Armed Forces of Ukraine

There were 94 combat engagements with Russian troops over the last day. Most enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 27 attempts to advance.

Pyriatyn court took Yevhen Shcherbak into custody for obstructing the work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect pleaded guilty in the case of escape from mobilization and the murder of a military commander together with an accomplice.

The President said that Russia is not abandoning its goal of destroying Ukraine's energy system and is adapting its strikes to the defense capabilities. Ukraine is strengthening its air defense and looking for new opportunities to produce defense equipment.

The plan for the transition of the Armed Forces to a new organizational structure and the creation of corps was approved. The President announced the upcoming appointment of corps commanders with combat experience and modern thinking.

The unmanned systems forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched more than 3,500 drones across the territory of Russia. The confirmed depth of target destruction reaches over 2000 kilometers.

Vadim Kuzub was taken into custody until April 1 without bail for the murder of soldier Sokolchuk. The suspect was trying to help a mobilized relative of his girlfriend escape.

The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the availability of laser technology to defeat targets. Ukraine became the fifth country in the world to have its own Tryzub laser weapon.

The UN Monitoring Mission reported 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in 24 separate incidents since the end of August 2024. Most of the executions took place in the areas of Russian offensive operations.

Volgograd refinery and Astrakhan gas processing plant were hit. Infrastructure at both facilities was damaged.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that the Volgograd Oil Refinery and Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant were hit on the night of February 3. Damage and fires were reported at both facilities.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced an increase in the number of units in January 2025 and plans for the future. The development of the troops continues through recruitment, training, and the build-up of unmanned systems.

StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the destruction of nine oil facilities in Russia in January. Among the targets hit were oil depots in Engels, Volgograd, Bryansk and other strategic facilities.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces commented on three acts of violence against military personnel in different regions of Ukraine. Syrskyi emphasized the importance of investigating and punishing the perpetrators, as well as the need to respect rights during mobilization.

Over the course of the day, there were 97 combat clashes, 39 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 3 missile and 63 air strikes, carried out more than 5,800 shelling attacks, and used 2,725 kamikaze drones.

Law enforcement officers in Zaporizhzhia region investigated more than 720 crimes against national security. Among those convicted are high-ranking collaborators, including the mayor of Enerhodar and the deputy pseudo-governor.

Over the last day, 93 combat engagements took place, including 39 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 3 missile and 36 air strikes, using 992 kamikaze drones.

Rescue operations after a missile strike on Poltava have been completed, killing 14 people, including two children. The President thanked the rescuers and called on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

There were 52 combat engagements in the frontline, 25 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants are focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kupianske directions, shelling the border areas.

A TCC serviceman was shot dead at a gas station in Pyriatyn and his assault rifle was stolen. Police detained two local residents who helped the mobilized man evade service.

A 37-year-old FSB agent was detained in Odesa, collecting data on Ukrainian Armed Forces ships and air defense positions. The offender passed the collected information to the occupiers via a messenger to plan missile attacks.

President Zelenskyy commented on the conflict between the Defense Ministry and the Defense Production Plant, supporting Minister Umerov's actions. According to the president, the minister has the right to do whatever is necessary to ensure uninterrupted supply of the army.

The Russian Federation has opened a criminal case against the commander of the 19th missile brigade of the AFU, Rostyslav Karpusha, for allegedly hitting a boarding school in Suzha. The AFU air force provided evidence that the attack was carried out by Russian aviation.

Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 40 attacks. The enemy actively attacked in 10 sectors, but did not achieve any success.

In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense demined more than 8,700 hectares of de-occupied territories. 6,011 explosive hazards were cleared, including 8,682 hectares of agricultural land and 11.38 km of roads.

There were 71 combat engagements in the frontline, with the enemy's greatest activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 22 attacks. The occupants are focusing their efforts on the Pokrovske, Kupyanske, Lyman directions and in the Kursk region.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi announced an increase in the training period for instructors from 1 to 2 months. The basic training of recruits has also been extended to 1.5 months and new training methods have been introduced.

SBU detained 5 Russian accomplices who tried to create an “insurgency” to destabilize Ukraine.

At a gas station in Pyriatyn, an unidentified man wearing a balaclava shot and killed a serviceman of the Poltava Regional Military Center and stole his assault rifle. The attacker fled with one of the mobilized soldiers.

From February 1, 2025, new banking limits on transfers will be introduced in Ukraine, and electricity tariffs will change. Also, changes will occur in payments to military personnel, and international train tickets will become more expensive.

Over the past day, Russian occupants lost 1430 troops. Also, 9 tanks, 22 armored combat vehicles and 121 enemy UAVs were destroyed.