The Ministry of Defense is increasing enrollment in modern military specialties, including unmanned systems and cybersecurity. Starting in 2025, training in psychological support and rehabilitation of the military will be introduced.
According to expert Volodymyr Omelchenko, Ukraine allegedly negotiated with Russia to preserve gas transit in exchange for the return of the ZNPP.
In Zakarpattia region, a truck with 13 men who were trying to illegally leave for Hungary under a layer of sand was detained. For the attempt to cross the border, each had to pay from 8 to 10 thousand dollars.
A cloud of polluted air from Poland is approaching Ukraine from the west and north. On February 5-6, Lviv and Ternopil regions will be most affected, with pollution levels reaching 40-60 units.
The Ukrainian embassy in the United States is working to organize meetings between the Zelenskiy and Trump teams. Markarova confirms contacts with Secretary of State Rubio and National Security Advisor Volz.
The SBU detained a pair of Russian military intelligence agents who were collecting intelligence in Kharkiv region under the guise of animal volunteers. They passed the occupiers the geolocations of military facilities and medical institutions.
The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to conduct clinical trials on transplanting organs from genetically modified pigs. The first trials will begin with six patients with kidney failure in mid-2024.
Ukraine has the largest reserves of lithium and titanium in Europe, as well as other valuable deposits. Russia has already occupied 33% of rare earth mineral deposits, and the United States is interested in gaining access to Ukrainian resources.
North Korean troops have not been involved in hostilities in the Kursk region since mid-January. According to intelligence, the reason for the DPRK's withdrawal may be significant losses.
Currently, Ukrainians buy more than $1 billion worth of foreign currency every month, which puts pressure on the hryvnia.
Ukrenergo reports forced power outages in eight regions due to damage from enemy attacks. Electricity consumption is increasing due to the drop in temperature, so there are calls to limit the use of powerful equipment.
Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov is leaving the post of Commander of the Southern Military Command. By the President's decision, he will coordinate security assistance to Ukraine in Wiesbaden.
MP Fediyenko announced an agreement not to fine people who failed to pass the vetting by February 5. The relevant directive will be sent to the TCC, and no search for such persons will be conducted.
U. S. District Judge Lauren Alikhan has extended a temporary injunction against a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration. The judge believes the plan may violate Congress' constitutional authority.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 65 drones, 37 of which were destroyed over five regions. 28 imitator drones were lost locally without negative consequences.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7908 UAH/USD, up 7 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro exchange rate is set at 42.86 UAH/€, while currency is traded at different rates in exchange offices and banks.
In Cherkasy, a nighttime drone attack caused fires on the territory of three private enterprises. Air defense forces shot down 12 “shaheds,” there were no casualties, and rescuers are eliminating the consequences.
The German Chancellor opposed Trump's proposal to provide aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth metals. According to Scholz, Ukraine needs the resources to rebuild itself after the war.
Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector - 38. The enemy launched 91 air strikes and used 2,241 kamikaze drones.
Residential buildings in two communities in Sumy region were damaged by enemy UAVs. In Sumy community, one house was destroyed and 4 were damaged, and in Buryn community, windows in houses and a school were damaged.
On Tuesday morning, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovs'k, Donetsk, Sumy and Kirovohrad regions. The outages are carried out at the command of Ukrenergo in accordance with the emergency outage schedules.
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.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1270 occupants. Moreover, 18 tanks, 24 infantry fighting vehicles, 66 artillery systems and 92 enemy UAVs were destroyed.
Around 20 million cancer cases are recorded worldwide each year. By 2050, the number could increase by 77% due to aging, harmful habits, and pollution.
In the occupied territories of southern Ukraine, a complex electronic system of registration with doctors has been introduced. Due to technical problems and unstable internet, many people are unable to receive medical care.
DeepState reports on the enemy's successes in several frontline areas. Advancements were recorded in the area of Chasovyi Yar, as well as in Sribne, Novoandriivka and Nadiyivka.
There were 94 combat engagements with Russian troops over the last day. Most enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 27 attempts to advance.
Pyriatyn court took Yevhen Shcherbak into custody for obstructing the work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect pleaded guilty in the case of escape from mobilization and the murder of a military commander together with an accomplice.
Air defense systems detect the movement of enemy attack drones over five regions of Ukraine - Kyiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Sumy, and Cherkasy. The drones are moving in the western and southwestern directions.
Rafael Grossi arrived in Ukraine to assess the damage at the Kyiv substation. The visit is aimed at preventing nuclear incidents and assessing the safety of the country's nuclear power industry.
