In February 2026, soldiers of the special unit "Ghosts" destroyed a helicopter, a UAV, 4 ships and a radar station in Crimea.
Kyiv Metro explained the appearance of wet spots at stations during snowmelt or rain by the influence of groundwater. This is a common phenomenon for underground structures that does not affect the safety of train movement.
The Hungarian Prime Minister claims that Ukraine has imposed an oil embargo against Hungary, and he will use all means to overcome it. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supported Orban and threatened to block an EU loan for Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the country would stop the transit of supplies vital for Ukraine. This will continue until the Druzhba oil pipeline is launched.
During March 5, 136 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 75 air strikes, dropped 233 guided aerial bombs, and lost 950 people.
Amidst the conflict in the Middle East, fakes are spreading, including doctored images and videos from video games. Fact-checkers are refuting false claims made by pro-Iranian accounts.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
The Belarusian dictator released people, including pregnant women and those with children.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland and the Polish police commented on the detention of 91 Ukrainian citizens. This happened during an operation to verify the legality of foreigners' stay and search for individuals.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted tests of "strategic cruise missiles" from the new 5,000-ton destroyer "Cho Hyon. " He called the ship "a new symbol of the country's naval defense."
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied the country's attack on Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan. A similar statement was made by the Iranian General Staff.
On March 5, the dollar in exchange offices reached 44 hryvnias, and the euro rose to almost 51 hryvnias. The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 50.83 hryvnias.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is ready to meet with Zelenskyy after talks with Ursula von der Leyen. He demands that Ukraine allow inspection and resume transit of Russian oil.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan airport, which damaged a building and injured two people. Baku reserves the right to take appropriate measures.
In Zakarpattia, a factory director was charged with illegal zeolite extraction worth UAH 11 million. The work was carried out at Ukraine's only zeolite deposit.
On March 5, the airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, was attacked by an Iranian drone. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent in Donetsk region who planned to blow up a TCC building by planting an improvised explosive device. The woman was recruited by the occupiers and was supposed to meet a drone with a bomb.
The White House spokesperson stated that Spain agreed to cooperate on strikes against Iran. The Spanish Foreign Minister categorically denied this, citing international law.
NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
Over the past day, 118 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched 3 missile strikes, 85 air strikes, and used 9,054 kamikaze drones.
Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukraine's railway infrastructure since July 2025, and are also increasing their use of Shahed drones both on the front lines and for attacks on critical infrastructure. This is leading to civilian deaths and injuries.
The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reports signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian occupiers are planning to intensify their offensive in early spring, accumulating resources.
Ukraine is preparing a decision on a strategic fuel reserve. The law provides for the creation of minimum stocks of oil and petroleum products, which will be stored in Ukraine and the EU.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to 17 participants of a scheme who seized over UAH 34 million in budget funds. They operated under the guise of developing greenhouse farming, horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture, using government programs to support small and medium-sized agricultural businesses.
The payment amounts to 8,000 hryvnias monthly when the mother, father, or guardian returns to work after the child turns 1 year old.
On March 3, the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition arrived at the Akademik Vernadsky station for a changeover. The icebreaker "Noosfera" delivered the polar explorers in 3.5 days, which is a record-breaking time.
The investigation established that the major - head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units - intentionally facilitated the illegal accrual of additional monetary remuneration in the amount of UAH 100,000.
The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.
Russia has provided Iran with NtechLab facial recognition software, enabling the identification of dissidents. The technology analyzes messages, calls, and social media data.
