French President Emmanuel Macron does not intend to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the coming days. Instead, he is focused on deepening cooperation within the European Union.
On February 12, the enemy attacked Odesa with attack drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. A multi-story building and a recreational infrastructure facility were hit, and a fire broke out at a commercial facility.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for February 12 at 43. 03 hryvnias, which is 6 kopecks less than the day before. The euro also fell by 4 kopecks, settling at 51.21 hryvnias.
In occupied Crimea, a "law" is being prepared to allocate land plots to participants in the war against Ukraine at their place of residence. This decision aims to incentivize Crimean residents to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense and reduce the burden on the budget.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Russian troop losses on February 11. 770 occupiers were killed and 1442 UAVs were destroyed.
On the night of February 12, the village of Kotluban in Russia's Volgograd region was attacked. A military depot was hit, and Russian authorities confirmed a "fire" and "threat of detonation."
On February 12, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will rise, in Zakarpattia and the south of the country up to +8°, in Crimea up to +12°.
The National Bank of Ukraine explained the slowdown in inflation in January by a decrease in labor market imbalances and increased competition. Further inflation slowdown is predicted, but at a slower pace due to destruction in the energy sector.
Vladimir Putin signed a decree subordinating Rosgvardia to the General Staff of the Russian Federation, headed by Valery Gerasimov. This will strengthen Gerasimov's control over security forces, rewarding his loyalty.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha welcomed Estonia's decision to join the steering committee of the Council of Europe's Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This step is a clear signal towards accountability and the restoration of international law.
Children were injured due to a Russian attack on Dnipro. They are being provided with all necessary medical care.
On the night of February 12, the Progress plant in Michurinsk, Tambov region, Russia, was hit. Russian air defense also hit a local college.
On the night of February 12, the enemy attacked Dnipro. Private houses and cars were damaged, and a fire broke out. There were no casualties.
In Kyiv, a private house in the Darnytskyi district was hit, as well as non-residential buildings in the Holosiivskyi and Desnianskyi districts. In the Dniprovskyi district, fragments of an enemy target fell near a residential building.
On the night of February 12, Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles, explosions are heard. Authorities urged residents to stay in shelters.
Guadeloupe authorities have purchased four robot dogs to form the K9-X unit, which will assist the police with early threat detection. The robots are equipped with cameras and night vision, and their role is limited to observation and risk assessment.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa on February 12, an infrastructure facility and a business center were damaged. One person was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
Explosions were heard in Odesa on the night of February 12. Authorities are urging residents to stay in safe places, air defense is working.
The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Department reports that the Kremlin is trying to restore political influence in the Baltic region through controlled academic structures. The "Baltic-Scandinavian Macroregion" project is coordinated by the Russian Presidential Administration and is a hybrid influence operation.
Ukrainians were reminded of the procedure for receiving financial assistance for the restoration of housing damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The assistance includes the replacement of window blocks, double-glazed windows, and metal entrance doors.
Four people were killed and three were injured as a result of Russian strikes on Synelnykove district. Houses were destroyed, a hospital and cars were damaged.
According to "Rosstat", salary arrears in the Russian Federation for 2025 increased 2. 3 times, reaching a 9-year record. More than 14.7 thousand Russians did not receive over 2 billion rubles, which indicates economic exhaustion due to the war.
On February 7, Russian troops lost 1040 soldiers and 468 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.02.26 amount to 1,246,330 personnel.
Agents of the "ATESH" movement set fire to a hardware module near a communication tower in Russia's Belgorod Oblast. This led to a power outage and the disabling of equipment used for reconnaissance and communication.
According to analysts, Russia used a temporary "moratorium" on strikes against energy targets to accumulate drones and missiles. After that, it launched devastating attacks on Ukraine.
On February 8, cloudy weather with light snow is expected in Ukraine in the north and center. Rain, fog, and ice are possible in the east and southeast.
Donald Trump used military leaders in diplomatic negotiations, sending the US commander-in-chief in the Middle East to talks on Iran's nuclear program. The Secretary of the Army became a key negotiator for ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Operators of the "Hart" brigade's attack drones destroyed eight vehicles and enemy communication equipment in the South-Slobozhansky direction. Enemy personnel were also hit.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, starting from 2027, residents of apartment buildings will be obliged to pay contributions for major housing repairs. The occupation administration is preparing a "legislative framework," shifting responsibility to local residents.
Around ten thousand people demonstrated in Berlin in support of the nationwide Iranian uprising. The rally took place on the anniversary of the 1979 anti-monarchist revolution in Iran.
