Two civilians killed, nine injured as Russians strike at Kherson region 65 times in past day
Over the last 24 hours, Russian invaders 65 times have attacked settlements across Kherson region, killing at least two civilians and injuring nine.
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03 February 2023
Russians now have 16 Kalibr missiles combat ready off Crimea coast
The number of missile carriers as part of the Russian naval group in the Black Sea has been increased, therefore a massive missile attack, including with the use of warplanes, cannot be ruled out.
Next six months “critical” for outcome of Russo-Ukrainian war - CIA chief
The United States Central Intelligence Agency assesses that the next six months will be “absolutely crucial” in determining the final outcome of the war in Ukraine, Director Bill Burns said Thursday.
In Ukraine, 1,378 children casualties reported amid Russia’s armed aggression
As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 459 children were killed and 919 – wounded.
Number of Russian troops killed and wounded in Ukraine approaching 200,000 - NYT
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has lost about 200,000 soldiers killed and wounded.
Armed Forces of Ukraine already eliminated 129,870 Russian invaders
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 129,870 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to February 3, 2023, including 840 soldiers over the past day alone.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol overnight
On the night of February 3, Russian forces again fired artillery at Nikopol city in Dnipropetrovsk region.
National Police received reports of 9,764 missing children since war began
Since February 24, 2022, the National Police has received 9,631 reports of 9,764 missing children.
Enemy attempting to advance in four directions, suffering heavy losses
On February 2, Russian invaders, suffering heavy losses, continued to conduct offensive operations in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions.
SAMP/T air defense system will be deployed in Ukraine within next two months - Italian foreign minister
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said that an Italian-French SAMP/T air defense system will be deployed in Ukraine within the next two months.
Russia’s attack on Kramatorsk: Body of fourth victim retrieved from under rubble of residential building
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, rescuers retrieved the body of another dead person from under the rubble of a residential building hit by a Russian missile on February 1.
President: We in Ukraine need to speak with one voice to world on defense supplies
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that people in Ukraine need to speak with one voice to the world on defense supplies, as well as to tangibly increase global pressure on Russia every month.
02 February 2023
Donetsk region administration shows consequences of night missile attack on Kramatorsk
The Donetsk Regional Military Administration released a video showing the consequences of a night missile attack on Kramatorsk where a section of a four-story apartment block was destroyed on February 1.
White House: US to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes
The United States will continue to actively help Ukraine amid Russia’s increased offensive activity and will stand by the Ukrainian people for as long as it takes.
Russians do not return aircraft after joint military exercises in Belarus
In Belarus, joint aviation exercises of the Russian and Belarusian armed forces have ended. However, the return of enemy aircraft to their base airfields has not been recorded.
EU Council allocates seventh assistance package worth EUR 545M to Ukraine
Today, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a decision to allocate a seventh package worth EUR 500 million under the European Peace Facility (EPF) that provide further military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as EUR 45 million to ensure the training of the Ukrainian military.
Russians shell Sumy, Chernihiv regions with mortars again
On Thursday, February 2, the Russian army once again shelled border settlements of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Ukraine’s defense chief tells partners it won’t strike Russian territory if given long-range missiles
As Ukraine needs long-range missiles that will not allow the enemy to maintain defenses and force them to lose, it is ready to coordinate targets with partners.
At least five civilians injured as two Russian missile hit Kramatorsk
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk on February 2, at least five civilians were injured, a children's clinic and a school were damaged.
Ukraine’s Ground Forces posts video of Shahed Hunters in action
Ukraine received six systems to protect infrastructure from enemy strike drones.
Enemy lost 127 soldiers killed, 137 wounded in Bakhmut direction in past day
Over the past day, the enemy lost 127 people killed and 137 wounded in Bakhmut direction.
Zaluzhny, Yermak discuss enemy’s possible actions with Milley, Sullivan
Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny informed U.S. President's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley on the current situation on the frontline.
Putin orders that territories of Donetsk, Luhansk regions be captured by March – intelligence
Russian president Vladimir Putin gave the order to capture the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions by March. At the same time, the Russian Federation does not have the resources to go on an offensive from Belarus.
Kramatorsk attack: Two seriously injured, woman being searched under rubble
In Kramatorsk, after an apartment block was destroyed by a Russian missile attack, three people were killed, 10 more were injured, two of whom are in serious condition.
Invaders deliver about 20 tanks to villages near Mariupol
On the night of February 1-2, the invaders delivered up to 20 tanks to the villages near Mariupol temporarily occupied by the Russian army. The Russian servicemen say that they have orders to capture Vuhledar and Zaporizhzhia during February.
Woman killed as Russians shell village in Kherson region
On Thursday morning, Russian troops shelled a residential sector in the village of Komyshany, Kherson region. A woman was killed.
Russia’s role as arms exporter likely undermined by its invasion of Ukraine, sanctions – UK intelligence
Russia’s role as a reliable arms exporter is highly likely being undermined by its invasion of Ukraine and international sanctions.
Russian troops shell Kupiansk again, woman injured
On February 2, Russian troops shelled Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.
Emergency workers clearing rubble after Russian missile hit residential building in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, 183 people and 18 pieces of equipment are involved in a rescue operation at the site of a residential building destroyed by Russia’s shelling.
Russians strike Kherson region 34 times over past day, four civilians injured
Russian troops shelled Kherson region 34 times on February 1.