As a result of a direct hit on a private house in Kramatorsk, three brothers, aged 19 and 8, were killed. Their 43-year-old mother and 65-year-old grandmother sustained blast and traumatic brain injuries.
The Volgograd oil refinery, owned by Lukoil, has ceased operations after being hit by Ukrainian drones. Key equipment, which accounts for 40% of the plant's capacity, has been damaged.
The former head of Cherkasy forestry is accused of receiving undue benefits. The official demanded money from a subordinate forester for not creating obstacles in his work.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged not to send money to Ukraine, stating that "war harms business. " He also called German leader Friedrich Merz a "weak leader" without naming him.
The Command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the integration of international units, noting that they are being transformed to enhance capabilities. Integration into effective units increases their level and provides access to resources.
Motorcycle accident fatalities have increased by 83% over the past 5 years. According to public activists, requirements for the standardization of motorcycle helmets should be clearly defined.
The blocking of Telegram in Russia provokes the degradation of small businesses, as the messenger is a key platform for marketing and communication. This demonstrates the Russian leadership's reliance on conservative groups and its desire for digital isolation of society.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not consider any issue on February 12 due to a lack of votes. The deputies completed work on agenda items until February 24.
Russian authorities effectively blocked the WhatsApp messenger on February 11, making it inaccessible without complex workarounds. The application has also been removed from Roskomnadzor's online catalog.
The death toll in Iran from last month's protests has reached 7,002, exacerbating internal and external tensions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has called for the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi due to ill-treatment.
An ATESH agent poured sugar into the fuel tank of a KAMAZ special vehicle with "Omut" equipment, which was preparing to leave for Sumy. This will disrupt the deployment of "Omut" protection and make the equipment a target for Ukrainian Armed Forces drones.
Russian troops launched another attack on DTEK TPP on February 12, causing significant damage to equipment. This is the eleventh massive attack on the company's thermal power plants since October 2025.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the actions of the Russians at the front indicate their readiness to fight until autumn. President Zelenskyy noted that the end of the war by summer depends on the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the Russian drone attack on a residential building in Bohodukhiv, which killed three children and their 24-year-old father. He emphasized that the actions of the aggressor state cannot go unpunished, and every Russian criminal must face justice.
Hungarian opposition party Tisza leader Péter Magyar stated that Viktor Orban plans to leak his intimate videos, calling it "blackmail in the style of Russia. " Magyar claims that many journalists received a link to a video where he is with his ex-girlfriend.
The Kharkiv prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an FSB officer who tortured civilians in the Kharkiv region. The accused abused Ukrainians, using electric shock torture and filing teeth.
The SBU and police detained 7 individuals in four regions of Ukraine for attempting to illegally sell weapons. Among the seized items were Kalashnikov automatic rifles, RPGs, and ammunition.
Fighters of the 33rd separate assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the village of Kosivtseve in Zaporizhzhia Oblast from Russian occupiers. The settlement is currently in a "gray zone" according to the OSINT project DeepState map.
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.
