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Military Chronicle: Another landing in Dubai (UAE). It's hard to say what targets the Iranians are trying to hit there, but it's strange that it's landing in a densely populated area. 🌒 @EastCalling
An Iranian missile fell on the five-star Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai.
The building was engulfed in fire.
The bubble of luxury and safety for the privileged in the ME has been burst. Possibly forever.
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The building was engulfed in fire.
The bubble of luxury and safety for the privileged in the ME has been burst. Possibly forever.
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Iran has launched Fattah hypersonic missiles in retaliatory strikes, according to the ISNA agency.
Source: TASS
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Source: TASS
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Statements from Hezbollah:
The US–Zionist threats aimed to subjugate Iran, force its surrender, and strip it of its natural and legitimate right to possess peaceful nuclear capabilities and develop defensive missile capacities like other countries in the world.
The new aggression, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, continues the arrogance and hubris practiced by the US administration and the Zionist entity.
The aggression is a desperate attempt to destabilize Iran, subjugate its people, and force them to accept projects of domination and occupation.
What is happening today confirms that the problem has never been the nuclear program, but rather the refusal to allow a strong, self-reliant state in the region that upholds its sovereignty.
Hezbollah on the US–Zionist aggression: They want weak, drained entities that are easy to control and dominate, paving the way to implement their colonial and occupation schemes.
Iran has proven over decades of sanctions, threats, and attacks that it is a strong, steadfast state resistant to surrender, backed by a proud people standing united to defend their dignity and sovereignty.
We declare our full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, both its leadership and its people.
We call on the countries and peoples of the region to stand against the aggressive plan, recognize its dangers, and understand that its dire consequences will affect everyone without exception if left unchallenged.
We are confident that the US and "Israeli" enemy will receive a heavy blow and will reap nothing but failure from their tyrannical and criminal aggression.
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The US–Zionist threats aimed to subjugate Iran, force its surrender, and strip it of its natural and legitimate right to possess peaceful nuclear capabilities and develop defensive missile capacities like other countries in the world.
The new aggression, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, continues the arrogance and hubris practiced by the US administration and the Zionist entity.
The aggression is a desperate attempt to destabilize Iran, subjugate its people, and force them to accept projects of domination and occupation.
What is happening today confirms that the problem has never been the nuclear program, but rather the refusal to allow a strong, self-reliant state in the region that upholds its sovereignty.
Hezbollah on the US–Zionist aggression: They want weak, drained entities that are easy to control and dominate, paving the way to implement their colonial and occupation schemes.
Iran has proven over decades of sanctions, threats, and attacks that it is a strong, steadfast state resistant to surrender, backed by a proud people standing united to defend their dignity and sovereignty.
We declare our full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran, both its leadership and its people.
We call on the countries and peoples of the region to stand against the aggressive plan, recognize its dangers, and understand that its dire consequences will affect everyone without exception if left unchallenged.
We are confident that the US and "Israeli" enemy will receive a heavy blow and will reap nothing but failure from their tyrannical and criminal aggression.
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Iranian news agency: Iran launches a "Sejjil" missile at enemy targets.
Specifications:
Range: Approximately 2,000 to 2,500 km, capable of reaching Israel and parts of Southeastern Europe.
Speed: Reaches velocities between Mach 5 and Mach 12, categorized by some sources as having hypersonic characteristics that make interception extremely difficult.
Payload: Can carry a conventional warhead of roughly 700 kg.
Dimensions: Approximately 18 meters long and 1.25 meters in diameter.
Accuracy: Features advanced guidance systems with an estimated circular error probable (CEP) of around 30 meters, allowing for precision strikes.
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Iranian news agency: Iran launches a "Sejjil" missile at enemy targets.
Specifications:
Range: Approximately 2,000 to 2,500 km, capable of reaching Israel and parts of Southeastern Europe.
Speed: Reaches velocities between Mach 5 and Mach 12, categorized by some sources as having hypersonic characteristics that make interception extremely difficult.
Payload: Can carry a conventional warhead of roughly 700 kg.
Dimensions: Approximately 18 meters long and 1.25 meters in diameter.
Accuracy: Features advanced guidance systems with an estimated circular error probable (CEP) of around 30 meters, allowing for precision strikes.
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An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation around Iran is also being convened by France, Bahrain, and Colombia, according to the Russian Permanent Mission.
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation around Iran is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 local time, according to the Russian Permanent Mission.
Source: TASS
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Sergey Lavrov and the head of the Qatari Foreign Ministry discussed the situation around Iran, and called for the cessation of any military actions, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Lavrov confirmed the Russian initiative to establish a collective security architecture in the Gulf region.
What is known at this moment:
▪️Trade vessels in the Persian Gulf have received reports about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Navy coordination center.
▪️More than 15 people were killed as a result of a US and Israeli strike on a sports hall in Lamard, Iran, reports the Iranian state television and radio company.
▪️The head of the Israeli army's General Staff, Eyal Zamir, stated that Israel will face "difficult challenges" in the near future.
▪️Explosions occurred in Tehran and Kermanshah, according to the Mehr news agency.
Source: Zvezda
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Lavrov confirmed the Russian initiative to establish a collective security architecture in the Gulf region.
What is known at this moment:
▪️Trade vessels in the Persian Gulf have received reports about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Navy coordination center.
▪️More than 15 people were killed as a result of a US and Israeli strike on a sports hall in Lamard, Iran, reports the Iranian state television and radio company.
▪️The head of the Israeli army's General Staff, Eyal Zamir, stated that Israel will face "difficult challenges" in the near future.
▪️Explosions occurred in Tehran and Kermanshah, according to the Mehr news agency.
Source: Zvezda
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The IRGC's naval fleet announces via VHF radio that ships are prohibited from crossing the Strait of Hormuz and closes it, Reuters reports.
According to ship tracking services, there are indeed significantly fewer ships in the strait than at its entrance and exit.
Earlier, Reuters reported that major oil companies have suspended deliveries of crude oil, fuel, and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz accounted for the lion's share of oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf countries.
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According to ship tracking services, there are indeed significantly fewer ships in the strait than at its entrance and exit.
Earlier, Reuters reported that major oil companies have suspended deliveries of crude oil, fuel, and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz accounted for the lion's share of oil and gas exports from the Persian Gulf countries.
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A protest against strikes on Iran is taking place in central London.
Hundreds of participants are chanting: "Hands off Iran", "No justice, no peace, hands off the Middle East". Many are holding posters with the inscriptions "No war with Iran" and "Stop Trump's wars".
Source: RIA Novosti
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Hundreds of participants are chanting: "Hands off Iran", "No justice, no peace, hands off the Middle East". Many are holding posters with the inscriptions "No war with Iran" and "Stop Trump's wars".
Source: RIA Novosti
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Residents of Bahrain are celebrating after Iranian drones hit targets in the country - US military facilities
Source: Izvestia
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Source: Izvestia
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Brief Frontline Report – February 28th, 2026
Summary by Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov.
Part 1
Message from the Russian Ministry of Defense: "Assault groups of the 9th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 11th Army broke into the settlement, cleared houses, and consolidated their positions. Before the assault, artillery and drone operators worked precisely. They suppressed UAV launch points, conducted counter-battery warfare, and burned out Ukrainian Armed Forces' firing positions."
On February 1, the "North" Group activated the Liptsy sector of the Kharkov direction—the settlement of Zelenoe was liberated. The likely goal is to advance in the Murom River valley and, controlling the heights of the Murom and Kupevakha rivers' watershed, reach the settlement of Veseloe with its crossing over the river and cut the C212519 front-line supply route.
On February 28, assault units of the 9th Motorized Rifle Regiment liberated the settlement of Neskuchnoe (50°12′33″ N 36°34′00″ E, population 91 in 2001). The rural settlement is located on the bank of the Murom River, on the slope of the Muromka ravine. It is 3 kilometers to the Veseloe defensive area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Summary by Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov.
Part 1
Message from the Russian Ministry of Defense: "Assault groups of the 9th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 11th Army broke into the settlement, cleared houses, and consolidated their positions. Before the assault, artillery and drone operators worked precisely. They suppressed UAV launch points, conducted counter-battery warfare, and burned out Ukrainian Armed Forces' firing positions."
On February 1, the "North" Group activated the Liptsy sector of the Kharkov direction—the settlement of Zelenoe was liberated. The likely goal is to advance in the Murom River valley and, controlling the heights of the Murom and Kupevakha rivers' watershed, reach the settlement of Veseloe with its crossing over the river and cut the C212519 front-line supply route.
On February 28, assault units of the 9th Motorized Rifle Regiment liberated the settlement of Neskuchnoe (50°12′33″ N 36°34′00″ E, population 91 in 2001). The rural settlement is located on the bank of the Murom River, on the slope of the Muromka ravine. It is 3 kilometers to the Veseloe defensive area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Part 2
Read this report and many others on Marat Khairullin's Substack! That's where I post the high-definition maps, and frankly, the formatting on Substack makes the reports easier to follow. Any questions for Marat and Mikhail will be answered there.
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Brief Frontline Report – February 28th, 2026
Summary by Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov.
Part 2
Message from the Russian Ministry of Defense: "Excellent work by the assault troops of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 5th Army of the 'East' Group —they have taken Gorkoe in Zaporozhye Oblast.
The Primorye warriors decisively rushed forward, drove the enemy out of their strongholds, and consolidated on new lines. An entire enemy defense zone—up to 6 square kilometers, including Gorkoe itself and its surroundings—has come under control.
