Antonina Tumanova
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the US military campaign against Iran could last four to six weeks. The US is confidently moving towards establishing control over Iranian airspace.
The Israel Defense Forces struck an Iranian command center in Beirut and other targets. The IDF statement emphasizes minimizing civilian casualties.
The head of the National Bank, Andriy Pyshnyi, announced that Oschadbank's collectors are already in Ukraine, and work is underway to return the cargo. He called the situation a provocation and illegal actions by the Hungarian authorities.
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Ka-27 helicopter, an Iskander OTRK concentration area, and air defense systems. An ammunition depot was also destroyed, and strikes were carried out on enemy personnel concentrations.
Seven employees of Oschadbank's collection service, detained in Hungary on March 5, have returned to Ukraine. They are in a difficult emotional state, and one of them has experienced an exacerbation of a chronic illness. The bank continues to defend its interests regarding the return of 40 million US dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold.
Iran will essentially be in a state of unconditional surrender when the US president decides that the country poses no threat to America, the White House said.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset will meet with representatives of defense contractors. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the president's active support for the rapid buildup of capabilities of American arms manufacturers.
The General Staff confirmed damage to the Black Sea Fleet's frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov" as a result of the attack on March 2. The extent of the damage and information about other vessels are being clarified.
Kyiv region was again attacked by kamikaze drones, damage was recorded in Bucha and Vyshhorod districts. There are no casualties, and the damage is minor.
President Zelenskyy held a security meeting in the Donetsk region, where tasks for protecting critical infrastructure and repairing roads were identified. They also discussed the region's preparation for the heating season and counter-sabotage measures.
The HKN oil field in the Sarsang area of Dohuk province was shelled last night, causing significant damage to the field and leading to a halt in production.
Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.
Explosions are heard in Kyiv, air defense forces are eliminating threats in the sky over the capital. Enemy drones are moving towards the city.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that in 2026, Ukraine will focus on collecting evidence of Russia's crime of aggression for submission to the future Special Tribunal. Over 44 terabytes of evidentiary information have been accumulated, and telecommunications data analysis is ongoing.
Tomorrow, March 7, scheduled hourly power outages will be in effect in a number of regions of Ukraine from 08:00 until the end of the day. The reason is the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on the energy system.
Russian occupiers aim to capture Kostiantynivka by the end of April, entering the city in small groups. This was reported by Anatoliy Kulykivsky, commander of the 28th separate mechanized brigade, to the President of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's leadership had been "neutralized" and that he was looking for a new leader. He expressed confidence in the ease of choosing a new leader who would be well-disposed towards the US and Israel.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is not giving up on the war and is preparing a spring offensive in the Donetsk region. He emphasized the importance of strong positions and sufficient provision for Ukrainian brigades.
The sixth Steering Committee of the Investment Program for Ukraine approved a package of eight programs worth €1. 5 billion. These funds will be directed to support energy, education, communications, agriculture, and small businesses, as well as to build shelters.
Donald Trump said there would be no deal with Iran other than unconditional surrender. He stated that he wants to see this through, and also participate in the appointment of the successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that the European Commission supports Ukraine and is cooperating with Croatia to block Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. According to him, Kyiv refuses to resume oil transit for political reasons.
A top Israeli general stated that the Israeli Air Force has destroyed 80% of Iranian air defenses and 60% of its launchers. The threat has not yet been eliminated, and the military is moving to the next phase of the operation.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 4653 kamikaze drones and carried out 2543 shellings, dropping 142 guided aerial bombs.
An Air France plane, chartered by the French government to evacuate citizens from the UAE, turned back in flight. The reason was a missile attack, the details of which are not specified.
The US is closing its embassy in Kuwait, making it the second diplomatic mission to fully suspend operations since the war with Iran began. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences to Kuwait for the military casualties.
All Ukrainian servicemen exchanged on March 5 require urgent medical attention due to serious medical problems and exhaustion. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and a serviceman who voluntarily joined the Defense Forces.
Not a single oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, compared to 65 vessels before the war. President Trump has pledged to provide marine insurance and naval escort.
Iran's foreign minister said the country is ready to resist any US ground invasion. Iran is not asking for a ceasefire and sees no reason for negotiations.
US President Donald Trump announced full support for a Kurdish uprising in Iran. The CIA is working to arm Iranian Kurdish forces to ignite a popular uprising.
According to CSIS estimates, the first 100 hours of the US military campaign against Iran cost $3. 7 billion. Most of this amount will require additional funding, including the replacement of ammunition and equipment losses.