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Marta Kos: "We’re speaking about a couple of months. That is about the way forward for Europe. The precept is: change or die."

Russia attacked the town of Kharkiv with drones on 1 March, forcing the evacuation of residents from an lodging constructing after a strike.

Supply: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Particulars: The assaults started in a single day. Early reviews indicated a number of hits in three districts of the town, principally with out important harm.

By morning, it was reported {that a} Russian drone had struck an lodging constructing within the Shevchenkivskyi district.

A fireplace broke out on the scene of the strike, and residents are being evacuated. No casualties have been reported.

Background: On the evening of 28 February-1 March, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 123 UAVs. Ukrainian air defence forces shot down or jammed 110 drones.

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Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 123 UAVs on the evening of 28 February-1 March. Ukrainian air defence forces have shot down or jammed 110 drones.

Supply: Ukraine's Air Pressure

Particulars: 13 assault UAVs hit seven places, whereas particles fell at 4 places.

Background: Russia has misplaced 870 troopers killed and wounded over the previous day.

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The United Arab Emirates has reported a number of waves of Iranian drone and missile assaults, and one individual has been killed by the autumn of particles. Airports in Dubai have been suspended till additional discover, whereas movies from eyewitnesses exhibiting the autumn of particles from downed aerial belongings and fires are circulating on-line.

Supply: UAE Ministry of Defence; CNN; Related Press; movies from the scene posted on social media; Dubai Airports

Quote from the UAE Ministry of Defence: "The UAE right now was subjected to a blatant assault involving Iranian ballistic missiles, noting that UAE air defence programs handled the missiles with excessive effectivity and efficiently intercepted plenty of missiles.

Authorities within the UAE additionally dealt with the autumn of some missile particles in a residential space which resulted in some materials injury.

The fallen particles additionally resulted in a single civilian dying of an Asian nationality."

The UAE efficiently intercepted new wave of Iranian Missiles
The Ministry of Defence introduced that UAE air protection programs intercepted and destroyed a brand new wave of Iranian missiles launched in direction of the nation, noting that the operation was carried out with excessive effectivity and… pic.twitter.com/W9LvTtjR1e

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) February 28, 2026

Particulars: The UAE Ministry of Defence condemned the assault and considers it a gross violation of nationwide sovereignty and worldwide legislation: "UAE reserves its full proper to reply to this escalation and to take all essential measures to guard its territory, residents and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, safety and stability".

Кадри наслідків ракетної атаки на Дубай pic.twitter.com/O4yJTjnygW

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) February 28, 2026

The ministry mentioned later that the UAE has efficiently intercepted a brand new wave of Iranian missiles.

Witnesses are posting movies of particles falling from the sky in Dubai.

As well as, two Dubai airports have additionally been suspended till additional discover. One among them is Dubai Worldwide (DXB), which is taken into account the world's busiest airport by worldwide passenger site visitors.

Момент влучання ракет у Дубаї pic.twitter.com/I2vchE9OCH

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) February 28, 2026

Quote from Dubai Airports: "Flight operations at DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum Worldwide (DWC) have been suspended till additional discover.

⚠️ UPDATE: Flight operations at @DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum Worldwide (DWC) have been suspended till additional discover.
Company are suggested to not journey to the airport, and to verify with their airways for flight updates.

— DXB (@DXB) February 28, 2026

Company are suggested to not journey to the airport, and to verify with their airways for flight updates."

Extra particulars: 1000’s of passengers have been left stranded, and native police and airways are attempting to organise an evacuation.

Повідомляють, що Іран здійснив пуск гіперзвукових ракет "Fattah". Про це свідчить характерний слід в небі pic.twitter.com/5qLtrpo40R

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) February 28, 2026

The UAE Ministry of Defence mentioned the missiles had been intercepted by air defence programs, and particles from downed airborne belongings had fallen in a number of areas of Abu Dhabi, together with Saadiyat Island, Khalifa Metropolis, the Baniyas space, the Mohammed Bin Zayed Metropolis space and the Al Falah space.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned he has "issued up to date directives" for the Ukrainian delegation relating to additional negotiations with Russia and the US on potential parameters for ending the conflict.

