Skirmishes
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 153 combat engagements over the past day, more than a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes with 72 missiles and 38 air strikes with 148 guided aerial bombs.
The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani. He called the attack a "warning" to the regime in Kinshasa.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Sudanese Armed Forces broke the two-year siege of Kadugli on February 3, 2026, allowing the resumption of food and medical supplies. This strategic achievement followed battles with the Rapid Support Forces.
The head of the National Police Department in Cherkasy Oblast, Oleh Hudyma, has temporarily suspended his official duties. This happened during the investigation of the shooting in Korsunshchyna, where four police officers were killed.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy launched two missile strikes, used 5295 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2904 shellings.
In the Arabian Sea, the US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The drone was maneuvering towards the ship 500 miles off the coast of Iran.
In Kyiv Oblast, a 16-year-old boy, while intoxicated, attacked an acquaintance, inflicting stab wounds and stealing his belongings. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
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.
Law enforcement officers are investigating improper child care at a boarding school in Donetsk Oblast, where a child died in 2022. Two nurses left the pupils unsupervised, one of whom suffocated the other.
In Kyiv, a 21-year-old blogger was brought to justice for petty hooliganism. He drove a limousine with bright lighting and provoked conflicts.
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.
Over the past day, 167 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers launched 86 air strikes, dropping 219 guided aerial bombs and using 7737 kamikaze drones.
Turkey seeks to organize direct talks between the US and Iran in Ankara or Istanbul. The goal is to prevent a US military strike on Iran over the suppression of protests.
A dispute has arisen in Nigeria over the release of more than 80 Christians abducted by militants. Police claim that most of the hostages have returned home, but a Christian association states that many people are still in captivity.
Since the beginning of the day, 147 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy used 5,199 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,860 shelling attacks.
Palestinians have begun crossing the Rafah checkpoint after its reopening. The crossing will be supervised by the EU and local Palestinian staff, while Israel will conduct remote security checks.
Russian units are increasing pressure in the Vovchansk direction, suffering significant losses and using tactics of mass infantry attacks. The situation in Vovchansk remains difficult, but Ukrainian forces are holding back the offensive.
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.