On March 6, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Over 38 million e-sick leaves have been generated in Ukraine, simplifying the process of temporary disability registration. Since 2021, paper sick leaves have been replaced by electronic medical certificates, which form the basis for e-sick leaves.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
India and China are increasing their interest in Russian oil due to concerns about supplies from the Middle East. Prices for Russian Urals oil remain stable despite growing demand.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a state enterprise official was served with a notice of suspicion for land pollution exceeding UAH 28 million. The discharge of contaminated water led to the degradation of 18,000 square meters of land, and he faces up to 5 years in prison.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a reform of the Territorial Defense Forces. Territorial Defense Brigades will be reinforced with unmanned and ground-based robotic systems, anti-aircraft missile units, and large-caliber artillery.
As a result of an enemy UAV attack on a civilian vessel under the Panamanian flag in the port of Chornomorsk, there are casualties among the crew. The vessel was transporting corn through the Ukrainian corridor.
In Ukraine, on March 5, from 8:00 AM, power limitation and hourly outage schedules will be in effect. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
The Ukrainian government will allocate 3 billion hryvnias from the state budget's reserve fund for pothole repair. The work has begun and is expected to be completed by June 1.
Qatar has declared force majeure on gas exports due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Restoring normal production volumes could take at least a month, leading to shortages in global markets.
Lviv has received permits for the restoration of the Roman Shukhevych Museum. Work will begin next week, increasing the museum's area by almost 50%.
A one-time aid of UAH 6,500 will be received by 50,721 Ukrainians who applied at the end of 2025. The delay in payments is due to the end of the budget year; funds in the amount of UAH 330 million are provided in full.
Kyiv city authorities are working on legal mechanisms to regulate the status of the Ferris wheel on Kontraktova Square. This will allow the object to be brought into compliance with legislative requirements and safety standards.
In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset stated that Russia and China do not play a key role in the war in Iran. The US is focused on deterring Tehran's "nuclear ambitions," despite criticism from Moscow and Beijing.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
German intelligence has accused Moscow of concealing the true cost of the war, stating that Russia's budget deficit in 2025 exceeded the officially declared amount by more than 2. 36 trillion rubles. Western sanctions and falling oil prices are impacting the Russian economy.
The centrist Tisza party leads Orbán's Fidesz ahead of the April 12 elections, while the far-right Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) is gaining support. Polls show many voters are still undecided.
Officials from the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff organized a scheme to embezzle fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast, causing losses of over UAH 22 million. In Zhytomyr Oblast, the head of the district's quartering and operational unit is suspected of causing UAH 8.3 million in losses through overpayment of VAT for fuel oil.
The Moldovan government has introduced a heightened alert regime in the energy sector for 60 days. The decision was made on March 4 due to events in the Middle East.
US forces hit over 1700 targets in Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury". Three F-15 aircraft were lost due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defense.
At the "Lukianivska" metro station, a phased replacement of entrance doors is underway. On March 4, repairs to exit No. 1 towards Yurii Illienko Street will begin; the station will operate without changes.
Britain is sending the destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters to Cyprus to strengthen air defense. This decision was made after the Iranian drone attack on Akrotiri airbase.
A case of Dengue fever was recorded in a 24-year-old woman in Lviv region who was vacationing in the Maldives. She was hospitalized on February 19 and discharged in satisfactory condition on February 26.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck air defense elements, military infrastructure, and UAV control points of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Luhansk, Donetsk regions, and Crimea. S-300, Sopka-2, Kasta-2E2 radars and UAV control points were hit.
In Kyiv Oblast, the head of a TCC department was detained for extorting $4,000 to remove a conscript from the wanted list and process documents without conscription. The official threatened mobilization if the demand was refused.
Since the beginning of 2026, SES rescuers have saved 89 tourists, including 10 children, in the Carpathians. Operations were coordinated using drones and canine units.
The winter of 2025-2026 in Kyiv was the coldest in 15 years, with an average air temperature of -4°C. The last time such a cold winter occurred was in 2010-2011.
In Lviv, three MSEC doctors are accused of issuing 56 fictitious disability certificates to conscripts. This allowed 36 men to illegally leave the country.
In Prykarpattia, an 18-year-old woman has been detained on suspicion of inflicting fatal injuries on her seven-month-old son. The child died from a severe traumatic brain injury inflicted by the mother after consuming energy drinks.
