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UAV event in Ukraine on Mon 23rd March 2026

23rd March 2026

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On 23 March 2026, Russian forces (units of the 'East' group likely by shelling and drone strikes as the most common means) struck the Ukrainian personnel and equipment of a mechanized, airborne assault, two assault brigades, and three assault regiments near Huliaipilske, Zaporizhia. According to Russian sources, Ukrainian military lost: two armored combat vehicles, nine vehicles, three field artillery pieces and up to 280 Ukrainian servicemen were killed near Dobropasove, Oleksandrivka, Boikove, Hirke, Vozdvyzhivka, Kopani and Huliaipilske [Russian MoD reported 280 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities split across 7 events. 1 fatality coded to this event]. Russian Forces carried out air strikes at unspecified targets near Huliaipilske. Civilian casualties unknown.

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