Kharkiv
President Zelenskyy thanked Vladyslav Heraskevych for a powerful gesture of remembrance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The athlete placed portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by the Russian invasion on his helmet.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a Russian "Molniya" drone attack on the Shevchenkivskyi district. Details of the incident are being clarified.
A Kharkiv resident, who worked as a clinic administrator, has been extradited from Germany and is accused of participating in a criminal organization. She recruited women for commercial surrogacy, misleading them about the parents of the newborns.
President Zelenskyy called Kyiv the most difficult city after massive Russian strikes, where over 1,400 high-rise buildings remain without heating. He also reported on efforts to increase electricity imports and the need to strengthen the protection of nuclear facilities.
The National Fund for Mobile and Modular Energy Equipment Reserve has started operating in Ukraine to provide prompt assistance to communities. Four cogeneration units have already arrived in Kyiv, and Kharkiv will receive three.
Russian troops attacked the railway infrastructure of Chernihiv region overnight. Due to this, services between Snovsk and Bakhmach were cancelled, and trains No. 66 Kyiv – Sumy and No. 114 Uzhhorod – Kharkiv were delayed.
On February 7, Russian occupiers shelled the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson, wounding a 71-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man. It also became known about the death of a 40-year-old man in Antonivka as a result of shelling on February 1.
In the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv, a man attacked employees of the TCC and SP with a knife, inflicting non-penetrating wounds to their heads and torsos. The 31-year-old local resident has been detained and notified of suspicion.
A Russian drone attack on February 6 destroyed an animal shelter in Zaporizhzhia, killing 15 dogs and injuring 10 others. A 41-year-old shelter employee was also hospitalized.
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 night attack in Vinnytsia region, a wall of an educational building was destroyed and 5 buildings, including dormitories, were damaged. The heating system was also damaged, but there were no casualties.
Two people were injured and three residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the Rivne region on February 7. Rescue services and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.
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.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, train traffic is delayed on November 7 due to Russian missile and drone strikes. Train No. 6418 Khodoriv - Ivano-Frankivsk is running 2 hours and 47 minutes late, and train No. 6411 Ivano-Frankivsk - Khodoriv will be delayed by an hour for departure.
Over the past day, 153 combat engagements took place on the front line. The Russians used 7 missiles, 87 air strikes, and 6649 kamikaze drones.
As a result of a night attack by Russian drones in Yahotyn, Kyiv region, a fire broke out at a Roshen company warehouse. Firefighting efforts are currently underway.
A program for insuring business property against war risks has started operating in Ukraine. Five companies have already applied to participate in the mechanism, which provides for compensation for damages from Russian shelling.
The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, stated that the military-technical sphere will be the driver of Ukraine's economic growth. He noted that a unique ecosystem of military technologies has emerged in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.
In the Sumy region, a 22-year-old woman will face trial for malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties, which led to the death of her 1. 5-year-old son. The boy died of mechanical asphyxia after getting tangled in a shoelace with a cross in his crib while his mother was at a party.
In Kyiv, 1126 high-rise buildings remain without heating due to significant damage to the thermal power plant. Additional heating points have been deployed, some of which operate around the clock.
In Kharkiv, an 11-year-old boy with autism died on July 8, 2025, from a traumatic brain injury and lack of medical care. His 36-year-old mother has been notified of suspicion of malicious non-fulfillment of duties.
A lecturer was detained in Kharkiv for allegedly transmitting intelligence information about the location of Ukrainian military personnel to a representative of the Russian Federation. She communicated via Telegram, using a separate phone and English for conspiracy.
During an energy meeting, President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to intensify efforts against Russian reconnaissance drones and to enhance protection against MLRS. The difficult heating situation in Kyiv and work on a warm package program were also discussed.
On the night of February 5, Russian occupiers attacked railway infrastructure, injuring a female employee in Sumy region. Traffic in frontline regions continues with enhanced security measures.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
Ukrzaliznytsia has updated information regarding train movements, indicating increased risks in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia directions due to the threat of missile and drone attacks. Bus detours and transfers have been organized in these areas to ensure passenger safety.
In Kyiv, 1142 apartment buildings remain without heating, with the most difficult situation in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. Additional brigades and specialists have been engaged to eliminate the breakdowns, and Invincibility Points have been deployed.
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.
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.