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NATO will shift its focus from tanks to drones and artificial intelligence at the summit in Turkey in July 2026. This will accelerate Europe's transition to the main guarantor of its security.
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.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 900 occupiers, bringing the total losses of the Russian army to over 1,270,400 personnel. Additionally, 1950 UAVs, 41 artillery systems, and 210 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
Drone strikes damaged three Amazon facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, while the US and Israel attacked data centers in Tehran. This indicates that computing power is becoming a priority for attacks.
Australia has officially joined the G7 Critical Minerals Alliance. This partnership aims to create a reliable supply chain for lithium, uranium, and iron ore, bypassing China.
India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.
Over 200 people have died at the Rubaya mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a landslide caused by prolonged heavy rains. The coltan-mining mine had previously been banned by the government due to critical safety conditions, but rebels continued to operate it.
Meta plans to expand its own silicon production to create processors that will train complex AI models. This will allow the company to adapt the hardware to the architecture of Llama models and reduce energy consumption costs.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company would cease large-scale funding for leading AI developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic as they prepare to go public. Nvidia is transitioning from a co-owner role to a direct infrastructure provider, a move that led to a 2.6% rise in the company's shares.
Red Cat Holdings, in collaboration with Allen Control Systems, unveiled an innovative version of the Ukrainian Magura V7 naval drone, equipped with a "smart" Bullfrog turret. The drone is now capable of engaging aerial and surface targets, providing active air defense.
Germany has handed over the first 13 vehicles to Ukrzaliznytsia for the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure after Russian shelling. This aid is part of a larger support package, which includes 18 vehicles, 32 generators, and 18 units of special equipment.
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy launched one missile strike and 52 air strikes, dropping 122 guided aerial bombs.
Qatar has declared force majeure on gas exports due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Restoring normal production volumes could take at least a month, leading to shortages in global markets.
Kyiv city authorities are working on legal mechanisms to regulate the status of the Ferris wheel on Kontraktova Square. This will allow the object to be brought into compliance with legislative requirements and safety standards.
Almost 800 cases of flooding have been recorded in Ukraine due to spring floods, with active work ongoing in Odesa, Kirovohrad, and Cherkasy regions. The SES calls for cooperation with local authorities to minimize the consequences.
The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reports signs of the enemy preparing to intensify combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian occupiers are planning to intensify their offensive in early spring, accumulating resources.
Proper tree pruning ensures light access to the crown, improves photosynthesis, and reduces the risk of pests. It is important to consider the pruning season, goals, and use quality tools.
OpenAI is considering deploying its artificial intelligence technology in NATO's unclassified networks. This follows an agreement with the Pentagon on the use of AI.
Lenovo has structured its laptop lines with clear specialization, allowing users to choose a device for specific tasks. Foxtrot helps to understand the differences between the IdeaPad, ThinkPad, Yoga, and Legion series for optimal selection.
This year, spring floods on most rivers in Ukraine are expected to be within normal limits or below, with the exception of Kharkiv region and the tributaries of the Southern Bug. The SES has recorded over 800 cases of flooding, but no significant floods are predicted.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to 17 participants of a scheme who seized over UAH 34 million in budget funds. They operated under the guise of developing greenhouse farming, horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture, using government programs to support small and medium-sized agricultural businesses.
On March 3, the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition arrived at the Akademik Vernadsky station for a changeover. The icebreaker "Noosfera" delivered the polar explorers in 3.5 days, which is a record-breaking time.
The investigation established that the major - head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units - intentionally facilitated the illegal accrual of additional monetary remuneration in the amount of UAH 100,000.
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 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.
Russia has provided Iran with NtechLab facial recognition software, enabling the identification of dissidents. The technology analyzes messages, calls, and social media data.
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.
As a result of an attack by over 200 UAVs on Novorossiysk, 5 ships were damaged, including 2 Kalibr missile carriers. 3 Russian servicemen were killed, and 16 were wounded.