Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (20:52, 20:54, 20:58, 21:20 UTC) and Николаевский Ванёк (20:58 UTC) provide detailed updates on drone movements:
Odesa Oblast: "Shaheds" in the Chernomorsk area. Николаевский Ванёк reports the south is "clear."
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: "Shaheds" heading towards Kharkiv Oblast. Николаевский Ванёк reports 2 drones from Donetsk Oblast crossing into Dnipropetrovsk, 1 in eastern Dnipropetrovsk heading north, and 1 from Dnipropetrovsk crossing into Poltava.
Kharkiv Oblast: "Shaheds" heading north and south, with a group approaching Kharkiv. Николаевский Ванёк reports 2 drones heading towards/through Kharkiv from the south, and 4 towards/through Lozova. Also, 2 from Sumy Oblast have crossed into Kharkiv Oblast.
Sumy Oblast: "Shaheds" heading southwest. Threat of attack UAVs for Sumy city. Николаевский Ванёк reports 3 drones towards/through Sumy, and 8 from Sumy crossing into Poltava.
Chernihiv Oblast: "Shaheds" heading southwest. Николаевский Ванёк reports 5 drones towards/through Pryluki, 2 east of Nizhyn, 2 north of Nizhyn heading southwest.
Kyiv Oblast: "Shaheds" heading towards the capital. Николаевский Ванёк reports 1 drone passing Boryspil heading west. КМВА (21:15) reports the threat of attack UAVs remains. РБК-Україна (21:16) confirms the ongoing threat.
Poltava Oblast: Shaheds are moving toward Poltava from Sumy and Chernihiv Oblast.
Cherkaska Oblast: Threat of attack by Shaheds (21:20).
Assessment: The DRONE THREAT REMAINS EXTREME AND WIDESPREAD. MULTIPLE REGIONS are under SIMULTANEOUS THREAT, including KYIV, KHARKIV, ODESA, DNIPROPETROVSK, SUMY, CHERNIHIV, POLTAVA AND CHERKASY OBLASTS. The reports indicate a COMPLEX AND COORDINATED ATTACK, with drones approaching from MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS.
ODESSA DRONE ATTACK, POWER OUTAGES (EXTREME PRIORITY, CONFIRMED, MULTIPLE SOURCES):
Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны (21:13 UTC) claims a drone attack on Odesa, targeting "critical infrastructure" and causing fires at substations. Includes videos and photos.
РБК-Україна (21:15 UTC) confirms a Russian drone attack on Odesa, targeting critical infrastructure. Reports of power, water, and heat outages in parts of the city.
Assessment:CONFIRMS a SUCCESSFUL RUSSIAN DRONE ATTACK on ODESSA, targeting CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE. This is a MAJOR DEVELOPMENT with SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS for the city's CIVILIAN POPULATION and MILITARY OPERATIONS.
РБК-Україна (21:18 UTC) reports a drone attack on a civilian enterprise in the Nemyshlyanskyi district of Kharkiv. Damage to the building and windows, two trolleybuses damaged. No casualties reported.
Assessment:CONFIRMS a DRONE ATTACK in KHARKIV, but TARGETING APPEARS TO BE A CIVILIAN ENTERPRISE, not military infrastructure.
Оперативний ЗСУ (21:18 UTC) showcases the "Pereverten" FPV drone, claiming it is the fastest in Ukraine (up to 200 km/h), with a maximum altitude of 5 km and a climb rate of 23 seconds/km. Claims numerous successful strikes.
Assessment: Highlights UKRAINIAN DRONE DEVELOPMENT AND CAPABILITIES. The claimed specifications are SIGNIFICANT if accurate. The video shows reconnaissance and strike capabilities.
RUSSIAN "LANCET" STRIKES ON UKRAINIAN "BUKOVEL-AD" EW SYSTEMS (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED, RUSSIAN SOURCE):
Colonelcassad (21:07 UTC) claims Russian "Lancet" drones are successfully targeting and destroying Ukrainian "Bukovel-AD" electronic warfare systems, despite their intended purpose of countering drones. Includes video.
Assessment:IF ACCURATE, this indicates a SIGNIFICANT VULNERABILITY in UKRAINIAN AIR DEFENSES. It suggests RUSSIAN DRONES are able to EVADE OR OVERCOME the BUKOVEL-AD SYSTEM. REQUIRES VERIFICATION.
Николаевский Ванёк (21:06, 21:10 UTC) reports a guided aerial bomb threat towards Antonivka/Kherson. Reports of subsequent launches have ceased, and aviation is moving away.
