Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 21 attacks, holding back the enemy's pressure.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on new charges, including bodily harm and knife threats. In total, he is accused of 38 counts, including four rapes.
A 41-year-old man from Dnipropetrovsk region is suspected of shooting in a restaurant on Fontanska Road in Odesa. He demanded drugs from a waitress, and after being refused, he shot at the floor next to her.
Veterans in Cherkasy demand an objective investigation into the deaths of four police officers and veteran Serhiy Rusinov. They also demand the return of Rusinov's body to his family.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated that his ministry would ignore the President's Office due to a conflict over SMS messages. Macinka refused to apologize for the messages, which the president interpreted as an attempt at blackmail.
During the day, 150 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 25 air strikes and used 2872 kamikaze drones. The most active battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Donald Trump expressed hope for a deal with Iran. In addition, the American leader noted that the United States has powerful ships near Iran.
Mehdi Mahmudyan, co-writer of the screenplay for the film "It Was Just an Unfortunate Accident," has been arrested in Tehran. The arrest occurred after he signed a statement condemning the leader of the Islamic Republic.
High-ranking US and Israeli generals held talks at the Pentagon. The meeting took place amid rising tensions with Iran.
Palestinians in Gaza are awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, a vital link to the outside world. Israel says the crossing should reopen on Monday, but with restrictions.
Since the beginning of February 1, 44 combat engagements have taken place on the front line. Russian troops shelled settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
In December 2025, the "Freedom of Russia Legion" group destroyed an ammunition depot in Kharkiv region. There were no losses among the fighters.
On the night of February 1, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched strikes on Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia. A repair base, UAV control points, and personnel concentration areas were hit.
On February 1, in Vinnytsia, an unknown man fired several shots at a notification group and fled. There were no casualties, and the police are searching for the shooter.
Over the past day, 338 combat engagements took place on the front line, the enemy launched 44 air strikes and used 4053 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit two areas of personnel concentration and two enemy command posts.
Israel carried out its most powerful airstrikes on Gaza in weeks, killing 26 people. The attacks were a response to a ceasefire violation.
As a result of Russian shelling of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and eight were injured. Apartment buildings, private houses, shops, cafes, and a market were damaged.
Over 200 people died in DR Congo due to the collapse of a coltan mine in Rubaya. The cause was heavy rains that eroded the soil.
German comedian Maxi Schafroth raised the US flag on a flagpole in Greenland for a satirical show, which caused outrage among local authorities. The film crew was fined, and an investigation has been launched.
Satellite images recorded renewed activity at Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan in January 2026. Tehran is constructing new protective structures to conceal the aftermath of last year's US and Israeli airstrikes.
An explosion occurred in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, killing one person and injuring 14. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and Israel denies involvement.
In the Zhytomyr region, a TCC serviceman fired a starter pistol during a conflict with a local resident. The police stopped the conflict, no one was injured.
Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) eliminated Kenyan citizen Clinton Nyapara Mogesu, born in 1997, in the Donetsk direction. He signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence after working in Qatar and died during a "meat assault."
Pakistani security forces eliminated at least 67 militants in Balochistan province. The attacks killed 10 police officers, 11 civilians, and wounded 24 police officers.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian Tor-M1 air defense system in Luhansk region and UAV control points in Zaporizhzhia and Bryansk regions. Enemy warehouses and concentrations of personnel were also hit.
Over the past day, 157 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 4358 kamikaze drones and carried out 3117 shellings. The occupiers were active in three directions, launching missile and air strikes.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, denied the capture of Ternuvate, Richne, and Zlahoda by Russian occupiers. He reported that Ternuvate had been cleared of a sabotage group, and Richne and Zlahoda remain under Ukrainian control.
President Zelenskyy ordered to strengthen protection against Russian drones in Kherson, Nikopol, and the border communities of Sumy region. This decision was made after constant attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with commanders of military units to discuss the operational situation and combat experience. Special attention was paid to maintaining unit control, logistics, and medical evacuation.
