War in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine, despite US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He emphasized the need to support Americans and ensure Ukraine's strength in the fight.
Russia launched 136 drones at Ukraine overnight, 127 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, but most targets have been eliminated.
Donald Trump stated that US ammunition stockpiles of medium and upper-medium class are at an all-time high. He noted that at the highest level, the stockpiles are good, but do not reach the desired level.
Over the past day, 152 combat engagements were recorded on the front, the enemy launched 84 air strikes, dropping 282 guided aerial bombs. The occupiers also used 8437 kamikaze drones and carried out 3645 shellings.
In the morning, fragments of enemy UAVs were recorded falling in the Poltava district. Four people sustained injuries of moderate severity and are receiving assistance.
During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack drones, damaging port and transport infrastructure facilities. Damage to warehouses, containers, administrative buildings, and railway infrastructure was recorded, with no casualties.
Ukraine received the first tranche of $1. 5 billion from the IMF under the new four-year EFF program. The funds will be used to finance priority budget expenditures and support macro-financial stability.
On March 2, Russian troops lost 790 soldiers and 1529 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.03.26 amount to 1,268,520 personnel eliminated.
Iran's threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz have caused a rise in global oil prices, which could increase Russia's revenues. Brent crude oil prices reached $82.37 per barrel on March 2.
In the temporarily occupied territories, universities are actively recruiting students into the Russian army. In Mariupol, young people are being urged to sign one-year service contracts.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, drone fragments fell, damaging windows in apartment buildings and several cars. There were no casualties.
The International Paralympic Committee did not allow the Ukrainian national team to use a uniform with a map of Ukraine within the 1991 borders. Because of this, the team will perform in a different kit, which was urgently delivered to Italy.
Iranian drones and missiles flew over the Middle East, reaching Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with the affected countries and condemned Iran's destabilizing role.
Under the guise of clubs and tournaments in the temporarily occupied territories, a system is being built to train loyal youth for subsequent entry into the Russian security forces. Those who are good at controlling UAVs, navigating the terrain, or demonstrating shooting skills are 'taken note of'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's position on territorial integrity and sovereignty will not change. He emphasized that the negotiation process should continue for the sake of a result.
Since the beginning of the day, 136 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy used 5,605 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,691 shelling attacks.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv and the region. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported the movement of enemy drones.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has obtained documents outlining Russian plans for 2026-2027. These plans include the occupation of eastern Ukraine and an advance into the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
On March 3, from 08:00, hourly outage schedules and power limitations will be applied in some regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
As a result of the Russian attack on a suburban train in Dnipropetrovsk region, the number of injured has risen to 10. A 58-year-old man sought medical attention and was hospitalized.
President Zelenskyy is preparing a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve the strategy for next winter. Plans for the protection and restoration of energy facilities and critical infrastructure will be updated.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed companies to receive weapons from the Armed Forces' warehouses to protect critical infrastructure. This expands the possibilities of site-specific protection for strategic enterprises.
Ukraine has agreed to help Great Britain counter Iranian drones, which has not only a military but also a political dimension. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained how this will strengthen Ukraine's position and affect global security.
Ukrainian artist Hayat released the single "Motive" from his new mini-album "Triptych," which consists of three songs about the war. The video for the compositions was filmed with the support of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is preparing to revise the budget rule for 2026-2030, lowering the "cut-off price" to $45-50 per barrel.
The SBU prevented a terrorist attack in Kharkiv by detaining a 16-year-old Russian intelligence agent who was preparing an explosion in a high-rise building. The teenager was assembling an explosive device for remote detonation of a police patrol.
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit an apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district. A 10-year-old girl suffered severe stress.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 aggressor attacks have been recorded, with the enemy actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. A number of settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions have been shelled.