repel 224 Russian assaults in a single day, while civilian areas in Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Sumy face heavy attacks causing injuries and destruction.

On March 26, 2025, 224 combat clashes occurred along the frontline, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the heaviest fighting, repelling 88 Russian assaults.
Russian forces launched 86 drones and an Iskander-M missile overnight, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 42 drones, while others were disrupted by electronic warfare.
Drone strikes on civilian areas injured eight in Kharkiv, three in Dnipro, and one in Sumy, with significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and vehicles reported.
North Korea has reportedly sent 3,000 additional troops to Russia in 2025, along with continued arms supplies to bolster Moscow's war efforts.
Ukrainian forces maintain defensive positions and conduct counterattacks, including operations in Russia's Kursk region, where 25 Russian assaults were repelled.