Enemy losses: five AFVs, 12 UAV control points, seven hexacopters. Plus, key communication nodes were suppressed."
Units of the "East" Group are tearing the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense apart with alternating strikes on sectors along the entire line of contact, and then, expanding the driven-in "wedges," where they are collapsing the "wall" of the enemy's defensive positions through flanking envelopments of its main hubs and defense areas.
On February 28, assault groups of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade crossed the O-081238 road (Rizdvyanka-Vozdvizhevka-Verkhnyaya Tersa-Zaliznichnoe) and liberated the settlement of Gorkoe (47°39′53″ N 36°05′59″ E, population 68 in 2001). The rural settlement is located at the source of the Verkhnyaya Tersa River (which means it is the highest point on the reverse slope of the Gaichur-Zherebets watershed), 2.5 kilometers from the settlement of Verkhnyaya Tersa.
A bridgehead has been prepared for a southern encirclement of the Ukrainian defense node at Verkhnyaya Tersa, which controls the radial route O-081344 connecting the Gaichur line of Ukrainian defense, being destroyed by the 'East' Group, with the second line of defensive positions Novonikolaevka-Orekhov. This bridgehead also allows the Russian group to encircle the lowland area near Gulyaipolskoe (Komsomolskoye) with access to the T-08-14 route, along the Rezanaya and Shestipale ravines, in a meridional direction (north to south) meeting Russian units controlling the Mirnoe area.
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Summary by Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov.
Part 2
Message from the Russian Ministry of Defense: "Excellent work by the assault troops of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 5th Army of the 'East' Group —they have taken Gorkoe in Zaporozhye Oblast.
The Primorye warriors decisively rushed forward, drove the enemy out of their strongholds, and consolidated on new lines. An entire enemy defense zone—up to 6 square kilometers, including Gorkoe itself and its surroundings—has come under control.
Enemy losses: five AFVs, 12 UAV control points, seven hexacopters. Plus, key communication nodes were suppressed."
Units of the "East" Group are tearing the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense apart with alternating strikes on sectors along the entire line of contact, and then, expanding the driven-in "wedges," where they are collapsing the "wall" of the enemy's defensive positions through flanking envelopments of its main hubs and defense areas.
On February 28, assault groups of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade crossed the O-081238 road (Rizdvyanka-Vozdvizhevka-Verkhnyaya Tersa-Zaliznichnoe) and liberated the settlement of Gorkoe (47°39′53″ N 36°05′59″ E, population 68 in 2001). The rural settlement is located at the source of the Verkhnyaya Tersa River (which means it is the highest point on the reverse slope of the Gaichur-Zherebets watershed), 2.5 kilometers from the settlement of Verkhnyaya Tersa.
A bridgehead has been prepared for a southern encirclement of the Ukrainian defense node at Verkhnyaya Tersa, which controls the radial route O-081344 connecting the Gaichur line of Ukrainian defense, being destroyed by the 'East' Group, with the second line of defensive positions Novonikolaevka-Orekhov. This bridgehead also allows the Russian group to encircle the lowland area near Gulyaipolskoe (Komsomolskoye) with access to the T-08-14 route, along the Rezanaya and Shestipale ravines, in a meridional direction (north to south) meeting Russian units controlling the Mirnoe area.
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#MaratBattlefieldSummaries
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▪️The US Department of Transportation has demanded that all ships not approach US Navy ships near the coast of Iran at a distance of less than 30 nautical miles.
▪️The US Transportation Department's warning about military operations in the waters near Iran's coast will be in effect until March 7th.
Source: TASS
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🥀🙏🏻Nearly 90 teenagers have died as a result of missile strikes on three school buildings in various regions of Iran, according to the Ministry of Education.
Source: TASS
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Does Melania have anything to tell her husband about these kids?
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Source: TASS
Does Melania have anything to tell her husband about these kids?
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The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, is at the headquarters and directing military operations, reports the Lebanese TV channel Al Mayadeen.
According to his source, Khamenei, "just like during the war in the summer of 2025, is in the crisis headquarters and personally directing the conduct of military operations".
Earlier, there were reports in the Israeli media about the alleged death of Khamenei after strikes on Iran.
Source: Izvestia
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According to his source, Khamenei, "just like during the war in the summer of 2025, is in the crisis headquarters and personally directing the conduct of military operations".
Earlier, there were reports in the Israeli media about the alleged death of Khamenei after strikes on Iran.
Source: Izvestia
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The conflict in Iran could lead to an increase in oil prices to $80-100 per barrel, reports the Financial Times, citing analysts.
Source: TASS
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I think this analyst is too optimistic.
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Source: TASS
I think this analyst is too optimistic.
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