Russia loses 870 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,266,770 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 1, 2026, with 870 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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01 March 2026
Zelensky and new Dutch government discuss deepening defense cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of the new Dutch government—Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius—who arrived in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces destroy Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Russia's Belgorod region
Ukrainian defenders have detected and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 deployed in Russia's Belgorod region.
Ukrainian, Dutch defense ministers discuss Drone Line project, F-16 support
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the Drone Line project, support for the F-16 program, and the supply of long-range artillery ammunition with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius.
National Guard soldiers destroy two Russian Grad launchers in Donetsk region
Crews of the Lasar's Group, a separate special purpose detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine, destroyed two Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian Strela air defense system
Fighters of the 413th Unmanned Systems Regiment have struck a Strela surface-to-air missile system operated by Russian invaders.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian Strela air defense system
Fighters of the 413th Unmanned Systems Regiment have struck a Strela surface-to-air missile system operated by Russian invaders.
Pensions will be recalculated automatically from March 1 – social policy minister
Pension indexation from March 1 will take place automatically, with no applications required. All recalculations will be carried out on time and in full.
Budanov says Russia accepted US security guarantees for Ukraine
During the previous round of negotiations, Russia agreed to security guarantees for Ukraine proposed by the United States.
Iran's state media confirm Khamenei's death
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the morning of February 28.
Big business in Russia on brink of default – intelligence
Representatives of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) have publicly stated that the financial condition of large businesses in Russia is deteriorating systematically, directly linking it to the government's current economic policy.
Occupiers in Crimea seek fines for covering face in public places
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, they plan to introduce fines for being in public places with your face covered. Sevastopol is to become the pilot region for the launch of this practice.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Pahlavi urges people to prepare for 'final battle'
The promised aid from U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived for the Iranian people. This humanitarian intervention targets the repressive apparatus of the Islamic Republic of Iran, not the country or its citizens, and now the Iranian people must complete the mission in the "final battle."
EU works on diplomatic solutions – Kallas on situation in Middle East
The European Union is in contact with Israel and is also coordinating with Arab partners to explore diplomatic pathways.
National Guard soldiers destroy two Russian Grad launchers in Donetsk region
Crews of the Lasar's Group, a separate special purpose detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine, destroyed two Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems in the Donetsk region.
Partisans report redeployment of Russian Black Sea Fleet boats to Sevastopol's Southern Bay
Agents of the Atesh partisan movement have recorded the redeployment of boats from the 102nd Special Purpose Detachment of Russia's Black Sea Fleet from their permanent base in Kostiantynivska Bay to Southern Bay in temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
28 February 2026
War update: 132 combat clashes on front line; enemy carries out 55 airstrikes
Since the beginning of the day, 132 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Sybiha thanks Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for condemning Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed gratitude to His All-Holiness, Bartholomew I of Constantinople, for his consistent stance and condemnation of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine.
Canada supports US actions in Iran
Canada supports U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Turkey condemns strikes on Iran – Erdogan
Turkey has condemned the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countries, and is calling on the Islamic world to prevent the war from expanding.
Russian forces carry out airstrike on Oskil, Kharkiv region, one injured
Russian troops struck the village of Oskil in the Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs, injuring a civilian woman.
Sybiha expresses solidarity with Middle Eastern countries, mentions Shahed attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine expresses solidarity with Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE amid reckless attacks by Iran.
Kallas convenes European foreign ministers for extraordinary meeting over Iran
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, is convening European foreign ministers for an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, March 1, over Iran.
Russian army attacks Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times in one day, two injured
On February 28, Russian forces attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, injuring two civilians.
Macron: Iran's nuclear and ballistic issue cannot be 'resolved by strikes'
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Paris was neither warned about nor involved in the American and Israeli operations, emphasizing the priority of protecting French citizens and the need to restore the diplomatic process regarding Iran.
Russia shells settlement in Sloviansk community with Smerch MLRS, 17 houses damaged
Russian forces shelled a settlement in the Sloviansk community, Donetsk region, using a Smerch multiple launch rocket system, damaging 17 houses, a store, and vehicles.
Zelensky: Events in Middle East are chance for Iranians to rid themselves of terrorist regime
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the events in the Middle East and the Gulf region a fair opportunity for the Iranian people to get rid of the terrorist regime and ensure the security of neighboring countries.
Ukrainian, Dutch defense ministers discuss Drone Line project, F-16 support
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the Drone Line project, support for the F-16 program, and the supply of long-range artillery ammunition with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius.
Russian forces step up pressure near Riznykivka, Platonivka – military
In the Donetsk region, Russian forces are increasing pressure toward the settlements of Riznykivka and Platonivka, with Ukrainian forces continuing to hold their positions and maintain control of the situation.
General Staff discusses expanding Ukraine's strike capabilities
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces discussed measures to expand Ukrainian forces' capabilities to strike enemy targets.