"Recreational and tourist sites worldwide will now be a target for
Iran’s aggression and what remains of the Islamic state’s leadership further added.
Naeini added Iran had no intention of seeking a quick end to the war. “These people expect the war to continue until the enemy is completely exhausted,” he said.
A short time after the statement was released, Iranian state television said Naeini was killed in an airstrike."
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"State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko reported that the Russians tried to expand the combat zone within Kharkiv Oblast for almost the entire week, but the Defense Forces repelled all these attempts.
Viktor Trehubov, Joint Forces grouping spokesperson, said that the Russians had essentially destroyed the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast and were continuing their attempts to advance in this direction, trying to bypass Ukrainian units." msn
"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 265 km (165 mi) from Panama in the early morning at 6.36 am local time (GMT -5). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 80 km (50 mi) fromVanuatu around noon at 1.30 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD
"A very strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean near Elephant Island island, Antarctica, in the evening at 8.22 pm local time (GMT -4). The quake had a very shallow depth of 4.9 km (3 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
"The Ukrainian President’s twelfth trip to Paris underscores shifting geopolitical prioritiesamid overlapping crises
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s twelfth visit to Paris since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion was conceived well before the launch of the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran. Yet by the time he arrived at the Élysée Palace, the geopolitical context had shifted markedly. What had initially been planned as a visit focused on sustaining pressure on Russia and advancing coordination on negotiations was overtaken by developments in the Middle East." Ukrin
"201 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russians.
Over the past day, the aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck seven clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, as well as one other important enemy target.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 115 shelling attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas, including 14 using MLRS. They launched six airstrikes using 20 guided aerial bombs. Two combat clashes were recorded over the past day.In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attempted 19 times to break through the defensive lines of Ukrainian defenders toward the settlements of Prylipka, Lyman, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Tykhe, Bochkove, Okhrimivka, Zybyne, Chuhunivka, Fyholivka, and Krasne Pershe.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked 11 times toward Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Hlushkivka, Novoplatonivka, Borivska Andriivka, and Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 18 attacks, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses toward Hrekivka, Nadiia, Novomykhailivka, Novoserhiivka, Olhivka, Serednie, Drobysheve, Zarichne, Lyman, Dibrova, Tverdokhlibove, and in the settlement of Korovii Yar.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 attempts by the invaders to advance toward Dibrova, Zakytne, Riznykivka, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Platonivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces made two attempts to improve their position, assaulting near Malynivka and toward Kostiantynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 25 attacks toward the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, Novopavlivka, and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 30 assault actions by the enemy troops toward the settlements of Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Bilytske, Sukhetske, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodnie, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked nine times toward Sichneve, Sosnivka, Krasnohirsk, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 12 attacks by Russian invaders toward the settlements of Zelene, Zaliznychne, Dobropillia, Myrne, and near Solodke and Olenokostiantynivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to improve their position by attacking toward Stepove." Ukrin
"In Odesa, residential buildings and a dormitory were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight.
According to Lysak, in the city's Prymorskyi district, 12 residential buildings were damaged. In the Kyivskyi district of Odesa, a 22-story residential building and a dormitory of one of the universities were damaged – about 180 windows were shattered in total.
In the Khadzhibeyskyi district, the shelling caused partial destruction of a two-story residential building.." Ukrin
"A total of 235 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invading troops were recorded along the frontline.
In the North Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces carried out 118 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including 16 using MLRS. They also launched three airstrikes using three guided aerial bombs. Six combat engagements were recorded in these areas.In the South Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attempted 14 assaults to break through Ukrainian defensive lines toward Veterynarne, Zelene, Prylipka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Chuhunivka, Okhrimivka, and Bochkovе.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched ten attacks toward Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Kurylivka, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders carried out 13 attacks, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Lyman, Drobysheve, Stavky, Dibrova, and in the areas of Novovodiane and Novoiehorivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled seven enemy attempts to advance near Yampil, Platonivka, and toward Riznykivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attempted seven assaults to improve their tactical position near Holubivka, Pryvillia, Minkivka, Nykyforivka, and toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops carried out 32 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 54 Russian assault attempts near Toretske, Rodynske, Zatyshok, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Novomykolaivka, Filiia, and toward Kucheriv Yar, Vilne, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Muravka, Novopidhorodnie, and Novopavlivka." Ukrin
"Tensions are rapidly escalating across the Gulf after Iran warned of “uncontrollable consequences” following strikes on its South Pars gas field. The UAE activated air defenses against missiles and drones, while Qatar expelled Iranian officials and reported attacks on energy sites. Saudi Arabia intercepted drones as regional leaders warn of widening conflict and threats to global energy security.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's key South Pars gas field if there were further attacks against Qatar's main gas plant.
Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that Israel had struck the South Pars field but said the United States "knew nothing" of the attack, which spurred Iran to launch an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility.
"NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE BY ISRAEL pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar - In which instance the United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before," the US president wrote." GulfNews
"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean near Bristol Island island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, shortly after midnight at 12.07 am local time (GMT -2). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
"At least 71 people have died in flood-related incidents across Kenya since March 6, 2026, with Nairobi the hardest-hit area, as the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a Heavy Rainfall Advisory warning that rainfall will intensify again across most parts of the country." W
"Sean Penn visited Ukraine's 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade on the front lines of Donetsk Oblast, accompanied by former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, the unit reported on March 18.
Penn, who skipped the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles to travel to Ukraine despite receiving the prize for Best Supporting Actor, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 16.
The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade on March 18 published photos of Penn visiting the brigade's combat unit in Donetsk Oblast. Pictured with the actor is Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's former chief of staff." KI
"Spain announced a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) military aid package for Ukraine for 2026 onMarch 18, coinciding with President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.
The tranche, partially funded by the EU's SAFE Program, will focus on joint production with the Ukrainian defense industry.
With the latest package, "Spain's assistance in this war will reach 4 billion euros ($4.6 billion)," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said during a joint press conference with Zelensky." KI
"Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted and neutralized 109 out of 133 drones used by Russian forces in attacks on Ukraine since the evening. Russia launched 133 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types, from directions including Oryol, Shatalovo, Bryansk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied Crimea), with roughly 70 of them being Shahed drones." Ukrin
