The US has deployed drones to scout Iran's defensive positions. An American ship has arrived off the coast of Iran, and refueling aircraft have flown to Europe.
Donald Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariffs on aircraft and to decertify them in the US market. The reason was the delay in the certification of Gulfstream aircraft, which Trump regarded as an obstruction of exports.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,310 occupiers, bringing the aggressor's total losses close to 1. 239 million military personnel. 15 artillery systems, 555 UAVs, and 129 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
The Indian army has acquired V-BAT reconnaissance drones after their successful combat deployment in Ukraine. India plans to localize the production of these drones, which aligns with the "Make in India" program.
Volkswagen is recalling 44,500 ID. 4 electric vehicles in the US due to battery overheating. Defects include missing monitoring software and electrode displacement, which could lead to ignition.
Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaGenome, an AI model for interpreting human DNA, which allows for the study of the "dark genome. " The technology helps understand the nature of dementia, cancer, and rare genetic diseases.
A group of armed militants attacked a military base in northeastern Nigeria using drones. Several soldiers were killed and infrastructure was damaged in the attack.
Airbus has launched a marketing campaign for a new modification of the A220-500 aircraft, which will accommodate 160-170 passengers. This model will compete with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and promises lower fuel consumption.
Hyundai is recalling 2020-2025 Palisade crossovers due to a side curtain airbag malfunction identified by NHTSA. Third-row passengers are at risk of injury due to incorrect airbag deployment.
The aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) has begun builder's sea trials in Virginia. It is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult and an advanced arresting gear system.
The French Air and Space Force conducted exercises simulating an offensive operation against a high-tech adversary. A key element was the launch of SCALP cruise missiles from Rafale fighters in a scenario close to combat operations with Russia.
On January 30, an uncontrolled fall of the second stage of the Chinese ZQ 3 R/B rocket is expected on European territory. The object, 13 meters long and weighing 11 tons, poses a potential danger to the southern regions of Denmark and the Baltic states.
Spanish EF-18Ms intercepted Russian Su-30SMs over the Baltic Sea. The Russian aircraft were flying without flight plans and with transponders turned off; one of them was fully armed.
Rapid snowmelt has undermined a support of the main gas pipeline in Zakarpattia, threatening to disconnect almost 5,800 subscribers. An operational headquarters has been deployed to prevent an accident, and repair options are being considered.
Over the past day, 268 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 2583 kamikaze drones and carried out 2684 shellings. The most active enemy actions were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction – 83 attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The discussion focused on further cooperation and joint work between the states and partners in Europe next week.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped six attempts by the occupiers to advance. The enemy is intensifying pressure around Dronivka, where Ukrainian defenders are engaged in positional warfare.
In Bukovyna, customs officers discovered a hidden cargo at the Dyakivtsi-Rakovets checkpoint. The driver attempted to smuggle a drone, cigarettes, and non-ferrous scrap metal worth over 10 million UAH into Romania.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 800 million for the first stage of the "SvitloDIM" program to ensure the operation of key systems in apartment buildings during power outages. Assistance ranging from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 is provided to HOAs, managers, and cooperatives for the purchase of generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels.
Since the beginning of the year, more than 1,200 fires have been recorded due to emergency power grid modes. Rescuers emphasize the danger of using uncertified devices and overloading power grids.
Ukraine is transitioning to European standards for commercial transport drivers' work and rest starting from July 26, 2026. The new rules include requirements for sole proprietors, a ban on resting in the cabin, and restrictions on night shifts.
NASA announced the early launch of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the ISS on February 11. This is in response to a medical evacuation that left only three astronauts on the station.
The EU Council imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and 6 entities in Iran for human rights violations, as well as on 4 individuals and 6 entities for military support to Russia. The restrictions include asset freezes and travel bans.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
The state educational platform "Mriya" has introduced its first AI-based tool – a test generator. It allows teachers to create and evaluate assignments, and also prevents cheating.
China denied media reports about supplying Russia with equipment for the production of 'Oreshnik' ballistic missiles. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that the country is not 'adding fuel to the fire' and is not seeking profit.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.
Since the beginning of the year, over 1,200 fires have been recorded due to faulty electrical wiring and appliances. The State Emergency Service urges people not to use damaged appliances and to observe safety rules.
A criminal group that organized the supply and sale of cocaine throughout Ukraine, disguising it as washing powder, has been exposed in Zakarpattia. Approximately 6 kg of cocaine, with a black market value of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been seized.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Russian 1L119 Nebo-SVU radar in Luhansk Oblast, which is estimated to be worth $100 million. Numerous enemy UAV control points in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts, as well as an ammunition depot in Zaporizhzhia, were also hit.
