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Talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi, during which the parties exchanged 314 prisoners of war. However, no progress has been made on the issue of control over Donbas.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine clarified the Starlink verification procedure through SpaceX's "whitelist. " Terminals included in the list operate without restrictions, while those used by Russians are blocked.
On the night of February 6, Russian Belgorod was subjected to a missile attack, damaging the thermal power plant and the Frunzenskaya substation. The governor confirmed serious destruction, and residents report water, electricity, and heating outages.
In Kyiv, 1126 high-rise buildings remain without heating due to significant damage to the thermal power plant. Additional heating points have been deployed, some of which operate around the clock.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Swedish Prime Minister for the decision to allocate $100 million for energy support. They also discussed strengthening air defense and protecting critical infrastructure.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
The national energy company "Ukrenergo" denied reports of increased power outages. The situation in Ukraine's energy system remains difficult but controlled.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that manufacturers of transformer equipment will be able to book 100% of their employees. The government also reduced the number of criteria for a company to be recognized as critically important.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna arrived in Ukraine to see how the nation lives under constant threat. He emphasized that Ukraine's struggle concerns the security of all Europe.
The NATO Secretary General visited the Chernihiv region, where he spoke with residents affected by Russian attacks. He visited the basement of a school in Yahidne, where Russian occupiers held civilians in 2022.
On the night of February 5, Russian occupiers attacked railway infrastructure, injuring a female employee in Sumy region. Traffic in frontline regions continues with enhanced security measures.
During curling matches in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the lights went out at the Olympic Stadium, delaying the game for five minutes. The organizers did not name the cause of the incident.
The Russians stated that despite the state of emergency imposed against Cuba, Russia will continue to supply oil to the country as before.
Melania Trump confirmed that she is in contact with Putin's representatives to expedite the return of Ukrainian children. Thanks to her efforts, 15 children have already been returned to Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court has received a request to arrest Russian officials for strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The request came from Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for Ukrainians suffering from the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure. He also expressed gratitude for the solidarity initiatives from Catholic dioceses in Poland and other countries.
Five individuals have been notified of suspicion of appropriating UAH 26. 9 million allocated to help people who survived the Russian occupation. Among the suspects are representatives of pseudo-charitable foundations, an entrepreneur, and a lawyer's assistant.
More than 60 ambassadors and representatives of foreign states inspected the Darnytsia TPP in Kyiv, which suffered massive attacks from Russia. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized that the TPP is a critical civilian infrastructure object.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin is preparing a new stage of attack on the digital sphere, deepening its course towards total control over the IT sector. The Russian authorities are preparing a new version of the Information Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation, where the use of Western digital technologies is defined as a systemic threat.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
After the enemy attack, 53,098 consumers in the right-bank part of Zaporizhzhia and the region were left without electricity. Critical facilities are switching to generator power.
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.
Security experts in Europe say two Russian spacecraft, Luch-1 and Luch-2, have intercepted messages from at least a dozen key satellites over the continent. This jeopardizes confidential information and could allow manipulation of trajectories or even lead to accidents involving European satellites.
SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence in Dnipro, who involved his underage son in adjusting enemy strikes. The 63-year-old driving school security guard collected data on defense industry facilities and concentrations of Ukrainian defenders.
DTEK announced the return of Kyiv's Left Bank to temporary power outage schedules. After massive Russian attacks, electricity was restored to 100,000 families.
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated information regarding train movements, indicating increased risks in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia directions due to the threat of missile and drone attacks. Bus detours and transfers have been organized in these areas to ensure passenger safety.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector particularly brutal and insidious during a conversation with US President Donald Trump. He noted that the temperature had dropped below -20 °C.
This morning, several regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. In Sumy region, there is a large-scale blackout due to Russian military aggression, and in Chernihiv region, due to an accident on the line.
In Kyiv, 1142 apartment buildings remain without heating, with the most difficult situation in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. Additional brigades and specialists have been engaged to eliminate the breakdowns, and Invincibility Points have been deployed.