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night tackle on 28 February, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned the time and venue for the following spherical of negotiations can be decided "relying on the safety scenario and actual diplomatic potentialities".

"I’ve issued up to date directives to our negotiating group and the broader Ukrainian diplomatic group," Zelenskyy mentioned.

He reiterated that it’s time for Russia to finish its aggression and that the peace Ukraine seeks should be real.

Beforehand: Zelenskyy reported earlier that the following spherical of trilateral talks is predicted to happen in Abu Dhabi at the start of March.

He additionally said that he sees a window of alternative to realize peace within the Russo-Ukrainian conflict earlier than the US midterm elections.

Background: The United Arab Emirates has reported a number of waves of Iranian drone and missile assaults, and one individual has been killed by the autumn of particles. Airports in Dubai have been suspended till additional discover, whereas movies from eyewitnesses exhibiting the autumn of particles from downed aerial belongings and fires are circulating on-line.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered particulars of at this time's assembly with Dutch International Minister Tom Berendsen and Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, members of the Dutch new authorities who got here to Kyiv shortly after taking workplace.

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night handle on 28 February, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy highlighted the eye the ministers of the brand new Dutch authorities have paid to Ukraine by way of their immediate go to to Kyiv.

"I briefed them on the safety scenario and on what our intelligence expects from Russia within the close to future. In fact, we additionally mentioned the prospects for negotiations," Zelenskyy stated.

He thanked the Netherlands for its willingness to proceed supporting Ukraine and famous that air defence techniques stay a precedence want.

"The Netherlands contributes considerably each by way of the PURL initiative and on a bilateral foundation. We are going to proceed this cooperation," Zelenskyy added.

At the moment, representatives of the brand new Authorities of the Netherlands, which started its work this week – the Minister of Protection and the Minister of International Affairs – are in Ukraine. This go to is a robust sign of assist for our folks. It is vitally essential to us. Due to our… pic.twitter.com/ARMQHq8zyd

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 28, 2026

"The principle focus of the talks was strengthening Ukraine's air defence, persevering with the implementation of the PURL initiative, advancing diplomacy to realize a simply and dignified peace and additional deepening defence cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands," Zelenskyy wrote on X.

Ukraine's International Minister Andrii Sybiha additionally described the joint go to of the newly appointed ministers as an essential sign of assist.

Quote from Sybiha: "I welcomed the brand new Dutch authorities's clear commitments: greater than €3 billion in annual assist for Ukraine till 2029, and agency backing for our future EU and NATO membership. These steps strengthen Ukraine's and all of Europe's long-term safety.

I thanked the Netherlands for its management in army, vitality, and monetary help. We additionally mentioned increasing joint drone manufacturing, Ukraine's pursuit of a long-lasting peace, stronger strain on the aggressor, and the institution of the Particular Tribunal in The Hague."

Background:

• The brand new minority authorities within the Netherlands headed by Rob Jetten was sworn in on 23 February and formally confirmed its powers.
• On the identical day, Zelenskyy held his first cellphone name with Rob Jetten, new Dutch Prime Minister.
• On 28 February, Berendsen and Yeşilgöz-Zegerius arrived in Kyiv on their first go to.
• Throughout the go to, they assured Ukraine of their assist for the institution of a particular tribunal for the crime of aggression dedicated by Russia.

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An Iranian assault drone hit Kuwait Worldwide Airport on 28 February. A number of airport workers have sustained "minor accidents".

Supply: Kuwait's Directorate Normal of Civil Aviation

Quote: "An unmanned aerial automobile has attacked Kuwait Worldwide Airport, leading to minor accidents to a number of workers in addition to restricted materials injury within the passenger terminal (T1)."

Particulars: The authorities are at present conducting assessments, managing injury and restoring operational processes.

Іранський дрон атакував 28 лютого Міжнародний аеропорт Кувейту pic.twitter.com/E2ecuBcQ1r

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) February 28, 2026

Background:

• On 28 February, america and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.
• On the morning of 28 February, President Donald Trump mentioned the US has began "main fight operations" in opposition to Iran.
• Later Israel Defence Forces reported that it had recorded the launch of missiles from Iranian territory in the direction of the State of Israel.
• Iran attacked Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February after the Israeli and US strikes on its territory.
• The United Arab Emirates has reported a number of waves of Iranian drone and missile assaults, and one individual has been killed by the autumn of particles. Airports in Dubai have been suspended till additional discover, whereas movies from eyewitnesses exhibiting the autumn of particles from downed aerial property and fires are circulating on-line.

