Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.
Two judges of the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation have been notified of suspicion of war crimes. They sentenced Azov prisoners of war to 18 years in prison for participating in hostilities.
In Fastiv region, a 35-year-old man shot at the floor and hit an employee of the establishment after a conflict. A hand grenade and a detonator were found at the detainee's place of residence.
Seven employees of "Ukrzaliznytsia" will face trial in Kyiv for illegal earnings on international routes. They sold tickets without proper registration, causing the company losses of over 8.7 million hryvnias.
Two medical workers who organized a fictitious disability scheme were exposed in Vinnytsia. The receipt of 4,600 US dollars for documents to establish a group II disability was documented.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed an updated composition of the supervisory board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" based on the nomination committee's submission. The board includes four independent international members and two state representatives.
Prosecutors of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified three Russian servicemen of suspicion. They shot an unarmed man in Hostomel in March 2022.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce licensing for the import of grapes, wine, and spirits from Moldova. This is in response to restrictions on the export of Ukrainian poultry.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 132 combat engagements on the front, 37 of which occurred in the Huliaipole direction. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 55 air strikes, used 4126 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2521 shelling attacks.
Kaja Kallas will hold an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council due to Iran. She condemns the attacks by the Iranian regime, which threaten a wider war in the Middle East.
Israel's Ambassador to Washington, Yehiel Leiter, announced that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died. This happened as a result of an Israeli strike on his residence.
Four cars collided in the village of Drahomyrchany in Prykarpattia. Two people died, including a child, and four were injured.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have died. He called on Iranian citizens to take to the streets.
Ukraine expresses solidarity with the Middle Eastern countries affected by Iran's attacks. The Foreign Minister condemned Iran's criminal policy and called for support for the Iranian people.
The IAEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and calls for restraint to avoid risks to nuclear safety. There is currently no evidence of radiological impact, but Iran continues suspicious activity at nuclear facilities.
In February, 83 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were recorded in Ukraine, affecting 150 people, including 55 children. 23 people died, according to the State Emergency Service.
Israel has ordered a temporary halt to operations at some gas fields due to a joint attack with the US on Iran. This is a precautionary security measure, Energean Plc confirmed the suspension of production.
The government approved the concept of the state targeted social program to combat human trafficking until 2030. It is adapted to the challenges of Russia's full-scale invasion and post-war recovery.
The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, announced that the Russian Federation has agreed to accept security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States. He sees some progress on this issue.
The IDF reported using over 200 aircraft to strike 500 targets in Iran, including radars, air defense systems, and ballistic missile infrastructure. The attack aimed to reduce Iran's strike capabilities and establish air superiority.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is convening a special meeting of the College of Commissioners on security on March 2 due to the situation in Iran. She emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalation due to Iran's attacks.
On March 1, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told ships that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not permitted. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil export route.
The White House confirmed that Donald Trump monitored the operation against Iran from his Mar-a-Lago villa. He also held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
An Iranian attack drone attacked Kuwait International Airport on February 28, injuring several people and damaging the terminal. Kuwaiti authorities are controlling the situation and eliminating the consequences.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that US and Israeli military operations against Iran go beyond international law. He believes that US actions are aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The UN Security Council will convene on Saturday at 11:00 PM Kyiv time to discuss the situation in Iran and the Middle East. The meeting was initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the time and place of the next meeting of the teams from Ukraine, the US, and Russia will depend on security circumstances. He emphasized that Russia must cease its aggression, and peace must be guaranteed.
