The first month of spring in Ukraine is expected to be within the climatic norm, with an average monthly temperature of 1-7 degrees Celsius. March will begin under the influence of an anticyclone, which will provide predominantly calm weather without significant precipitation at the start of the month.
On the night of February 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine using strategic bombers and hundreds of drones. The main strike was aimed at Kyiv, with missiles moving through several regions.
On February 22, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine. Snow and rain are forecast in some regions, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Anastasiia Sofiienko as Deputy Minister of Education and Science. The appointments of deputy heads of Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administrations were also approved.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers have updated the routes for practical driving tests in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. This was done to adapt to changes in traffic organization and improve candidate safety.
On February 17, Russian troops launched a massive cruise missile attack on Ukraine. Air defense is actively working, but the threat remains high, especially for the western regions.
In Khmelnytskyi region, 1730 sets of protective equipment worth UAH 14 million were purchased for the State Emergency Service, which turned out to be unsuitable. The prosecutor's office informed two officials about suspicion due to abuse of office.
In Ukraine, due to bad weather, 377 road accidents occurred, 87 of them in Kyiv. The patrol police are regulating traffic and assisting drivers in difficult conditions.
Precipitation is expected in Ukraine in the next two days, and from February 17 - a drop in temperature. Night and day temperatures will reach 1-9° below zero.
Thaws, temperature fluctuations, and the operation of hydraulic structures in February make reservoirs unpredictable and dangerous for Ukrainians. The ice may seem strong but can break under a person's weight and drag them underwater.
The SBU and police detained 7 individuals in four regions of Ukraine for attempting to illegally sell weapons. Among the seized items were Kalashnikov automatic rifles, RPGs, and ammunition.
On February 11, night frosts down to -18 degrees are expected in Ukraine, but during the day in the west and south, the temperature will rise to +5 degrees. Strong southerly winds will bring wet snow to the western regions, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv regions.
President Zelenskyy called Kyiv the most difficult city after massive Russian strikes, where over 1,400 high-rise buildings remain without heating. He also reported on efforts to increase electricity imports and the need to strengthen the protection of nuclear facilities.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.
As a result of the night attack in Dnipro, a utility company, buildings, and vehicles were damaged. In Synelnykove district, a 68-year-old woman was injured, and private homes and infrastructure were damaged.
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.
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.
On the night of February 7, the aggressor launched a combined attack on Ukraine. An enemy UAV hit Kharkiv, and explosions were reported in Vinnytsia and Burshtyn.
Due to bad weather in Odesa region, the M-13 highway from Agafiivka to Platonove has been temporarily closed since 6:30 PM on February 6, 2026. Drivers are urged not to travel and to be careful on the roads.
Due to black ice, the processing of freight vehicles at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been temporarily suspended. This applies to Odesa and Vinnytsia regions.
Due to bad weather and ice, truck traffic is restricted on the border with Moldova in Vinnytsia, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions. Drivers are advised to adjust their routes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a selector meeting where he discussed the situation in the regions. He deemed the work of air defense in some regions unsatisfactory and instructed to immediately improve the downing of "Shaheds."
Since the beginning of the day, 259 road accidents have been recorded in Ukraine, 37 of them with casualties. 82 accidents occurred in Kyiv and the region, traffic near Stoyanka is difficult.
In Vinnytsia region, a 31-year-old man drowned in the Dniester while trying to illegally cross the border. He crossed part of the river on ice, but could not withstand the low temperature and strong current.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the most difficult electricity situation in the capital region, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. In Kyiv, the number of brigades will be increased for rotation due to the exhaustion of workers.
The Darnytsia CHP, which produced heat, was severely damaged by Russia's night attack. Restoration will take a significant amount of time, the situation in the energy system is difficult.
A cold night is expected in Ukraine on February 4, but temperatures will start to rise in the west during the day. From February 5, the temperature will increase, and from February 9, a cold snap will return.
The director of a Lviv company has been served with a suspicion notice for embezzling UAH 6. 4 million. She supplied protective suits to the Vinnytsia State Emergency Service at an inflated price.
