Due to lower temperatures, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 8% compared to the previous day. Ukrenergo urges to limit the use of powerful electrical appliances from 7:00 to 22:00.
At the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, programs to support the population and businesses were considered, and new sanctions packages were approved. Zelenskyy announced the indexation of pensions from March 1 and the fight against shadow schemes.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the successful destruction of the Albashneft oil refinery in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation. It also confirmed the destruction of a Russian Buk missile system in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.
Law enforcers detained three Russian agents aged 21-22 who staged a terrorist attack near the shopping center in Pavlohrad. The perpetrators detonated an improvised explosive device for a promised reward from Russian special services.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv with a £55 million aid package. The funds will be directed towards energy projects, business support, and social services.
The IAEA is forced to postpone the rotation of its mission to the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP due to the lack of security guarantees from Russia. russia uses blackmail and intimidation of experts, even striking a drone at an IAEA vehicle earlier.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on criminal liability for violating and circumventing sanctions. Violators will face fines of up to 120000 nmdg, imprisonment for up to 10 years and confiscation of property.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 15 billion to compensate internally displaced persons for damaged housing. More than 10,000 families will be able to get a new home under the eRestoration program, and the first UAH 4.3 billion has already been allocated.
The Tax Service helped to expose an interregional drug cartel that laundered UAH 18 million monthly through a network of drops. The criminals used more than a thousand front men to transfer funds into cryptocurrency.
In Ukraine, for the first time, a court deprived a driver of his license for violating the rules of military registration. Most of these cases are returned due to non-payment of the court fee by the TCC, but successful claims are expected to increase in 2025.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Ukraine to discuss joint projects. The visit is aimed at strengthening security and further cooperation between the two countries.
On the night of February 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 Iskander-M missiles and 104 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 57 attack UAVs, and another 42 imitator drones were lost.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7558 UAH/USD, which strengthened the national currency by 4 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.68-41.71, the euro at UAH 43.18-43.20.
The President of Ukraine has appointed Philip Pronin, head of the State Financial Monitoring Service, to the National Security and Defense Council. Pronin has extensive experience in financial institutions and previously headed the Poltava RMA.
Donald Trump announced negotiations to end the war. He compared the destruction of Ukrainian cities to Gaza and cited contradictory data on the losses of both sides.
Over the last day, 85 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 35 attacks. The enemy launched 2 missile and 76 air strikes, making over 5,300 attacks.
President Zelenskyy has established a new professional holiday, the Day of the State Railway Service, to be celebrated annually on February 5. The servicemen of the State Service of Ukraine for Civil Defense ensure the operation of the transport infrastructure and are engaged in de-mining.
On February 5, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and light snow in some places. Temperatures will be down to -6° at night, up to +3° during the day, with some icy conditions on the roads.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1140 occupants, 9 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed, bringing the total losses of the Russian Federation to 844070 troops.
The world celebrates Read Aloud Day, Scrabble Day, and Nutella Day. Orthodox Christians honor the memory of St. Agathia, the patron saint of fires.
There is one Russian ship in the Black Sea, equipped with 4 Kalibr cruise missiles. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which carry 22 missiles.
Monthly conscription to the Russian army does not cover the losses of the military at the front. Members of the State Duma justify the refusal to mobilize again, despite staffing problems.
A tank with oil products caught fire in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones. 55 people and 19 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Ukrainian troops regained positions near Nadiivka. At the same time, the enemy advanced in the area of Zakhidne, Kindrashivka and Topoly in Kharkiv region.
During the Core Group meeting in Brussels, the legal framework for the Special Tribunal against Russia was laid down. The tribunal will have the power to prosecute Russian political and military leaders.
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.
Over the last day, 80 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kursk sectors. The enemy launched 66 air strikes and fired over 4100 times at Ukrainian positions.
The President declared that there could be no compromise on Ukraine's sovereignty. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to end the hot phase of the war through military and diplomatic instruments.
The leader of the Fidesz faction reported on the warnings of the special services regarding the Ukrainian campaign to discredit Orban. According to him, Ukraine has spent considerable money on spreading false materials through the media.
The President of Ukraine revealed the losses of both sides in the war. According to him, Russia lost about 350,000 soldiers, while Ukraine lost 45,100 defenders.
