Yevhen Ustimenko
Since the beginning of February 1, 44 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. Russian troops shelled settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
By 2026, Russia's energy revenues are projected to account for only 22% of its budget. The German government points to Russia's increasing economic difficulties and the depletion of its reserve fund.
Unverified Starlink terminals will soon cease to operate in Ukraine. Instructions for quick and easy registration will be published for Ukrainian users.
On February 1, train traffic in the Kharkiv region is delayed. Train No. 6605 Kharkiv - Hrakove is 25 minutes late, and train No. 6426 Bukine - Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi is 40 minutes late.
According to Bild, the late financier Jeffrey Epstein may have brought women from Russia to the US for "honey traps" for politicians. The new "Epstein files" contain thousands of references related to Russia, including Putin's name.
Iran is restoring nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz damaged by US bombing. Aerial photographs from Planet Labs PBC show the restoration of building roofs, which may indicate attempts to salvage intact nuclear materials.
Over the past night, more than 1,500 apartment buildings in Kyiv have been connected to heating. Currently, 1,000 buildings remain without heat.
Over the past day, 338 combat engagements took place on the front line, the enemy launched 44 air strikes and used 4053 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit two areas of personnel concentration and two enemy command posts.
On the night of February 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 attack UAVs, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas. Defense forces shot down 76 enemy drones. 14 UAVs were recorded hitting 9 locations.
A winter storm has swept across a number of US regions, causing over 100 deaths and the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. Snowfall and strong winds are observed in the East of the country.
Two residents of Volyn Oblast have been charged with aiding fraud. They posted advertisements for drone manufacturing, received advance payments, and then ceased communication, embezzling over 600,000 hryvnias.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders of military units to discuss the operational situation and combat experience. Special attention was paid to maintaining unit control, logistics, and medical evacuation.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Georgiy Tykhyi, commented on the EU sanctions against Russian propagandists, calling them accomplices in atrocities. He called for expanding the sanctions list and blocking propaganda channels.
An indictment has been sent to court against four members of a criminal organization who supplied industrial equipment to Russian enterprises. Products worth over UAH 160 million were used for the needs of Russia's military-industrial complex.
As of January 1, a mechanism for insuring property against war risks, which now covers production equipment, came into effect. Entrepreneurs independently specify the amount of damage, and the compensation limit of up to UAH 10 million applies to each legal entity separately.
Ivan Vyhivskyi commented for the first time on the killing of police officers in Cherkasy region on January 27. The perpetrator, a former serviceman, set up an ambush and killed law enforcement officers.
Russian troops have begun a massive assault on Ukraine's logistics, with dozens of strikes recorded in the past day, including on buses carrying people. The enemy has focused its forces on striking logistics in the Bohuslav-Petropavlivka section using UAVs on Starlinks.
On January 30, mass bomb threat messages began arriving at email addresses of government agencies, educational institutions, and other facilities in Ukraine. The police received over 1100 reports, 20% of which have been processed, and the information has not been confirmed.
Trump, along with his wife and members of the US administration, attended the premiere of the film "Melania. " This event sparked heated debate in American society.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping criticized US President Donald Trump for destabilizing the world order and risking a transition to the "law of the jungle. " The statement was made during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with British Ambassador Neil Crompton. They discussed issues of holding Russia accountable for crimes, child deportation, and the extradition of Ukrainian individuals.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia is fragile. The countries extended the truce for three months and are taking measures to reduce tensions.
The US has deployed drones to scout Iran's defensive positions. An American ship has arrived off the coast of Iran, and refueling aircraft have flown to Europe.
NASA announced the early launch of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS on February 11. This is in response to a medical evacuation that left only three astronauts on the station.
In Vinnytsia region, a 64-year-old man fell through the ice on the Southern Bug river while fishing with his son. The son tried to save his father, but was unsuccessful, and reached the shore on his own.
Uman district of Cherkasy region became the scene of an attack on a TCC employee, who was stabbed in the neck. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained.
Poland reported airspace violations by "objects from Belarus" on January 28. The military monitored the flight but found no threat.
The management of the Dragobrat ski resort in Zakarpattia has been notified of suspicion in connection with the death of a female tourist in January 2025. The woman died after hitting her head on an unprotected metal barrier after falling from a ski lift.
The Wall Street Journal described three scenarios for the development of events in Ukraine in 2026. The most likely is the continuation of the war, as well as the possible capitulation of Ukraine or the exhaustion of Russia.
Ukraine could become significantly less dependent on American intelligence as Europe is ready to provide information. This would reduce the criticality of a halt in American aid.