Armed Forces of Ukraine

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.

There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries up to 4 Kalibr cruise missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 6 ships with 22 missiles, and no ships in the Sea of Azov.

On February 1, at 05:33 a. m., an air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. The Ukrainian Air Force and the KCMA warned of the danger.

Russian troops recaptured the village of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv region. The enemy also advanced near Rivne, Rozdolne, Yantarne, Petropavlivka, Baranivka and Udachne.

At the PACE Winter Plenary Session in Strasbourg, the testimonies of three released Ukrainian prisoners were heard. Maksym Butkevych, Lenia Umerova and Yulian Pylypey shared their experiences in Russian captivity.

The State Tax Service fulfilled its January revenue target by 114. 8%, collecting UAH 76.1 billion to the state budget. VAT refunds increased 1.6 times year-on-year.

The command of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces confirmed the use of a UAV carrying a 250-kg bomb with a range of 2,000 km. The drones of the 14th UAV regiment have been successfully hitting strategic targets behind enemy lines for a year now.

A 33-year-old man who collected intelligence on military facilities for the FSB was detained in Cherkasy. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.

The Ministry of Defense has authorized a new Ukrainian-made Gromylo unmanned aerial vehicle for use in the Armed Forces. The drone is equipped with powerful engines, can carry a combat charge and is resistant to electronic warfare.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the successful hit of the command post of the Kursk group of enemy troops in the town of Rylsk. As a result of a precision strike, the enemy's command center was destroyed.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the successful attack on LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka on the night of January 31. Explosions and flames were reported at the facility, which is one of Russia's ten largest refineries.

DPRK troops were withdrawn from the front line after heavy losses and disorganization. Their numbers have been halved in three months, but the United States allows for the possibility of their return after additional training.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 102 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 59 attack UAVs. Sumy, Odesa, and Cherkasy regions were affected by the Russian attack.

Ukrainian defense forces regained positions near Udachne. At the same time, Russian troops captured Novoandriivka in Donetsk region and advanced near several settlements.

The President of Ukraine had a lengthy conversation with the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov on tasks and possible scenarios. He also listened to a report by Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi on the situation at the front and noted the success of military units.

The President's Office announced the postponement of the MMC from February 5 to June 5. The HQCJ will not penalize those who fail to pass the commission by the original deadline.

The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted fakes about the “secret mobilization” of 17-year-old orphans in Sumy region. By law, only citizens aged 25-60 are subject to mobilization.