At night, Russian drones struck a school in Okhtyrka, Sumy region. The educational institution, swimming pool, and school bus were damaged, but there were no casualties.
Trump's resort residence and Palm Beach County in Florida are in a high-risk area for wildfires. The state has already recorded over 600 fires this year, 18 of which are still active.
In the Poltava district, the enemy struck civilian infrastructure with drones. Rescuers extinguished the fire, and there are no reported casualties so far.
A high level of air pollution has been recorded in Kyiv due to fires in the region and unfavorable weather conditions. Residents are advised to stay at home, close windows, and drink more water.
On the night of March 8, the "KINEF" oil refinery in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation was attacked. The refinery has a processing capacity of 20.1 million tons of oil per year and produces gasoline, diesel fuel, and fuel oil.
The USA has begun preliminary talks with the DRC about access to the country's critically important mineral resources. Congo is offering exploration rights in exchange for government support and assistance in the military sphere.
Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy and gas infrastructure. Energy workers have restored electricity supply for nearly 47 thousand consumers, the elimination of the consequences of the shelling is ongoing.
Russian drones attacked the energy and civilian infrastructure of Odesa. A hangar, an industrial building, a gas station, a car dealership, and other facilities were damaged, leaving about 1500 residents without power.
An atmospheric river brought a record amount of snow to Greenland in March 2022, temporarily slowing glacier melting. The snowfall compensated for 8% of the annual ice sheet loss in three days.
Russian troops launched two ballistic strikes on the center of Dobropillia, the second one after the arrival of rescuers. As a result of the attack, 11 people were killed, over 30 injured, and 8 five-story buildings were damaged.
The company Maxar reported a temporary suspension of Ukraine's access to satellite images due to the GEGD program. The decision was made by the US government, which controls the provision of data through this program.
In one day, Russian attacks claimed the lives of 20 civilians in Donetsk region, the most in Dobropillya - 11 people. 43 people were injured, a Day of Mourning has been declared.
The Trump administration is considering the possibility of cutting NASA's science budget by 50%. Such changes could lead to the termination of important missions and the loss of U.S. leadership in the space sector.
Advisors to the US president are exploring the possibility of lifting some sanctions against Russia, including the oil price cap. Such changes could occur if there is progress in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia carried out a massive attack using 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, a cruise missile, and 145 drones. Air defense forces shot down a cruise missile and 79 UAVs, affecting 5 regions of Ukraine.
Tesla shares have fallen for seven consecutive weeks following Elon Musk's appointment to the Trump administration. The company has lost over $800 billion in market capitalization, and leading analysts are lowering their price targets for the stock.
Over the past day, there were 124 combat clashes, mostly in the Toretsk, Kursk, and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy launched 72 missile strikes, 103 airstrikes, and deployed 2696 kamikaze drones.
The White House has instructed the Treasury Department to explore options for easing energy sanctions against Russia. This is related to possible negotiations between Trump and Putin regarding the cessation of the war in Ukraine.
At the IAEA meeting, 47 member states supported Ukraine's sovereignty and condemned Russia's seizure of the ZNPP. The countries called on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military from the station and cease attacks on nuclear facilities.
Donald Trump called on Ukraine and Russia to immediately start negotiations on his social media. He also threatened widespread sanctions against Russia until peace is achieved.
The President of the European Commission reported on discussions with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg regarding the ReArm Europe plan. The plan aims to strengthen air defense, cybersecurity, and transatlantic partnership.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the planned meeting between the USA and Ukraine, which will take place in Jeddah next week. The Kingdom continues to make efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine.
The President of Turkey called for an end to air and sea attacks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation as a confidence-building measure. Erdogan also reaffirmed Turkey's aspiration for full membership in the EU and participation in defense programs.
The Prime Minister of Poland stated that there is a change in American policy regarding the war in Ukraine. According to him, the likelihood of receiving strong security guarantees from the US has decreased.
As a result of the artillery shelling by Russians in the Kutsurub community, two local residents were injured. A 51-year-old woman has been hospitalized in serious condition, while a 48-year-old man received outpatient care.
Ukraine received the first tranche of 752 million pounds from the United Kingdom as part of the G7 ERA initiative. The funds obtained from frozen Russian assets will be directed towards strengthening defense capabilities.
The President of France stated his readiness to speak with Putin in coordination with Zelensky and the EU. Macron also supported a joint EU debt for defense investments and discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine.
The President of the European Council commented on the issue of Hungary possibly blocking sanctions. He emphasized that over the past two years, the EU has adopted 16 packages of sanctions, the latest one being two weeks ago.
The government has expanded the list of categories for submitting applications to the International Loss Register through "Diia". The possibility of registering losses related to non-residential real estate, property in occupied territories, bodily injuries, and forced labor has been added.
Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, launching 70 missiles and 200 drones. For the first time, F-16s and French Mirage-2000s participated in the defense of Ukrainian airspace. Zelensky emphasized that to achieve peace, it is necessary to force Russia to stop strikes on civilian objects.
