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.
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.
