War in Ukraine
On February 4, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, Ivan Fedorov, reported that the number of injured in Zaporizhzhia has risen to eight. Among them are two children, all are receiving medical assistance.
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia in the evening. Two 18-year-old young people were killed, and seven more were injured.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte inspected one of Kyiv's thermal power plants, which was attacked by Russia overnight. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of strengthening the protection of energy facilities and timely delivery of weapons.
The pension reform proposed by government officials in Ukraine envisages a transition to a point-based system, separate budget financing for special pensions, and the launch of a funded tier, but its success depends on realistic calculations, the budget's ability to cover increased expenditures, and public trust amid demographic and wartime risks.
US Senator Lindsey Graham urged Donald Trump to start supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles after a massive Russian attack.
The District Court in Zamość sentenced Paweł K. to 3.5 years in prison for espionage. He collected information about Rzeszów-Jasionka airport for Russian special services, which could have been used for an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The city of Kharkiv has almost UAH 20 billion in debts due to the difference in tariffs for heat and water supply. This is equivalent to the city's annual budget, which poses a threat to the heating season.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the identification of 211 individuals involved in atrocities in Bucha. In January 2026 alone, two Russian servicemen were identified and charged.
Rarog, a company operating since 2014, introduced two new plate carriers and launched its own production of armor plates in 2025. These developments respond to the changed demands of war, where universal equipment has given way to specialized gear.
In Kharkiv, the consequences of the enemy attack on Saltivka are being eliminated, where fire engulfed an apartment building. 7 people were injured, one 85-year-old woman was hospitalized.
The total debt for consumed gas exceeds 100 billion hryvnias, with more than half of the amount accumulated during the war.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced three levels of security guarantees for Ukraine after the war, so that a new Russian attack would be a "very bad decision. " This includes strengthening the Ukrainian army, a coalition of the willing, and US involvement.
Despite pressure, Russian oil supplies remain stable. China has become the largest buyer, increasing purchases, while India has reduced them to their lowest level in over three years.
As a result of a Russian UAV strike on a residential 5-story building in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to six people. Three women aged 90, 84, and 57 sought medical attention due to severe stress.
Military intelligence recorded a decline in the logistical support of Russian troops. The invaders complain about the lack of food and supplies, remaining without proper nutrition.
The case of Adnan Kivan's death became a turning point for the Odrex clinic. After it gained wide resonance, more and more people dared to speak about their own negative experiences of treatment in the scandalous clinic. In response, Odrex's lawyers seem to have chosen a tactic of shifting the case from the legal to the public sphere. Experts emphasize: in such conditions, the line between the right to defense and the risks to the principles of the rule of law is extremely thin.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will seek dialogue with Russia at the negotiations on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi, but will not surrender. He emphasized support for de-escalation steps.
Since the beginning of the day, 50 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, having carried out 23 and 11 attacks, respectively.
The SBU is investigating a case against Roman Mileshko's airline group for alleged complicity with Russia, although no specific facts of the crime have been established during several years of investigation. Several other similar proceedings, which were investigated by other law enforcement agencies based on applications from an NGO associated with a competing company, were closed, which indicates the custom nature of the persecutions.
Twelve former servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face up to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They are accused of desertion and high treason after the occupation of Crimea.
In Kharkiv, the number of injured as a result of an enemy drone attack on a high-rise building in the Saltivskyi district has risen to three. Apartments caught fire as a result of the strike.
President Zelenskyy announced a record Russian missile attack using ballistic missiles. He discussed with NATO Secretary General Rutte the need for prompt delivery of missiles for Patriot systems.
Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported an increase in the number of injured to six people. Earlier, five injured people were reported, two of whom were hospitalized with lacerations.
International sanctions and the outflow of technology have pushed Russia out of the global space race, while the US and China are preparing missions to the Moon. The Russian space industry is experiencing a crisis, cooperating only with individual countries in Asia and Africa.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia violated its promise not to shell Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This occurred after the US requested a week-long halt to the strikes.
As a result of a Russian UAV attack on the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, apartments in a high-rise building caught fire. Two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a 17-year-old college graduate in Ivano-Frankivsk, who, on the instructions of the Russian special services, collected data on the Burshtyn TPP. The girl photographed the object and transmitted information to the enemy; she faces up to 10 years in prison.
In Kharkiv, the situation after damage to the thermal power plant and electrical substations was classified as a local-level man-made emergency. About 60% of subscribers remain without electricity, and 105,000 without heat.
The director of a Lviv company has been served with a suspicion notice for embezzling UAH 6. 4 million. She supplied protective suits to the Vinnytsia State Emergency Service at an inflated price.