On February 9, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect in Ukraine, and emergency blackouts are possible in some regions. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on the energy system.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is fighting for independence but does not restrict the rights of citizens not of mobilization age. Citizens not subject to mobilization have the right to leave the country.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements on the supply of 50 Gripen and 100 Rafale aircraft. Ukraine plans to develop its military aviation.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the capital. Kyiv is under ballistic missile attack, air defense forces are working.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's energy sector is a legitimate military target, as revenues from energy sales finance the war against Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine can strike at weapons or at the source of their financing.
Since the beginning of the day, 123 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy is actively advancing in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.
According to Zelenskyy, ten export centers will be operating in Europe by 2026, and drone production will begin in Germany and the United Kingdom.
In Russia's Belgorod, it was decided to drain heating systems in 455 apartment buildings and 51 social institutions. This is due to the lack of expected results from restoration work after the missile strike on December 14.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 450 companies producing drones are operating in Ukraine, 40-50 of which are leading. He noted that 2026 will be a year of investment in Ukrainian technologies, particularly in drones.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko said that the week from February 9 to 15 is the last calm period before the eclipse corridor. This time is favorable for completing tasks and summing up results.
The National Fund for Mobile and Modular Energy Equipment Reserve has started operating in Ukraine to provide prompt assistance to communities. Four cogeneration units have already arrived in Kyiv, and Kharkiv will receive three.
On February 8, during shelling in Kramatorsk, journalists from the Inter TV channel were wounded. Correspondent Ihor Levenok sustained shrapnel wounds to his left arm.
Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov won an award from the Directors Guild of America for the documentary film "2000 Meters to Andriivka. " This is his second victory from this Guild; he received the first in 2023.
The Ministry of Defense is initiating consultations with military families and the Office of the Military Ombudsman. This will help determine an effective social support model for those who need it most.
Russian citizen Lyubomir Korba, suspected of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Alekseev, has been detained in Dubai and extradited to Russia. The FSB claims to have identified accomplices to the crime, one of whom has fled to Ukraine.
Indian refineries have suspended purchases of Russian oil for April delivery. The move is linked to New Delhi's desire to conclude a trade agreement with the United States.
The Russian State Duma supported amendments allowing the FSB to disconnect the internet and other communication services in response to "security threats. " This will strengthen state control over communications in Russia.
Russian troops once again attacked Naftogaz Group facilities in Poltava region, causing damage to equipment. There were no casualties; this is the 19th attack since the beginning of the year.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the 2S9 Nona-S self-propelled artillery system of Russian paratroopers in Pokrovsk. The enemy was hiding the equipment in a non-residential building.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a logistics depot, a UAV control point, and areas where Russian troops were concentrated in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Astrakhan regions. A technical building and an assembly building at the Kapustin Yar training ground were damaged.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini considers the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine a mistake, as the country did not have a full replacement for them. He refuted claims that the aircraft were unusable.
Ukraine continues to eliminate the consequences of missile and drone attacks on the energy system. Ukrenergo reports a reduction in the volume of emergency blackouts in some regions, but the power deficit remains. Nuclear generation is partially unloaded, and hourly power outage schedules are not in effect.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees on new sanctions against companies producing Russian missiles and drones, as well as against the Russian financial sector. These measures are aimed at stopping the supply of components for weapons and the functioning of the crypto market.
Donald Trump involved US military leaders in diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. This approach sparked debate among national security and diplomacy experts.
Russian troops attacked the railway infrastructure of Chernihiv region overnight. Due to this, services between Snovsk and Bakhmach were cancelled, and trains No. 66 Kyiv – Sumy and No. 114 Uzhhorod – Kharkiv were delayed.
After evening strikes on energy facilities in Belgorod, 80,000 people were left without heating. Also, 3,000 people are without gas and 1,000 without electricity.
On the night of February 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with 101 attack UAVs, 70 of which were "Shaheds. " Air defense forces destroyed 69 enemy drones.
Over the past day, 294 combat engagements were recorded, with the most active ones in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The total losses of the Russian invaders amounted to 1040 personnel.
According to "Rosstat", salary arrears in the Russian Federation for 2025 increased 2. 3 times, reaching a 9-year record. More than 14.7 thousand Russians did not receive over 2 billion rubles, which indicates economic exhaustion due to the war.
