Ukraine
More than 300 thousand Ukrainians voted through Diia in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. At the peak of voting, the app processed 18 thousand requests per second instead of the usual 800-900.
The Gumrak airport in Volgograd has been put under the “Carpet” plan due to the threat of drones. Departure and arrival flights have been delayed, Rosaviatsia reports.
The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 57th Separate Tank Brigade destroyed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Toretsk sector. The only thing left of the plane was a charred piece of iron with a “branded grid” on the torn off wing.
The song “Bird Of Pray” by Ziferblat has won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The winner was determined by the jury and viewers, including 362.4 thousand votes via Diia.
At the Krasnoilsk checkpoint, border guards found an ancient Turkish saber in the car of a Romanian citizen. The man tried to hide an object that may be of historical value.
On February 8, at 21:22, an air alert was issued in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of enemy attack drones. In Kyiv region, UAVs were spotted and air defense systems were activated.
Ukraine is forecast to have three days without precipitation with nighttime frosts down to -11°. There will be ice on the roads in most regions, with wind gusts of up to 20 m/s in the Azov Sea.
The process of closing and merging schools in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region has begun due to the demographic crisis. Parents refuse to send their children to schools with a Russian curriculum.
Three juveniles aged 14-16 killed and burned a dog in an abandoned building, filming the whole thing. The police identified the offenders and opened a criminal case for animal cruelty.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet. They discussed the needs for armaments and the transition of the army to a corps command system.
Over the last day, 60 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 17 attempts. The enemy carried out 18 air strikes and made 309 artillery attacks.
ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan became the first person to be subjected to US sanctions imposed by Trump against the tribunal. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a ban on visiting the United States.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of new divisions in Russia and the expansion of military cooperation with the DPRK. The President emphasized that the increase in the Russian army by 100,000 indicates preparations for the continuation of the war.
The State Border Guard Service showed photos of snow-covered sections of the border in Bukovyna and Zakarpattia. In mountainous areas, temperatures have dropped to -20°C, and snow drifts are up to two meters high.
Ukraine's President meets with the new head of NATO's Military Committee to discuss preparations for Ramstein and defense needs. Intelligence reports that Russia is creating new divisions and expanding cooperation with the DPRK.
The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.
The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported the destruction of a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Toretsk sector. The military promises to provide video evidence of the successful defeat of the enemy aircraft.
The first winter Invictus Games with 550 athletes from 25 countries start in Vancouver and Whistler. The Ukrainian team of 35 defenders will compete in 10 sports, including new winter disciplines.
The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.
The Ukrainian president considers it critical to meet with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasizes that a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine will be ineffective.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of a new technology to combat drones, which is already showing positive results. It is planned to introduce this technology on a massive scale to strengthen Ukraine's defense.
The 32-year-old Poltava resident set off fireworks at 2:30 am while celebrating his birthday. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Hooliganism” and drew up an administrative report.
A MAN tank truck carrying mineral fertilizers overturned near the village of Karpilovka. Rescuers confirmed that there was no leakage or chemical contamination, and the driver was handed over to doctors.
The President of Ukraine announced a planned meeting with Donald Trump and possible talks with J. D. Vance. He is also expected to meet with other representatives of the US government.
North Korea is likely to receive technical assistance from Russia for the development of several types of drones. The agreement was concluded in response to the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.
Russian Captain Konstantin Nagayko, who commanded missile strikes in Ukraine, died of his wounds after an explosion in Shuya. He was involved in the killing of 59 civilians in the village of Groza in Kharkiv region.
The German Chancellor considers the debate on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine premature. According to him, real negotiations should take place first, not a dictated peace.
The General Staff of the French Armed Forces has published footage of Ukrainian military pilots training on Mirage 2000 fighter jets. This is part of the French armed forces' support program for Ukraine.
Dmytro Kotovskyi took second place in the ski acrobatics competition in Deer Valley, scoring 115. 49 points. The Ukrainian lost only to American Quinn Delinger, and Ukrainian Angelina Brykina took 5th place among women.
The explosions during the night attack in Rostov occurred in an area with important military facilities, including airfields and the headquarters of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation.