Russia conducts a massive air raid on a city in central Ukraine, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine target the Engels airfield.

Putin demonstrated his stance toward the initiative to establish peace in Ukraine by shelling the Kirovohrad region.

“Despite its propaganda statements, Russia’s strikes on Ukraine continue. Every day and night, about a hundred or more drones and missile attacks take place without pause. With each launch, the Russians reveal their true attitude towards peace,” stated President Zelenskyy.

On the night of March 20, Russia attacked Kropyvnytskyi using 171 strike drones, injuring 10 individuals including four children. The enemy targeted residential areas and medical facilities, resulting in damage to private homes and high-rise buildings in the city.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, causing a fire and ammunition detonation. Following the massive UAV attack, a state of emergency was declared in the Engels district. In the attack on Engels, the Russians lost missiles including the Kh-101. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 132 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight, with 54 UAVs downed over the Saratov region.