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UAVs hit large power substation in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a large power substation was likely hit during a nighttime UAV attack, with a fire reported on its territory.
Russian army attacks Central district of Kherson overnight, causing damage
Russian troops attacked the Central district of Kherson overnight on March 6, damaging buildings.
Invaders damage railway infrastructure and power grids in Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked the regional center and 10 other settlements in the Kharkiv region, damaging railway infrastructure in two districts, an agricultural enterprise, and power grids.

Russians abduct and take away residents of another village in Sumy Oblast, local journalists say
The Russians have taken about two dozen residents of the border village of Sopych in Sumy Oblast to Russia, a local media outlet has reported.
Air Defense Forces destroy 111 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 111 out of 141 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since the evening of March 5.
Russian-mined territory discovered in Kherson
An area mined by Russian invaders with anti-personnel mines has been discovered in Kherson, and residents are being urged not to travel through this area.

US, Qatar Seek Ukrainian Drones to Counter Iranian Shaheds
Tehran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Gulf countries after the US and Israel launched a massive campaign of air strikes at Iran on Saturday.

Ukraine receives oil spill response equipment from Finland
Ukraine receives a large package of Finnish aid to tackle oil spills and protect the environment.

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

Putin deploys political strategists and intelligence to help keep Hungary's Orbán in power
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has instructed a group of political strategists and Russian military intelligence to interfere in the parliamentary elections in Hungary in April in order to ensure that incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wins, investigative journalists working with European security
War update: 136 clashes on front line over past day, 28 in Huliaipole sector
Over the past day, 136 combat clashes took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy exerted the greatest pressure in the Huliaipole sector, while also showing high activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.

Fox News Hails US ‘AI Superweapons’ in Iran – Using Footage of a Ukrainian Drone
Fox News used footage of Ukraine’s STING interceptor drone while praising US AI “superweapons” allegedly used in Iran, prompting a response from the drone’s Ukrainian developers.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 141 drones: 111 UAVs downed, attack rages on
Ukrainian air defences have downed 111 out of 141 Russian drones launched overnight. The aerial attack is still ongoing.
Russian shelling of Kherson region leaves one killed, four injured over past day
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and four others were injured over the past day due to Russian aggression.

Ukraine's National Bank demands immediate release of Ukrainian cash-in-transit staff from Hungary
Ukraine's National Bank calls on Hungary to immediately free detained Oschadbank cash collectors and explain the circumstances of their detention.

Battlefield sees 136 clashes over past day – Ukraine's General Staff
A total of 136 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the most Russian attacks, 28, taking place on the Huliaipole front.
National Bank demands Hungary to release Oschadbank cash-in-transit employees
The National Bank is demanding the release of employees of the Oschadbank cash-in-transit team who are being illegally held on the territory of Hungary.
Russia loses 950 troops, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,271,350 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and March 6, 2026, with 950 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 5, 2026
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.

Stolen cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Ukraine hidden at Hungary's Counterterrorism Centre
Hungary has hidden stolen Ukraine’s Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles seized on 5 March at a restricted site belonging to its Counterterrorism Centre.

Two adults and teenager injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russian attacks using Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems, drones and artillery hit several communities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring three civilians and damaging dozens of buildings.
Chaos in Middle East begins with Russia – Kallas
The current escalation in the Middle East is a direct consequence of the destruction of international law that began with Russia.

Finland to Lift Ban on Nukes as Europe Talks Collective Deterrence
Helsinki said it plans to lift its ban on deploying nuclear weapons on Finnish soil as France pushes talks on stationing nuclear arms across Europe amid fading US involvement.

Russia downs more than 80 drones, including 56 over temporarily occupied Crimea
Russian Defence Ministry claims over 50 drones were downed over occupied Crimea.

Russia loses 950 soldiers and helicopter over past day
Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 950 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

Paralympics Brace for Tense Opening as Russia Comes in From the Cold
Ukraine’s team will not take part in the ceremony in Verona in protest and they will be joined by the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

Trump to Meet Arms Makers to Accelerate Weapons Production
As the US rebuilds weapons stocks after coordinated strikes on Iran, NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte says allied support for Ukraine will continue.

