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Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.
Funding will be provided to 246 institutions and higher education establishments, and over 50,000 scientists will receive additional allowances.
In the Berezhny farmstead of the Abinsk district of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, a fire at a substation, which occurred after the fall of UAV debris, was extinguished. The blaze, covering an area of 120 square meters, was fought for almost 8 hours.
Russian troops are increasing the use of heavy attack drones in the Sloviansk direction, employing analogues of Ukrainian "Vampires. " The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports on the activity of enemy weapons and attempts to penetrate the defense area.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of military desertion for $4-15 thousand in Dnipro, eight people have been notified of suspicion. Among the suspects are a former military unit commander and a lawyer.
SBU drones hit the Yevpatoria Aircraft Repair Plant and two Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile-gun systems near the Dzhankoy airfield. Also destroyed were a Mohajer-6 UAV, a ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun, two fuel tankers, and a ground control station for a Forpost UAV.
In February 2026, soldiers of the special unit "Ghosts" destroyed a helicopter, a UAV, 4 ships and a radar station in Crimea.
Kyiv Metro explained the appearance of wet spots at stations during snowmelt or rain by the influence of groundwater. This is a common phenomenon for underground structures that does not affect the safety of train movement.
34,842 applicants already have active NMT participant accounts, 23,451 of which were created through "Diia". 5,867 entrants chose an overseas location to take the NMT.
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.
Satellite images confirmed serious damage to US AN/TPY-2 strategic radar systems in Jordan and the UAE. This weakens the defense of American bases on the Arabian Peninsula.
On March 6, the Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated 950 Russian occupiers. In total, 1,609 operational-tactical level drones were destroyed.
Iran announced a new phase of Operation 'True Promise 4', launching over 600 missiles and 2000 drones at American and Israeli targets. Tehran claims to have shot down an American F-15E fighter jet and attacked the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
Chen, the founder of a leading Chinese gaming empire, is investing $2 billion in the creation of artificial intelligence that will surpass human cognitive abilities. The project focuses on artificial general intelligence (AGI) that will outpace biological intelligence.
The Russian Federation aims to increase the staff of unmanned systems forces to 165,000 people by the end of 2026. To this end, the Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a recruiting campaign aimed at students and technically savvy youth.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
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.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 4653 kamikaze drones and carried out 2543 shellings, dropping 142 guided aerial bombs.
Ukraine has received a request from the United States for support in defending against "Shaheds" in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy has instructed to provide the necessary means and specialists.
Missile and drone attacks continue in the Middle East. Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon report explosions and interceptions.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted tests of "strategic cruise missiles" from the new 5,000-ton destroyer "Cho Hyon. " He called the ship "a new symbol of the country's naval defense."
The Ukrainian Navy destroyed an enemy shipborne anti-submarine helicopter Ka-27. This happened over the Black Sea.
The SBU revealed details of the damage to the frigate "Admiral Essen" during the attack on Novorossiysk on March 2. The ship sustained critical damage, limiting its ability to use Kalibr cruise missiles.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced a reform of the Territorial Defense Forces. Territorial Defense Brigades will be reinforced with unmanned and ground-based robotic systems, anti-aircraft missile units, and large-caliber artillery.
Ukrainian singer Iryna Fedyshyn received the "Golden Heart" award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her volunteer work. She has delivered about 400 vehicles to the Ukrainian military.
Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine's civilian logistics: a drone hit the locomotive of a freight train in the Dnipro region, injuring the engineer and his assistant. Yesterday, a civilian ship was attacked, and one crew member was wounded.
Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering Iranian "Shaheds" with Middle Eastern countries. Zelenskyy emphasized the possibility of exchanging technologies and weapons with partners.