Another long busy day, so I’m just going to run through the basics again.
So, calendar spring is here.
Ukraine surviving this winter was not a miracle. It is tireless, professional, devoted, 24/7 work of Ukraine’s energy workers and Defence Forces.
Heroyam slava!
— Olena Halushka (@halushka.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 2:39 AM
For the first time in months or maybe years, Ukraine is liberating more territory than it’s losing, says Come Back Alive Foundation chief Taras Chmut. Russia lost the winter battle and Ukraine keeps fighting, he wrote on X.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 6:33 AM
You may recall that Lil Narco Rubio and US Embassy in Kyiv sent the Ukrainian government a communique telling them to stop attacking Russian petroleum facilities in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krair, Russia. Ukraine has now delivered its reply:
🔥 Massive combined attack on Novorossiysk, UAVs and maritime drones used. Sheskharis oil terminal hit, – Dnipro Osint
— MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The moment a Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes a port crane in the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Monitoring channels are publishing footage of the aftermath of a drone strike on the port of Novorossiysk in russia.
Reports indicate that an oil terminal is on fire 🔥
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
🪓 Chop wood.
🪣 Carry water.
🔥 Sanction Russian oil.Novorossiysk is currently receiving drone sanctions, and reports indicate that the oil terminal has successfully intercepted Ukrainian drones with its infrastructure.
🪓 Chop wood.
🪣 Carry water.
🔥 Sanction Russian oil.— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Another successful interception 😎
Even if oil prices go up next week, Russa won’t benefit if they can’t export oil from their terminals.
🪓 Chop wood.
🪣 Carry water.
🔥 Sanction Russian oil.— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
BOOM! Novorossiysk port and oil terminal, russia 🔥 🤩
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Here is President Zelenskyy’s address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump.
The Russians Wanted to Turn This Winter Into the Destruction of Ukraine and Ukrainians, but Ukraine Did Not Break, We Preserved Our Energy System – Address by the President
1 March 2026 – 20:42
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
Today is the day when each of us can rightfully say: we made it through this winter, the most difficult in all the years of the war. The Russians wanted to turn this winter into the destruction of Ukraine and Ukrainians. But Ukraine did not break. We preserved our energy system. This winter, Ukraine repelled a large number of massive attacks, each involving dozens of missiles and hundreds of “shaheds.”
The Russians began this winter with a massive strike on December 6, which became one of the largest – more than 700 different targets were involved, including more than 50 missiles alone. There were many ballistic missiles this winter. In total, more than 700 missiles of various types were used. No nation has gone through such trials. Ukrainians overcame this as well. I am grateful to everyone who protects and restores our energy sector: all employees of energy companies, every repair and emergency crew, the entire staff of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine – you are truly heroes.
Of course, I want to thank every Ukrainian warrior: all those defending our sky, every air defense crew, Ukrainian aviation, mobile fire groups, all developers, manufacturers, and operators of interceptors – thank you!
I thank the municipal services and the local and regional authorities who truly stood with people this winter – with their cities and villages. Everyone in Ukraine saw who was truly capable of what in governing cities and communities.
I especially want to recognize Ukrainian entrepreneurs, every business in Ukraine – both small and large – that managed to adapt in these conditions, preserved jobs, made it through this winter, and continues working in Ukraine. It is extremely important that we remain resilient going forward.
We know that the Russians are not going to cease their strikes. This is a fact. They are preparing new attacks. Against infrastructure. Intelligence provides the relevant information. Therefore, everyone whose job and service is to protect Ukraine from strikes must be just as focused this spring as in winter. Every threat must be countered, and as many Russian targets as possible must be shot down. The situation in the Middle East shows how difficult it is to provide one hundred percent protection against missiles and “shahed” drones. Even in the Gulf countries, which have more advanced air defense systems than those provided to us so far by our partners – and in greater numbers – not all ballistic missiles are intercepted. There are also “shaheds” that air defense in the region has not stopped. Everyone can now see that our experience in defense is, in many respects, irreplaceable. We are ready to share this experience and help those nations that helped Ukraine this winter and throughout this war. Europe must finally ensure real strength for itself – a real capability to defend its sky, its land, and its sea from any type of attack. In particular, this requires building sufficient air defense production capacity – both against drones and against ballistic missiles. We are now closely monitoring every change in the situation around Iran. Ukrainian intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – everyone is engaged. We are in coordination with partners. It is important that this chance for change for Iran be used properly. The Iranian people have long effectively been alone against violence – against the Iranian regime. This regime, which has killed tens of thousands of its own citizens just in recent months, which has always fueled and organized wars in the region, which provided Russia with “shaheds” and the technology for their production – this regime has brought this attitude upon itself. It is important that there be a clear position in support of people and human life. It is important that American determination, the determination of everyone in the world truly work. I thank everyone who is trying to prevent the war from expanding and who is defending against strikes from Iran. And I also thank everyone who tells Russia – now, based on the experience of the Iranian regime – that justice does come. Russia must end its war against Ukraine, end it in a dignified way – diplomacy can ensure this. The world is giving Russia an opportunity for diplomacy – they should use it. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine! I thank everyone who helps us!
Glory to Ukraine!
Georgia:
Day 459 of daily, uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia.
Faces are blurred, as always, as more and more protesters are jailed for peacefully standing on the sidewalk.
