War in Ukraine
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.
In Ukraine, the number of heating points and special services personnel involved will increase to support residents of affected cities. In Kyiv, 118 State Emergency Service heating tents are operating, with an additional 79 points being prepared.
Due to Russian shelling, over 1176 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, while in the Kyiv region, heat supply is operating normally. In Kharkiv and Dnipro, restoration work to return heating is ongoing.
The SBI has released new details of the investigation into the procurement of substandard mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine that did not meet technical requirements. Five members of a criminal organization and four military officials have been notified of suspicions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, using a record number of ballistic missiles. He noted that Moscow does not take diplomacy seriously, and the work of the negotiating team will be adjusted.
The idea of forced mobilization of 100,000 foreigners in Ukraine has no basis at the level of state policy and contradicts the Constitution. Fedir Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, stated that such initiatives have not been considered.
The sale of LUKOIL International GmbH for $22 billion and the loss of Gazprom Germania by Gazprom indicate the degradation of Russia's international business. Sberbank and VTB also lost their European assets.
In Kyiv, water was drained from heating systems in over 1,100 homes in Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts after an infrastructure facility was damaged. The city is deploying additional heating points in schools, and the State Emergency Service is also deploying heating points.
Ukraine's public debt reached UAH 9 trillion, or USD 213 billion, in 2025, increasing by 29. 5% over the year. This accounts for 98.4% of the projected GDP, while the average maturity period doubled and the cost decreased.
Russia launched the most powerful attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year. Generation and electricity distribution facilities were attacked, including combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs) in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
The second round of talks of the working group on security in Abu Dhabi will take place on February 4-5. The Russian delegation will be led by Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine has received millions of euros through the PURL mechanism. Since summer, NATO has provided 75% of all missiles for the front and 90% for air defense.
NATO Secretary General Marco Rutte stated that Russia's economy is suffering significant losses due to increased pressure on its shadow fleet. NATO will continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv. They honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the National Memorial of National Memory.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by the enemy, energy facilities in a number of regions were damaged. Due to bad weather, 68 settlements in three regions were de-energized.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the allies' goal is to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine with real security guarantees. The US, Europe, and Canada are ready to provide Ukraine with security assurances and guarantees.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine remains at the center of the Alliance's security policy. Support for the Armed Forces continues daily, despite Russia's attempts to destroy the country.
The National Preserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" is temporarily closed to visitors due to deteriorating weather and a critical drop in temperature. This decision was made to protect cultural heritage sites, as well as the health of visitors and staff.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning. He will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces inflicted fire damage on enemy military facilities, including an FPV training center and an electronic warfare station. Concentrations of enemy personnel in the Zaporizhzhia and Belgorod regions were also hit.
Today's massive Russian strike on Ukraine is a typical reaction to peace initiatives, said Fedir Venislavskyi. Russia is trying to impose unacceptable conditions, particularly regarding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas.
Russian troops launched a massive combined attack on Kharkiv and the region, damaging energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Six civilians were injured, including two men and two women in Kharkiv, as well as a 79-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man in Derhachi.
On February 3, a Russian strike cut off power to more than 12,000 consumers in the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia. Energy workers are working to restore electricity supply.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop a defense plan with the participation of the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the NBU.
Ukraine has agreed on a multi-level plan to ensure a ceasefire with Russia, which provides for a response within 24 hours to violations. In the event of continued hostilities, a coalition of the willing will be engaged, and in the event of a large-scale attack, a coordinated military response with US support.
Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky announced that Ukraine has officially informed Israel about the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called this decision an important diplomatic and moral step.
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Great Britain will increase pressure on Russia and accelerate support for Ukraine.