Natural gas prices in Europe rose by 34% due to uncertainty regarding exports from the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The plant's shutdown followed an Iranian drone attack.
The Israel Defense Forces are operating in southern Lebanon, striking Hezbollah infrastructure to prevent attacks. This deployment is in addition to the five positions occupied by Israel since November 2024.
Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, stated that US strikes on Iran could cost the American economy up to $210 billion. The lowest damage figure is $40 billion.
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.
Israel reported simultaneous strikes on military targets of the Iranian regime and Hezbollah in Tehran and Beirut. Earlier, Israel and the United States destroyed Iranian missile launchers and air defense systems.
Iran continues to strike US allies in the Middle East, with over 700 people reported dead in Iran and six American servicemen. The US has urged its citizens to leave the region immediately.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They threaten to set fire to any vessel attempting to pass through.
The US Central Command announced the destruction of 11 Iranian warships in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump previously reported the destruction of 9 ships.
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.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reports 52 dead and 154 wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel's attacks were a response to rocket launches by the Hezbollah group.
Qatar's Patriot interceptor missile stockpiles will last for four days at current usage rates. Qatar halted LNG production after an Iranian drone attack, causing gas prices to rise.
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.
US President Donald Trump said that the operation against Iran, which was predicted to last 4-5 weeks, has the potential to continue. He noted that the American military is delivering a devastating blow to Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence directorate, during a nighttime strike on Monday. Makled was responsible for shaping the intelligence picture and preparing assessments regarding the actions of Israeli forces.
In Fastiv region, a 35-year-old man shot at the floor and hit an employee of the establishment after a conflict. A hand grenade and a detonator were found at the detainee's place of residence.
The American leader emphasized that the US has not even begun to strike hard. According to him, "a big wave is coming."
Andriy Sybiha discussed the security situation in the Middle East and the protection of Ukrainians in the UAE with the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ukraine condemns Iranian attacks, which are unprovoked acts of aggression.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.
Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.
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.
The wife of Iran's supreme leader has died of wounds after the attack that claimed her husband's life. The woman was in critical condition, but could not be saved.
The US does not plan an "Iraq scenario" in Iran, but the operation will not be limited to one-off strikes and may be accompanied by new losses. Four American servicemen were killed.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
The Defense Forces liberated 9 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction, and 3 more were completely cleared of the enemy. Since January 29, 2026, Russian invaders have suffered losses of over 6,500 personnel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the war in Iran demonstrates Russia's weakness as an ally and is a signal to Putin about the consequences of dictatorship. According to Zelenskyy, Russia's main forces are concentrated on the war against Ukraine.
A 28-year-old sergeant of a military academy in Volyn is suspected of beating a cadet, threatening witnesses, and desertion. He inflicted about 15 blows on the cadet and humiliated him.
Qatar has halted LNG production after two Iranian drones attacked its energy facilities. Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes, and drones were intercepted over Cyprus and the UAE.
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.
