Even countries that quietly purchased interceptor drones have already realized that without our military operators and without our software, interceptor systems simply do not work."
Zelensky: "Yes, absolutely. All American experts – both those who know us well and those who do not – understand that only Ukrainian experience can realistically counter massive Shahed drone attacks.
BBC Ukraine: "Is there recognition among American partners that Ukraine already holds strong cards?"
We proposed this first and foremost to the Americans as our partners. And if today the Middle East has some demand, all of this is part of the drone deal. That is why the drone deal is absolutely relevant for the United States."
Our overall experience and production capacity – in volumes that we currently do not even use – is significant. The problem is that we simply do not have the financial resources to fund all of our production and all of our capabilities.
Zelensky: "We raise the issue of missiles for air defense systems that are in short supply for us. In general, you know that even a year ago we proposed a “drone deal” to the United States, which included interceptor drones and other capabilities as well.
In an interview with BBC Ukraine, President Zelensky was asked what Ukraine could receive in exchange for helping in the Middle East.
The reports also note a shift in the casualty ratio, with a growing share of Russian losses now resulting in fatalities rather than wounded personnel.
According to Ukrainian officials, these figures come from closed Russian reports and may still underestimate the true scale of Russia’s losses.
The documents, discussed today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Oleh Ivashchenko, indicate that Russia internally estimates its losses at 1,315,000 soldiers killed or seriously wounded since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained internal Russian government documents revealing Moscow’s own assessment of its battlefield losses in the war against Ukraine at 1,315,000 soldiers, with 62% dead, 38% wounded.
A system of self-censorship has already formed in the industry, which is effectively destroying independent cinema.
▪️ “The Tale” by Alexander Sokurov — did not receive a distribution certificate.
▪️ “Aita” by Stepan Burnashev — was removed from distribution after its success in cinemas.
▪️ “Nuuchi” by Vladimir Munkuev — faced blocking due to accusations of "Russophobia".
According to data from the intelligence service, the mechanism increasingly resembles Soviet practices, when films were "shelved" due to their inconsistency with state rhetoric or military propaganda.
Among the examples:
▪️ “The Wind” by Sergei Chilyants — was not admitted to the "Mayak" festival.
In Russia, films that do not promote the war are being blocked.
Films are being removed from distribution and not admitted to festivals without official decisions.
🔹In Dnipro, as a result of the attack, 10 people were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. One woman was hospitalized. In the city, an administrative building, multi-story buildings, and a car were damaged.
🔹In Kharkiv, a drone hit the Kholodnogorsky district, damaging private homes and outbuildings. Another UAV fell on a road between buildings in a private sector. Four people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl.
Overnight, Russians attacked Ukraine with 137 strike drones. As of 8am, air defense forces shot down or suppressed 122 enemy UAVs. Children are among the victims.
At the same time, 12 drones hit targets at 10 locations, and debris from downed drones fell at another 10 locations.
The X platform takes a swipe at the Kremlin's massive disinformation operations, banning 800 million accounts, mostly Russian.
During the Munich Security Conference, he proposed that Germany contribute five missiles from Bundeswehr stocks if partner countries agreed to supply Ukraine with an additional 30.
Countries including the Netherlands supported the initiative, and the arrangement has now been confirmed.
The report states that Pistorius secured commitments from several European partners to provide around 30 of the newest PAC-3 missiles.
Ukraine will receive 35 PAC-3 anti-aircraft missiles for the Patriot system in the coming weeks thanks to an initiative led by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius - Der Spiegel
He stated that Ukrainian troops still need to complete operations in three small settlements and fully clear two more.
Airborne assault and assault units are leading the offensive in this sector, supported by mechanized brigades.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have regained control of nearly all territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region that had been seized by Russian forces, according to Major General Oleksandr Komarenko, head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff.
In effort to further serve his Moscow Master, today is the day that Victor Orban blames the massive global oil price hike on Ukraine.
Also, Russian resources spread messages about the "split" in the EU and NATO over Ukraine, using the topic of the "Friendship" oil pipeline and statements by Hungarian and Slovak politicians.
In parallel, narratives about the "failed state" (through manipulations with the topic of a possible reduction in military aid to Ukraine due to the war in the Middle East), as well as about “Ukraine - a terrorist state” through accusations of alleged attacks on Russian cities were promoted.
Russian resources actively spread statements by Viktor Orban and Peter Szijjarto about the detention of cash collectors and cash of "Oschadbank", trying to form an image of Ukraine as a "totally corrupt" state.
The key direction of the campaign is information support for the Hungarian operation accusing Ukraine of allegedly "money laundering".
On March 7-8, on approximately 115 resources, systematically involved in information interference (FIMI) of the Russian Federation, about 9 thousand materials about Ukraine were published.
Russia's propaganda apparatus is spreading fakes about "money laundering" by Ukraine due to the Orban regime's seizure of $82 million of Ukrainian funds.
