Kropyvnytskyi

An early morning Russian missile attack caused blackouts in Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging local power grids, while Ukraine's national grid remained stable and no power shortages were expected.

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has warned of numerous groups of Iranian-made Shahed drones moving toward Ukraine from different directions in the south and preparing for an attack.

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

President Zelenskyy discussed business and economic development of Cherkasy region with local authorities and business representatives.

President Zelenskyy visited Dnipro, Cherkasy, and Kropyvnytskyi regions to discuss strengthening electronic warfare and air defense as key issues and to give instructions to support critical infrastructure and the economy.

President Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi and awarded some of them with orders and medals for defending Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian occupiers near Robotyn and Verbove.

During his visit to Kropyvnytskyi, President Zelenskyy discussed with the regional authorities assistance to displaced persons, strengthening critical infrastructure and air defense.

Despite mild winter weather, Russia continued attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.

Ukrainian defense forces destroyed 11 of the 24 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia, and at least 7 more failed to reach their targets on the night of February 2.

A Russian drone strike damaged a Ukrenergo substation, leaving people and businesses in Kryvyi Rih without electricity.

A massive drone attack was carried out in Kirovohrad and neighboring regions of Ukraine, which led to the deployment of air defense in Kropyvnytskyi and the surrounding area.

The explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih at 03:27 after the Ukrainian Air Force reported drone attacks on southeastern regions, including Kirovohrad.

On January 31, russians attacked Ukraine's Dnipro region using 13 kamikaze drones and artillery fire. The attack wounded one woman and damaged residential buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities.

The defenders in Kirovohrad region worked at night on Shahed drones launched by the enemy, no one was injured and no damage was done.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 14 of the 20 Shahed drones launched by Russian forces over Ukraine on the night of January 31.

A resident of Kyiv handed over the location of Ukrainian military facilities to Russian intelligence and tried to break into a defense plant. Now he faces life in prison for high treason.

Air defense forces practiced destroying drones on the night of January 30 in Kirovohrad region. There were no casualties.

Ukrainian Defense Forces shoot down 15 of the 35 Shahed drones that Russia launched overnight across Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, in February, the average monthly temperature throughout Ukraine is expected to range from 4° Celsius to 2° Celsius, which is 1-1. 5°C above normal in the southern/eastern regions and Crimea and close to normal in the rest of the country.

The Estonian Center for International Development (ESTDEV) and the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the management capacity of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine and regional patrol police units.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down a Russian X-59 cruise missile over the Dnipro region on January 28. Later that evening, Russia launched ballistic missiles and attack drones, four of which were intercepted by Ukraine.

Russian troops launch missiles from Crimea toward Kropyvnytskyi.

After the air alert was announced due to the activity of enemy tactical aircraft, audible explosions were reported in Dnipro.

Russian missile attacks targeted Kirovohrad region; air defense intercepted the targets, causing damage to property, but no casualties were reported.

Andriy Raikovych warns of a constant missile threat in Kirovohrad region; explosions are reported in Kropyvnytskyi.

The reports of explosions in Kryvyi Rih were confirmed by the head of the city's Defense Council Oleksandr Vilkul.

Explosions were heard in Kryvyi Rih and Kropyvnytskyi after warning of missile threat.

Crimean bridge closed amid reports of Russian air defense activity.

Ukrainian Air Force warns of missile threat in several regions.

In Kropyvnytskyi, a man who threw a grenade was detained, but no one was injured or materially damaged; criminal proceedings were opened over hooliganism.