War in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the day, 33 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, 17 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian military repelled 13 attacks in this direction.
In February, combat brigades were allocated over UAH 4. 5 billion through DOT-Chain Defence for ordering drones and electronic warfare systems. Over six months, approximately 350,000 units of equipment worth over UAH 16 billion have been supplied through the system.
American TV channel Newsmax has signed a licensing agreement to launch Newsmax Ukraine in spring 2026. The channel will produce its own news and retransmit Newsmax content.
Russia's internet watchdog is slowing down Telegram's operations due to legal violations. Moscow is trying to force Russians to use the more tightly controlled domestic online service Max.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 12353, which regulates the mandatory evacuation of the population, including children, from areas of active and potential hostilities. The decision on evacuation is made at the suggestion of the military command.
The Ukrainian athlete was allowed to honor the memory of fallen athletes, but was not allowed to use a "helmet of memory" for this purpose.
Russians shelled Zaporizhzhia, damaging the heating network. Five high-rise buildings were disconnected from communications, and a kindergarten building was damaged.
As a result of Russia's night strikes on Odesa region's energy infrastructure, over 95,000 residents were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Kiliya, where 9,000 people are without gas and heating.
Kyiv Metro Utility Enterprise plans to purchase 4,460 folding chairs for underground stations. This is necessary for the comfort of thousands of people who use the metro as a shelter during air raids.
Ukraine is introducing a whitelist regime for Starlink terminals to ensure connectivity for civilians and businesses, while blocking it for the enemy. Owners must verify their terminal once through an Administrative Service Center (ASC) or Diia.
Italian snowboarder Roland Fischnaller competed at the 2026 Olympics in a helmet with a Russian tricolor, and the IOC did not take disciplinary action. Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was forbidden to compete in a helmet with portraits of deceased athletes.
Several small enemy groups crossed the Siversky Donets and infiltrated the inter-positional space. Ukrainian units are conducting search and strike missions to detect and destroy the enemy in the settlement.
Kaupo Rosin, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that Russia will not attack Estonia or another NATO country next year. However, the Kremlin still poses a danger by strengthening its armed forces.
President Zelenskyy met with Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's former Ambassador to the USA. They discussed Ukraine's reconstruction and strengthening international ties to defend against Russian aggression.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
Greece and Malta have expressed concerns about the EU's proposal to replace the price cap on Russian oil with a services ban. They fear the impact on the shipping industry and energy prices.
Relatives of Nazar Daletsky, who was presumed dead and buried, must return 15 million hryvnias in aid to the state. The soldier turned out to be alive and returned from captivity, which creates an unprecedented legal situation.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a repair unit, a UAV training center, and drone control points in the occupied territories and in the Kursk region. Also, concentrations of occupiers and a field fuel depot were hit.
As a result of the Russian strike with six "FAB-250" bombs on Sloviansk on February 10, the number of injured civilians increased to 16. A mother and her 11-year-old daughter also died.
The specialized prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an organized group that embezzled almost UAH 5. 5 million. The funds, allocated by the Severodonetsk Civil-Military Administration, were supposed to go to the purchase of 150 FPV drones and 20 EW stations for the military.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
NABU and SAP use high-profile cases to strengthen their own political influence, an expert says.
On February 10, 2026, in the village of Oskil, Kharkiv region, an enemy drone attacked acting village head Serhiy Nikorich during the delivery of humanitarian bread. He sustained minor injuries, and the car burned down.
Battles continue in the north of Pokrovsk and on the approaches to Hryshyne. The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 386 occupiers in a week, which is 25% more than before.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a Ukrzaliznytsia employee in Donetsk region who was providing the enemy with information about the location of heavy equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.
French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to involve European partners in resuming dialogue with Putin. He sent his advisor to Moscow, reopening technical channels for discussion.
The Russian economy is experiencing its deepest crisis in 20 years, which may force the Kremlin to reconsider its economic policy. By the end of 2025, a sharp slowdown in industrial growth and a record budget deficit were recorded.
The SBU exposed a GRU agent in the AFU in the Kharkiv region who was transmitting data on the deployment of units to the enemy. The perpetrator, a 30-year-old mobilized man, collected information about command posts, warehouses, and artillery, and also possessed combat grenades and explosives.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
Due to enemy attacks, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions are without power. Throughout the country, hourly and emergency power outage schedules are in effect.