Category: World

Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast nearly 40 instances on 5 March utilizing drones, artillery and an aerial bomb, leaving two folks injured.

Supply: Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Army Administration

Quote: "Within the Nikopol district, the town of Nikopol got here beneath fireplace in addition to the Myrivka, Pokrovsk, Marhanets and Chervonohryhorivka hromadas. Injury was brought about to move infrastructure, nearly two dozen homes and outbuildings, 4 condominium buildings, an agricultural enterprise and automobiles. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Two males aged 41 and 70 have been injured. One among them was taken to hospital in a average situation."

Particulars: Transport infrastructure was additionally broken within the settlement of Verkhivtseve within the Kamianske district.

A block of flats was broken within the Mezhova hromada within the Synelnykove district.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned that america has requested for help in defending in opposition to Shahed loitering munitions within the Center East.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "We acquired a request from america for particular help in safety in opposition to Shahed drones within the Center East area.

I gave directions to offer the mandatory means and make sure the presence of Ukrainian specialist army personnel who can assure the required safety. Ukraine helps companions who assist guarantee our safety and defend the lives of our folks. Glory to Ukraine!"

Background:

• Bloomberg reported that Zelenskyy has supplied to ship Ukraine's high specialists in countering Iranian drones to the Center East if leaders persuade Russian chief Vladimir Putin to conform to a one-month ceasefire.
• Earlier, it was reported that the US and at the very least one Persian Gulf nation are negotiating the acquisition of Ukrainian interceptor drones to guard in opposition to Iranian Shahed drones.
• CNN reported that the US army considers Iranian Shahed-type UAVs a problem and that present air defence methods could not be capable of reliably intercept all of them.

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Russia has broken greater than 9 GW of energy technology capability at thermal energy vegetation, mixed warmth and energy vegetation, and hydropower services in Ukraine since October 2025. To date, about 3.5 GW has been partially recovered after the assaults.

Supply: Power Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram

Particulars: In keeping with Shmyhal, about 900 MW of distributed technology has been commissioned, together with 400 MW of recent gasoline and cogeneration models.

Quote: "We now have additionally elevated the accessible electrical energy import capability from 1.7 GW to 2.45 GW."

Particulars: Additionally it is reported that €691.45 million has been raised for the Power Assist Fund, whereas the power portfolio already consists of 55 funding tasks value about UAH 1 trillion (US$22.8 billion).

Quote: "We now have systematised the work of the power gear hubs. Throughout this time, we’ve got obtained 114 shipments of kit weighing 1,713.2 tonnes and dispatched 405 shipments from the hub warehouses weighing 3,335.78 tonnes. I wish to thank all of the companions who despatched their support."

Particulars: He added that the preferential worth for electrical energy and gasoline for family customers has been maintained.

Quote: "Preparations for the following heating season have already begun. Our purpose is the utmost restoration of all the pieces that may be rebuilt, the strongest potential safety of power services, the development of distributed technology, and the creation of reserves of assets and gear."

Background: In winter, the electrical energy deficit in Ukraine's power system was 5–6 GW; it has now decreased to 1 GW, the minister reported.

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The USA has joined Russia, China and Niger in opposing a decision adopted by the board of governors of the UN nuclear regulator condemning assaults on Ukraine's power infrastructure as a menace to nuclear security.

Supply: Reuters

Particulars: The decision adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors on Thursday has been the seventh on Ukraine since Russia invaded the neighbouring nation 4 years in the past. That is the primary time america has voted in opposition to such a decision.

"Whereas we proceed supporting the IAEA's work in-country, ​we don’t help the Board's present consideration of an pointless decision that doesn’t ​assist obtain peace between Ukraine and Russia," the US assertion to the board earlier than the vote says.

US President Donald Trump has been pressuring Ukraine over the previous yr to rapidly attain a peace deal that would embody handing territory to Russia. Ukraine has rejected the opportunity of territorial concessions.

Diplomats mentioned the decision was backed by 20 international locations in a closed session, together with France, the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Argentina, with 10 international locations abstaining and 4 voting in opposition to. These abstaining included Brazil, Egypt, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

The wording of the doc was much less harsh than in earlier resolutions.

The textual content seen by Reuters says the board "reemphasises that assaults ​focusing on Ukraine's power infrastructure ​for the off-site energy ⁠provide of nuclear energy vegetation, together with on the ZNPP (Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant), signify a direct menace to nuclear security and safety".

Background: Russia has broken greater than 9 GW of technology capability at thermal energy vegetation, mixed warmth and energy vegetation and hydroelectric energy vegetation since October 2025. After the assaults, 3.5 GW have now been partially restored.

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Ukraine's Overseas Ministry has summoned Hungary's chargé d'affaires advert interim in Ukraine on 5 March over the switch by Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin of two captured Ukrainian troopers to the Hungarian aspect.

