Ukraine
Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletskyi stated that the actual number of AWOL cases is higher than the official 200,000. He believes that the return of these servicemen could halt mobilization for seven months.
On the night of February 7, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using 447 air assault weapons. Air defense forces destroyed 406 targets, including missiles and drones.
As a result of the night attack in Vinnytsia region, a wall of an educational building was destroyed and 5 buildings, including dormitories, were damaged. The heating system was also damaged, but there were no casualties.
Two people were injured and three residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the Rivne region on February 7. Rescue services and law enforcement officers are working at the scene.
As a result of a massive drone and missile attack on substations and overhead lines, nuclear power plants reduced their capacity. This led to an increase in the volume of power outages throughout Ukraine.
On February 7, Ukraine is expected to experience Level I danger due to ice and black ice in the central and eastern regions. This will complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
The passage of freight vehicles across Ukraine's state border with Moldova has been restored. Processing is carried out in normal mode in both directions.
Tonight, the Russian army attacked substations, 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines, as well as Burshtyn and Dobrotvir TPPs. 4.5-5 stages of emergency power outage schedules have been applied throughout Ukraine.
As a result of the Russian attack on November 7 in the Rivne region, residential buildings and critical infrastructure were damaged, and two people were injured. There are power outages in the region, and possible problems with water supply.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, train traffic is delayed on November 7 due to Russian missile and drone strikes. Train No. 6418 Khodoriv - Ivano-Frankivsk is running 2 hours and 47 minutes late, and train No. 6411 Ivano-Frankivsk - Khodoriv will be delayed by an hour for departure.
Over the past day, 153 combat engagements took place on the front line. The Russians used 7 missiles, 87 air strikes, and 6649 kamikaze drones.
As a result of a night attack by Russian drones in Yahotyn, Kyiv region, a fire broke out at a Roshen company warehouse. Firefighting efforts are currently underway.
The father and coach of skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych spoke about the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games. The Ukrainian delegation felt extraordinary support from the Italians.
The Kremlin continues to reject security guarantees for Ukraine, citing the 2022 "Istanbul Protocol. " This document would leave Ukraine defenseless against aggression.
US President Donald Trump has canceled 25% punitive tariffs on imports from India. This decision is related to India's cessation of Russian oil purchases and the reduction of trade barriers.
Russia has rejected a US proposal for Washington to have full control over the Zaporizhzhia NPP and energy distribution. Moscow insists on its own control over the plant, which is a stumbling block in peace negotiations.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games began on February 6 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. The ceremony was filled with symbolic moments: from artistic performances reflecting Italian culture to large-scale light effects that emphasized the unity of all participating countries of the Olympics.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed in Washington with US senators the means that can force Russia to peace. The parties agreed that only tough sanctions can influence Moscow.
The Ukrainian government approved a strategy for Antarctica, the Arctic, and the World Ocean. This happened on the 30th anniversary of the raising of the Ukrainian flag over the Akademik Vernadsky station.
The U. S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of military vehicle spare parts to Ukraine for $185 million. This decision will allow Ukraine to strengthen its local support capabilities and improve logistics for U.S.-supplied vehicles and weapon systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has granted national status to the State University "Kyiv Aviation Institute. " This decision was made to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Oleh Antonov, as aviation is a priority for Ukraine.
In Kyiv, over 255 brigades are working to restore electricity and heat, and their number will be increased. Special attention is paid to buildings with damaged internal networks.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games officially began in Milan and will last until February 22. The flag of Ukraine at the opening ceremony will be carried by speed skater Yelyzaveta Sydorko and skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych.
President Zelenskyy spoke online with the participants of the 30th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition. He emphasized the importance of developing Ukrainian science even during the war.
Estonia added 1,073 Russian militants to the list of those banned from entering the Schengen area. These individuals committed crimes in Ukraine and pose a threat to European security.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase assistance to residents of over a thousand buildings in Kyiv that remain without heating. He also called for accelerating repair work and digitizing the process of providing aid.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with the Ukrainian negotiating team on sensitive issues. The delegation is returning from Abu Dhabi, where trilateral talks took place.
According to the President, there will be personnel changes in the Air Force, currently in some regions, in units – regarding protection against Russian "Shaheds. "
A program for insuring business property against war risks has started operating in Ukraine. Five companies have already applied to participate in the mechanism, which provides for compensation for damages from Russian shelling.
Peskov stated that negotiations on Ukraine are not planned to be held in the US. However, according to him, a new round will take place soon.