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Massive Russian attack on Sumy region: houses and railway damaged in Shostka, three people injured
On the night of 5 February, Russian troops launched a massive attack on the Sumy region with strike drones. In Shostka and surrounding communities, damage to homes, infrastructure and railway facilities has been reported, and civilians have been injured.
Verified Starlink terminals are already operational, Russian terminals are blocked
The first Starlink terminals added to the so-called white list have already resumed operation, while Russian users access to the system has been blocked. The verification process is ongoing, and its technical capabilities are gradually being scaled up.
Ukrainian defence forces strike Russian logistics hub, drone control centres and electronic warfare assets
As part of systematic efforts to reduce Russia's offensive capabilities, Ukrainian military forces struck a number of important military targets in the temporarily occupied territories and deep inside Russia.
Over a thousand buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, energy system operating at full capacity
In the capital, more than a thousand residential buildings still have no heat supply after enemy shelling, and energy workers are forced to work in conditions of constant damage and difficult weather conditions.
In January, defence forces struck infrastructure at the Kapustin Yar training ground in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation.
Throughout January 2026, Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out a series of precision strikes on targets at the Russian Kapustin Yar training ground, where ballistic missiles are prepared for launch, damaging hangar infrastructure and forcing the enemy to evacuate some of its personnel.
Ambassadors and representatives of international organisations were shown the consequences of Russian strikes on the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv.
More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states visited the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant to see with their own eyes the destruction of a civilian energy facility that Russia attacked during a period of severe frosts, when heat is a matter of survival for hundreds of thousands of people.
Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan and trade: China may increase purchases of agricultural products from the US
The leaders of the United States and China held their first talks in several months, which both sides described as positive. Key topics included Taiwan, trade, and a possible increase in American soybean exports to China ahead of Donald Trump's expected visit to Beijing.
Foreign delegations at the level of heads of state and ministers will arrive in Kyiv on 24 February.
On the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine is expecting visits from high-ranking foreign guests. These include delegations at the level of heads of state and government, as well as ministers, who are expected to demonstrate their support for Ukraine.
Moldova will provide Ukraine with generators, transformers and medical equipment as humanitarian aid
Chisinau has announced a new batch of humanitarian aid for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure and difficult weather conditions. The list includes energy equipment, special vehicles, food and essential items, and delivery will be provided by the Moldovan Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency service.
Russia increases oil discounts for India amid trade agreement with the US
Russian Urals crude oil is being offered to Indian refineries at a discount of more than $10 per barrel, which is Moscow's response to the risk of reduced purchases following agreements between Washington and New Delhi. India has not officially announced the suspension of imports, and oil refiners are awaiting clarification from the government.
Russia's oil and gas revenues halved in January, reaching their lowest level since 2020
Revenues to the Russian Federation budget from energy carriers fell sharply in January due to falling oil prices and the strengthening of the rouble. The figure was the lowest since July 2020 amid high defence spending and a budget deficit.
A scheme involving fictitious disabilities with pensions and travel abroad was uncovered in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Law enforcement officers exposed a group of medical professionals and "patients" who were registering fictitious disability groups in order to receive payments and illegally exempt conscripts from military service. The case involves 18 individuals from several regions, with damages amounting to hundreds of thousands of hryvnias.