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.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has gone through the most difficult winter in years of war, repelling massive Russian attacks. He thanked energy workers, military personnel, utility workers, and entrepreneurs for their resilience.
On March 2, in some regions of Ukraine, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect from 8:00 AM until the end of the day. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, occupation administrations are forcing schools and families to connect to the Russian messenger MAX. This allows them to track the communications and activities of all participants in the educational process.
The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating the detention of the tanker Ethera, suspected of sailing under a false flag and using forged documents. The vessel was arrested in the port of Zeebrugge due to possible circumvention of EU sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet."
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.
Intelligence officers of the 132nd separate reconnaissance battalion broke through the enemy's defense line in the Oleksandrivka direction. This allowed to thwart the enemy's plans for further offensive and open a bridgehead for the advance of friendly units.
N12News journalist Amit Segal reported the alleged death of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian media has not commented on this.
As a result of the Russian shelling of the Korabelny district of Kherson, an 85-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man died in the hospital. Two more women died immediately.
The GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published an interception where a Russian infantryman complains about severe injuries, and the commander demands his return to positions. The recording demonstrates the command's disregard for the lives and health of personnel.
The Ukrainian leader urged Europe to change legislation so that such vessels are not only stopped but also seized, with Russian oil redirected to security needs.
Ukraine has endured one of the most difficult winters in history due to constant shelling of energy infrastructure by Russians. This led to prolonged power and heat outages, but did not break Ukrainians.
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.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia is an unreliable ally and its influence in the world is declining due to the war against Ukraine. He noted that Putin "lost three of his closest friends" in a year.
The US for the first time used inexpensive, disposable attack drones during an operation in Iran. This tactic was previously employed by Ukraine to repel the Russian invasion.
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.
The Belgian armed forces, supported by the French defense forces, detained a Russian shadow fleet tanker. The operation was named "Blue Intruder."
On the morning of March 1, Russian occupiers attacked a dormitory in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the strike, a 69-year-old woman sought medical help due to an acute stress reaction.
As a result of Russian shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region on the night of March 1, one person was killed and two others were wounded. The occupiers launched 781 attacks on 36 settlements, including airstrikes, UAVs, and artillery.
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.
Ukraine's Defense Forces eliminated 870 occupiers and destroyed 58 artillery systems in a day. Also, 1722 UAVs were shot down and 181 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, condemned the actions of the United States and Israel, demanding an immediate halt to the bombing of Iranian facilities. He emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The Swedish Ministry of Defense has revealed details of an incident involving a Russian drone that was tracking the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The apparatus was launched from the Russian reconnaissance ship "Zhigulevsk," but Swedish forces neutralized the espionage equipment.
The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, confirmed the existence of a calendar schedule for ending the war. Ukraine is moving within the defined timeframes, despite the dynamic nature of the situation.
The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, denied rumors of a new offensive on Kyiv from Belarus. Intelligence has not recorded any signs of the formation of strike groups, and the situation on the northern borders is under control.
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.
