The Verkhovna Rada adopted in principle draft law No. 13715 on the support and development of innovative activities, aimed at the development of innovative ecosystems. The document is intended to update the legal framework for supporting innovation, form a modern institutional model, and ensure cooperation between the state, business, science, and education.
The number of patents in Russia has shrunk to a minimum in over two decades, and real innovations have virtually disappeared. Russia invests more in purchasing foreign technologies than in developing its own science.
Retired judge Denys Nevyadomsky spoke about how to identify politically motivated criminal proceedings used to pressure businesses. He named signs of such cases, including investigators' focus on pressure rather than evidence collection, property seizures, and dragging out investigations.
Toyota introduces the 2027 Highlander – an all-electric three-row crossover with updated design, interior, and technology. Two versions are available, XLE and Limited, with different battery and drivetrain options, as well as V2L technology.
Ukrainian biathlete Oleksandra Merkushyna broke the Samsung phone she received as a participant in the 2026 Olympic Games. The athlete had previously shown it on social media, and later posted a photo with a broken screen.
ATESH agents recorded the deployment of a large-scale military facility in the occupied village of Myrne, Melitopol district. On the territory occupied by the 291st Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment, the construction of a permanent field camp and a training cluster for UAV operators has begun.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Russian troop losses as of February 11. In one day, 820 occupiers, five tanks, and 59 artillery systems were eliminated.
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey underwater drone, which mimics a parasitic fish to move stealthily by attaching itself to vessels. It can carry torpedoes, sabotage modules, or micro-drones for reconnaissance.
Four bodies, including three children, were found under the rubble of a destroyed building in Bohodukhiv. The cause was a night attack by a Russian drone, which also caused a fire.
The company "Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" develops new versions of "Novator" armored vehicles in one month. This became possible due to simplified procedures and the reliability of the basic platform.
Boeing plans to increase 737 aircraft production to 63 units per month, preparing a new assembly line and hiring staff. This is expected to ensure stable growth in production rates to restore the company's financial health.
The US has deployed Patriot air defense systems on mobile trucks at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for more agile position changes. This decision allows US forces to respond more quickly to potential Iranian attacks, despite ongoing negotiations in Oman.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, providing for economic and security cooperation. The document paves the way for expanding American influence in the South Caucasus and strengthening regional stability.
Over the past day, 108 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 67 air strikes, dropping 192 guided aerial bombs. The occupiers used 3230 kamikaze drones and carried out 2344 shelling attacks.
Ukrainian military personnel are finding Starlink in the wreckage of BM-35 attack UAVs, where it is used as a jammer. Russians are urgently supplying satellite Internet to replace Starlink.
Over 200,000 Kyiv residents have already used the 211 mobile Invincibility Points of the State Emergency Service, deployed in 108 locations. These points provide warmth, food, and assistance, especially during power outages.
Underground mining farms that caused over UAH 9 million in damages to an electricity supply company have been uncovered in the Zhytomyr region. A 41-year-old Kyiv resident used over 1.15 million kWh of electricity "off the meter."
In February, combat brigades were allocated over UAH 4. 5 billion through DOT-Chain Defence for ordering drones and electronic warfare systems. Over six months, approximately 350,000 units of equipment worth over UAH 16 billion have been supplied through the system.
The organizers of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have resolved a technical problem with medals that were cracking, breaking, or coming apart. The cause was a safety-designed lanyard breakaway mechanism, which has now been adjusted.
As a result of Russia's night strikes on Odesa region's energy infrastructure, over 95,000 residents were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Kiliya, where 9,000 people are without gas and heating.
Ukraine is introducing a whitelist regime for Starlink terminals to ensure connectivity for civilians and businesses, while blocking it for the enemy. Owners must verify their terminal once through an Administrative Service Center (ASC) or Diia.
Several small enemy groups crossed the Siversky Donets and infiltrated the inter-positional space. Ukrainian units are conducting search and strike missions to detect and destroy the enemy in the settlement.
Kaupo Rosin, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that Russia will not attack Estonia or another NATO country next year. However, the Kremlin still poses a danger by strengthening its armed forces.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a repair unit, a UAV training center, and drone control points in the occupied territories and in the Kursk region. Also, concentrations of occupiers and a field fuel depot were hit.
The specialized prosecutor's office has sent to court the case of an organized group that embezzled almost UAH 5. 5 million. The funds, allocated by the Severodonetsk Civil-Military Administration, were supposed to go to the purchase of 150 FPV drones and 20 EW stations for the military.
On February 10, President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting on energy, discussing the situation in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions. He also emphasized the delayed reaction of the authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region and the need to strengthen drone protection.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a Ukrzaliznytsia employee in Donetsk region who was providing the enemy with information about the location of heavy equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.
The Russian economy is experiencing its deepest crisis in 20 years, which may force the Kremlin to reconsider its economic policy. By the end of 2025, a sharp slowdown in industrial growth and a record budget deficit were recorded.
Russian occupiers are threatening the families of captured Ukrainians, demanding the registration of Starlink terminals in their names. This happened after the disconnection of illegal Starlink terminals, which were used for communication by Russian military units and kamikaze drones.
