The Ministry of Development and Habitat for Humanity plan to convert abandoned buildings into housing for IDPs, but lawyers and the NACP warn of risks of non-transparent selection of objects and legal conflicts.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Anastasiia Sofiienko as Deputy Minister of Education and Science. The appointments of deputy heads of Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administrations were also approved.
An explosion occurred at the Kolomyia District TCC at 01:15, classified by the SBU as a terrorist act. There were no casualties, and the building was damaged.
In Ukraine, passage on state roads is ensured, but weather deterioration is expected. Traffic is restricted on the M-15 Odesa – Reni and H-31 Dnipro – Tsarychanka – Kobeliaky – Reshetylivka highways.
Russia massively attacked civilian and critical infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, including energy facilities and railway infrastructure in four regions. In some regions, water and heat supply have been temporarily suspended; there are no casualties.
Oleksiy Kuleba explained that only empty state and communal buildings will be converted into housing for IDPs, without touching private property. The pilot phase of the program starts in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava regions.
Moderate snow avalanche danger of the second level is expected in the highlands of Ivano-Frankivsk region on February 16-17. Rescuers urge to refrain from hiking in the mountains.
In January 2026, local budgets of Ukraine received UAH 28. 4 million in tourist tax, which is 14.3% more than last year. Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia regions and Kyiv became the leaders in terms of revenues.
The Prosecutor General has ordered an internal investigation into the possible non-compliance of prosecutors with anti-corruption requirements. This concerns the acquisition of real estate in Bukovel by relatives of three prosecutors, which may not correspond to their incomes.
The President held a conference call regarding ongoing Russian attacks. Instructions were given to strengthen infrastructure protection and ensure the heat package program.
Passage is ensured on state roads in Ukraine, but icy conditions are observed in some places. Road organizations are treating the pavement with anti-icing materials.
A court in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast suspended a mayor suspected of bribery from office. The official demanded a bribe for leasing communal land.
A storm warning has been issued in Ukraine due to black ice on the roads. Weather conditions may complicate traffic.
Burshtyn TPP completely ceased operations after a massive attack on February 7, which lasted six hours. The city was left without heat and water, and the restoration of generation is uncertain.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.
On the night of February 7, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 447 air assault weapons. Air defense forces destroyed 406 targets, including missiles and drones.
As a result of the Russian attack on November 7 in the Rivne region, residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged, and two people were injured. There are power outages in the region, and possible problems with water supply.
On the night of February 7, the aggressor launched a combined attack on Ukraine. An enemy UAV hit Kharkiv, and explosions were reported in Vinnytsia and Burshtyn.
Traffic on Ukraine's state-owned highways is ensured despite snow, rain, and fog. Road workers are cleaning and treating the pavement with anti-icing materials.
The mayor in Prykarpattia was caught red-handed receiving an illicit benefit. The official demanded over UAH 230,000 for facilitating the lease of three land plots and changing their intended use.
Since the beginning of the day, 259 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 37 of them with casualties. 82 accidents occurred in Kyiv and the region, traffic near Stoyanka is difficult.
On February 5, significant avalanche danger (level 3) is expected in the highlands of Ivano-Frankivsk region due to a thaw. Rescuers urge people to refrain from hiking in the mountains.
The Sumy Oblast Restoration Service has imposed restrictions on the movement of freight and oversized vehicles starting January 30 due to heavy snow and ice. The restriction applies to roads N-07, N-12, and N-12-1 to prevent accidents and traffic jams.
On January 30, mass reports of bomb threats were sent to the email addresses of government agencies and institutions. Almost 30% of the reports have already been processed, and the information has not been confirmed.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that for almost a year smuggled kratom from the Czech Republic and sold it throughout Ukraine, including to military personnel. During the special operation, over 500 kg of drugs worth more than UAH 5 million were seized, and 6 people were detained.
In November 2025, Ukrainian banks issued 743 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 5 billion. The largest share was for the primary market, with Kyiv and Lviv regions leading.
Animal rights activists reported cruel treatment of horses at the "Koni Boikivshchyny" festival in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Police are investigating information regarding possible animal abuse.
In 2024, 168,778 children were born in Ukraine, and 485,296 people died. Mortality decreased by 2%, and birth rate by 4.5%.
By early 2026, Ukraine has recorded over 36. 6 thousand wage arrears. A record 9.1 thousand proceedings were opened last year, with most of them concerning chemical product manufacturers.
As of the morning of January 17, roads in Ukraine are partially snowy or wet, mostly dry in the southern and eastern regions. All major highways are passable, road workers are on duty.
