In Khmelnytskyi region, five children were removed from dangerous living conditions. They lived in unsanitary conditions, ate expired products, and did not attend school.
Record technology exports by Ukrainian IT companies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has reoriented its strikes towards logistics rather than energy. In the Kharkiv region, a ballistic missile damaged warehouses of a civilian production facility belonging to an American company.
Former chairman of the board of NEC "Ukrenergo" Volodymyr Kudrytskyi announced a constant electricity deficit in Ukraine. The shortage is compensated by imports or increased operation of hydroelectric power plants.
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.
A mummified body of a man born in 1947 was discovered during renovation work in Kyiv. Residents of the building last saw him in late 2021 or early 2022.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Donald Trump appealed to Vladimir Putin with a request to refrain from striking Kyiv for a week, allegedly until February 1.
In Kyiv, unknown individuals reported the "mining" of a number of state institutions, educational establishments, and enterprises. Similar reports are also coming from Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, and Lviv regions.
Train traffic between Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia has been restricted due to Russian attacks on the railway and the detection of enemy drones. Infrastructure has been damaged, but passengers and railway workers were not harmed.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would cease strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure if Russia agrees to the week-long truce proposed by the US. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed its consent to cease attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready for "any format" of a leaders' summit, but not in Moscow or Belarus. He invited Putin instead.
378 high-rise buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, most of them in Troieshchyna. Over 150 buildings have been connected in Troieshchyna in 24 hours.
The government called on retail chains to organize round-the-clock operation of supermarkets in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. They will provide access to products and function as invincibility points.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that Kyiv is still experiencing an electricity deficit, with 239 brigades working to stabilize the situation. Low temperatures are expected over the weekend.
Russian-language inscriptions have been removed from the sculpture gallery of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This is part of the decolonization and cleansing of the museum space from Soviet ideological layers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced negotiations in the UAE regarding an energy truce. He expressed hope for the implementation of the agreements, which concern the protection of Ukrainian cities from Russian attacks.
In Kyiv, 454 residential buildings remain without heating, mostly in Troieshchyna. Utility workers have connected over 100 buildings in Troieshchyna.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported significant progress in the peace process for Ukraine. Negotiations will continue, and the security protocol and prosperity framework are almost complete.
Ukrainian officials learned about Trump's request to Putin to stop shelling from the words of the US president. No signals were received from Russia, the ceasefire agreement has not been confirmed.
From February 2, general secondary education institutions in Kyiv are resuming classes. The format will be determined by the schools individually, taking into account safety and conditions.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 800 million for the first stage of the "SvitloDIM" program to ensure the operation of key systems in apartment buildings during power outages. Assistance ranging from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 is provided to HOAs, managers, and cooperatives for the purchase of generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels.
Donald Trump stated that he personally asked Vladimir Putin not to strike Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week. Putin agreed to this request.
In February, the average monthly air temperature in Ukraine is expected to be from 4°C below zero to 2°C above zero, and the monthly precipitation – 29-67 mm. This corresponds to the norm for most regions of the country.
Russia offers Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy negotiations with the Russian dictator in Moscow. Discussions about the possibility of such a meeting in another location are inappropriate.
Information has appeared online about Russia's alleged ban on strikes against energy infrastructure, but there is no official confirmation. Journalist Denys Kazansky links this to Russia's depletion of missile stockpiles.
On February 1-3, a sharp drop in temperature to -27°C, and in some places to -30°C, is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the temperature will drop to -25°C. From February 4, the frosts will begin to weaken.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine recommends that higher education institutions extend holidays or organize distance learning until February 8. The final decision on the format of education is made independently by each institution, taking into account the security situation and the state of the energy infrastructure.
Notorious oligarch remains behind bars: court adds another 2 months in pre-trial detention for Kolomoisky.
A criminal group that organized the supply and sale of cocaine throughout Ukraine, disguising it as washing powder, has been exposed in Zakarpattia. Approximately 6 kg of cocaine, with a black market value of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been seized.
Due to Russian shelling, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without electricity. Temporary schedules are being applied in Kyiv, and emergency blackouts in the Kyiv region. Over 500 settlements in 7 regions are without power due to bad weather.
