Identity of decapitated Ukrainian soldier confirmed, police investigation underway
The identity of the Ukrainian serviceman who was decapitated by Russians and depicted in widely circulated images has been preliminarily established.
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03 February 2025
Russians attempting to cut off supply routes to Pokrovsk – military
Russian forces are trying to bypass and encircle Pokrovsk to deprive the town's defenders of resource supplies.
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strikes on Astrakhan gas processing plant, Volgograd oil refinery
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and the Security Service of Ukraine, in coordination with other Defense Forces units, struck the Volgograd Oil Refinery (Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka) and the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant on the night of February 3.
Founder of Russia's Arbat battalion blown up in Moscow – media
An explosion occurred in a residential complex in Moscow on Monday, and according to preliminary data, among the casualties may be the founder of the Arbat special forces battalion, Armen Sarkisyan (also known as Armen Gorlovsky).
Kherson region authorities demonstrate consequences of Russian strikes
In Kherson region, as a result of Russian attacks over the past day, one person was killed while 14 others were injured.
Russians intensify shelling of Chernihiv, Sumy border areas – military
The Russian forces are intensifying shelling of the border areas in Chernihiv and Sumy regions, targeting civilian and critical infrastructure.
Syrskyi: Situation on frontline difficult, Kursk operation and strikes deep into Russia among priorities
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held a meeting on the results of the Armed Forces' operations in January 2025 and said that the number of units withdrawn to restore combat capability had slightly increased in January.
Educational institution damaged as Russians attack Kharkiv region with drones, glide bombs
On February 2, Russian invaders attacked the Kharkiv region with drones and guided aerial bombs.
Drones attack Russia’s Astrakhan gas processing plant - CCD
UAVs attacked the Astrakhan gas processing plant in Russia.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 38 enemy drones, another 25 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces have shot down 38 Shahed and other types of attack UAVs that Russians have been using to attack Ukraine since the evening of February 2. Another 25 UAVs have been lost from tracking.
One killed, 13 injured in Russia’s shelling of Kherson region in past day
On Sunday, February 2, one person was killed and 13 others were wounded in the Kherson region as a result of enemy strikes.
War update: 97 combat clashes at front in past day, 39 enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
On February 2, 97 combat engagements were recorded at the front, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian forces kill one civilian, injure five more in Donetsk region on Sunday
On February 2, Russian troops killed one civilian and wounded five others in the Donetsk region.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,300 in past day
Since the full-scale invasion, Russia has seen an estimated 841,660 casualties, including 1,300 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine’s Achilles Regiment destroys over 400 enemy targets in past month
Throughout January, the Achilles Uncrewed Systems Regiment destroyed 406 enemy targets in the Kharkiv and Kupyansk axes, leaving another 1,536 damaged.
Ukraine’s forces down over 2,300 Russian drones, missiles in January
In January 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 2,219 drones of various types and 45 missiles launched by Russia against Ukrainian territory.
Ex-Tory MP joins Ukraine's foreign legion
Jack Lopresti, an ex-deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, has joined the Ukrainian international legion to help in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia.
18-year-old man dies in hospital after Russian attack on residential building in Sumy
Denys Zhurba, 18, who was seriously injured in a Russian attack on a residential building, died in a hospital in Sumy.
Three more people evacuated from frontline Kupiansk district
Rescuers evacuated three more residents of the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region from the frontline areas.
02 February 2025
Two injured in Russian drone attack on Kherson community
A Russian drone strike in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson has left one person injured.
Zelensky: Air defense and interceptor missiles are key to achieving peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that air defense systems and a sufficient number of interceptor missiles are essential for bringing peace closer.
No signs U.S. and EU will halt aid to Ukraine – Zelensky
There are no indications that the United States or the European Union will stop providing aid to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Explosion near TRC in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, one person injured
An explosion occurred near the building of the District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRC) in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region. Law enforcement officials are working at the scene of the incident.
One person injured as Russians strike Dnipropetrovsk region
A Russian airstrike with a guided aerial bomb hit Novopavlivka community in Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving one man wounded. In the town of Nikopol, significant destruction was reported due to shelling.
Kherson authorities show devastation from Russian airstrike on residential area
A Russian guided aerial bomb struck a residential area in Kherson, causing severe damage and injuries.
Kursk operation vital in preventing occupation of Sumy, Kharkiv – Zelensky
Kursk operation played a crucial role in preventing the occupation of Sumy and Kharkiv.
Russian forces launch airstrike on Kherson, casualties reported
On Sunday, after 16:00, the Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kherson, with reports confirming at least two people injured.
One of three North Korean brigades in Kursk region completely destroyed – Zelensky
One of the three North Korean military brigades fighting in Russia’s Kursk region has been completely destroyed, while the other two have suffered heavy losses.
Russia launching strikes on Zaporizhzhia region
An air raid alert has been declared in Zaporizhzhia region, with reports of at least eight strikes.
War update: 52 clashes on front lines since morning
Since the start of the day, 52 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops, with the enemy concentrating efforts on the Pokrovsk and Kupiansk sectors.