Assessment: Indicates CONTINUED AIR THREAT to the KHERSON REGION.
RUSSIAN SYSTEM ALERT TEST (LOW PRIORITY, REPORTED):
ТАСС (21:05 UTC) states that the Russian population alert system will be tested on March 5th.
Assessment: Test will happen from 10:00 to 11:00.
US-CANADA TRADE WAR (LOW PRIORITY, REPORTED):
Шеф Hayabusa (21:08, 21:13 UTC) reports of a potential trade war.
Assessment: Trudeau reported a lawsuit against the U.S. over taxes.
Updated Situation Summary
EXTREME AND WIDESPREAD DRONE THREAT CONTINUES (EXTREME PRIORITY, CONFIRMED):MULTIPLE REGIONS under SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK by RUSSIAN DRONES. KYIV, KHARKIV, ODESA, DNIPROPETROVSK, SUMY, CHERNIHIV, POLTAVA, AND CHERKASY OBLASTS are all at HIGH RISK.
SUCCESSFUL RUSSIAN DRONE ATTACK ON ODESA CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (EXTREME PRIORITY, CONFIRMED):POWER, WATER, AND HEAT OUTAGES reported in ODESSA. This is a MAJOR DEVELOPMENT with SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
KHARKIV DRONE ATTACK TARGETS CIVILIAN ENTERPRISE (HIGH PRIORITY, CONFIRMED): Damage reported, but no casualties.
POTENTIAL VULNERABILITY IN UKRAINIAN AIR DEFENSES (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED): Claims of Russian "Lancet" drones successfully targeting "Bukovel-AD" EW systems. REQUIRES VERIFICATION.
CONTINUED AIR THREAT TO KHERSON REGION (HIGH PRIORITY, REPORTED): Guided aerial bomb threat reported.
ALL PREVIOUS KEY DEVELOPMENTS REMAIN RELEVANT (ADJUSTED PRIORITIES).
Updated Recommendations
MAINTAIN MAXIMUM AIR DEFENSE READINESS, PRIORITIZE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION (EXTREME PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS ACTION):
Maintain highest alert status for ALL AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS across ALL THREATENED REGIONS, with PARTICULAR FOCUS ON KYIV, KHARKIV, ODESA, DNIPROPETROVSK, SUMY, CHERNIHIV, POLTAVA AND CHERKASY OBLASTS.
Prioritize the protection of critical infrastructure, especially ENERGY FACILITIES, in ODESSA and other TARGETED AREAS.
Deploy additional air defense assets if available to BOLSTER DEFENSES around CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE and POPULATION CENTERS.
Coordinate air defense efforts across ALL AFFECTED REGIONS to ENSURE MAXIMUM COVERAGE and EFFICIENT RESPONSE.
ASSESS DAMAGE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT IN ODESA (EXTREME PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
Conduct a rapid damage assessment of the AFFECTED INFRASTRUCTURE in ODESSA.
Deploy emergency repair crews to RESTORE POWER, WATER, AND HEAT to AFFECTED AREAS.
Provide humanitarian assistance to CIVILIANS impacted by the outages.
INVESTIGATE CLAIMS OF "LANCET" SUCCESS AGAINST "BUKOVEL-AD" (HIGH PRIORITY, IMMEDIATE ACTION):
Gather intelligence on REPORTED "LANCET" STRIKES against UKRAINIAN EW SYSTEMS.
Analyze available data to DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE CLAIMS.
If confirmed, assess the vulnerabilities of the BUKOVEL-AD SYSTEM and DEVELOP COUNTERMEASURES.
Consider deploying alternative EW systems or ADJUSTING TACTICS to MITIGATE THE THREAT.
MONITOR DRONE ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE REAL-TIME WARNINGS (HIGH PRIORITY, CONTINUOUS ACTION):
Maintain continuous tracking of DRONE MOVEMENTS across ALL AFFECTED REGIONS.
Issue timely warnings to AIR DEFENSE UNITS and CIVILIAN POPULATIONS.
MAINTAIN ALL OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS (ADJUSTED PRIORITIES): All other recommendations from previous reports remain in effect, with priorities adjusted as indicated.
The situation remains EXTREMELY CRITICAL AND DYNAMIC. The WIDESPREAD AND INTENSIFIED DRONE ATTACK, particularly the SUCCESSFUL STRIKE ON ODESA'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, represents a MAJOR ESCALATION. RAPID INFORMATION GATHERING, ACCURATE ANALYSIS, AND DECISIVE ACTION are ESSENTIAL.
