Russia is not abandoning its plans to capture Donetsk region, but is changing its tactics due to limited resources. The enemy has reduced the use of armored vehicles and is relying on infantry and drones.
On February 19, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with localized precipitation in the north and west. Temperatures will range from -7°C in the east to +2°C in the south, with possible ice cover.
The head of a penal colony department was detained in Kyiv region for passing information about former prisoners to the FSB. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, 763,759 new individual entrepreneurs (FOP) have opened, and 684,995 have closed. The most popular sectors are retail trade and IT, and the share of women entrepreneurs has grown to 61%.
A Russian heavy flamethrower system TOS-2 “Tosochka” was destroyed for the first time in the Pokrovsk sector. This is a modernized version of the TOS-1, of which there are only a few dozen in Russia.
The former MP of the IV convocation and his sons re-registered their business under Russian law in the occupied territories of Luhansk region. One of the sons has already been served a notice of suspicion of collaboration.
Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.
The process of closing and merging schools in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region has begun due to the demographic crisis. Parents refuse to send their children to schools with a Russian curriculum.
On February 7, the weather in Ukraine will be mostly cloudy with clearings, with snow possible only in Crimea. The temperature will range from -3°C to +3°C depending on the region.
The SBI exposed an organized group of 5 people who embezzled over UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the Armed Forces. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The occupiers have introduced extraordinary enrollment of Ukrainian children from the TOT in military educational institutions of the Russian Federation without exams. The goal is to integrate them into the Russian space and make them part of the military system.
It's cloudy in Ukraine today, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +3°C, with snow possible in some places. In Kyiv, 108 units of special equipment and more than 3,500 utility workers are working to remove snow.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 12 children were returned from the occupied territories. Among them are a 16-year-old girl who lost her mother and a 17-year-old teenager who was issued a draft notice to the Russian army.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, new regulations on the seizure of land plots from owners will be introduced in March 2025. Non-compliance with the requirements will result in a fine of up to 50 thousand rubles, followed by the seizure of the land plot.
Russian troops are deploying personnel in residential areas of Svatove and Siverskodonetsk. The occupiers are also installing air defense and electronic warfare systems in populated areas, using civilians as human shields.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two children who had been living under occupation since 2014 were returned. After the full-scale invasion, they left for Russia, but were looking for a way to return to Ukraine, where their uncle was waiting for them.
On January 30, a low-power atmospheric front with fog will pass through Ukraine in the morning. The temperature at night will be 0...+5°C, during the day up to +11°C, in the south of Odesa region and in the Crimea up to +16°C.
The President of Ukraine said that the war will end only when a just peace is achieved. According to him, the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes.
Five children aged 1. 5 years and older have been returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk, Donetsk and Kherson regions. Among them are the daughter of a servicewoman released from captivity and a young man who is being helped with documents and admission to a university.
The Russian occupation authorities have introduced new taxes and reporting forms in the temporarily occupied Kherson region since the beginning of the year. The changes have put local businesses on the brink of survival due to increased economic pressure.
In the occupied Luhansk region, almost 12,000 foreigners were registered for migration in 2024. Russia is conducting ethnic replacement due to the refusal of locals to cooperate with the occupation authorities.
Ukraine can supply coal to Moldova to provide electricity, Zelenskiy says after meeting with Sandu. Ukraine is ready to provide coal at a low price or for free in exchange for electricity.
Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.
On the Alley of Glory in the Tereshkivska community, an unknown person cut down a poster depicting a fallen Ukrainian defender. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “hooliganism” and are looking for those involved.
Fighting continues in Chasovyi Yar, with Russians using the canal pipes to attack, but failing to capture the city.
Two people were wounded in Kostyantynivka as a result of Russian shelling, 5 private houses and infrastructure were damaged. Over the past day, 1 person died and 3 were wounded in hostile attacks in Donetsk region.
In the occupied Luhansk region, the invaders continue to recruit children to the Russian “youth army”. The occupiers plan to double the number of such centers by 2025 to destroy the Ukrainian identity of young people.
The Russian occupation authorities have increased the cost of intercity transportation in Donetsk from January 1, 2025. The fare to Luhansk has risen from 585 to 955 rubles, while the condition of the railroad remains catastrophic.
Russian troops advanced in several localities in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. Over the past day, 151 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 46 air and 3 missile strikes.
In the occupied Luhansk region, collaborators are “nationalizing” the homes of people with disabilities who do not have Russian passports. Recently, a 72-year-old woman with a disability was forcibly issued a passport under the threat of losing her home.