Antonina Tumanova
The US Central Command announced the destruction of 11 Iranian warships in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump previously reported the destruction of 9 ships.
The US Embassy in Jordan temporarily evacuated all personnel due to an unspecified threat. Security warnings in Arabic and English were broadcast from the embassy's loudspeakers.
Since the beginning of the day, 136 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy used 5,605 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,691 shelling attacks.
Lviv was left without water due to damage to the main water pipeline in Domazhyr by private equipment. Emergency crews are working around the clock, and water delivery has been organized.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv and the region. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported the movement of enemy drones.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the military actions of the US and Israel against Iran, stating that they degrade Tehran's ability to acquire nuclear and missile capabilities. However, NATO does not plan to be involved in this, although individual allies support the actions of the US and Israel.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the loss of a leader did not shake Iran but made it stronger. The IRGC promises to continue the fight until victory over the enemy.
According to Livitt, Operation "Epic Fury" – as Washington called the US war against Iran – has "clear goals. "
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
Qatar's Patriot interceptor missile stockpiles will last for four days at current usage rates. Qatar halted LNG production after an Iranian drone attack, causing gas prices to rise.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He can be released on bail of UAH 200 million, but with a number of restrictions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
On March 3, from 08:00, hourly outage schedules and power limitations will be applied in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
As a result of the Russian attack on a suburban train in Dnipropetrovsk region, the number of injured has risen to 10. A 58-year-old man sought medical attention and was hospitalized.
The American leader emphasized that the US has not even begun to strike hard. According to him, "a big wave is coming."
President Zelenskyy is preparing a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve the strategy for next winter. Plans for the protection and restoration of energy facilities and critical infrastructure will be updated.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 aggressor attacks have been recorded, with the enemy actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. A number of settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have been shelled.
In the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy drone struck a suburban train. One person was killed, and seven passengers were injured.
Great Britain, France, and Germany are ready to cooperate with the US and partners to stop Iran's attacks. They express shock at Iran's strikes and readiness for defensive actions.
US President Donald Trump suggests that the conflict in Iran could last about four weeks. He also commented on the deaths of three American servicemen in the conflict.
Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, the enemy used 5,735 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,767 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 50 occupiers were eliminated and 188 UAVs of various types were destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian intelligence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are recording changes in the situation around Iran. He emphasized the importance of properly using the chance for change for the Iranian people.
The United Arab Emirates has closed its embassy in Iran and withdrawn its diplomatic mission. This decision is related to Iranian attacks that hit Dubai airport and other civilian buildings.
Ukraine has offered Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico specific dates for a visit – March 6 or 9. This was done to discuss all issues, as previously agreed.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the strengthening of military power and defense support for allies in the Middle East. This is due to the conflict and a drone attack on a French naval base.
The US Central Command has attacked over 1,000 Iranian targets, including command centers and ships. The Iranian regime has also attacked civilians in several countries.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also spoke with the President of the UAE and the King of Bahrain after the Iranian strikes.
In occupied Sevastopol, there was a power outage due to an emergency shutdown in the Crimean power system networks. Consumers in several districts, including the city center, were left without power.
NATO is closely monitoring developments in Iran and the region. The NATO Commander-in-Chief in Europe is adjusting the military posture to protect the 32 member states from potential threats.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia is preparing new attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. He emphasized the need to respond to threats and shoot down Russian targets.