During March 5, 136 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 75 air strikes, dropped 233 guided aerial bombs, and lost 950 people.
The US and Qatar are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian drones to shoot down Iranian "Shaheds," a source reports.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs on the night of March 6. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 111 enemy UAVs in the north, south, and east of the country.
European Commissioner Marta Kos proposes revising the EU accession methodology to accelerate Ukraine's membership by 2027. This is intended to prevent the Kremlin from exploiting a security vacuum.
ATESH exposed a scheme in the 24th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation, where more than 90 soldiers were sent to dig trenches near Bakhmut instead of going on vacation. The command is concealing the illegal exploitation of servicemen, threatening them with transfer to assault units.
On March 6, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 950 Russian occupiers. In total, 1,609 operational-tactical level drones were destroyed.
The live broadcast of the Oscar ceremony in Ukraine will be shown by "Suspilne Kultura" on the night of March 15-16. The event will be commented on by actor Oleksiy Hnatkovsky, with translation provided by Yuriy Mazur and Lyudmyla Dyachenko.
The Russian Federation aims to increase the staff of unmanned systems forces to 165,000 people by the end of 2026. To this end, the Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a recruiting campaign aimed at students and technically savvy youth.
The Icelandic government plans to submit a bill to parliament on a referendum regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations. The vote will take place in late September 2026, driven by the rising cost of living and changes in Europe's security architecture.
The American channel Fox News published a story about the US using a "high-tech arsenal" against Iran, showing a video of Ukrainian STING interceptor drones. The "Wild Hornets" team reported that Fox News presented footage of their drones as American.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 4653 kamikaze drones and carried out 2543 shellings, dropping 142 guided aerial bombs.
All Ukrainian servicemen exchanged on March 5 require urgent medical attention due to serious medical problems and exhaustion. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and a serviceman who voluntarily joined the Defense Forces.
Westminster Magistrates' Court denied Ukraine's extradition request for MP Artem Dmytruk, who is suspected of assault, citing "SBU torture. " The judge noted that extradition would disproportionately affect his right to respect for private and family life.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will continue the diplomatic process when American partners are ready to work in the agreed format. He emphasized that Ukraine must be ready to resume diplomacy at any moment.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
Finland plans to lift the ban on storing nuclear weapons on its territory, which has been in effect since 1987. This decision was made to ensure the country's military defense within NATO.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Giorgia Meloni the situation around Iran, challenges in the oil and fuel market. They also talked about a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine and the situation with the Paralympic Games.
Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should make a deal, as Putin is allegedly ready for peace. The American leader believes that Zelenskyy is not showing sufficient readiness for negotiations.
Ukraine has received a request from the United States for support in defending against "Shaheds" in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy has instructed to provide the necessary means and specialists.
The National Bank has set the official dollar exchange rate at 43. 81 hryvnias, which is a new historical high. Financier Viktor Halchynskyi explained the rise by global instability and advised Ukrainians to remain calm.
The leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza Party, Péter Magyar, criticized Zelenskyy's statements regarding Orbán, calling on the Ukrainian president to explain his words. The comment concerned Orbán's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine.
In Odesa region, a strike drone hit near a school, damaging the stadium. Windows were blown out in the building, but there were no casualties.
On March 6, hourly power outage schedules and capacity restrictions will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 power transmission line has been connected to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after repair work. This strengthens the nuclear safety of the plant, which now has two available power transmission lines.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Cabinet of Ministers, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Office regarding the results of the government's work and tasks for spring-summer. They discussed energy restoration, Ukraine's defense, the state of roads, relations with the EU, and pension indexation.
Today, a law comes into force in Poland that abolishes special provisions for Ukrainian refugees. Temporary protection for Ukrainians with PESEL UKR has been extended until March 4, 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 30-35 thousand Russians die in the war every month. He also noted that the initiative on the battlefield is not in Russia's hands.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not received long-range weapons with a range of over 200–250 km from its partners. All systems with a greater range were developed by Ukrainian specialists.
Since the beginning of the day, 56 attacks have occurred on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions.
