Kyiv
On February 9, a Mercedes-Benz driver hit a pedestrian on the Kyiv-Chop highway in Zhytomyr region. The victim died on the way to the hospital, police are investigating the circumstances.
The collaboration between Ukrposhta and Rikky Hype for Valentine's Day caused outrage due to a photo of a schoolgirl in a short skirt. The CEO of Ukrposhta admitted the mistake and terminated the cooperation, Rikky Hype deleted the photo.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. He expressed solidarity with Ukraine and commitment to peace.
Spanish company Indra has upgraded the Meteor missile for Ukraine, improving its data transmission system and resistance to electronic warfare. This will enhance the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force, which expects the missiles in 2026 along with Gripen C/D fighters.
The Vatican delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including 80 generators, medicines, and food. This is a response to appeals from local bishops due to the critical energy supply situation and frosts.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new programs to support people and communities, including expanding opportunities for private homeowners regarding autonomous power supply. The government will also make it easier for condominiums to purchase generators and other equipment.
Heat supply has been restored in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. However, as of the morning of February 8, 1126 buildings in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts remained without heat.
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.
A former prisoner spoke about the moral and physical pressure on Viktoria Roshchyna in the Taganrog pre-trial detention center. The journalist died on September 19, 2024, in Russian captivity.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
The first hearing in the case of the murder of 16-year-old Maksym Materukhin at the funicular station took place in the Kyiv Court of Appeal. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the prosecution's position remains unchanged – life imprisonment.
Russia continues targeted strikes on civilian railway infrastructure, focusing on Chernihiv and Sumy regions. Specifically, in Konotop, a UAV hit a locomotive, near Tereshchenska the track was damaged, and at Snovsk station a diesel train was hit.
The logistics major was served with a notice of suspicion for corruption, fraud, and evasion of duty. He received bribes for substituting food products, embezzled part of the supplies, and systematically traveled abroad.
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.
A bank employee in Kyiv provided the FSB with data on military facilities, banking secrets, and personal data of military personnel. He was detained and will be tried for treason, facing life imprisonment.
In Sumy region, a locomotive and overhead lines were damaged due to shelling. Sumy-Kyiv and Sumy-Kharkiv trains will run with delays. Bus transfers are possible in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Meteorologist Natalka Didenko announced that the upcoming night will mark the end of the period of severe frosts in Ukraine. Tomorrow during the day, temperatures are expected to range from -2 to -11 degrees Celsius, with no precipitation, only wet snow in Zakarpattia.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv. Head of Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters.
President Zelenskyy states Ukraine's daily need for air defense missiles and protection against ballistic missiles. He noted that ballistic missiles struck Kyiv region again today.
Last month, Kyiv's Air Force lacked interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, their launchers stood empty. This allowed ballistic missiles to freely shell power plants.
Today, an additional 9 MW of capacity is planned to be launched in Kyiv. This will help stabilize the electricity supply after Russian attacks.
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.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the capital. Kyiv is under ballistic missile attack, air defense forces are working.
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.
On February 9, Ukraine is forecast to have cloudy weather with clearings and light snow in some regions. Black ice is expected on the roads, and a level one danger warning has been issued for the Kyiv region.
Two young skiers died in an avalanche in the French department of Hautes-Alpes. The tragedy occurred near the commune of Saint-Véran when a snow mass descended from the Tête de Longet mountain.
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.
Temporary electricity blackout schedules will be reinstated in Kyiv, despite the difficult situation in the energy system. The schedules can be viewed via the DTEK chatbot, on the company's website, and in the "Kyiv Digital" application.
The Ministry of Energy reported on the catastrophic state of the capital region's power grid after the night attack. Kyiv residents receive electricity for only 1.5-2 hours a day, so additional invincibility points are being deployed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense and the supply of modern fighter jets. The meeting focused on bolstering the energy system and expanding the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.