Russia may try to continue using the threat of nuclear weapons in Belarus to compensate for the inability to deploy them in Crimea after the annexation. This opinion was expressed by security expert Taras Zhovtenko, noting that Belarus gives Russia a platform to threaten Europe, which it is deprived of in Crimea.
Germany has suspended its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) over suspicions that some of its staff members participated in the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel. Several other countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have also suspended funding for UNRWA following Israeli accusations.
On Saturday evening, a fire broke out in an apartment on the third floor of a five-story building in Kovel, Ukraine. Rescuers evacuated 15 residents, including a pregnant woman and 5 children. The man and woman were poisoned by smoke. The fire was extinguished in less than 20 minutes.
Ukrainian polar explorers have discovered rare snow "donuts" in Antarctica. The spiral-shaped snow formations require specific weather conditions to form and are hollow inside.
Ukrainian luger Anton Dukach has set a national record by finishing 12th in the men's singles at the Luge World Championships in Altenberg, Germany. His time of 1:49.419 minutes is the best result for Ukraine in this sport.
Mykhailo Podolyak said that Russia spread fake news that Ukraine had shot down an Il-76 aircraft to slow down the transfer of missile defense to Ukraine and divert attention from Russia's violations of the conventions of war. The circumstances and contents of the plane remain unverified.
Two Russian ballistic missiles hit an industrial facility near Kremenchuk, Ukraine, causing a fire. Emergency services are working to extinguish the fire. No injuries have been reported so far.
In the Sumy region of Ukraine, a Russian reconnaissance group shot and killed a Ukrainian brother and sister in their home near the border. The Russians also shelled 10 settlements in Sumy region with mortars and artillery, recording 91 explosions.
SBU exposed officials and managers of Lviv Arsenal who misappropriated almost UAH 1. 5 billion of state funds intended for the purchase of ammunition. The offenders tried to withdraw the money through a scheme involving fictitious companies, but the stolen funds were seized and returned to the state budget.
Currently, there are four Russian missile carriers in the Black Sea, capable of launching a total of 24 Kalibr cruise missiles, which poses a high risk of danger, according to the Joint Operational Command "South" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Due to this threat, the population is urged to respond immediately to warnings of air raids.
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Shahid-136/131 drone over the Novomoskovsk district of Dnipropetrovs'k region. The drone was destroyed by a unit of the Vostok Air Command and air defense forces in the area.
Russian attacks on the Donetsk region this week killed 8 civilians and injured 33, including 5 children. 21 children still need to be evacuated from the frontline areas.
A 66-year-old Ukrainian pensioner was detained at Munich airport with €455,000 in cash hidden in his luggage. The money was confiscated by authorities investigating possible money laundering.
Russia is recruiting Belarusian youth to its military universities, holding "open days" in Belarus to offer training at Russian higher military educational institutions. Russia is facing a shortage of junior officers due to heavy losses in the war against Ukraine.
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging an infrastructure facility. Ukrainian defense forces reportedly shot down some of them.
On January 26, Russian troops shelled 15 settlements in Kharkiv region with artillery and mortars, wounding a Ukrainian policeman. The shelling damaged houses and buildings in several districts. Ukrainian troops repelled 13 Russian attacks near Tabayivka.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops conducted 86 attacks on 19 localities in the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine, destroying 7 residential buildings, but there were no casualties.
The Southern Defense Forces reported that Russia has increased its naval presence in the Black Sea to 7 ships, including 4 missile carriers capable of launching up to 22 Kalibr missiles. They warn that the level of missile threat is now extremely high.
Russian forces launched an Iskander missile at civilian infrastructure in Sloviansk, Ukraine, on January 27. The missile hit and nearly destroyed a ceramic workshop. Nearby residential buildings and a kindergarten were damaged, but no casualties were reported.
Russian troops fired 85 shells and 340 mortar shells at Kherson region on March 6, hitting residential areas and an educational institution, wounding at least one person. The shelling targeted both the city of Kherson and other localities in the region.
According to officials, Washington is developing a new strategy for Ukraine that focuses on helping to repel Russian offensives rather than regaining lost territory. The long-term plan aims to provide support despite funding difficulties, although it does not include Ukraine's attempts to regain control of lost territory.
Ukraine's Air Force confirmed that four Iranian Shahed drones launched by Russia were shot down in Kirovohrad region on January 27. Russia also fired an Iskander missile from Russian territory at Donetsk region, but there were no casualties.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 381,370 personnel and 6271 tanks.
The Ukrainian Air Force shot down all 4 Iranian Shahid drones that Russia used in its attempts to strike Ukraine on March 7, according to the General Staff of Ukraine. The report does not specify where in Ukraine the drones were intercepted.
Russian forces shelled the Ukrainian cities of Nikopol and Marhanets with heavy artillery on the night of January 27. No casualties were reported, but damage is still being assessed.
China and North Korea have agreed to strengthen tactical cooperation and protect common interests during a meeting between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Song Hui. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which they plan to use to deepen friendship and cooperation.
Russian troops struck civilian infrastructure in Sloviansk with an Iskander ballistic missile on January 27. This was reported by the General Staff of Ukraine. The day before, Russia also launched an air strike using 4 Shahid attack drones, which, according to the General Staff, were shot down by Ukrainian air defense.
The General Staff of Ukraine reported 98 combat engagements along the frontline over the past day. Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in various parts of the frontline, while the enemy continues to advance despite significant losses.
The US military launched an air strike on Yemen on January 27, targeting a Houthi anti-ship missile that was ready to launch and posed a threat to commercial vessels and US Navy ships in the Red Sea region.
Several UNRWA staff members are under investigation on suspicion of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel. This forced the UN Agency to immediately terminate their contracts and launch an investigation to establish the facts and bring those responsible to justice.
