Technology
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 450 companies producing drones are operating in Ukraine, 40-50 of which are leading. He noted that 2026 will be a year of investment in Ukrainian technologies, particularly in drones.
The National Fund for Mobile and Modular Energy Equipment Reserve has started operating in Ukraine to provide prompt assistance to communities. Four cogeneration units have already arrived in Kyiv, and Kharkiv will receive three.
The Russian State Duma supported amendments allowing the FSB to disconnect the internet and other communication services in response to "security threats. " This will strengthen state control over communications in Russia.
Charging an electric car from a regular outlet in an apartment can lead to network overheating and fire. An expert warns of technical risks and possible fines for exceeding the permitted power.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the 2S9 Nona-S self-propelled artillery system of Russian paratroopers in Pokrovsk. The enemy was hiding the equipment in a non-residential building.
In Kyiv region, 181 units of special equipment and 233 workers are involved in road clearing and anti-icing treatment. 5043 tons of sand-salt mixture have already been used, traffic is ensured, but black ice is expected on February 8.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a logistics depot, a UAV control point, and areas where Russian troops were concentrated in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Astrakhan regions. A technical building and an assembly building at the Kapustin Yar training ground were damaged.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini considers the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine a mistake, as the country did not have a full replacement for them. He refuted claims that the aircraft were unusable.
Over the past day, 294 combat engagements were recorded, with the most active ones in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The total losses of the Russian invaders amounted to 1040 personnel.
Operators of the "Hart" brigade's attack drones destroyed eight vehicles and enemy communication equipment in the South-Slobozhansky direction. Enemy personnel were also hit.
At a fair in India, the "Tsunami" amusement ride collapsed, killing a police officer who was trying to save people. 13 people were injured, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense and the supply of modern fighter jets. The meeting focused on bolstering the energy system and expanding the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that Russia's attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine are war crimes. He called for criminal accountability for those who ordered and carried out these acts, emphasizing the need for ICC intervention.
Russian troops are looking for ways to activate Starlink terminals, involving third parties to register equipment in Ukrainian ASCs. Advisor to the Minister of Defense Serhiy Beskrestnov stated that all these Starlinks will be blocked, and those involved will face imprisonment.
Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.
On February 5 and 6, the Defense Forces inflicted fire damage on enemy military targets in the occupied territories. An Uragan MLRS, UAV control points, concentrations of manpower, and an FPV production center were hit.
SBU drones struck a research plant in the Tver region, which produces Decilin-M rocket fuel components for X-55 and X-101 missiles. After the hits, a large-scale fire broke out on the plant's territory.
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.
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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.
Internal assessments by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development indicate the continued critical dependence of the economy on imports of high-tech products. This casts doubt on the realism of Russia's plans to achieve technological independence by 2030.
Russian troops are trying to establish communication without Starlink, testing Wi-Fi bridges, LTE, and Yamal and Express satellite internet. The most difficult remains communication at the front line and for mobile UAV crews.
On February 6, 137 combat engagements were recorded on the front. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has published basic rules for operating alternative power sources. This will help save health, lives, and property during power outages.
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.
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.
Police found a drone near Sofia village in Drochia district, Moldova. The area has been cordoned off, and special services are conducting an inspection.
NASA astronauts will be able to take personal smartphones into space for the first time, starting with the Crew-12 and Artemis II missions. This will allow them to capture moments for their families and share photos and videos with Earth.
The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, stated that the military-technical sphere will be the driver of Ukraine's economic growth. He noted that a unique ecosystem of military technologies has emerged in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro.