For March 4, the National Bank set the official dollar exchange rate at 43. 45 hryvnias, which is 22 kopecks more than on Tuesday. The euro exchange rate is 50.46 hryvnias.
On March 3, Russian troops lost 980 soldiers and 1,733 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.03.26 amount to 1,269,500 personnel.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.
In the last two weeks of February 2026, Ukrainian forces liberated more territory than they lost, which happened for the first time since the summer counteroffensive of 2023. In total, approximately 257 square kilometers have been liberated since January 1.
On March 4, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Wet snow and rain are possible only in the east and northeast of the country.
The Chinese Armed Forces have identified "five lessons" from the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Chinese military criticizes the US for military operations against Iran.
In a Sunday school in the Sverdlovsk region, children were given lessons with the participation of military personnel, teaching them how to handle weapons. The CPD notes that the ROC is actively involved in war propaganda and the militarization of education in the Russian Federation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe would not agree to a deal on Ukraine concluded without taking into account the position of Europeans. He emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow for Putin to make concessions.
The US and Israel are striking Iranian drone and missile production facilities. At the same time, the US is limiting Ukraine's capabilities by refusing to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles.
In Russia's Rostov region on March 3, Russian air defense shot down its own helicopter, killing all crew members. The incident occurred due to "friendly fire" during an attempt to neutralize Ukrainian drones.
Leading economic institutions of the Russian Federation have recorded the country's economy approaching stagflation. The composite leading indicator of the economy entering a recession has exceeded the critical threshold.
In Kharkiv, a man born in 1980 was killed and his wife, born in 1982, was injured as a result of an explosion of an unidentified object near the entrance of a building. Police are investigating the incident as an accident.
A drone crashed into a parking lot near the US Consulate in Dubai, causing a fire. No staff were injured as personnel numbers had been reduced in advance.
The IAEA found no evidence of Iran creating a nuclear bomb, but cannot guarantee the peaceful nature of the program due to large stockpiles of enriched uranium and restricted access for inspectors. Director General Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about this.
The exhibition "Kharkiv Spring" took place in six occupied cities of Ukraine, including Luhansk and Donetsk. Its purpose is to promote the continuation of the war and the occupation of the Kharkiv region.
The United Arab Emirates is considering military measures to stop Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. The UAE has suffered the most attacks from Iran since the beginning of the war, even more than Israel.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This occurred after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for March 3 at 43. 23 hryvnias. The euro exchange rate is 50.60 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.9386 hryvnias.
On March 2, Russian troops lost 790 soldiers and 1529 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.03.26 amount to 1,268,520 personnel eliminated.
Donald Trump attacked seven countries, three of which had not previously been US targets. His strikes differ in number and type, opening new fronts.
Iran's threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a rise in global oil prices, which could increase Russia's revenues. Brent crude oil prices reached $82.37 per barrel on March 2.
On Tuesday, March 3, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in most of Ukraine, with light rain in places. In the morning, ice is expected on roads in northern, eastern, and most central regions.
In the temporarily occupied territories, universities are actively recruiting students into the Russian army. In Mariupol, young people are being urged to sign one-year service contracts.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, drone fragments fell, damaging windows in apartment buildings and several cars. There were no casualties.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to position himself as a mediator between Iran and the Persian Gulf states. This is happening against the backdrop of a US-Israeli operation against Iran.
The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
In the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, the US Embassy was attacked by two drones, resulting in a fire and damage. The building was empty at the time of the incident, and there were no casualties.
The leadership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine expressed condolences on the death of Valentyna Yeshchenko, a People's Deputy of the first convocation. She dedicated her life to medicine and headed the Commission for Women's Affairs in the Verkhovna Rada.
Iranian drones and missiles flew over the Middle East, reaching Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with the affected countries and condemned Iran's destabilizing role.
Under the guise of clubs and tournaments in the temporarily occupied territories, a system is being built to train loyal youth for subsequent entry into the Russian security forces. Those who are good at controlling UAVs, navigating the terrain, or demonstrating shooting skills are 'taken note of'.
