The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, denied rumors of a new offensive on Kyiv from Belarus. Intelligence has not recorded any signs of the formation of strike groups, and the situation on the northern borders is under control.
US President Donald Trump announced the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him "one of the most brutal tyrants. " The operation was the result of cooperation with Israel and the use of state-of-the-art surveillance systems.
On the evening of February 28, the armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into active hostilities with the use of heavy artillery along the border. Local residents report continuous explosions and volleys of fire, which intensified after dark.
The Israeli capital was directly hit by an Iranian missile. One person was hospitalized with severe injuries.
Trump stated that there are grounds to believe that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was eliminated during a large-scale attack on Tehran.
The Iranian regime has declared its readiness to continue offensive actions until the "aggressor is fully punished. " Tehran claims that joint US and Israeli strikes have not undermined its defensive capabilities.
On the last day of February, no precipitation is expected in Ukraine, but at night and in the morning, most central, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions will be covered by fogs. The air temperature will be from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, and in the west and south – up to 6-11 degrees Celsius.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 770 occupiers. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion amount to 1,265,900 people.
ATESH partisans recorded the redeployment of anti-sabotage boats of the Russian Black Sea Fleet from Kostiantynivska to Pivdenna Bay of Sevastopol.
Donald Trump expressed his conviction that he has the right to run for another term, citing widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. He believes he is "entitled" to claim an additional four years in power.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un presented senior military and civilian officials with new generation sniper rifles. These weapons, developed by the local Academy of Defense Sciences, became a "symbol of special trust."
The far-right AfD party has sparked a scandal by questioning the German government about critical vulnerabilities in NATO's defense. This move is seen as fulfilling a "Kremlin's task list," providing Moscow with a strategic advantage.
A military plane carrying new banknotes crashed in El Alto, killing at least 15 people. Locals collected scattered money, and police used tear gas.
On Saturday, February 28, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will appear close to each other. Binoculars or a telescope will be needed to observe Uranus and Neptune.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed genetically modified Clostridium sporogenes bacteria capable of destroying cancerous tumors. They introduced an oxygen tolerance gene and a quorum-sensing mechanism to control bacterial growth.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has warned of possible interference by Russia and the United States in the parliamentary elections on March 24, 2026. Tensions between Copenhagen and Washington have escalated following Trump's statements regarding Greenland.
Ukraine may receive Italian SIDAM-25 self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to combat kamikaze drones. These systems are based on the M113 armored personnel carrier chassis and are equipped with four 25mm cannons.
The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.
Subaru is recalling over 69,000 2026 Crosstrek and 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles due to a fuel system defect. Owners are advised not to fill the tank more than halfway until the issue is resolved.
The IAEA has recorded regular and unexplained work by Iran at enrichment sites attacked by the US and Israel. UN inspectors are denied access, posing a threat to nuclear non-proliferation.
Arkady Volozh, co-founder of the Yandex search engine, officially renounced his Russian citizenship. The reason was EU sanctions imposed on the company in 2022.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to confiscate the tanker Skipper and 1. 8 million barrels of oil involved in a sanctions evasion scheme to finance Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessel systematically concealed its routes and falsified location data.
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced specialized YPR-765 armored vehicles into training for the preparation of mechanic-drivers. This allows for independent training of crews without involving foreign partners.
Medical studies confirm that vaping significantly increases the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can lead to organ failure. Vapers have a 50% higher risk of developing COPD than those who do not have this habit.
On the night of February 28, an oil refinery in the Novominskaya stanitsa of Krasnodar Krai was attacked by drones. As a result of the drones falling, a reservoir caught fire, and the blaze covered 150 square meters.
NASA is revising the schedule for the Artemis program, adding a phase of integrated system testing near Earth. The astronaut moon landing is now expected in 2028.
Volodymyr Yanukevich, founder of "Intex-Press" and "BAR24" publications, and his colleague Andriy Pakalenka were sentenced to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively. Human rights activists consider this to be repression against freedom of speech in Belarus.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalated the conflict with Ukraine ahead of the elections to boost his ratings. He called the suspension of oil transit an attack on the country.
SpaceX plans to file a confidential IPO application in March 2026 with an expected valuation of $1. 75 trillion. The $50 billion raised will go towards funding Starship, orbital data centers, and a lunar base.
The Taliban movement has stated its readiness for dialogue with Islamabad after the bombing of military facilities in Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan launched airstrikes in response to attacks by Afghan forces, accusing the Taliban of harboring militants.
