Energy supply stabilization continues in Ukraine after the shelling. Relevant ministries and heads of regional military administrations are preparing resources to respond to new attacks amid severe cold.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that sold millions of hryvnias worth of cocaine every month. Couriers disguised deliveries as taxis, and among the clients were representatives of show business.
Ukraine and its partners are searching for Soviet-type power plants in Eastern Europe. This will allow them to obtain equipment for replacement at Ukrainian facilities.
The SBU detained a 24-year-old female contract soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and her 25-year-old friend, who were part of an FSB agent network. They were preparing terrorist attacks with explosives in Kyiv and Zhytomyr, having set up an underground laboratory.
A NABU detective, who owns a collection of coins from tsarist Russia and millions in cash, has bought a second house for 3 million.
Artem Vyunnyk, co-founder, CEO of "NVP "Athlon Avia", on a new philosophy of interaction between manufacturer and military.
In Kyiv, a 29-year-old serviceman detonated an F-1 grenade during a conflict. As a result of the explosion, the 45-year-old apartment owner died, and two other people were injured.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that severe frosts would return to Ukraine next week. He urged services to accelerate repairs as much as possible and begin preparations for the next heating season.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the power supply situation remains difficult. After the night missile attack, there is electricity for only 2-3 hours.
Children from the Kyiv football academy "Lokomotyv", whose base was destroyed by Russian shelling, presented a ball to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They are asking for support for Ukrainian children and for Russia not to be reinstated in international football.
Thaws, temperature fluctuations, and the operation of hydraulic structures in February make reservoirs unpredictable and dangerous for Ukrainians. The ice may seem strong but can break under a person's weight and drag them underwater.
Seven heads of state veterinary hospitals have been served with suspicion notices. This is related to a scheme to profit from animal owners who planned to travel abroad.
DTEK announced the restoration of electricity supply for 100,000 Kyiv families after a massive night attack by the Russian Federation. All districts of the capital have returned to temporary outage schedules.
There are currently several working theories – from an outbreak of acute respiratory viral diseases in the Verkhovna Rada to food poisoning.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main target of Russia's night attack was energy generation and substations. He emphasized the need for interceptor missiles for enemy ballistic missiles.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with an additional £500 million to strengthen its air defense. The funds will be used to protect cities and critical infrastructure from missile attacks.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, consumers in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv regions and Kyiv were de-energized, and heat supply was disrupted. Due to bad weather, Zakarpattia region was left without electricity.
During the night, Russia deliberately attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In Kyiv, heating has been stopped for another 2,600 buildings, 300,000 people in Odesa are without water, and 10,000 subscribers in Dnipro are without heat.
After a massive Russian attack overnight, 107,000 families in Kyiv were left without electricity. Emergency blackouts have been introduced in a number of regions.
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.
Almost 2,600 Kyiv homes were left without heating after critical infrastructure was damaged. Utility workers are working to restore heat supply, while more than 1,100 homes are still without heating due to damage to the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant.
Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia's night attack, one was hospitalized. Residential buildings in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts were damaged.
A car exploded in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene, and information about casualties is being clarified.
At the meeting of the Staff for the elimination of the consequences of the emergency situation in the energy sector, the strengthening of Kyiv's air defense, particularly energy facilities, was discussed. Other critical infrastructure facilities requiring protection have been identified and prioritized.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the detention of a National Guard lieutenant who helped a Kyiv official organize a scheme to evade military service. The detained NGU officer tried to flee Ukraine but returned and was apprehended.
The "Krasnobalivski" drug organization, with a monthly income of over UAH 20 million, will face trial. Law enforcement officers seized almost 90 kg of drugs and UAH 2.4 million in cash.
President Zelenskyy accepted the US proposal to hold the next round of negotiations to end the war, where the issue of territory will be discussed. Ukraine may approve a peace proposal through a parliamentary vote or a national referendum.
The Kyiv City State Administration urged residents of the capital to check and replenish their supplies of drinking and technical water due to possible enemy shelling. The recommended norm per person is: 3 liters of drinking water and 10–12 liters of technical water.
Pensioners can resume suspended payments by choosing any of the available identification methods — online or offline — after which accruals are automatically renewed with compensation for the entire period of delay.
The President held a conference call regarding ongoing Russian attacks. Instructions were given to strengthen infrastructure protection and ensure the heat package program.