EU Reportedly Shelves Fast-Track Plan for Ukraine’s Accession
As Kyiv pushes for EU accession by 2027 amid faltering peace talks, key EU states have reportedly signaled they will not support proposals to bring the war-torn country into the bloc anytime soon.

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Lauded As “Indispensable” By U.S. Admiral In Charge Of Iran War
Cloned from the Iranian Shahed-136, CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper praised the drones and their performance so far. The post LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Lauded As “Indispensable” By U.S. Admiral In Charge Of Iran War appeared first on The War Zone.

US Approves Temporary Sale of Stranded Russian Oil to India
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver was issued “To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market.”

Azerbaijan Vows Response After Iran Drone Attack, but Not Everyone Agrees on Next Steps
After drones hit Nakhchivan, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev promised a response. But inside Azerbaijan, many are divided over how far the country should go.

UK Govt Officials to Boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain’s government boycott comes a day before the opening ceremony is due to take place on Friday in Verona, which French government ministers and officials will also skip.

U.S. Denies F-15E Strike Eagle Went Down In Iran
There are new risks as the U.S. expands its air campaign deeper into Iran, and meanwhile Iran has begun to strike Azerbaijan with drones. The post U.S. Denies F-15E Strike Eagle Went Down In Iran appeared first on The War Zone.

Finland plans to lift decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons
The government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Azerbaijan furious with Iran as war spills over its border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.

The Misconception That Air Supremacy Has Been Achieved Over Iran
While there are areas where air superiority exists over Iran, total air supremacy has not been achieved, which should be no surprise. The post The Misconception That Air Supremacy Has Been Achieved Over Iran appeared first on The War Zone.
Ukraine to help U.S. fight Iran’s Shahed drones in the Middle East, Zelensky says
The United States has asked Ukraine for help fending off Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.
Within two months, the U.S. has captured Venezuela’s president and killed Iran’s supreme leader. Is Putin worried he could be next?
In the span of just two months, U.S. President Donald Trump has overseen the forcible removal of two sitting foreign leaders: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Both men were long-standing autocrats who cultivated anti-Western agendas and opposed U.S. influe

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

Ukrainian F-16s Had Only A Handful Of Sidewinder Missiles Available: Report
The conflict in the Middle East is now also driving up demand for and increasing scarcity of various kinds of air-defense effectors. The post Ukrainian F-16s Had Only A Handful Of Sidewinder Missiles Available: Report appeared first on The War Zone.
Ukraine and U.S. discuss postponing talks with Russia due to Middle East war, Zelensky says
Ukrainian and U.S. officials have discussed the possibility of relocating and postponing the next round of peace talks with Russia due to the war in the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.

Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
A drone factory in Russia is running ads featuring teens who say they earn thousands assembling Shahed drones
In Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, the Alabuga Special Economic Zone and its Alabuga Polytechnic vocational school have launched an ad campaign featuring teenagers who describe how they earn money assembling Shahed kamikaze drones.
UDF strikes Russian military depots and logistics facilities in occupied territories
The Armed Forces of Ukraine Defense Forces carried out strikes against several logistics facilities and concentrations of Russian personnel on Ukrainian territory.
EU ambassadors oppose accelerated accession for Ukraine – Politico
During a working dinner on Wednesday evening, ambassadors of EU member states meeting in the COREPER II format made it clear to a representative of the European Commission that they do not support a fast-track format for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.

Putin threatens to stop gas supplies to EU early amid war in Iran
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin is attempting to use the war in Iran to try to push the European Union to reconsider its plans to phase out Russian gas.
Most of Cuba plunged into blackout amid strict U.S. oil embargo
Most of Cuba, including Havana, has been plunged into darkness following severe U.S. oil restrictions, Reuters wrote on March 4.
Ukrainian serviceman outlines Russia’s shift to logistics targets in drone warfare
A serviceman from the unmanned systems battalion of Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade, Serhii “Serh Marco” Karpiyuk, discussed Russian and Ukrainian drone warfare tactics in an interview on Radio NV.