Ukrainian air defense destroyed 79. 2% of air targets. Instead of improving living conditions and developing infrastructure in its own regions, the Kremlin spent this money on strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
Minister of Defense Fedorov called for the verification of all Starlink terminals used for defense purposes through the DELTA system to include them in the "whitelist. " This will ensure their operation after blocking and the continuity of communication.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the list of categories of mobilization deferrals that are automatically extended. Currently, 90% of issued deferrals are extended without additional action from citizens.
The SBI has released new details of the investigation into the procurement of substandard mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine that did not meet technical requirements. Five members of a criminal organization and four military officials have been notified of suspicions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using a record number of ballistic missiles. He noted that Moscow does not take diplomacy seriously, and the work of the negotiating team will be adjusted.
Organizing presidential elections in Ukraine will cost between 4. 5 and 6.5 billion hryvnias, and parliamentary elections will cost 4.5 billion hryvnias. These sums do not include additional expenses for local authorities, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the advisor to the Minister of Defense, the drone operators from Russia 100% saw and identified the target as civilian, saw that they were not military personnel, and made a conscious decision to attack. This is another act of terrorism.
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with NATO representatives to discuss defense assistance. Key cooperation priorities include strengthening air defense, developing Patriot, F-16s, and HIMARS, as well as joint work on technological superiority.
SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, is taking measures against the use of Starlink terminals by Russians for drone strikes. These actions are aimed at protecting Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, and infrastructure from threats posed by enemy UAVs.
Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.
President Zelenskyy ordered to strengthen protection against Russian drones in Kherson, Nikopol, and the border communities of Sumy region. This decision was made after constant attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on the development of small anti-drone air defense. The structure of the new command was approved, and key tasks for the Air Force and the Ministry of Defense were defined.
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will take place on February 12 at NATO headquarters. It will be hosted by Great Britain and Germany.
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled a passenger bus. The driver was killed, five people were injured.
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.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.
Law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of officials who illegally entered fictitious information about mobilization deferrals into the "Oberih" register. Fictitious information regarding 54 conscripts was entered into the system.
A "small" air defense branch is being formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov. This decision is designed to increase the effectiveness of countering enemy drone attacks.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that it is now possible to register for military service through the "Reserve+" application. This applies to young men born in 2009 and men aged 25-59 who have not previously been registered.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense, the supply of missiles, and Mirage 2000-5 aircraft. France will transfer additional domestically produced missiles and fighter jets.
The Ministry of Defense has fully digitized the supply of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine using the DOT-Chain Arsenal system. This allows for centralized management of supplies and real-time tracking of resource movement, automating interaction with suppliers.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer logistics procurement of the State Special Transport Service to the Defense Procurement Agency "State Logistics Operator". The funding for procurement will amount to approximately UAH 2.9 billion per year.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, reporting on Russia's attack with 52 drones on Odesa, significant damage to an energy facility in Kharkiv region, and 926 buildings without heating in Kyiv. Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing.
France opposes simplifying rules for Ukraine to purchase British Storm Shadow missiles, insisting on using EU funds exclusively within the bloc. Paris seeks EU strategic autonomy, which causes internal contradictions.
Last year, Ukrainian drones hit 819,737 enemy targets, most of which were domestically produced. In December, the Defense Forces destroyed 35,000 Russian occupiers with the help of drones.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
The government is considering the possibility of appointing Ihor Zelinsky as the head of the State Aviation Service without an open competition. According to experts, such an appointment without a transparent selection process jeopardizes aviation safety, defense capabilities, and undermines trust in state institutions.
Ukrainian blogger and military radio technology specialist Serhiy (Flash) Beskrestnov has been appointed advisor to the Minister of Defense on technological directions.
Foreign volunteers who defend Ukraine under contract are entitled to combatant status. The procedure for obtaining it is identical to that for citizens of Ukraine.
