Russia is attacking Ukraine's water supply infrastructure. Expert Andriy Kramarov assessed the risks and protection capabilities in the context of limited air defense resources.
In Odesa region, due to the rising water level in the Tylihul River, several settlements in Berezivka district are under threat of flooding. In the village of Chyzhove, the only entrance is flooded, rescuers have organized a crossing and broken up ice on the bridge.
A Russian drone approached the French nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Swedish port of Malmö. The Swedish armed forces used electronic warfare, and the drone disappeared.
The sale of the agricultural holding "Agro-Region" to Andriy Verevsky's "Enselco" company in early 2026 became the most discussed event in Ukrainian M&A. The deal amounted to $100-110 million, with the asset value fixed without taking into account the "war discount."
The Norwegian government is tightening residency rules for Ukrainian men aged 18-60. They will no longer receive temporary collective protection but will be able to apply for asylum under normal rules.
The bill on the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been finalized for the second reading. It defines the legal and organizational principles for forming a separate military structure according to NATO standards for the state's cyber defense.
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.
People's Deputy Anastasia Radina reported possible violations of the detention conditions for NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, specifically the absence of glass in the cell window. Agency representative Yevhen Pikalov announced an internal investigation and the absence of complaints from the detainee himself.
The Czech Republic proposes that the European Union discuss adjusting temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, possibly with a limitation of its scope. In the Czech Republic, there are over 398,000 Ukrainians with temporary protection, with about six thousand people arriving monthly.
The digital hryvnia project in Ukraine has been postponed at least until the end of martial law, said NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy. At the same time, the NBU is actively working on regulating the virtual asset market, and relevant legislative decisions may be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada next year.
Due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation, part of Sumy and Sumy district were left without electricity. Energy workers are working to restore it.
The evacuation of the population from border communities in Sumy region continues due to systematic shelling. Approximately 4,200 people who refused to evacuate remain in the 5-kilometer zone.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Isaac Herzog on security guarantees and sanctions against the Iranian regime. The President of Ukraine thanked for supporting the UN resolution and emphasized the need to punish terrorists.
The Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, seized in the North Atlantic, is heading to the United States. The US accused the vessel of violating sanctions by transporting oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.
A resident of Kyiv promised for $18,000 to arrange for a woman convicted of a road accident to be a combat medic in a military unit. He was detained while receiving the funds, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy launched artillery shelling and air strikes on a number of settlements.
France will not boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina on March 6. This decision was made despite the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the competitions under national flags.
Two servicemen were sentenced to 5 and 6 years in prison for violating weapons handling rules. In September 2022, at an exhibition in Chernihiv, they allowed a child to fire a grenade launcher, injuring five people, including four children.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced snap elections to the Folketing on March 24, 2026. This will happen several months before the deadline amid a foreign policy crisis and US threats regarding Greenland.
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appealed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a request to release two Ghanaian citizens who fought on the side of Russia. This appeal comes amid growing concern in Africa about recruitment into the Russian army.
In the Chernivtsi region, a man refused to show documents and attempted to run over law enforcement officers. He was detained with the use of weapons, and it was discovered that he was wanted for draft evasion.
The third round of indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, focused on nuclear enrichment, has been suspended for consultations. US and Iranian delegations are discussing proposals to halt enrichment and control the nuclear program.
A conflict occurred in Odesa between two servicemen from a TCC notification group, which resulted in a shot into the air from a noise device. There were no casualties.
A new option has been launched in Ukraine's electronic prescription system, allowing patients to see the cheapest options for prescribed medications. This feature will help avoid overpaying for brands by choosing drugs with the same active ingredient.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit radar stations in Dzhankoi and an enemy command and observation post in the Bryansk region. Damage to an oil refinery in the Samara region and a missile factory in Udmurtia has also been confirmed.
The land under the Odrex clinic in Odesa has become the subject of a criminal investigation due to possible unauthorized expansion and change of its intended purpose. Activist Oleh Mykhailyk links this to political cover-up by former deputy mayor Mykhailo Kuchuk.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted law No. 13646 on the social protection of military personnel, which sets 15 million hryvnias as the maximum amount of assistance to the families of the deceased. This amount includes payments received while having the status of a missing person.
Dmytro Bryzhynskyi, head of the Chernihiv City Military Administration, reported an explosion on the northern outskirts of Chernihiv after a ballistic missile approach. The explosion occurred outside the city.
Government officials held a meeting on preparations for spring floods, which are expected to begin in late March in the central regions. A more difficult situation is predicted in the Carpathian region and Odesa Oblast; the State Emergency Service and regional military administrations are forming equipment reserves.
The National Police and the SBU exposed four organizers of illegal sales of "trophy" weapons in various regions of Ukraine. They seized Soviet and Russian Kalashnikov assault rifles, grenade launchers, sniper rifles, and almost 2 kg of explosives.
