130 clashes and the dropping of 251 aerial bombs were recorded during the day. The defense forces destroyed 950 occupiers, 13 tanks, and over 2000 enemy drones.
Ukrainian specialists will train partners to shoot down Iranian drones. The President confirmed his readiness to share combat experience with Eastern countries.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has identified the successor to the current leader but is keeping his name a secret. The reason for the anonymity is the threat of strikes from the US and Israel.
The United Arab Emirates struck a plant in Iran, threatening a shortage of drinking water. Earlier, Israel attacked fuel facilities and airbases.
US officials are discussing the seizure of Kharg Island, through which 90% of Iran's oil exports pass. The facility is critical to the Iranian economy.
The Center for Strategic Communications told about prominent Ukrainian women. The stories of Olha Besarab, Kateryna Zarytska, and other figures have been published.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the detention of the Caffa vessel, which was on the Russian Federation's register and under Ukrainian sanctions. He added that sanctions work when they are strictly enforced.
On the morning of March 8, an enemy UAV struck a train in the Sumy district. The occupiers also attacked Sumy's infrastructure and damaged a trolleybus line.
Servicemen of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov" received state awards on the anniversary of the unit's creation. The fighters stopped the enemy's breakthrough 20 km deep.
The President congratulated women on March 8 and noted their resilience on the front lines and in the rear. He thanked them for their leadership and for raising children in difficult conditions.
More than 75,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief noted the heroism of the female defenders and the awarding of state honors to 1,705 women.
121 combat engagements were recorded during the day, the enemy used almost 10,000 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit 11 areas of concentration of Russian manpower.
An explosion occurred near the consular section of the US Embassy in Norway, with no casualties reported. Police are investigating the incident amid escalating conflict with Iran.
The Israeli Air Force attacked Isfahan airport, eliminating aircraft and detection equipment. Earlier, 16 aircraft and fuel facilities were destroyed in Tehran.
The General Staff updated data on enemy losses: 930 occupiers and 2558 UAVs were eliminated in a day. The total number of destroyed tanks reached 11,742 units.
Funding will be provided to 246 institutions and higher education establishments, and over 50,000 scientists will receive additional allowances.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the destruction of the underground bunker of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. This complex was used as a secure command center and a base for advancing military operations.
In the Berezhny farmstead of the Abinsk district of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, a fire at a substation, which occurred after the fall of UAV debris, was extinguished. The blaze, covering an area of 120 square meters, was fought for almost 8 hours.
The Hungarian government has released photos of cash and gold bars seized from seven detained Ukrainian cash collectors. Videos of the Ukrainians' arrest by Hungarian special services were also released.
The country's government has instructed refineries to maximize the production of liquefied petroleum gas to prevent shortages.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of military desertion for $4-15 thousand in Dnipro, eight people have been notified of suspicion. Among the suspects are a former military unit commander and a lawyer.
Poland is introducing three-month flight restrictions over the eastern part of the country from March 10 to June 9, 2026. This decision is due to national security in the context of the geopolitical situation.
Law enforcement officers have notified a medical worker of suspicion for untimely diagnosis of a patient, which led to her death. She faces up to two years in prison.
Russian dictator Putin instructed Sergey Kiriyenko to deal with Hungary to help Viktor Orbán win the parliamentary elections. Kiriyenko maintains ties with the campaign organizers of Orbán's party.
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.
