War in Ukraine
In Kyiv region, the consequences of the Russian shelling of an industrial enterprise in Yahotyn are being eliminated for the fifth day. Rescuers are dousing the remains of structures where burning continues, despite significant destruction.
The SBU and police detained 7 individuals in four regions of Ukraine for attempting to illegally sell weapons. Among the seized items were Kalashnikov automatic rifles, RPGs, and ammunition.
According to the mayor of Lviv, as of this moment, there is no information about destruction or casualties. City services are inspecting the community's territory.
On the night of February 11, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Volgograd, as well as fuel and lubricants warehouses, MTZ, air defense systems, and enemy concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a fire at the refinery and is clarifying the extent of the damage.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych continues to use a helmet with images of deceased athletes, despite warnings from the IOC. The International Olympic Committee states that this violates rules regarding political messages at the Olympic Games.
The Swiss Federal Council has approved an aid package for Ukraine worth up to 32 million Swiss francs to overcome the energy crisis. The aid includes 18 gas power generation modules and 80 diesel generators.
The President held a conference call regarding ongoing Russian attacks. Instructions were given to strengthen infrastructure protection and ensure the heat package program.
Air defense is heard working in Lviv after a warning about high-speed targets. Mayor Sadovyi reported a "Kinzhal" missile heading towards the city.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling on the International Olympic Committee to allow Ukrainian athletes to use symbols honoring those killed by Russian aggression. This came after Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing in a helmet featuring portraits of deceased athletes.
A number of high-profile medical scandals have been exposed in Ukraine, undermining trust in the healthcare system. These include the "Doctor P" case, transplantation manipulations, and accusations against medical staff at the "Odrex" clinic for improper performance of duties.
A scheme to profit from pet owners traveling abroad has been exposed in Kyiv. Officials artificially delayed deadlines and demanded 7 to 12 thousand hryvnias for expedited service. The heads of two veterinary clinics have been detained and are being prepared for suspicion.
The European Parliament has approved a support loan for Ukraine amounting to 90 billion euros for 2026-2027. These funds will be directed towards macro-financial assistance and strengthening defense capabilities.
Sergei Lavrov claims that Russia has not received a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, neither officially nor unofficially. He called further versions of the agreement "attempts to rape the American initiative" by Zelensky and his patrons.
Fighters of the 33rd separate assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated the village of Kosivtseve in Zaporizhzhia Oblast from Russian occupiers. The settlement is currently in a "gray zone" according to the OSINT project DeepState map.
The "East" Operation Task Force refutes the enemy's capture of Bondarne. The settlements of Bondarne and Nykyforivka remain under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In Ukraine, the procedure for physical identification of pensioners has been reinstated, which has caused discussions due to the suspension of payments to hundreds of thousands of people. This procedure, which was in effect before the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to prevent fraud and double payments, especially for those in occupied territories or abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in principle draft law No. 13715 on the support and development of innovative activities, aimed at the development of innovative ecosystems. The document is intended to update the legal framework for supporting innovation, form a modern institutional model, and ensure cooperation between the state, business, science, and education.
The number of patents in Russia has shrunk to a minimum in over two decades, and real innovations have virtually disappeared. Russia invests more in purchasing foreign technologies than in developing its own science.
After shelling, consumers in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions are without power. A difficult situation with energy supply is observed in Kyiv and Odesa regions.
Oily spots have been detected in the Black Sea and on the territory of the Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park. The pollution, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, was caused by damage to sunflower oil tanks by Russian UAVs.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, Russians are involving children in a militarized education system, conducting "first aid master classes" in Alchevsk. These events are an element of systemic militarization, preparing children for life in wartime conditions.
The investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
Russia attacked Ukraine again overnight. In the morning, the enemy struck railway stations in Dnipropetrovsk region and Konotop, damaging infrastructure and rolling stock.
The SBU detained a 28-year-old Russian, a former intelligence officer, who, under the guise of a civilian from the Krasnoyarsk Krai, was collecting data on servicemen of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He faces up to 15 years in prison for espionage.
Retired judge Denys Nevyadomsky spoke about how to identify politically motivated criminal proceedings used to pressure businesses. He named signs of such cases, including investigators' focus on pressure rather than evidence collection, property seizures, and dragging out investigations.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of three children and their father in the Kharkiv region, as well as the shelling of a Zaporizhzhia hospital and a railway depot in Konotop. In total, the enemy launched 129 attack drones, which, according to Zelenskyy, undermines trust in diplomacy.
A fictitious employment scheme was uncovered at the main military hospital, where approximately 2. 6 million UAH was embezzled. The scheme's organizer withdrew funds from the cards of fictitiously employed individuals.
President Zelenskyy plans to announce a plan for presidential elections and a referendum on February 24. This is due to the Trump administration's insistence on holding votes by May 15.
Over the past day, 126 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a quarter less than the day before. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk direction, where 35 enemy attacks have been repelled.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said he expects more announcements of commitments under the PURL initiative to supply Ukraine with American weapons. Allies have pledged to purchase more than $4.5 billion worth of weapons.