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Iranians in Georgia have gathered in front of the Iranian Embassy, protesting in solidarity and celebrating. Georgian activists joined them with a traditional dance. 🇬🇪🇮🇷
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Belgium and France:
🚨 Belgium, together with France, has detained the tanker Ethera, linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
— Maria Drutska (@mariadrutska.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Slovakia:
Ukraine offered Slovak PM Fico dates for a visit – March 6 or 9. Zelensky invited him to discuss the Druzhba pipeline and other pressing issues.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Hungary:
I heard this buffoon posting random anti-Ukraine propaganda slop 24/7 (in English!) was actually supposed to run a country instead.
— Illia Ponomarenko (@ioponomarenko.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Back to Ukraine.
Here’s some of tonight’s outgoing Ukrainian fires:
As of an hour ago the entire south of Russia was under a massive drone attack, including jet-powered drones.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
“The Iranians and their Russian allies had four years of target practice on Ukrainian cities to improve their Shahed drones. And most of the world smiled politely and thought it is just the Ukrainians’ unfortunate problem.”
@yarotrof.bsky.social— Darth Putin (@darthputinkgb.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Ironically, if Donald had given Ukraine Tomahawks they could’ve wiped out the Shahed drone factory we built. Now Iran can get replacements from us when they run low.
— Darth Putin (@darthputinkgb.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Destruction of a Russian Buk M1 air defense system by a loitering munition strike by the 422nd Regiment of Unmanned Systems
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Ukrainian aviation smashed a large building packed with Russian troops, two regimental command posts and a stockpile of ammo and drones, Soniashnyk reports. Stay tuned for details.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
🇺🇦 Ukrainians aviation struck Russian positions with GBU-62 bomb, – Soniashnyk
The enemy suffered losses due to the collapse of the building’s floors.
— MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Kharkiv:
Sunday morning. russia is attacking Kharkiv with Iranian Shahed drones.
Same drones. Different reaction.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
March 1 marks the fourth anniversary of the cruise missile strike on the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building. At the time of the attack, territorial defense fighters, military personnel, and volunteers were inside.
The strike killed 44 people and wounded another 15.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Even the military personnel in the building had mostly been civilians just a week earlier; they had joined the territorial defense to protect their homes and families from the Russian invasion. They were our bravest.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Russian occupied Mariupol:
The USF destroyed Russia’s Imbir radar and S-300V near Mariiupil on the night of March 1 using FP-2 guided strike drones with 100kg warhead.
Imbir is a rare mobile radar used within the S-300V.
The S-300V 9A84 launcher is a high-value component with an engagement range of up to 250 km.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM
/2. Targeted Imbir radar is a decoy
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Sevastopol, Russian occupied Crimea:
Occupied Sevastopol is without power following a drone attack.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast:
Ukrainian aircraft struck the Krasnolimanskaya mine east of Rodynske. Preliminary reports suggest Russian “Rubikon” unit operators were targeted, with significant losses reported.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Zaporizhzhia Oblast:
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces’ 132nd Recon Battalion broke through Russian lines on the Oleksandrivskyi front. Scouts destroyed bunkers and ammo depots, opening a bridgehead for further tactical advancement.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Belgorod Oblast, Russia:
Air defenses active right now over Russian Belgorod. Reports say there may be a hit, according to Exilenova+.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Kursk Oblast, Russia:
Ukrainian border guards from the “Steel Border” brigade knocked out two Russian tanks on the Kursk front.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) March 1, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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— Vitalis Viva (@vitalisviva.bsky.social) February 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Open thread!
Eolirin
Starlink being turned off for the Russians seems to be doing some work.
Jay
Thank you, Adam.
Jay
There are reports out of Ukraine, that they have “invented” a rubber or neoprene blade for their FPV and strike drones, that eliminates the “drone” sound, making them almost undetectable.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
Adam L Silverman
@Jay: @AlaskaReader: You’re welcome.
YY_Sima Qian
If any thing, events in the Persian Gulf have shown that Ukraine’s ability to intercept hundreds of Shahed drones on a daily basis is no mean feat.
Westyny
Thank you, Adam.
Adam L Silverman
@Westyny: You’re welcome.
Adam L Silverman
@YY_Sima Qian: And also why I’ve been saying for how many years now that Iron Dome doesn’t actually work at scale.
hotshoe
I don’t know why Starlink has been turned off for any Russians — I thought Musk loved him some white orthodox Russian plutocrats, just his favorite kind of guys — did something change? Did someone insult Elon in Russian?
Jay
@hotshoe:
Starlink faced global contract losses for ignoring Sanction Evasions. About $1.4 billion dollars of profit, or 95%.
So the pennies ruZZian’s paid Starlink itself were not worth a fraction of what Starlink made from other customers.
The “push” came to a “shove” moment came when Ukraine documented that ruZZian Geran drones, had been fitted with Starlink terminals, to enable live RT/video guidance across the globe, immune to jamming and other EW blocks.
hotshoe
@Jay:
Ah, that make sense, thanks for the info!
Jay
@hotshoe:
The US had introduced the L.U.C.A.S. drone, basically a better, larger Shaheed with a Starlink for control.
So for Felon Husk, the choice between billion dollar contracts with the USMC, or a couple hundred bucks from blackmarket subscribers in the RUAF, was a nobrainer.
More so when the ultimatum’s started arriving.
Sister Inspired Revolver of Freedom
Thank you Adam. Get some rest.
Chris
@Jay:
@Jay:
I’m sure this is a silly question, but how is it that Trump… allowed… Musk to come under investigations for sanctions evasion? Instead of just telling his stooges at DOJ to drop it?