Overview
- Ukraine’s Air Force said it neutralized 110 of 123 drones launched since the evening of Feb. 28, with 13 recorded strikes at seven locations and debris in four more sites.
- The previous night’s assault saw 96 of 105 drones downed, with launches traced to multiple Russian regions and occupied Crimea, and most identified as Shahed-type UAVs.
- Ukrainian forces reported strikes on Russian and occupation targets, including S-300 and S-300V4 radar stations, ammunition depots, troop positions, drone control centers, and a fuel facility, releasing video of some hits.
- Local authorities reported at least six people killed and 28 injured over the past day in attacks across several regions, with damage to port and rail infrastructure also recorded.
- Frontline fighting remained intense, with the General Staff logging up to 132 clashes on Feb. 28 and new engagements on March 1 concentrated around the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors, while Zelensky tallied nearly 19,000 strike drones used against Ukraine over the winter.