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.
The Ukrainian president is ready to negotiate with Putin if it stops the war, but considers him an enemy. Zelensky emphasized that the fastest way to peace is to join NATO and maintain sanctions against Russia.
The President of Ukraine stated that his legitimacy was confirmed by 73% of the vote. He emphasized the impossibility of holding elections during the war due to technical and legislative restrictions.
The President of Ukraine said that withdrawal of support could lead to a Russian victory and World War III. Zelenskyy expressed hope that Trump understands the need for further support for Ukraine.
The Russian Federation and the Russian Orthodox Church systematically violate international humanitarian law in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Religious communities are being forcibly subjugated and the clergy of various denominations are being repressed.
A TSN crew came under fire from an FPV drone while filming a story about the military near Vovchansk. The 31-year-old cameraman was injured and taken to the hospital.
The UPL has approved new dates and times for the matches of the 19th, 20th and 21st rounds of the championship at the request of the national team's coaching staff. The matches of the national team's base clubs in round 21 have been postponed to March 11.
The President announced the indexation of pensions starting March 1, 2025. He also announced the disbursement of UAH 13 billion under the ePromotion program and 5 million users of the National Cashback.
67% of Germans support military aid to Ukraine, of which 27% are in favor of increasing it. There are significant regional differences: in the West, support is 70%, in the East - 53%.
The President announced that the shadow schemes of oligarchs and officials would be stopped after the change of leadership of the Tax Service. The NSDC also decided on new sanctions packages.
President Zelenskyy said that he declined the invitation to Trump's inauguration because he could not meet in person. Trump invited the Ukrainian leader “in general terms.
Russian poachers illegally caught aquatic bioresources in the Sea of Azov worth over UAH 4. 1 billion. The largest losses were recorded for 9 months of 2024 - UAH 3.584 billion.
