Russian strike on Kharkiv military hospital injured patients and staff and damaged buildings

A Russian Shahed drone struck a military hospital in Kharkiv on the evening of March 29, injuring both patients and medical staff while also damaging several buildings. Despite the attack, the hospital quickly resumed operations, demonstrating its resilience. The Military Medical Clinical Centre of the Northern Region confirmed that surgeries were already being performed the following day, emphasizing that medical care cannot be halted even momentarily.

Eduard Khoroshun, the head of the hospital, condemned the attack as an act of terrorism, noting that this was not the first time Russian forces had targeted the facility. The strike on a military medical center highlights Russia’s continued assaults on Ukraine’s healthcare infrastructure, despite international laws protecting medical institutions during wartime.

The attack on the hospital is part of Russia’s broader campaign against Ukraine’s civilian and military infrastructure. Kharkiv, situated close to the Russian border, has been subjected to relentless missile and drone strikes since the full-scale invasion began. The targeting of medical facilities further underscores the indiscriminate nature of Russia’s ongoing aggression.

Russins hit Kupiansk city, several civilians injured injured 

A Russian guided aerial bomb struck the city center of Kupiansk on March 30, injuring at least three people and raising concerns that others may be trapped under the rubble. The attack hit a five-story residential building, with emergency services working to assess the damage and locate any survivors. Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, confirmed that a 53-year-old woman was among the injured.

Later updates revealed that a 61-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were also wounded in the strike. The full extent of casualties remains unclear as rescue operations continue. Kupiansk, a strategically significant city in Kharkiv Oblast, has faced repeated Russian assaults as Moscow continues its offensive in eastern Ukraine.

This latest attack underscores Russia’s continued use of guided aerial bombs to target civilian areas, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in frontline regions. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly called for increased air defense support from allies to counter these devastating strikes.

Pastor Mark Burns,Trump's spiritual adviser visited Bucha and met Ukraine's religious leaders

Pastor Mark Burns, a spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, visited Ukraine and toured cities in Kyiv Oblast that were liberated from Russian forces in 2022. Invited by Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman, Burns visited Bucha, Borodianka, and Irpin, where Russian troops committed widespread atrocities during their failed attempt to capture Kyiv. Burns highlighted war crimes, including mass executions, rape, and the abduction of Ukrainian children, emphasizing that the war transcends political divisions in the U.S.

During his visit, Burns met with Ukraine’s top religious leaders, who detailed Russia's systematic persecution of faith groups. Despite these challenges, he praised Ukraine as a beacon of religious freedom. Burns also spoke with Ukrainian soldiers, who stressed their urgent need for more weapons and fighter jets rather than financial aid, as Russian drones continue to target civilians. His statements signal an attempt to bring Ukraine’s perspective to influential circles in the U.S. government.

Rabbi Azman expressed hope that Burns’ visit would help shape U.S. policy toward Ukraine, especially as Trump has taken a more critical stance on military aid. The Trump administration has temporarily suspended military and intelligence support for Kyiv, while advocating for a warmer relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine has agreed to a full 30-day truce, but Russia has refused, seeking concessions from the U.S. instead.

Russia trying to bypass Ukraine's positions in Toretsk by going underground - news from the frontline

Russian forces have attempted to infiltrate Ukraine’s rear positions in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, using underground tunnels, as battles for control of the city continue. Victor Tregubov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Khortytsia group of forces, stated on March 31 that Russian troops are struggling to advance through the streets and are instead using underground routes. Toretsk, located southwest of occupied Bakhmut, has been a hotspot of intense combat, with Ukraine launching counterattacks in late February and early March. The city remains largely under Russian occupation.

Tregubov noted that Russian forces are trying every possible method to bypass Ukrainian defenses in the area, emphasizing the sector's strategic importance. Similar tactics have been observed elsewhere, including a reported instance where Russian troops used a gas pipeline to move undetected near Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This unconventional approach highlights the challenges Russia faces in sustaining its advances, as well as Ukraine’s ability to resist conventional assaults.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military has confirmed that Russian forces have resumed offensive operations in the Pokrovsk sector after a brief period of reduced activity. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing fresh attacks in multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, signaling an escalation of fighting along the front line.