Poltava Oblast
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, consumers in 5 regions have been cut off from electricity. In Odesa region, the electricity situation remains difficult after previous enemy attacks.
In Ukraine, passage on state roads is ensured, but weather deterioration is expected. Traffic is restricted on the M-15 Odesa – Reni and H-31 Dnipro – Tsarychanka – Kobeliaky – Reshetylivka highways.
On February 18, a significant deterioration of weather conditions is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of the western regions. To coordinate rescue services, the Emergency Response Headquarters begins round-the-clock operation.
Russia massively attacked civilian and critical infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine, including energy facilities and railway infrastructure in four regions. In some regions, water and heat supply have been temporarily suspended; there are no casualties.
In Poltava region, due to bad weather, 69 settlements were left without electricity. Flooding of private households and затрудned traffic movement were recorded.
Oleksiy Kuleba explained that only empty state and communal buildings will be converted into housing for IDPs, without touching private property. The pilot phase of the program starts in Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Poltava regions.
As of morning, consumers in four regions are without power due to enemy attacks, and in seven regions due to bad weather. Emergency shutdowns have been implemented in some regions.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, 377 road accidents occurred, 87 of them in Kyiv. The patrol police are regulating traffic and assisting drivers in difficult conditions.
In Ukraine, the seasonal increase in the incidence of influenza A continues, doctors remind about typical symptoms and possible complications. Early prescription of antiviral therapy and vaccination reduce the risks of infection.
Significant snow, wet snow, and ice are expected in Ukraine on February 15-16. Weather conditions may complicate the work of utility services and traffic.
Thaws, temperature fluctuations, and the operation of hydraulic structures in February make reservoirs unpredictable and dangerous for Ukrainians. The ice may seem strong but can break under a person's weight and drag them underwater.
In Poltava region, a 30-year-old guardian is suspected of torturing two younger sisters. The woman forced them to kneel for two days without food for eating sweets.
The President held a conference call regarding ongoing Russian attacks. Instructions were given to strengthen infrastructure protection and ensure the heat package program.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of three children and their father in the Kharkiv region, as well as the shelling of a Zaporizhzhia hospital and a railway depot in Konotop. In total, the enemy launched 129 attack drones, which, according to Zelenskyy, undermines trust in diplomacy.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
Two people, including a child, died of influenza A in Poltava region within a week. The deceased had not been vaccinated against influenza this season.
During the day, the enemy shelled the company's production assets in Poltava and Sumy regions, causing serious damage to equipment. This is the 20th targeted attack on Naftogaz Group facilities since the beginning of the year.
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.
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.