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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have reported that roughly 200 fighter jets have been deployed within the army operation in opposition to Iran, dropping munitions on round 500 targets. The IDF describes the operation as the most important within the historical past of the Israeli Air Drive.

Supply: Israel Defence Forces

Quote: "Roughly 200 fighter jets accomplished the most important ever army flyover within the historical past of the Israeli Air Drive: the IDF accomplished an intensive assault in opposition to the missile array and the defence programs of the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran."

Particulars: The IDF reported that this was the most important "army flyover" within the historical past of the Israeli Air Drive (IAF), "carried out following correct planning and primarily based on high-quality intelligence, whereas synchronising lots of of fighter jets on the identical time".

The Israeli Air Drive fighter plane concurrently dropped lots of of munitions geared toward roughly 500 targets in Iran, together with air defence programs and missile launchers.

One of many strikes hit a facility in Tabriz in western Iran. The positioning was utilized by an Iranian surface-to-surface missile unit.

Background:

• On 28 February, the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.
• Within the morning, President Donald Trump stated the US has began "main fight operations" in opposition to Iran.
• The Israel Defence Forces reported later that it had recorded the launch of missiles from Iranian territory in the direction of the State of Israel.
• Iran attacked Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February after the Israeli and US strikes on its territory.

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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Workplace and a member of Ukraine's group for negotiations with Russia, has said that Moscow has agreed to simply accept US-proposed safety ensures for Ukraine. He additionally reported progress throughout the navy sub-group of the talks.

Supply: Budanov on the nationwide joint 24/7 newscast

Quote: "On the earlier spherical of talks, the Russian aspect immediately said that they’d settle for the safety ensures being provided to Ukraine by america…

As regards the problem of management over the demilitarised zone, that falls throughout the remit of the navy sub-group. It’s exactly there that the best progress has been made. They've reached conclusions on how monitoring will perform as soon as the conflict ends.

Relating to the problem of territories, we're looking for a compromise between two fully opposing positions. We haven't but discovered it in full. I hope we’ll. We don't have a lot time for this. In the end, we'll need to state both that we have now discovered an answer and are ending this conflict, or… we proceed killing each other, which we’re doing fairly effectively and professionally."

Particulars: Budanov mentioned the present state of the Russian armed forces prevents them from launching an assault on Kyiv.

In the meantime, he additionally warned that Ukraine ought to be ready for a possible rise in terrorist assaults much like the latest one in Lviv.

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Russia struck a fuel manufacturing facility belonging to the Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest nationwide oil and fuel firm, in Kharkiv Oblast on the night time of 27-28 February.

Supply: Serhii Koretskyi, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz

Quote: "Russia hit a fuel manufacturing facility of ours in Kharkiv Oblast in a single day. Tools has been severely broken and depressurisation has occurred."

Quote: "Our colleagues working on the scene have contained the state of affairs as swiftly and professionally as they might."

Particulars: Koretskyi stated items from Ukraine's State Emergency Service and emergency crews from Naftogaz are at the moment working on the scene. Naftogaz is coordinating efforts with all of the related providers.

Background:

• In February, pure fuel withdrawals from Ukrainian underground storage amenities averaged 42 million cubic metres per day, because of home manufacturing and imports.
• On 17 February, the Naftogaz Group reported that for the reason that begin of Russia's full-scale invasion, Moscow had carried out 401 assaults on infrastructure amenities operated by the Naftogaz Group. In 2025 alone, 229 assaults have been recorded – greater than within the earlier three years mixed.
• On the night time of 27-28 February, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 105 drones. Ukrainian air defence forces managed to destroy or jam 96 of them.
• At daybreak on 28 February, Russian forces attacked Dnipro. Explosions have been heard throughout the town and a hearth broke out.
• The identical night time, Russia additionally struck a railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, hitting an electric-powered locomotive.

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