President Zelenskyy does not consider exchanging Donbas for the border territories of Sumy and Kharkiv regions. He noted that it is difficult for the enemy to hold border territories, and Donbas is a strategic target for the Russian Federation.
On March 2, Ukrainian defenders hit a deep space communication center and the Podlyot-K1 radar station in Crimea. Kasta 2E2 and YASTREB A-V stations in Luhansk region were also destroyed.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that over the winter, Ukraine regained control over significant territories. In three months, the enemy lost approximately 92,850 servicemen and a significant amount of equipment.
President Zelenskyy stated that the war in Iran has not yet affected arms supplies to Ukraine, but risks will increase with prolonged hostilities. Ukraine is working to unblock funding and strengthen its own production.
Great Britain appealed to Ukraine with a request to help partners from the Persian Gulf in shooting down Iranian drones. President Zelensky agreed, and expert Andriy Kramarov noted that Ukraine can provide methodology and instructors, but not combat crews.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine seeks to maintain contact with China. Beijing's participation could be useful for ending the war, not prolonging it.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is monitoring the situation in the Middle East, maintaining contact with partners regarding the stability of the PURL program. He emphasized that a prolonged war in Iran could create a deficit of air defense resources for Ukraine.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
In Ukraine, investors experience constant tension due to war risks, unpredictable regulatory policies, and pressure from law enforcement agencies. MP Nina Yuzhanina emphasizes the problems of the investment climate, despite the Prosecutor General's Office launching the "StopPressure" platform to combat pressure on businesses.
Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, scheduled for March 5-6, have not been canceled. The meeting location in Abu Dhabi remains uncertain due to ongoing hostilities.
Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia did not support Iran during the crisis, despite the strategic partnership agreement. He noted that Putin is more concerned about rising oil prices than his partners in Tehran.
The SBU, together with the Defense Forces, struck warships, air defense systems, and six oil loading berths in the port of Novorossiysk. A large-scale fire broke out in the port.
Putin's spokesman Peskov stated that the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei did not affect Moscow's approach to resolving the Ukrainian conflict. The Russian Federation continues to consider the political and diplomatic path a priority.
As a result of the morning Russian shelling of Donetsk region, 5 people were killed and 13 were wounded. The strikes hit Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka, damaging 7 multi-story buildings.
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.
As a result of Russia's night attacks, some residents of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions were left without electricity. In some regions, power outage schedules are in effect.
European gas prices could rise by 130% if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are halted for a month. This is due to the threat of the Iranian crisis to global supplies, which has already led to a 25% price increase.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published technical documentation and a list of components for the new Russian cruise missile "Izdelie-30". Microchips manufactured in the USA, Switzerland, China, and the Netherlands were found in its navigation system.
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.
On March 1, Russian troops lost 960 soldiers and 1840 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.03.26 amount to 1,267,730 personnel.
Russians hit Komyshuvakha with guided aerial bombs, destroying a house. Two girls, 9 and 15 years old, were wounded and received medical assistance.
On the night of March 2, the enemy attacked Kryvyi Rih, damaging an enterprise and causing several fires. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.
Russians have established a scheme for stealing electricity from temporarily occupied territories to cover their own deficit. This leads to regular power outages in the temporarily occupied territories, while stable electricity supply for military needs is ensured in southern Russia.
In February, Russian troops occupied 126 sq km of Ukrainian territory, which is half the amount compared to January and the lowest figure since July 2024. The number of attacks, however, hardly decreased, and the most significant advances were recorded on the Pokrovsk section.
The leadership of the Russian Federation has not abandoned its intentions to seize four regional centers of Ukraine and create "buffer zones" in the north, although it currently lacks the resources to do so. Moscow is counting on the complete capture of the Donetsk region and advancement deep into the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
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 stated that Ukrainian intelligence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are recording changes in the situation around Iran. He emphasized the importance of properly using the chance for change for the Iranian people.
In occupied Sevastopol, there was a power outage due to an emergency shutdown in the Crimean power system networks. Consumers in several districts, including the city center, were left without power.
