Skirmishes
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.
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.
Three American F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems during an operation. All six pilots ejected and are in stable condition.
The oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an explosive vessel 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat. One crew member was killed in the attack, and 21 others were evacuated.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz named Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem as a priority target for elimination after overnight shelling of Israeli territory.
Iranian state television claims Iran struck down a US aircraft that crashed in Kuwait. Iranian outlet Tasnim claims three US fighter jets were shot down.
In Khmelnytskyi, a road conflict between a male and female driver ended with the abduction and torture of a man. The victim was beaten, taken out of the city, and forced to record a video apology.
Iran's Ambassador to the IAEA announced American-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. Israel and the US have not acknowledged the strikes, which, according to the ambassador, were aimed at peaceful nuclear facilities.
The Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor's Office has sent an indictment to court against a foreigner who was hiding in Europe. He is suspected of organizing and carrying out an attack on security police officers in 2019.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported at least 555 deaths in Iran as a result of Israeli-American airstrikes. The attacks covered 131 cities in the country.
Analysts predict a rise in oil prices due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil futures jumped, reaching multi-month highs.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani announced the cessation of diplomatic contacts with the United States. This decision was announced after missile attacks on Iranian facilities.