In Rostov-on-Don, 14 high-rise buildings were damaged as a result of a Ukrainian UAV attack. the Russian military announced the destruction of 36 drones over Russian territory.
Pete Hagesse will visit Europe on February 10-17 and participate in the Ramstein meeting. At the meeting, he will reaffirm the US desire for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine has appointed Ambassador to Hungary Fyodor Shandor as a representative to the Danube Commission. The appointment was made in accordance with Decree No. 76/2025.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky met with Keith Kellogg in Washington, DC. He emphasized the need to arm Ukraine in order to negotiate from a strong position.
On the night of February 8, at least 5 explosions occurred over Rostov-on-Don. Local residents report the sounds of drones and flashes in the sky.
Ukrainian troops advanced near Cherkasy Konopelka in the Kursk region of Russia. At the same time, the enemy advanced in the area of Yampolivka, Stupochki, Toretsk and Andriivka.
The former acting director of the National Anti-Doping Center held a tender for UAH 42 million with signs of fictitiousness. Due to overpricing of equipment, the state suffered losses of more than UAH 10 million.
Vitali Klitschko reported on the work of air defense in Kyiv's Obolon district. The mayor urged residents of the capital to stay in shelters because of the movement of enemy UAVs towards the city center.
In the occupied territories, the invaders use civilian buildings to house their military. Russian troops settle soldiers on the lower floors and civilians with children on the upper floors.
Under the Restoration program, the government has agreed to pay UAH 9 billion to citizens for damaged property. An additional UAH 15 billion has been allocated to compensate IDPs for destroyed housing, which will help 10,000 families.
The Cabinet of Ministers returned the State Film Agency to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. The decision should strengthen the role of cinema in cultural diplomacy and promote international recognition of the Ukrainian film industry.
Paun Rogovey has been appointed as Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova, replacing the previously announced Danilov. Yuriy Klymenko, who is already ambassador to Argentina, will concurrently head the embassy in Uruguay.
The Ukrainian government is launching a new program of special contracts for young men aged 18-24 in the Armed Forces. The President did not say how many men are planned to sign up.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on mechanisms for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine will receive $50 billion as part of the G7 initiative, with the first tranches already received.
A court in occupied Crimea fined a resident of Bakhchisarai 50 thousand rubles for obscene statements about Putin and Aksyonov on Telegram. In 2024, more than 1,100 cases were opened on the peninsula for “discrediting” the Russian army.
Over the day, 116 combat engagements took place, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled numerous attacks in various sectors. The enemy conducted 90 air strikes and launched 961 kamikaze drones, losing 250 occupants in the Pokrovsk sector.
The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about a possible meeting next week. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation and announced the planned talks at the team level.
Zelenskyy maintains a strategic partnership with the United States in rare earths mining in exchange for support. Ukraine has the largest titanium reserves in Europe and significant uranium deposits, which it proposes to develop jointly.
Enemy drones were spotted in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are operating. An air alert has been declared in the region and other areas, and people are being urged to take shelter.
The President announced an increase in the production of domestic drones to counter Russian assaults. The meeting discussed the increase in arms production and reports on specific types of weapons.
Ukraine's President insists on a personal meeting with Donald Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskiy emphasizes the importance of discussing Ukraine's security guarantees.
The Russian army has again engaged DPRK soldiers in combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Zelenskyy, a significant number of occupants, including North Korean soldiers, were destroyed.
A 62-year-old woman from Varas district died of complications of influenza A in the infectious diseases department. The patient had cancer and had not been vaccinated.
Donald Trump announced a possible meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. The US president emphasized that he has no plans to visit Kyiv and continues to look for ways to end the war.
A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.
The government has authorized rehabilitation specialists to provide care to patients without the involvement of a team of doctors. The services will be provided on an outpatient basis, at home or in the community as part of the medical guarantee program.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for granting a subvention of UAH 1 billion to Kharkiv for emergency repair work in the housing and utilities sector. The funds are to be used by the end of the year for water and heat supply and sewage.
More than 15,000 Ukrainian families have received housing loans worth more than UAH 25 billion under the eHouse in Diia program. The program is most actively used by the military (54.1%), teachers (8.3%) and doctors (8.2%).
The overpass near Darnytsia metro station will be closed for reconstruction from February 8 to November 30. For the first time in 60 years, it will be overhauled with complete dismantling of the structures.
Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.
