Two former judges from Crimea sentenced for high treason to 12 and 13 years in prison – prosecutor’s office
Two former judges from Crimea have been sentenced for high treason to 12 and 13 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.
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Belarusian National River Fleet effectively ceases to exist – intelligence
The bankruptcy proceedings initiated against the state-owned enterprise, the Belarusian River Shipping Company, have become a formal confirmation that the country’s national river fleet has effectively ceased to exist.
Enemies attack several districts of Kyiv region, damaging houses and enterprises, and causing injuries
The enemies attacked several districts of the Kyiv region, damaging residential buildings, construction sites, and enterprises, and causing injuries.
Power outage reported after strike in Dzhankoi, Crimea
In the settlement of Kirovske, Feodosia district, in temporarily occupied Crimea, a drone hit an “infrastructure facility.” A fire is currently being extinguished at the site.
Energy shortages forecast in Crimea due to sanctions against Russia – media
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian officials are forecasting an electricity shortage through 2031 due to the inability to carry out major overhauls of foreign-made equipment under sanctions.
Border guards destroy tank hidden by Russians in Kursk sector
In the Kursk sector, fighters from the 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment used drones to strike a Russian tank camouflaged in the terrain.
Preferential leasing for defense industry: Ukraine launches new support program for arms makers
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution introducing state financial support for defense industry enterprises through a preferential financial leasing mechanism.
Court sentences Khmelnytskyi resident to five years in prison for false bomb threat against TCC
A resident of Khmelnytskyi has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison for making a false report about the mining of a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC).
Human trafficking scheme organizer to stand trial in Donetsk region
Law enforcement officers have detained a suspect, a resident of Kamianske, who recruited women for sexual exploitation in European Union countries.
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Government to raise teachers’ salaries by 30% from January 2026, another 20% from September
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to increase the salaries of teaching staff by 30% starting January 2026, with an additional 20% raise planned from September.
War update: 237 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors see fiercest fighting
On the front line, Ukrainian forces engaged in 237 combat clashes, over 80 of them occurred in the Lyman and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy is suffering significant losses.
Russia commits 870 crimes against journalists, media during full-scale war
Over three years and ten months since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Russian forces have committed 870 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses negotiation process with Danish PM Frederiksen
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation in the negotiation process with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Ukrainian ombudsman reveals fate of 52 civilians abducted from Hrabovske
Russian authorities have provided a list of civilians taken from the village of Hrabovske in Ukraine’s Sumy region and informed where they are being held and under what conditions.
General Staff reports series of strikes on enemy targets
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a number of Russian logistical facilities and enemy personnel in Donetsk region.
Zelensky intends to propose putting peace plan to referendum at meeting with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky will propose to U.S. President Donald Trump that the entire peace plan be put to a referendum if Russian leader Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
Ukrainian assault units conduct clearing operation in Huliaipole
Fighters of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting clearing operations against Russian invaders in the town of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
Zelensky, Merz discuss preparations for meeting with Trump: We continue acting together with Europeans
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed preparations for the meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Countering Shahed strikes and Ukraine's deep strikes: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, where a number of issues were discussed, namely countering Russian Shahed drone attacks, Ukraine's deep strikes, and Ukraine's Drone Line.
Russians attack three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving two injured
Russian troops carried out strikes throughout the day on the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two civilians.
Ukraine to not be obstacle to peace: Zelensky speaks with Rutte ahead of meetings in Florida
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace.
Additional forces directed to defend Myrnohrad – military
Ukrainian forces are holding defensive lines in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. To deter Russian invaders, the city's defense has been reinforced with additional forces and assets.
Glide bomb strike on Kharkiv: two killed, injury toll rises to eight
Eight people were injured and two were killed as a result of a Russian strike on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Ukrainian drones strike GRU special forces command post, Russian Black Sea Fleet landing craft
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck a command post of the 14th Brigade of Russian military intelligence (GRU) special forces, as well as warehouses and a military equipment repair base in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, and a deployment site of high-speed landing craft of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
Peace talks: Zelensky coordinates positions with Stubb
During a conversation, President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the progress of the negotiation process and Ukraine's contacts with partners.
Glide bomb strikes on Kharkiv: Two killed, infant among wounded
As of now, four people are known to have been injured as a result of Russian strikes on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, and two people have been killed.
HUR shows combat operations in Zaporizhzhia sector
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) has released exclusive footage showing the combat operations of special forces from the Chimera unit in Zaporizhzhia region in the autumn of 2025.
War update: 112 clashes recorded on front line since morning
Since the beginning of the day, 112 combat clashes have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing on nine directions of the front, with the enemy concentrating the greatest efforts on the Lyman direction and also showing high activity on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Ex-chief of Kharkiv SSU office detained until February 22
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv has ordered pre-trial detention until February 22 for the former chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Kharkiv region, Roman Dudin, who was re-arrested while attempting to leave detention on bail.