In January 2026, Russia launched 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, the highest monthly figure since the war began. The Ministry of Defense is working to accelerate the supply of MIM-104 Patriot missiles, having agreed on an urgent delivery from European warehouses.
President Zelenskyy has instructed the Commander of the Air Force, the Minister of Defense, and the head of Ukrenergo to prepare additional protective measures. This is due to intelligence information about Russia's preparation for a massive strike.
In Khmelnytskyi region, 1730 sets of protective equipment worth UAH 14 million were purchased for the State Emergency Service, which turned out to be unsuitable. The prosecutor's office informed two officials about suspicion due to abuse of office.
The High Anti-Corruption Court acquitted Volodymyr Orlov, former first deputy head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, in a bribery case. The court concluded that the accusations in the case, which lasted more than two years, were unfounded.
Within a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1180 occupiers and destroyed 601 drones. Additionally, 26 artillery systems and 169 units of automotive equipment were disabled.
In Odesa, a group of civilians attacked TCC servicemen during mobilization efforts. The servicemen sustained bodily injuries and chemical burns from tear gas.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system in Crimea. Strikes were also carried out on a repair unit and a concentration of enemy manpower.
Ukrainian freestyle skier Kateryna Kotsar reached Ukraine's first-ever big air final at the Olympic Games. After her performance, she received a proposal from her fiancé — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During the night, the enemy massively attacked Odesa region with drones. Administrative buildings of the railway station and a fuel tank were damaged.
Artem Vyunnyk, co-founder, CEO of "NVP "Athlon Avia", on a new philosophy of interaction between manufacturer and military.
On the night of February 13, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 154 drones at Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down or suppressed 111 enemy targets.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense over two years is about 74%. This indicator is sought to be increased through innovations and adaptation to constant threats.
Ukrainian cyber specialists collected data on 2,420 Russian Starlink terminals and their positions. They engaged Russians through Telegram channels, receiving $5,870 from them, which was then transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced measures to increase the effectiveness of the unmanned component of air defense. Plans include the redistribution of functions, an increase in the number of interceptor drones, and cooperation with partners on missiles.
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.
Ukrainian skier Dmytro Shepiuk displayed a glove with the inscription "Ukr heroes with us" at the Olympics, supporting the initiative of skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. This was a response to the IOC's ban on using the "helmet of remembrance."
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the operational situation in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk directions with Airborne Assault Forces commanders. The meeting concerned logistics, equipment repair, and evacuation of the wounded.
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.
On the night of February 11, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Volgograd, as well as fuel and lubricants warehouses, MTZ, air defense systems, and enemy concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a fire at the refinery and is clarifying the extent of the damage.
The "East" Operation Task Force refutes the enemy's capture of Bondarne. The settlements of Bondarne and Nykyforivka remain under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Pilots of the Asgard battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces hit two enemy Tor-M2 air defense systems worth about $50 million. Since the beginning of the year, operators of the 412th Brigade have destroyed 13 anti-aircraft missile systems.
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 SBU counterintelligence detained a Ukrzaliznytsia employee in Donetsk region who was providing the enemy with information about the location of heavy equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.
The SBU exposed a GRU agent in the AFU in the Kharkiv region who was transmitting data on the deployment of units to the enemy. The perpetrator, a 30-year-old mobilized man, collected information about command posts, warehouses, and artillery, and also possessed combat grenades and explosives.
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.
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.
The President of Ukraine signed a law that grants temporary residence permits and additional medical guarantees to foreigners and stateless persons serving under contract. The document also allows them to receive social services.
In January, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched 48 DeepStrike strikes on Russia's oil and gas industry, reducing overall oil refining by 19%. During the month, 21.7 thousand aerial targets and 21.6 thousand UAVs were destroyed, and Russian army losses amounted to 31.7 thousand personnel.
