In Odesa, a criminal group was exposed that, under the guise of the NGO "Ukraine is a Mother," sold "protection" from mobilization. The perpetrators earned up to UAH 30 million monthly; 64 searches were conducted, and over UAH 1.6 million was seized.
In Odesa, a residential building was hit as a result of the morning attack. There is currently no information about casualties, and the air raid alert is ongoing.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 145 combat engagements over the past day, with the largest losses for the occupiers recorded on the Huliaipole front. Ukrainian defenders hit a command post, an ammunition depot, and destroyed three cannons.
On the night of March 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones of various types. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down or suppressed 84 enemy UAVs.
Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, the enemy used 5,735 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,767 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 50 occupiers were eliminated and 188 UAVs of various types were destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia is preparing new attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. He emphasized the need to respond to threats and shoot down Russian targets.
Donald Trump told Fox News that 48 Iranian leaders had been killed in US and Israeli strikes. US military operations in Iran are ahead of schedule.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have launched 51 attacks, continuing their attempts to advance. The Defense Forces are holding back the enemy and inflicting losses on them.
On the night of March 1, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck S-300 air defense system radar stations, logistics facilities, and areas of enemy personnel concentration. The strikes were carried out in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
On February 28, Russian troops launched 1513 attacks on 10 settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. 79 civilian objects were destroyed, including 60 residential buildings.
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.
On the night of March 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 123 attack drones, 110 of which were shot down. 13 drones hit their targets and debris fell.
Over the past day, February 28, 158 combat engagements took place on the front line. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 80 air strikes, using 8613 kamikaze drones.
The ATESH movement documented systematic looting in occupied Horlivka, where collaborators are appropriating civilian property and housing.
An emergency governing council has been formed in Iran to run the country after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and a representative of the Guardian Council of the Constitution.
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.
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.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 132 combat engagements on the front, 37 of which occurred in the Huliaipole direction. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 55 air strikes, used 4126 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2521 shelling attacks.
Ukraine expresses solidarity with the Middle Eastern countries affected by Iran's attacks. The Foreign Minister condemned Iran's criminal policy and called for support for the Iranian people.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 52 attacks on the front, 23 of which occurred in the Huliaipole direction and 13 in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian military personnel are holding back the enemy, inflicting significant losses on them.
A joint Israeli-American operation in Iran struck a girls' school in the city of Minab. At least 24 people were killed.
The mayor of Dnipro reminded what the soldiers of the Defense Forces, who protect the land and sky of Ukraine, have to endure.
Qatari authorities reported the interception of two Iranian missiles by a Patriot system after a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran. Residents of the country were urged to stay home and away from military facilities.
Iran is preparing for retaliatory actions after Israeli strikes on the country, an Iranian official states. The response will be "devastating" after Israel launched strikes on Iran.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian transport and logistics enterprises that support the Russian army and operate in the occupied territories. These companies are also involved in the parallel import of dual-use goods.
On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out a joint military operation, striking 30 targets in Iran. Among the affected objects were the presidential parade ground and the intelligence headquarters.
Israel launched strikes on the Iranian capital and closed its airspace. Strikes were reported on the residence of the Iranian president and the headquarters of the country's intelligence agency.