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Switzerland ranked first in the rating of the best European countries to live and work in.
Switzerland took first place in the new ranking of the best European countries to live and work in for 2025–2026. Denmark, Liechtenstein, Ireland, Luxembourg, Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany also made it into the top ten.
The Swedish Coast Guard took control of a ship flying an unidentified flag in the Baltic Sea.
The Swedish Coast Guard reported the seizure of a vessel flying an unidentified flag in Swedish waters in the Baltic Sea. Inspections and investigations are ongoing on board.
Ships in the Persian Gulf began calling themselves Chinese to avoid Iranian attacks
Some ships in the Persian Gulf that are under threat of attack are changing their transponder signals and identifying themselves as Chinese. Crews are taking these measures in an attempt to reduce the risk of attack.
Israel announced its first strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure
The Israeli military reported the first air strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure. Oil tanks in Tehran were targeted.
In the Krasnodar region, a fire broke out at an oil depot in Armavir after a drone attack.
On the night of 8 March, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Armavir in the Krasnodar Krai after a drone attack. The fire engulfed fuel tanks on the premises.
Trump realises he needs Europe now that he is waging war in Iran
Following the start of the US military campaign against Iran, Donald Trump's administration is forced to rely on the infrastructure and geographical capabilities of its European allies. This includes military bases, airspace and logistics routes, which remain important for the operation.
China prepares to assist Iran
American intelligence has information about China's possible preparations to provide assistance to Iran amid the war in the region. This includes financial support, spare parts and components for missiles.
Partisans reported sabotage at the railway junction in Bryansk
Representatives of the ATEŞ movement reported sabotage at the Bryansk railway depot. According to their information, a mainline electric locomotive used for military transport was destroyed there.
Over 1,700 female soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received state awards during the war with Russia.
More than 75,000 women currently serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of whom more than 55,000 are military personnel. During Russia's armed aggression, 1,705 women in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been awarded state decorations.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions over the course of 24 hours.
Over the past day and night of 8 March, Russian troops have been hitting a bunch of regions in Ukraine. There are dead and injured people, damaged houses, medical and educational facilities, transport and civil infrastructure.
121 combat clashes were recorded on the front line during the day.
Over the past day, there were 121 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian troops on the front line. The Russian army used dozens of missiles, air strikes and almost ten thousand kamikaze drones.
Russian army losses in the war against Ukraine exceed 1.27 million soldiers
Over the past day, Russia has lost another 930 soldiers in the war against Ukraine. The total losses of the Russian army personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.27 million people.