❗️Russian drone attacks on energy infrastructure facilities have caused power outages in Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sumy, and Kharkiv oblasts, according to Ukrenergo.

Russia orders regions to form “volunteer” lists from debtors and students, using debt write-offs and incentives to pressure enlistment; relatives are also targeted, while universities push at least 2% of students to sign military contracts.

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Presidential Office, says wars cannot be won without people, rejecting the idea that drones alone can secure victory for Ukraine. He stresses that while technology plays a role, the absence of sufficient personnel leads to defeat in war.

Zelensky says Ukraine’s decision to give up nuclear weapons was a “deception,” arguing NATO membership should have been the minimum guarantee, and criticizes signatories for failing to provide security as Russia now uses transferred assets in war.

❗️Zelensky says Putin rejected proposals to test his intentions, including leader-level talks on territory and deploying US and European troops along the front line. He adds Moscow downplays land demands while targeting Donbas, warning this signals plans for further advances deeper into Ukraine.

The explosion in Vladikavkaz was caused by a pyrotechnics warehouse detonation, with locals reporting the facility is completely destroyed.

Ukrainian SOF struck multiple arsenals, fuel depots, and logistics hubs across occupied Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia. Targets include ammunition warehouses, repair bases, and supply points up to 120 km behind the front, disrupting logistics, fuel storage, and support infrastructure.

Ukrainian drone operators from the 22nd Brigade hit multiple high-value targets, including a rare Typhoon-VDV armored vehicle armed with a 30mm cannon, detected by the STAR UAV battalion near defensive “dragon’s teeth” positions.

Ukraine's General Staff confirms: Strikes hit two offshore platforms in the Caspian Sea overnight, targeting LSP-1 and LSP-2 at the Korchagin and Grayfer oil fields; details on damage and operational impact are being assessed.

❗️As expected: The Trump administration likely to extend a sanctions waiver allowing limited purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products, aiming to stabilize markets amid Iran tensions, Reuters reports.

Video confirmation: Ukrainian SOF drones struck two offshore platforms in the Caspian Sea, hitting LSP sites at the Grayfer and Korchagin fields nearly 1,000 km from the front.

Dunning-Kruger effect.

Explosions are reported near occupied Berdyansk in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.

❗️The next Ramstein-format meeting is scheduled for April 15, following a phone call between Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov and German counterpart Boris Pistorius to discuss the agenda. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense will present updates on its war plan to compel Russia to peace and outline priority cooperation areas to partners.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe cannot expand its role in the Strait of Hormuz while dealing with Russia’s war against Ukraine. She notes Gulf states have not supported efforts against Moscow and stresses cooperation cannot be a one-way street.

General Staff confirms: Ukraine struck ammo depots, fuel storage, UAV command posts and troop concentrations across Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk and Russia’s Kursk region, targeting logistics hubs and operational support infrastructure overnight.

❗️The Kremlin says it does not plan to extend a ceasefire regime beyond Easter, indicating any potential pause in hostilities will not continue after the holiday period.

A Ukrainian drone strike hit four RVS-20000 fuel tanks at the Tinguta pumping station, with one burning, one likely destroyed, and two damaged, degrading throughput and destabilizing the export pipeline route toward Novorossiysk.