Despite challenging weather and a shortage of munitions, Ukraine has maintained the effectiveness of its short-range air defenses, the country’s commander-in-chief said.
In February, more than 70% of Russian Shahed attack drones over Kyiv and …
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Syrskyi says interceptor drones downed over 70% of Shaheds around Kyiv in February
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'They are the same evil' — Ukrainian lawmaker appeals to Trump after Iran comments
A Ukrainian lawmaker has urged Donald Trump to recognise that Russia and Iran "represent the same evil," after the U.S. president once again criticized Ukraine whilst commenting on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Kyiv was among the first …
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Chart of the week: Russia lost more territory than it gained for the first time since 2023
Russia lost more territory than it gained in February for the first time since Ukraine's failed counteroffensive in 2023, according to independent Finnish open-source intelligence collective Black Bird Group.
Russia lost 37 km² on balance last month, …
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What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone
A feeling familiar to millions of Ukrainians was suddenly experienced across the Middle East over the weekend — the terror caused by Shahed drones flying overhead and smashing into buildings.
Footage flooded social media as Iran launched drones and …
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As Ukrainian regions start preparing for next winter, Kyiv lags behind
Regional leaders and mayors met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on March 3 to approve plans for the upcoming winter. The National Security and Defense Council soon approved all plans, except the one meant for Kyiv.
Each regional plan …
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Ukrainian Institute of America to host a Ukraine tech conference
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Zelensky floats swapping Patriot missiles for interceptor drones amid increased Iranian Shahed threat
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Ukrainian Defense Minister launches audit of combat losses, expands role of private air defense groups
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced a comprehensive audit of combat losses among service members. According to him, a detailed review of every loss on the battlefield is getting underway.
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Minsk and Moscow PREPARE STRIKE? New drills near NATO borders push world to disaster's edge
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Iranian regime must answer for attempts to destroy lives and people, – Zelenskyy #shorts
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Ukraine will not withdraw from Donbas or trade territory, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Italy’s Corriere della Sera Ukraine has no intention of leaving Donbas - or the roughly 200,000 people who live there — despite Russian pressure and proposals to trade territory in peace negotiations. He …
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RUSSIA ABANDONS ITS OWN: The Kremlin Did Not Help Iran, Just Like Venezuela and Syria | Explainer
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"If Middle East deal with Putin, we’ll help them defend from Iranian attacks," — Zelenskyy #shorts
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Russia 'deliberately and brutally' execute 337 Ukrainian POWs by end of 2025, ombudsman says
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LIVE | This THREATENS THE WORLD: General Hodges on when the Kremlin won't withstand the pressure
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Budanov says Russia agreed to U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine during Geneva talks
Representatives of the Russian delegation during the most recent round of three-way negotiations in Geneva stated outright that they would accept the security guarantees the United States provides to Ukraine, said the head of the President’s Office …
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SECRET DEAL WITH MOSCOW? Orban and Fico go all-in against Ukraine and all of Europe
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Zelensky says a war in Iran could affect arms supplies to Ukraine
A prolonged war in the Middle East could affect arms deliveries to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said while answering Deutsche Welle (DW) questions during a WhatsApp chat with journalists on Monday, March 2.
For now, Kyiv isn’t seeing a drop …
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How Trump’s war gives Putin’s war machine a chance
Editor’s Note: We’ve launched a new Iran-centered publication where we’re providing up-to-the-minute coverage of the war from neighboring Armenia.
Want The Counteroffensive’s human interest lens, focused on the ongoing Iran war? Check it out below: …
