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The 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition arrived at the Akademik Vernadsky station

On March 3, the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition arrived at the Akademik Vernadsky station for a changeover. The icebreaker "Noosfera" delivered the polar explorers in 3.5 days, which is a record-breaking time.The 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition has arrived at the Antarctic station "Akademik Vernadsky" - the rotation of annual expeditions has begun. This is reported by UNN with reference to the National Antarctic Scientific...

Iranian Embassy in Kyiv opens book of condolences for Ali Khamenei – reaction was swift

The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ukraine has invited "all interested" Ukrainians to...

CIA likely arming Kurds amid escalating situation in Iran – CNN

The CIA is reportedly supplying weapons to Kurdish formations to intensify the confrontation in Iran. The Trump administration is consulting with Kurds and the opposition regarding military aid.The US Central Intelligence Agency is likely involved in supplying weapons to Kurdish formations to intensify internal confrontations in Iran. This is reported by UNN with reference to CNN.DetailsAccording to media reports, the Donald Trump administration is...

Greek F-16s scrambled amid threat to Cyprus airbase after drone detection

Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus were scrambled after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace. The airspace over Larnaca airport was temporarily closed.Greece scrambled its F-16 fighter jets, based in Cyprus, on Wednesday after a drone was detected near Lebanese airspace, eKathimerini reports, writes UNN.Details"Two Greek F-16 fighter jets based in Cyprus took to the air on Wednesday after a drone...

Obesity threatens 1 million Ukrainians – NSZU named dangerous consequences

Overweight and obesity are key risk factors for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. More than 1 million patients with a diagnosis of "obesity" or "overweight" are registered in Ukraine.Wednesday, March 4, 2026, marks World Obesity Day. UNN reports on the dangers of obesity to human health, citing the National Health Service of Ukraine.DetailsAs noted by the NHSU, overweight and obesity are among the...

Israel names any new Iranian leader after Khamenei's death as a target for destruction

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the selection of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in American-Israeli strikes.Any new leader appointed by Iran's ruling clergy will be an "unequivocal target for destruction," Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Wednesday, as senior...

129 out of 149 drones neutralized overnight during Russian attack on Ukraine

Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 149 drones of various types, including Shahed. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 129 enemy UAVs.Russia attacked Ukraine with 149 drones overnight, 129 of which were shot down or suppressed, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Wednesday, writes UNN.DetailsAccording to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the night of...

ISW: Ukrainian forces liberated more territory than they lost in February for the first time since 2023

In the last two weeks of February 2026, Ukrainian forces liberated more territory than they lost, which happened for the first time since the summer counteroffensive of 2023. In total, approximately 257 square kilometers have been liberated since January 1.In the last two weeks of February 2026, Ukrainian troops liberated more territory than they lost for the first time since the summer counteroffensive of...

Pro-Kremlin economists admit Russian economy on verge of collapse – intelligence

Leading economic institutions of the Russian Federation have recorded the country's economy approaching stagflation. The composite leading indicator of the economy entering a recession has exceeded the critical threshold.Leading Russian economic institutions – the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, the Higher School of Economics, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation – have recorded that the country's economy has closely approached stagflation....

US and Israel strike Iranian facilities, but deny Ukraine Tomahawk missiles – ISW

The US and Israel are striking Iranian drone and missile production facilities. At the same time, the US is limiting Ukraine's capabilities by refusing to provide Tomahawk cruise missiles.The United States and Israel are striking Iranian drone and missile production facilities to reduce pressure on missile and drone interceptors – a capability in which the US restricts Ukraine by refusing to provide Tomahawk cruise...

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