Poltava Oblast
Information about mass poisonings with an unknown substance in Poltava region is false. According to updated information, these are cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.
An earthquake of magnitude 3. 0 on the Richter scale was recorded in Poltava region at a depth of 9 km. This is the second earthquake in Poltava region in February; the previous one had a magnitude of 3.1.
Russian troops once again attacked Naftogaz Group facilities in Poltava region, causing damage to equipment. There were no casualties; this is the 19th attack since the beginning of the year.
On February 8, Ukraine is expected to experience Level I danger due to black ice, snow, and rain. Weather conditions will complicate the work of utility services and traffic.
On February 7, Ukraine is expected to experience Level I danger due to ice and black ice in the central and eastern regions. This will complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
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.
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."
Russian occupation forces struck the industrial infrastructure of Myrhorod district. Fires broke out on the territory of the industrial facility, which were extinguished with the help of the State Emergency Service and fire trains. There were no casualties.
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.
Law enforcement exposed a large-scale scheme to seize sunflower and corn harvests from state institutions. A people's deputy and a deputy of the Kyiv Regional Council are involved in organizing the scheme, causing damages of almost UAH 30 million.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
This morning, several regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. In Sumy region, there is a large-scale blackout due to Russian military aggression, and in Chernihiv region, due to an accident on the line.
Ukrainian energy workers have fully restored the energy system after a technological accident. However, new Russian shelling of energy facilities in frontline and border communities continues, and in Kyiv, over 200 buildings remain without heating.
As of the morning of January 31, traffic on state roads has been restored on all sections where restrictions were in place. Road services worked in an enhanced mode to eliminate the consequences of bad weather. Traffic on all state roads has been restored, but difficult winter weather conditions persist in the southern, central, and eastern regions. Road services worked in an enhanced mode to eliminate the consequences of bad weather.
Due to bad weather, 617 settlements in four regions of Ukraine were de-energized. The Odesa region was most affected, with 363 settlements left without electricity.
In Khmelnytskyi region, five children were removed from dangerous living conditions. They lived in unsanitary conditions, ate expired products, and did not attend school.
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.
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.
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.
In Poltava region, an indictment has been sent to court against a former police officer who, while intoxicated, caused a fatal accident. Two 17-year-old sisters walking along the roadside in Karlivka died as a result of the collision.
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.
In Poltava region, parents have been notified of suspicion for beating and abandoning their two-month-old daughter, who sustained injuries of moderate severity. The child was found in a locked dacha house after a neighbor's appeal.
Due to freezing rain in the central and southern regions of Ukraine, weather conditions are difficult. In Odesa region, a temporary traffic ban is in effect on a section of the M-13 highway.
A scheme to embezzle UAH 2. 6 million in budget funds during the procurement of quadcopters for defense needs has been exposed in the Poltava region. Three city council officials and a company director have been notified of suspicion.
In Poltava region, a 9-year-old boy died after falling through the attic of an outbuilding. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy in the village of Trubaitsi.
On January 27, most regions of Ukraine are expected to experience difficult weather conditions. Significant black ice and icy roads are forecast, which may complicate traffic and business operations.
Ukrzaliznytsia launched 54 mobile 'invincibility' points in 12 regions of Ukraine after massive Russian attacks. They have already hosted over 9,000 visitors, providing warmth, light, and communication.
In 2024, 168,778 children were born in Ukraine, and 485,296 people died. Mortality decreased by 2%, and birth rate by 4.5%.
As a result of the night attack by Russia, consumers in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without power. In Kyiv and the region, the electricity situation remains difficult, but the operation of heat generation has been partially stabilized.
After the night attack by Russia, the most difficult situation with electricity supply is in Kyiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Poltava regions. The duration of forced outages outside of schedules in these regions is the longest.