Over three months, the enemy used more than 14,670 guided aerial bombs, 738 missiles, and almost 19,000 attack drones.
Due to the security situation on March 1, Ukrzaliznytsia changed train traffic in Kherson, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Passengers are asked to follow the instructions of railway workers and enable push notifications.
The conflict in the Middle East threatens the stability of global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's LNG exports pass, is blocked. This leads to a halt in tanker traffic and a critical fuel shortage.
OPEC+ is considering an emergency expansion of oil production to 411,000 or 548,000 barrels per day to stabilize the market. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are already increasing export capacities due to possible supply disruptions.
The IAEA denied any "radiological impact" after the attack on Iranian facilities. The organization did not record any increase in radiation levels in Iran and neighboring countries.
In February, 83 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were recorded in Ukraine, affecting 150 people, including 55 children. 23 people died, according to the State Emergency Service.
Israel has ordered a temporary halt to operations at some gas fields due to a joint attack with the US on Iran. This is a precautionary security measure, Energean Plc confirmed the suspension of production.
On March 1, scheduled power outages will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told ships that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not permitted. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil export route.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
Russian troops struck a gas production facility in Kharkiv region overnight, causing significant damage and depressurization of equipment. Company employees and emergency crews promptly localized the situation.
Several major oil companies have suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This could push Brent crude prices from $73 to $80 a barrel.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the strikes on Iran, noting that the Iranian regime chose to be an accomplice of Russia. He added that Ukraine had expressed its position on the situation in the Middle East.
President Zelenskyy stated that Norway has provided Ukraine with over ten NASAMS systems and missiles for them. The countries also worked on joint production and IRIS-T systems.
Russia may withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to territorial concessions. The US will seek Ukraine's abandonment of Donbas in exchange for a frozen conflict.
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.
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.
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.
Russian troops blew up a dam near Kostiantynivka, as confirmed by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. This creates a threat of a large-scale humanitarian and ecological catastrophe.
Ukrenergo has detected fraudulent emails containing viruses disguised as outage schedules. The company urges users not to open files and to check their devices with antivirus software.
The U. S. Department of Defense is in talks with tech giants to create AI systems to identify vulnerabilities in China's power grids. This would allow the American military to paralyze the adversary's systems in the event of a conflict.
On February 28, Ukrenergo will continue hourly power outages throughout Ukraine due to significant damage to generation and transmission facilities. The power deficit remains critical, so schedules will apply to household and industrial consumers.
Ukraine is assessing significant damage after Russian drone attacks on a key facility of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which could complicate the issue of EU aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Moscow. Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of withholding supplies, blocking EU aid.
Slovak President Robert Fico agreed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks on all aspects of Ukrainian-Slovak cooperation. This happened after discussing problems with oil transit through Ukraine.
Before being damaged by a Russian strike, Ukrainian and Russian oil was transported via the Druzhba pipeline. The halt in supplies deprives Ukraine of export revenues and funding.
On February 26, the first meeting of the supervisory board of JSC NNEGC "Energoatom" took place, where Rumina Velshi was elected as the chair and Patrick Fragman as the vice-chair. The board reaffirmed the priority of nuclear safety and began analyzing the company's activities.
This spring, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in water levels due to heavy snowfall, which could lead to flooding in some regions. Experts predict a water level increase of 0.2-0.7 meters, as well as possible flooding of residential buildings on the Southern Bug and in Kropyvnytskyi. For Kyiv, the threat of flooding also exists, especially for low-lying areas on the left bank.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed the transit of oil through the "Druzhba" pipeline with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He proposes creating a joint inspection group to verify its functioning, as Slovakia and Hungary cannot receive paid oil.
The IAEA has negotiated a local ceasefire to restore the 330 kV backup power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Demining operations are underway to allow access for repair crews.
President Zelenskyy announced the development of a strategy for Ukraine for next winter, taking into account the experience of the regions. Also, from March 1, pensions will be indexed by 12.1% for 10 million Ukrainians.
