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Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, hearing reports from all regions after the massive Russian attack on February 7. Significant outages have been implemented across the country, reflecting Russia's intentions to destroy Ukraine.
As a result of a night attack by Russian drones in Yahotyn, Kyiv region, a fire broke out at a Roshen company warehouse. Firefighting efforts are currently underway.
Due to enemy damage, emergency power outages have been implemented in most regions of Ukraine. Restoration work will begin after the security situation stabilizes.
In Kyiv, over 255 brigades are working to restore electricity and heat, and their number will be increased. Special attention is paid to buildings with damaged internal networks.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase assistance to residents of over a thousand buildings in Kyiv that remain without heating. He also called for accelerating repair work and digitizing the process of providing aid.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
1395 Invincibility Points are operating in Kyiv, including 211 State Emergency Service points in tents. Over the past day, almost 9,000 people have contacted the State Emergency Service, and since the points began operating, about 174,000.
DTEK has increased the electricity supply to homes in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, which were left without heating after the last shelling. Power will be cut off only from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a selector meeting where he discussed the situation in the regions. He deemed the work of air defense in some regions unsatisfactory and instructed to immediately improve the downing of "Shaheds."
The director of a Kyiv City State Administration communal enterprise was detained for extorting UAH 1. 2 million from a contractor for the supply of educational equipment to schools. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
A fatal road accident involving a border guard occurred in Rivne region. A 42-year-old passenger died on the spot, and the driver was hospitalized.
The Prosecutor General announced the detention of the director of a Kyiv City State Administration utility company. He demanded UAH 1.2 million for signing a contract with a company that won a tender worth UAH 8.29 million.
The price of gold rose by 2. 3% to $4879.45 per ounce, while silver increased by 3.8% to $73.91 per ounce after a significant drop. CME raised margins on precious metals to reduce risks.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that Ukraine expects a political decision on EU membership in 2027. The country also needs strengthened air defense and additional missiles.
Over the past day, 1,164 calls about road accidents were recorded in Ukraine, 151 of which involved casualties, with injured and deceased. In Kyiv, 266 calls were registered, and in Kyiv Oblast – 146.
Ukrzaliznytsia and the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development have prepared changes regarding dynamic pricing for premium segment tickets and new refund rules. The cost of tickets in SV carriages and 1st class Intercity trains will depend on the time of year, day of the week, date of purchase, and train occupancy, while refunds will depend on the period of cancellation of the trip.
In Kyiv, 1126 high-rise buildings remain without heating due to significant damage to the thermal power plant. Additional heating points have been deployed, some of which operate around the clock.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming meetings regarding the end of the war, which are likely to take place in the US. Ukraine is ready for all formats that will bring peace closer.
In Mlyniv, Rivne region, a woman born in 1959 and a man born in 1981 were poisoned by carbon monoxide. They were hospitalized in intensive care after emergency responders opened the doors of their house.
The Darnytsia CHP in Kyiv, which supplied heat to 1,100 homes, was critically damaged after the attack on February 3. Restoration will take at least two months, and heating points have been deployed.
The state agency PlayCity fined FC "Dynamo" Kyiv 5. 188 million hryvnias for violating gambling advertising rules at the stadium. The club has three months to pay or appeal the decision, which came into force on January 26, 2026.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia have agreed on a new round of negotiations after meetings in Abu Dhabi. Zelenskyy stated that details are not being disclosed due to the sensitivity of the information.
In Kyiv, special equipment of "Kyivavtodor" has been working since night, but the situation on the roads is difficult due to snowfall and traffic. Mayor Klitschko instructed to intensify cleaning and urged Kyiv residents not to use their cars.
During an energy meeting, President Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to intensify efforts against Russian reconnaissance drones and to enhance protection against MLRS. The difficult heating situation in Kyiv and work on a warm package program were also discussed.
Since the beginning of the day, 259 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 37 of them with casualties. 82 accidents occurred in Kyiv and the region, traffic near Stoyanka is difficult.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders. Tusk also honored the memory of Polish victims in Bykivnia.
On February 5, Kyiv and the region were hit by heavy snowfall, which led to traffic jams and cars getting stuck. Ice formed on the roads, and taxi fares sharply increased.
On the morning of January 5, a fire broke out in a hotel on Khreshchatyk Street, with the blaze originating in a room on the 3rd floor. During the firefighting efforts, 57 people were evacuated, including one child.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has begun a visit to Kyiv. He was met by Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha.