On most fronts, the situation remains stable, but on the eastern flank of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are advancing. In total, 48 aggressor attacks were recorded during the day, mainly in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
Russia is ready to reroute about 9. 5 million barrels of oil already near Indian waters to India to compensate for supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is looking for alternative sources of supply, as its crude oil reserves cover only 25 days of needs.
Since the beginning of the day, 48 enemy attacks have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions, and shelling of border areas of Sumy region continues.
Qatar's state energy company, QatarEnergy, has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas supplies. This happened after Iranian attacks on the company's facilities in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed.
The US military struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. As a result of the incident, 32 people were rescued, and at least 101 are missing.
NATO condemns Iran's actions after an Iranian ballistic missile was neutralized near Turkish airspace. Turkey will hold talks with NATO and allies.
On the night of March 2, the SBU and the Defense Forces hit the Valentin Pikul minesweeper and also damaged the anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov. As a result of the attack, three Russian sailors were killed and 14 were wounded.
The Israeli military carried out a new wave of strikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, and on Beirut, hitting Hezbollah facilities. This is the tenth such wave of attacks since the beginning of the conflict.
Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
Ecuadorian and US armed forces have launched joint anti-drug operations. These actions are aimed at combating illegal drug trafficking and are part of a new phase in the fight against narco-terrorism.
Over the past day, 144 combat engagements took place on the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
The conflict in the Middle East is spreading, with strikes and attacks continuing. Israel has launched strikes against Iran, while Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have also been attacked.
Over the past day, 123 combat engagements took place on the front, the enemy used 3,678 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,330 shellings. A missile strike, 46 air strikes, and 171 guided aerial bombs were recorded.
Iran's Assembly of Experts, which elects the Supreme Leader, is holding a virtual meeting. This comes after Israeli strikes on Assembly facilities in Tehran and Qom.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
US forces hit over 1700 targets in Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury". Three F-15 aircraft were lost due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defense.
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, the interim commander of the IRGC's Lebanese corps, in Tehran. He was responsible for Lebanon and supported the terrorist organization "Hezbollah."
Gulf countries may not be able to withstand Iranian airstrikes for more than a week or two. This is because cheap Iranian Shahed-136 drones deplete the stocks of expensive Patriot missiles.
U. S. President Donald Trump stated there was no plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East due to the speed of the military operation. He noted that everything happened very quickly and Iran was preparing to attack Israel and others.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.
The US President did not specify which Iranian leaders were targeted or how many people died as a result of the strikes.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to seize strategic heights in Lebanon. A Hezbollah representative promised an "open war" with Israel.
An Iranian drone hit the US embassy in Riyadh, collapsing part of the roof, but with no casualties. Other drone attacks in Kuwait also caused no damage or injuries.
Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.
Nearly 1,900 of over 5,450 flights to the Middle East were canceled on Tuesday, according to Cirium. Ryanair is seeing an increase in bookings to Europe for Easter as travelers avoid the Middle East.
The IDF announced strikes on the Iranian presidential administration and the building of the Supreme National Security Council in Tehran. Israeli forces also attacked Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in Beirut.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran's strikes on civilian targets.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed damage to Iran's uranium enrichment plant in Natanz. No radiological consequences are expected, although nuclear materials are likely to remain on site.
