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The White House previously ignored Kyiv's proposal to create drone hubs. Now Washington has officially approached Ukraine to combat Iranian UAVs.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness to transfer drone countermeasures technology in exchange for air defense systems. Due to the war in Iran, Ukraine faces a shortage of Patriot missiles.
In Dnipro and Kharkiv, 20 people, including children, were injured as a result of UAV strikes. Multi-story buildings, administrative buildings, and private houses were damaged.
Ukrainian Air Force forces shot down and suppressed 122 enemy UAVs of various types. 12 hits were recorded in ten locations, as well as debris falling on ten objects.
In the Industrial district of Kharkiv, a drone hit near a high-rise building. Eight people were injured in the attack, including a 16-year-old girl.
An expert assessed the risks of a Tehran attack after 11 countries appealed to Kyiv for support. A large-scale strike is unlikely due to Iran's resource deficit.
The Foreign Minister stated that there is an unbreakable link between the regimes of Moscow and Tehran due to arms exchange. He called on partners for collective defense and increased pressure.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 161 enemy drones out of 197 launched. Two ballistic missiles and 36 drones were recorded hitting eight locations.
Ukrainian experts will teach Persian Gulf countries how to shoot down Iranian drones and missiles. Three states plan to purchase Ukrainian UAV interception systems.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 98 enemy drones in various regions. Two Iskander-M missiles and 19 drones were recorded hitting 11 locations.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Mohammed bin Salman protection against Iranian drones. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in combating Shahed attacks.
Alexander Stubb stated that military cooperation between Russia and Iran could become more complicated. The conflict in the Middle East could create conditions for diplomacy in Ukraine.
Air defense forces destroyed 19 missiles and 453 drones during a massive attack on critical infrastructure. There are dead and injured in Kharkiv as a result of the strikes.
During March 5, 136 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 75 air strikes, dropped 233 guided aerial bombs, and lost 950 people.
The US and Qatar are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian drones to shoot down Iranian "Shaheds," a source reports.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 141 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of attack UAVs on the night of March 6. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 111 enemy UAVs in the north, south, and east of the country.
The American channel Fox News published a story about the US using a "high-tech arsenal" against Iran, showing a video of Ukrainian STING interceptor drones. The "Wild Hornets" team reported that Fox News presented footage of their drones as American.
Cypriot officials confirmed that the Shahed drone that damaged a hangar at RAF Akrotiri airbase was launched from Beirut. Two more drones were intercepted by British fighter jets.
On the night of March 4, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an ammunition depot in Donetsk region and a repeater of a UAV control point in Crimea. Enemy personnel concentrations in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions were also attacked.
As a result of night drone attacks on the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region, 12 people were injured, including a 17-year-old girl. Residential buildings and cars were damaged.
The Pentagon and the government of a Persian Gulf country are discussing the purchase of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian drones. This would allow them to replace expensive Patriot missiles and preserve their stocks for other purposes.
Russian forces have intensified strikes on Ukraine's railway infrastructure since July 2025, and are also increasing their use of Shahed drones both on the front lines and for attacks on critical infrastructure. This is leading to civilian deaths and injuries.
On the night of March 5, Russia launched 155 attack UAVs of various types. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 136 drones, with 18 UAVs recorded as hitting targets.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan regarding the situation in the Middle East. He emphasized that Iranian missiles and "Shaheds" should not destroy lives.
The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.
Three people were injured as a result of a Russian Geran-2 type drone attack on the village of Vilshany, Kharkiv district. Private houses and outbuildings were damaged.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 149 drones of various types, including Shahed. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 129 enemy UAVs.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
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.