Supply: a press release by Ukraine's international ministry, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Ukraine's Overseas Ministry careworn to the Hungarian diplomat the "unacceptability of PR and politicisation of delicate points" over the switch of Ukrainian prisoners to Hungary.

"The Ukrainian aspect has reiterated the demand to make sure that the returned servicemen are capable of contact Ukraine's consular officers to test their well being, present consular help and assure the flexibility to freely decide their future with out exterior strain or coercion," the assertion mentioned.

Ukraine expects "a immediate response and official affirmation that the people involved will likely be granted full freedom to decide on their place of residence and additional plans".

Background:

• As is understood, Putin at a gathering with Hungary's Overseas Minister Peter Szijjarto in Moscow promised to launch two Ukrainian troopers who’ve Hungarian citizenship.
• The international ministry then famous that the Ukrainian aspect had not been supplied with details about who precisely had been launched from Russian captivity.

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US President Donald Trump has once more complained about Ukraine over the dearth of progress in talks on ending the Russo-Ukrainian struggle and has mentioned that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now has "even much less playing cards".

Supply: Trump in an interview with Politico, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Commenting on ongoing talks between Ukraine and Russia mediated by the US, Trump mentioned that "Zelenskyy, he has to get on the ball, and he has to get a deal accomplished".

"I feel Putin is able to make a deal," Trump repeated as soon as once more.

The US president didn’t present a transparent rationalization of how he believes Zelenskyy is obstructing the negotiating course of however mentioned that Zelenskyy was not exhibiting sufficient willingness to barter and that "it's unthinkable that he's the impediment".

Trump additionally as soon as once more criticised the Biden administration for supplying ammunition to Ukraine without spending a dime, which might as a substitute have been bought to nations within the Center East.

On the similar time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that the US had requested for assist in countering Shahed loitering munitions, which Iran is now actively utilizing within the Center East.

"You don't have the playing cards. Now he's received even much less playing cards," Trump mentioned, with out explaining why he thinks so.

Background:

• The earlier spherical of talks with the Russians occurred in February. Moscow lately mentioned that there isn’t a readability on the following assembly and its venue as a result of holding talks in Abu Dhabi, as beforehand deliberate, doesn’t seem attainable because of the struggle within the Center East. Indicators have come from the Kremlin that Russia could withdraw from the talks if Ukraine doesn’t conform to territorial concessions.
• The European Fee referred to as Moscow's place "an excuse" and an try to pull out the negotiating course of.

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The Druzhba oil pipeline, which was closely broken in a Russian assault on the finish of January, may resume operations inside one to one-and-a-half months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned.

Supply: Interfax-Ukraine

Particulars: "We are able to present data that resumption could also be attainable inside these one and a half months… However this doesn’t imply that all the pieces that was destroyed shall be repaired, and a few issues might be completed in parallel," Zelenskyy mentioned throughout a briefing following a gathering on the Workplace of the President.

In the meantime, he expressed concern that the availability of economic help to Ukraine by European Union nations may rely on the resumption of the Druzhba pipeline for supplying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.

"We are going to put together all the pieces, and the choice will then be theirs," the president mentioned.

Serhii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest nationwide oil and fuel firm, additionally confirmed the estimated restore timeline of about one to one-and-a-half months, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

Quote from Koretskyi: "We’re aiming for one to one-and-a-half months to make sure the technological functionality for the infrastructure to function, and in parallel we’re making ready mission value estimates, which can present the true figures for repairs and for constructing an alternate.

That’s, underground reservoirs of a casemate kind, in order that this infrastructure continues to serve not solely somebody's pursuits but additionally the pursuits of the state of Ukraine."

Particulars: He mentioned there is no such thing as a level in resuming the operations of the primary pumping station in Brody in Lviv Oblast, as a result of the following Russian assault may harm it once more.

"From a safety perspective – at this time and sooner or later – it’s obligatory to construct underground reservoir parks of a casemate kind to the very best NATO requirements," the Naftogaz CEO mentioned.

These so-called manoeuvrable reservoir parks make it attainable to function constantly and safely for various grades and varieties of oil.

Koretskyi mentioned the destruction of 1 component of the pipeline impacts a big infrastructure system: pumping models, compressors, cable racks, management panels, electronics, and so forth.

Quote from Koretskyi: "To make sure technical pumping functionality, there’s a must make a discharge reservoir, which is required to divert oil when stress rises to a crucial degree. That is wanted in order to not destroy the pipeline and to not trigger an environmental catastrophe.

We’re not speaking about merely, excuse the slang, patching it up with insulating tape and launching it. It is a full-fledged, high-quality technological course of that may guarantee uninterrupted and protected operation of this infrastructure."

