Olga Rozgon
On March 8, from 8:00 AM, hourly power outage schedules will be introduced in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
The Russian Federation uses airships to monitor Eesti Energia facilities near the NATO border. The goal is to prepare sabotage and exert psychological pressure on employees.
The delivery of the aircraft will begin after the Belgian fleet is updated with F-35s. Ukraine may not receive the last aircraft before 2029 due to delays.
Donald Trump called negotiations between Ukraine and Russia extremely difficult due to hatred. He added that he is doing Europe a favor by promoting peace.
In Dnipro, a local resident was detained for assaulting a 24-year-old serviceman during a document check. The suspect faces charges for violence against an official.
Police found an unexploded ordnance in the forest near the village of Lisnyky. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians will conduct a controlled detonation of the shell at the site of discovery.
The vessel's readiness period has been reduced to five days due to a possible operation against Iran. The crew has been warned of deployment to protect interests in the region.
Rescuers found body fragments of another victim under the rubble of a destroyed five-story building in Kharkiv. The total number of dead has risen to 11 people.
The presidents discussed Ukraine's defense needs, the implementation of a 90 billion euro loan, and new sanctions. Zelenskyy spoke about protection against Shaheds.
Since the beginning of the day, 42 combat engagements have been recorded, with most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy is massively shelling the border areas.
On March 4 and 5, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck occupiers' ammunition and fuel depots in the temporarily occupied territories and in Russia. A command and observation post and a UAV control point were also destroyed.
Ukraine secured the release of seven citizens who were held in Budapest. They have already crossed the Ukrainian border and are safe.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade with orders and presented Denys Prokopenko with the insignia of a brigadier general. They discussed the situation at the front and the needs of the military.
Australia, France, and 14 other countries have refused to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision was made due to the admission of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.
Qatar loaded its first LNG cargo after suspending production due to the Middle East conflict. The tanker Lebrethah departed from the complex, heading to Bangladesh.
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged five individuals with terrorism on behalf of Russian intelligence after an attempt to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. An international investigation uncovered 22 individuals involved in crimes organized by Russian intelligence.
Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy attack drones in the Sloviansk direction, employing analogues of Ukrainian "Vampires. " The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports on the activity of enemy weapons and attempts to penetrate the defense area.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on a daily nationwide minute of silence at 9:00 AM. It will honor the memory of fallen soldiers, civilians, and all victims of Russian aggression.
Seven Oschadbank employees who were escorting armored vehicles are being illegally held in Hungary. The bank demands their immediate release and the return of valuables worth $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold.
The SBU and the National Police documented the war crimes of Ruslan Kholtobin, an inspector of "correctional colony No. 10" in the Republic of Mordovia. He tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war with electric current, a rubber baton, beat them with his feet, and left them without food.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Giorgia Meloni the situation around Iran, challenges in the oil and fuel market. They also talked about a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine and the situation with the Paralympic Games.
Indonesian police have confirmed that the dismembered remains found in eastern Bali belong to the missing 28-year-old Ukrainian Ihor Komarov. DNA tests of his parents matched samples from the body parts.
The leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza Party, Péter Magyar, criticized Zelenskyy's statements regarding Orbán, calling on the Ukrainian president to explain his words. The comment concerned Orbán's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine.
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.