Scientists have found that the long-period nature of Halley's Comet was recorded centuries earlier than previously believed. The monk Ailmer saw it in 1066, and Edmond Halley only demonstrated it was the same object several centuries later.
The SBU detained a 28-year-old Russian, a former intelligence officer, who, under the guise of a civilian from the Krasnoyarsk Krai, was collecting data on servicemen of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He faces up to 15 years in prison for espionage.
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show entirely in Spanish, attracting 128. 2 million viewers. His music saw a sevenfold increase in streams after the show.
Jeffrey Epstein arranged intimate relations between a woman from his circle and Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk's brother. The woman claims she was trapped and abused by Epstein.
Ukrainian biathlete Oleksandra Merkushyna broke the Samsung phone she received as a participant in the 2026 Olympic Games. The athlete had previously shown it on social media, and later posted a photo with a broken screen.
The FDA has rejected Moderna's application for a new mRNA flu vaccine, citing inadequate clinical trials. The agency raised objections to the vaccine's comparison with the "best available standard of care in the US."
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine provided clarifications regarding vaccination and the updated National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations. In particular, it concerns the hepatitis B vaccination schedule for newborns and children with risk factors.
The deputy general director of the Kyiv Scientific and Methodological Center of the Department of Cultural Heritage Protection of the Kyiv City State Administration was exposed for embezzling UAH 666,000. He signed reporting documents with inflated work volumes and costs for the reconstruction of the Florivsky Monastery cell.
Kaupo Rosin, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that Russia will not attack Estonia or another NATO country next year. However, the Kremlin still poses a danger by strengthening its armed forces.
As a result of the Russian strike with six "FAB-250" bombs on Sloviansk on February 10, the number of injured civilians increased to 16. A mother and her 11-year-old daughter also died.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
Battles continue in the north of Pokrovsk and on the approaches to Hryshyne. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 386 occupiers in a week, which is 25% more than before.
The Russian economy is experiencing its deepest crisis in 20 years, which may force the Kremlin to reconsider its economic policy. By the end of 2025, a sharp slowdown in industrial growth and a record budget deficit were recorded.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on Die Welt's publication about a possible large-scale Russian offensive in the spring-summer of 2026. Kovalenko noted that the enemy's plans are known, and Ukraine's Defense Forces are doing everything to thwart them.
In Kirovohrad region, a woman who worked as a foster mother was notified of suspicion of unlawful imprisonment and inflicting suffering on a 17-year-old girl with a disability. She chained the girl and tied her to the bed to prevent her from leaving the house.
The Deputy Director of a KMDA Department concealed over 4 million hryvnias in income from a foreign company. He has been served with a notice of suspicion for entering false information into his declaration.
Chinese J-16 fighter jets performed dangerous maneuvers near Taiwanese F-16 aircraft during military exercises in December. One J-16 fired decoy flares, another flew in a firing-ready position.
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine expresses hope for a fair, objective, and impartial decision from the International Olympic Committee.
On the morning of February 10, 2026, Russian occupiers attacked the Sumy community, injuring a 12-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother. Their lives are not in danger.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that a peace agreement with Ukraine is impossible without taking into account Russia's security interests. He called this a key factor in ending hostilities.
According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the reform allowed the relocation of over 36,000 servicemen. It also improved troop manageability and the effectiveness of combat missions, leading to an increase in enemy losses.
A man was detained in Cherkasy for throwing a grenade at police officers and TCC servicemen during a document check. He faces punishment, up to life imprisonment.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on the energy system are leading to a decrease in the capacity of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. He called on the world to stop Russia by imposing sanctions against Rosatom and strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
In the city of Ufa, Bashkortostan, an attack occurred on a medical university dormitory where foreign students resided. The assailant left a swastika drawn in the victims' blood on the wall.
Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, hearing reports from all regions after the massive Russian attack on February 7. Significant outages have been implemented across the country, reflecting Russia's intentions to destroy Ukraine.
On February 7, Russian occupiers shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, wounding a 71-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man. It also became known about the death of a 40-year-old man in Antonivka as a result of shelling on February 1.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is sending signals to the United States regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian. Ukraine will not support agreements that contradict the Constitution.
A Russian drone attack on February 6 destroyed an animal shelter in Zaporizhzhia, killing 15 dogs and injuring 10 others. A 41-year-old shelter employee was also hospitalized.
On February 7, Ukraine is expected to experience Level I danger due to ice and black ice in the central and eastern regions. This will complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
