During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack drones, damaging port and transport infrastructure facilities. Damage to warehouses, containers, administrative buildings, and railway infrastructure was recorded, with no casualties.
Iran continues to strike US allies in the Middle East, with over 700 people reported dead in Iran and six American servicemen. The US has urged its citizens to leave the region immediately.
Ukraine received the first tranche of $1. 5 billion from the IMF under the new four-year EFF program. The funds will be used to finance priority budget expenditures and support macro-financial stability.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in the country's nuclear arsenal and a strengthening of its deterrence forces. This decision is linked to the growing risk of conflicts crossing the nuclear threshold.
In Austin, Texas, two people were killed and 14 injured in a shooting near a beer garden. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism; the suspect was shot dead by police.
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit an apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district. A 10-year-old girl suffered severe stress.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
Current repairs of public roads have started in Ukraine, eliminating emergency potholes. More than 140 brigades have been involved, and 35.7 thousand m² of pavement have been restored.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Shesharis oil terminal and the Novorossiysk naval base on March 2. The destruction of tanks at the Albashneft refinery on February 28 was also confirmed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The situation on the front, Ukraine's need for air defense missiles, and the negotiation track for achieving peace were discussed.
Qatar has halted LNG production after two Iranian drones attacked its energy facilities. Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes, and drones were intercepted over Cyprus and the UAE.
Three American F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems during an operation. All six pilots ejected and are in stable condition.
The oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an explosive vessel 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat. One crew member was killed in the attack, and 21 others were evacuated.
Iranian state television claims Iran struck down a US aircraft that crashed in Kuwait. Iranian outlet Tasnim claims three US fighter jets were shot down.
Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, scheduled for March 5-6, have not been canceled. The meeting location in Abu Dhabi remains uncertain due to ongoing hostilities.
Iran's Ambassador to the IAEA announced American-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. Israel and the US have not acknowledged the strikes, which, according to the ambassador, were aimed at peaceful nuclear facilities.
As a result of the morning Russian shelling of Donetsk region, 5 people were killed and 13 were wounded. The strikes hit Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, damaging 7 multi-story buildings.
The United Arab Emirates will cover the food and accommodation costs for tens of thousands of travelers stranded in the country due to the conflict in the Middle East. More than 20,000 travelers were affected by flight cancellations after UAE airports were closed.
Analysts predict a rise in oil prices due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil futures jumped, reaching multi-month highs.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
In Odesa, a criminal group was exposed that, under the guise of the NGO "Ukraine is a Mother," sold "protection" from mobilization. The perpetrators earned up to UAH 30 million monthly; 64 searches were conducted, and over UAH 1.6 million was seized.
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported the crash of several US military aircraft. The crews survived unharmed and are in stable condition.
As a result of Russia's night attacks, some residents of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions were left without electricity. In some regions, power outage schedules are in effect.
European gas prices could rise by 130% if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are halted for a month. This is due to the threat of the Iranian crisis to global supplies, which has already led to a 25% price increase.
In Odesa, a residential building was hit as a result of the morning attack. There is currently no information about casualties, and the air raid alert is ongoing.
A fire broke out at the Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Saudi Arabia after a suspected drone strike and has been brought under control. An oil refinery in Kuwait was hit by debris, injuring two workers.
In Odesa region, police detained a 25-year-old man for abducting, raping a 16-year-old girl, and attacking a police officer. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
The conflict with Iran has led to mass cancellations of flights by Emirates and Qatar Airways, causing airline shares to fall. Over 400 flights have been canceled by each airline, and Dubai and Doha airports have suspended operations.
An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait, and the pilot successfully ejected. The incident occurred amid regional tensions, and there are no official confirmations yet.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
