Ukraine

Ukrainian kamikaze drones, which are cheap, easy to operate, and have proven effective against russian troops and equipment, are called the weapon of the future by The Economist.

The Verkhovna Rada has not yet passed any of the three bills necessary for Ukraine to receive another package of financial support from the World Bank in the amount of $1-1. 4 billion.

The EU proposes to impose sanctions on 55 companies and more than 60 individuals as part of a new package of restrictions to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Explosives experts destroyed a warhead of a Russian X-101 cruise missile found in a household in Kyiv region.

The protesting Polish farmers will not completely block the border traffic with Ukraine and will allow freight transportation.

In Kosmach, local residents beat women and a child because of fake social media reports about women being served with summonses, which were allegedly spread by Russian special services to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.

The Diia app now displays a map and information about the nearest bomb shelters to help citizens quickly find safety during terrorist attacks.

An official of the Kyiv City State Administration was accused of coordinating the anti-Ukrainian propaganda activities of former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's Telegram channel and organizing his interviews with Russian media.

According to weather forecasters, temperatures are expected to rise by 4-7 degrees across Ukraine by the end of the week, except in the south.

The russian occupation forces have opened training centers for drone operators in the occupied cities of Ukraine, such as Sevastopol and Mariupol, to recruit local residents to serve in the russian armed forces.

In January, the fleet of used passenger cars from abroad replenished the Ukrainian car market by almost 16. 7 thousand vehicles, which is 45% more than in the same period last year, and the most popular imported second-hand model was the Volkswagen Golf.

The Italian Parliament has approved the extension of military aid to Ukraine for one year, including weapons, vehicles and equipment to support Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia.

Russia's Central Election Commission has refused to register Boris Nadezhdin, a politician who openly opposes the war in Ukraine, for the presidential election.

Naftogaz Group reports that two new gas wells launched in Ukraine this week are producing 550,000 cubic meters of gas per day.

Ukraine has started detailed negotiations with Denmark on a bilateral security agreement that would reaffirm Denmark's strong support for Ukraine, including military assistance.

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine outlined the achievements of the Army of Drones over the year, including the elimination of unnecessary bureaucracy, the introduction of transparent procurement, and the creation of the world's first companies of attack UAVs.

Kyiv renamed Povitroflotskyi Avenue to Air Force Avenue.

Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office emphasizes that for international partners, military support for Ukraine is an investment in reducing the risks of global war, according to the Advisor to the Presidential Office.

Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation discussed Ukraine's short- and long-term cyber defense needs with U. S. partners to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity against russian threats.

Pilot Vladyslav Rykov, who flew 385 combat missions while defending Ukraine, was killed during a mission on February 7, 2024, as reported by his colleague Rostyslav Lazarenko.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticized US Republican senators for blocking a bill in the US Senate that would have provided aid to Ukraine, saying that former US President Ronald Reagan, who helped many regain freedom and independence, would have been upset by their actions.

China says its position on the "Ukrainian crisis," as the war is called in China, is consistent and clear.

A special police regiment in Dnipro has been disbanded after its soldiers refused to join the 'Luty' assault brigade. At the same time, all special forces officers will be transferred to the "Rage" brigade by order.

In Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Zakarpattia regions, law enforcement officers discovered caches of Russian weapons and explosives, including grenade launchers intended for sabotage.

Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat explained that, based on past statistics of Russian missile attacks on Ukraine, it is difficult to predict the time of the next strike due to the different intervals between attacks.

russian troops are increasingly using different types of drones on the battlefield every day. We are talking about FVP drones, Mavic drones, and UAVs with different payloads.

British intelligence reports that Russian troops have intensified attacks around Avdiivka and rotated additional troops to the front line in the city, which remains a key target of their offensive.

The Serbian president says he will take part in the upcoming summit between Ukraine and the Western Balkans.

Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets sent official letters to the UN and ICRC to document violations of international humanitarian law after more than 30 Ukrainian prisoners of war were sentenced to 27-29 years in prison by a so-called "court" in occupied Donetsk.

The Ministry of Justice has published the most common and rare names for babies in Ukraine in the second half of 2023, including Juliet and Abel.