President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the IOC's disqualification of Vladyslav Heraskevych due to his "helmet of memory," stating that it is not about the principles of Olympism. He emphasized that sport does not mean oblivion, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 24 ballistic missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 219 drones. 15 ballistic missiles, one guided missile, and 197 drones were neutralized.
On the night of February 11, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil refinery in Volgograd, as well as fuel and lubricants warehouses, MTZ, air defense systems, and enemy concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a fire at the refinery and is clarifying the extent of the damage.
The investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
Pilots of the Asgard battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces hit two enemy Tor-M2 air defense systems worth about $50 million. Since the beginning of the year, operators of the 412th Brigade have destroyed 13 anti-aircraft missile systems.
A judge of the occupying court of Crimea has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for the arrests of Ukrainian military personnel and the persecution of activists. Three judges of the Russian Federation's Appellate Military Court have been notified of suspicion for upholding an illegal verdict against a Ukrainian prisoner of war.
On the night of February 9, Russia attacked Ukraine with 11 ballistic missiles and 149 drones. Air defense shot down or suppressed 116 enemy UAVs and intercepted some of the missiles.
The partisan movement "ATESH" recorded interruptions in fuel supply to Russian troops in the occupied Kherson region. The reason was the strike of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on a railway echelon in Gvardiyske.
Ukraine seeks to obtain Western security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that any recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea or Donbas will be legally invalid.
Andriy Sybiha told Reuters that only Donald Trump can stop Russia's war against Ukraine. Several unresolved points remain from the 20-point peace plan.
In Russia's Belgorod, it was decided to drain heating systems in 455 apartment buildings and 51 social institutions. This is due to the lack of expected results from restoration work after the missile strike on December 14.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is sending signals to the United States regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian. Ukraine will not support agreements that contradict the Constitution.
Over the past week, law enforcement officials reported 14 new suspicions of collaborative activities. In 2025, courts have already issued 1,115 verdicts for cooperation with the occupation authorities.
Eight leaders of the territorial headquarters of "Yunarmia" in the occupied territory of Donetsk region have been notified of suspicion. They are accused of militarizing Ukrainian children.
Ukraine will resume competitions for public positions to receive €50 billion from the EU. This is stipulated by the Ukraine Facility Plan, and draft law No. 13478-1 is intended to ensure transparent personnel selection.
On the night of February 5, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 183 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 156 enemy drones.
On the night of February 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 105 attack UAVs of various types. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 88 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Twelve former servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face up to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. They are accused of desertion and high treason after the occupation of Crimea.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine with 71 missiles and 450 drones. 38 missiles, including all 4 'Zircon' type missiles, and 412 drones were neutralized.
On the night of February 3, Russian troops launched a targeted attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including substations near Kyiv. The occupiers used "Zircon", "Iskander-M" and "Kh-32" missiles, as well as "Shahed" attack drones.
The Main Center for Special Control recorded a 5. 1 magnitude earthquake in the Sea of Azov near the Crimean Peninsula. The event occurred on February 2, 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
Russia launched a ballistic missile and 171 drones at Ukraine overnight. Of these, 157 were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces.
In Ukraine, the peak of cold weather is expected from February 2 to 4, and from February 5-6, frosts will begin to weaken. Very cold weather is predicted for Sretenie, with temperatures down to -28 degrees at night.
In December 2025, the "Freedom of Russia Legion" group destroyed an ammunition depot in Kharkiv region. There were no losses among the fighters.
An agent of the partisan movement "ATESH" damaged a transformer cabinet of a communication tower near the village of Strilkove in the Kherson region. This created an aerial "window" for UAV strikes on the occupiers in Crimea.
Journalists and volunteers have established the exact number of Russian sailors killed after the strike on the cruiser "Moskva". Most of the victims are residents of Crimea.
A large oil slick and dozens of dead birds covered in fuel oil have been reported near Yalta. The occupation authorities deny the fact of pollution, despite satellite images.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) заочно (in absentia) notified Oleksiy Olkhovsky, commander of the combat unit of a Russian submarine, of suspicion of treason. He was responsible for navigation and plotting the course for launching Kalibr cruise missiles at Ukraine.
On January 31, some regions of Ukraine are expected to experience above-zero temperatures, but severe frosts will begin on the same day. In early February, nighttime air temperatures may drop to -20…-28 degrees.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhiy Tikhy commented on Russia's question to the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas. He reminded that in October 2022, 143 members of the UN General Assembly rejected Russia's illegal land grabs.
