In Kyiv region, 181 units of special equipment and 233 workers are involved in road clearing and anti-icing treatment. 5043 tons of sand-salt mixture have already been used, traffic is ensured, but black ice is expected on February 8.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of missile and drone attacks on the energy system. Ukrenergo reports a reduction in the volume of emergency blackouts in some regions, but the power deficit remains. Nuclear generation is partially unloaded, and hourly power outage schedules are not in effect.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees on new sanctions against companies producing Russian missiles and drones, as well as against the Russian financial sector. These measures are aimed at stopping the supply of components for weapons and the functioning of the crypto market.
Russian troops attacked the railway infrastructure of Chernihiv region overnight. Due to this, services between Snovsk and Bakhmach were cancelled, and trains No. 66 Kyiv – Sumy and No. 114 Uzhhorod – Kharkiv were delayed.
The head of The Washington Post, William Lewis, has announced his resignation. This comes after the publication laid off 30% of its staff.
After evening strikes on energy facilities in Belgorod, 80,000 people were left without heating. Also, 3,000 people are without gas and 1,000 without electricity.
On the night of February 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with 101 attack UAVs, 70 of which were "Shaheds. " Air defense forces destroyed 69 enemy drones.
Temporary electricity blackout schedules will be reinstated in Kyiv, despite the difficult situation in the energy system. The schedules can be viewed via the DTEK chatbot, on the company's website, and in the "Kyiv Digital" application.
Over the past day, 294 combat engagements were recorded, with the most active ones in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The total losses of the Russian invaders amounted to 1040 personnel.
China has commuted the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, convicted of drug trafficking, signaling a diplomatic thaw. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China to strengthen trade ties.
President Zelenskyy spoke online with the participants of the 30th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition. He emphasized the importance of developing Ukrainian science even during the war.
Estonia added 1,073 Russian militants to the list of those banned from entering the Schengen area. These individuals committed crimes in Ukraine and pose a threat to European security.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
In Rivne on February 6, unknown individuals attacked a TCC notification group, injuring a serviceman. As a result of the attack, conscripts fled from the service vehicle.
NASA astronauts will be able to take personal smartphones into space for the first time, starting with the Crew-12 and Artemis II missions. This will allow them to capture moments for their families and share photos and videos with Earth.
Over the past week, law enforcement officials reported 14 new suspicions of collaborative activities. In 2025, courts have already issued 1,115 verdicts for cooperation with the occupation authorities.
The US accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020, calling for a new arms control treaty. China denies the accusations, calling them an exaggeration of the nuclear threat.
Pope Leo XIV called for an Olympic truce at the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. He emphasized the values of fair competition and called sport "an expression of our humanity."
In the occupied Mariupol district, changes are being recorded at mass graves of civilians who died in 2022. Satellite images show the transformation of graves into ordinary burial sites and the expansion of roads in their place.
Applications for an additional payment of UAH 20,000 for emergency and recovery team workers have started on the Diia portal. Payments for January-March 2026 will be accrued by the end of this month.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the EU is ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. However, the European Union will not open parallel communication channels.
Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia have shut down three fraudulent call centers that defrauded citizens of Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Over 50 victims lost almost 4 million hryvnias, and 10 individuals have been notified of suspicion.
The European Union Court has allowed the confiscation of cars belonging to Russian citizens that were imported into the EU in violation of the sanctions regime. These vehicles are not subject to registration and may be seized.
The director of a Kyiv City State Administration communal enterprise was detained for extorting UAH 1. 2 million from a contractor for the supply of educational equipment to schools. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
In Odesa, an unknown man attacked a TCC serviceman during a document check, using tear gas and inflicting a stab wound. The injured person was hospitalized, and his condition is stable.
A UAZ car with two men fell through the ice on the bypass canal near Lebedivka village in Kyiv Oblast. The body of one man, born in 1971, was recovered; the search for the second continues in difficult conditions.
Starting from March 1, 2026, minimum pension payments for families of fallen and missing defenders in Ukraine will increase. Payments for a disabled family member will be at least UAH 12,810, and for families with two or more members, at least UAH 10,020 per person.
The Prosecutor General's Office exposed a fraudulent group that defrauded 13 people of almost UAH 1 million by offering fake UN assistance and sales on OLX. The organizer and two accomplices have been notified of suspicion.
The Russian banking system lost stability in 2025, profits decreased by 8%, and return on equity fell to 18%. The share of non-performing loans increased to 11%, indicating a systemic crisis.
