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.
The head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, Kovalenko, reported a massive Russian attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a threat after the take-off of a MiG-31K and an attack by enemy drones.
Over the past day, 152 combat engagements took place on the front, including 31 in the Pokrovsk direction and 23 in the Huliaipole direction. The enemy launched 80 air strikes and used 6235 kamikaze drones.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on the adaptation of new recruits, air cover, and shelters. He emphasized the need to improve the level of instructors and the equipment of training centers.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming meetings regarding the end of the war, which are likely to take place in the US. Ukraine is ready for all formats that will bring peace closer.
President Zelenskyy approved new combat operations by the SBU aimed at further weakening the enemy. He also noted the successes of the Ukrainian military in January, who eliminated 30,000 occupiers.
As a result of a drone attack on Kyiv, the building of the National Library of Ukraine for Children was damaged. The blast wave blew out 10 window units and a balcony door, and cracks were found in the walls and foundation.
In Odesa, an unknown man attacked a TCC serviceman during a document check, using tear gas and inflicting a stab wound. The injured person was hospitalized, and his condition is stable.
On February 5, during a prisoner exchange, Nazar Daletskyi from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, who had been considered dead since September 2022, was returned. Information about his survival was confirmed by other fighters released from captivity.
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.
Starting from March 1, 2026, minimum pension payments for families of fallen and missing defenders in Ukraine will increase. Payments for a disabled family member will be at least UAH 12,810, and for families with two or more members, at least UAH 10,020 per person.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the US will continue to sell weapons to NATO allies for Ukraine until a peace agreement is concluded. This is necessary for self-defense and to prevent the country from being seized.
In the Lviv region, defense forces neutralized an enemy drone that attacked a critical infrastructure facility. The incident passed without casualties or significant damage.
A scheme has been uncovered in Zakarpattia where doctors were diagnosing fictitious tuberculosis to help individuals evade mobilization or obtain disability status. Six individuals, including medical professionals, were involved in substituting biological samples, charging up to $4,000 per service.
A meeting was held at the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine with a delegation from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Issues of combating organized crime, human trafficking, cybercrime, and illicit arms trafficking were discussed.
A mobile fire group destroyed an enemy drone over Lviv. All relevant services are working at the scene.
Poland is finalizing the preparation of the 48th military aid package for Ukraine, worth 200 million zlotys, which will include armored vehicles and MiG-29 fighter jets. This was stated by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on February 5.
An explosion occurred in Lviv, air defense forces are active. Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytskyi urged residents to remain in shelters.
Immediately after signing a peace treaty, Ukraine plans to gradually transform its Armed Forces, numbering around 800,000, into a contract army with voluntary service and increased payments for the front line, with the support of European partners.
Since the beginning of the day, 56 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.
The United States and Russia have agreed to resume high-level military dialogue after a meeting in Abu Dhabi. This decision was made after talks between General Alexus Grynkewich and high-ranking officials from Russia and Ukraine.
According to Kateryna Rashevska, there has not yet been a single case where Russians have not violated the rights of Ukrainian children.
Producer Olena Mozgova shared a touching photo of her husband, musician David Axelrod, who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He met with their 10-year-old daughter Solomiia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of 157 Ukrainians, including military personnel and civilians, as part of the first exchange after a long pause. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022.
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.
A lecturer was detained in Kharkiv for allegedly transmitting intelligence information about the location of Ukrainian military personnel to a representative of the Russian Federation. She communicated via Telegram, using a separate phone and English for conspiracy.
Negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are ongoing in Abu Dhabi. The parties have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, which is the first exchange in five months.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the continuation of negotiations that began in Abu Dhabi. Additional progress is expected in the coming weeks.
In Lviv, a woman fired a traumatic pistol at a minivan carrying police officers and TCC servicemen. She was detained and notified of suspicion of hooliganism.
Ukraine will resume competitions for public positions to receive €50 billion from the EU. This is stipulated by the Ukraine Facility Plan, and draft law No. 13478-1 is intended to ensure transparent personnel selection.