Background:

• Zelenskyy earlier mentioned he personally doesn’t help repairing the Druzhba pipeline, by way of which Hungary and Slovakia obtain Russian oil.
• On 27 January, a Russian strike broken a key pumping station of the Druzhba pipeline within the city of Brody in Lviv Oblast.
• The EU is contemplating offering Ukraine with monetary help to restore the Druzhba oil pipeline with the intention to unblock Hungary's and Slovakia's help for Kyiv, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to make use of power to make Ukraine resume the transit of oil through the Druzhba pipeline.

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Ukraine's Ministry of International Affairs has condemned Iran's drone strike on Azerbaijan.

Supply: Ukrainian International Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Quote: "We condemn Iran's strike on Azerbaijan, which follows its reckless assaults on international locations within the Center East and Europe.

There was by no means any cause for Iranian terrorists to hurt Azerbaijan, Ukraine by giving their drones to Russia, or different international locations the place they’ve precipitated chaos, homicide and destabilisation.

Iran's assault on Azerbaijan as soon as once more demonstrates that the regime in Tehran is a worldwide risk, not a regional one. And it isn’t solely about Iran but additionally its terrorist allies, together with Russia."

Particulars: Sybiha added that worldwide efforts should be consolidated to neutralise the threats posed by the Iranian regime, give the Iranian folks an opportunity for a traditional life, and restore safety and stability within the Center East and past.

Background:

• Reviews of Iranian drones falling on the territory of the airport within the metropolis of Nakhchivan (Azerbaijan) emerged round noon on Thursday 5 March.
• Azerbaijan's Ministry of International Affairs summoned the Iranian ambassador at hand him a word of protest over the assault by two drones and said that Baku reserves the proper to take retaliatory measures.
• Later it grew to become identified that home and worldwide flights at Nakhchivan Worldwide Airport have been suspended following the Iranian drone assault.
• In the meantime, Reuters reported that Iran's armed forces deny finishing up a drone strike on Azerbaijan.

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A strike on the Russian frigate Admiral Essen on the evening of 1-2 March was carried out by the Safety Service of Ukraine along with different items from Ukraine's defence forces. The broken vessel is at present unable to launch Kalibr cruise missiles, sources have instructed Ukrainska Pravda.

Supply: Ukrainska Pravda sources within the Safety Service of Ukraine (SSU)

Quote: "In the course of the assault on the port of Novorossiysk on the evening of 1-2 March, the Safety Service of Ukraine along with the defence forces struck the frigate Admiral Essen, which carries eight Kalibr cruise missiles. The strike hit the ship's central superstructure."

Particulars: In line with the supply, the strike brought about a hearth on the deck that lasted about 18 hours.

Grenade launchers used to deploy thermal decoys and radio-signal scatterers detonated on board. The TK-25 digital warfare system, which detects radar emissions and generates interference, was additionally broken, together with the ZR-90 Orekh goal illumination radars that kind a part of the shipborne anti-aircraft missile steering system.

As well as, the principle Fregat-M2M surveillance radar, answerable for long-range detection of aerial and floor targets, was probably broken.

"The ship sustained vital harm that considerably limits its potential to make use of Kalibr cruise missiles. At current, the frigate can’t perform strikes on the territory of Ukraine," the supply stated.

Background:

• A big-scale hearth broke out at an oil terminal within the Russian metropolis of Novorossiysk following an assault by kamikaze drones on the evening of 1-2 March.
• Sources within the SSU later confirmed to Ukrainska Pravda that drones launched by the SSU and Ukraine's defence forces struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk on the evening of 1-2 March. The drones hit warships, a 30N6E2 steering radar belonging to an S-300PMU-2 Favorit system, a Pantsir-S2 air defence missile and gun system and 6 out of the seven oil loading arms on the Sheskharis oil terminal.
• Later, Ukrainska Pravda's sources stated that Ukraine's defence forces struck the trawler Valentin Pikul. The anti-submarine ships Yeysk and Kasimov additionally sustained critical harm.
• Later, CyberBoroshno, a neighborhood of OSINT analysts, analysed studies from Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and concluded that Ukrainian forces probably struck the Russian frigate Admiral Essen in the course of the assault. Russia had been utilizing the vessel to launch Kalibr cruise missiles on targets in Ukraine.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed that Iran has not requested Russia for any help past the political help already expressed by Moscow.

Supply: Peskov chatting with journalists, as reported by the Russian information company Interfax

Quote: "On this case, there have been no requests from the Iranian aspect. Our constant place is well-known to everybody, and there are not any modifications right here."

Particulars: Peskov was responding to a query about whether or not Moscow intends to offer Tehran with any help along with the political help it has already expressed.

Background: As reported by Monetary Occasions, citing leaked Russian paperwork and sources accustomed to the matter, Iran has concluded a secret settlement with Russia value about €500 million to buy 1000’s of recent moveable air defence missile programs as a part of a large-scale programme to revive its air defence system, which was broken throughout final 12 months's warfare with Israel.

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