Russian subversive groups attempt to cross Ukrainian border twice in 2025 – SBGS spox
This year, border guards have prevented two attempts by Russian subversive and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) to enter Ukrainian territory.
War
05 February 2025
War update: 80 combat clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
There have been 80 combat clashes on the front, with 18 enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk sector, and two battles currently ongoing.
Kharkiv hit by enemy strike again, city's largest market ablaze
In Kharkiv, explosions were heard after an air raid alert had been declared; one of the city's largest markets was hit by an enemy drone.
Russian glide bombs hit Novopavlivka community in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Russian forces have struck Novopavlivka community in Dnipropetrovsk region with glide bombs, causing destruction and injuries.
Russians launch missile strike on Odesa region: one person killed, another injured
In Odesa district, a Russian missile strike on a residential building late on February 5 resulted in one fatality and one person being injured.
Putin trying to drag Belarus into war - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes European countries should prepare for the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin deploying his troops on the territory of Belarus and threatening Poland or the Baltic States from there.
Kursk raid may become important part of negotiation process - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine predicts that the ongoing Kursk operation by Ukraine’s Armed Forces will become an important part of the negotiation process.
Battlefield situation in Zaporizhzhia axis improves - President
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that thanks to the ongoing Kursk raid by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the situation in Kharkiv region has been stabilized and that in the Zaporizhia axis of the front – improved.
PO: Missile that hit Izium was launched from Rostov region
The missile that hit Izium in Kharkiv region on February 4 was launched from the Rostov region of the Russian Federation.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia with drone, damaging unfinished high-rise building
In Zaporizhzhia, an unfinished multi-storey building was damaged by a Russian drone strike as a result of an explosion in one of the city's districts.
January 2025 second most costly month of the war for Russia – UK intelligence
January 2025 was likely the second most costly month of the war for Russia in terms of manpower losses, after December 2024.
Strike on Izium: wounded man dies in hospital, raising death toll to six
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Izium has increased to six - a 61-year-old man died in hospital.
Zelensky signs law extending martial law in Ukraine until May 9
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine until May 9, 2025.
Ukraine brings 150 defenders home from Russian captivity
As part of a prisoner exchange with Russia, 150 Ukrainian defenders have returned home.
Two utility workers injured in drone attack on Kherson community
In the village of Zelenivka in the Kherson community, a Russian drone attacked the transport of a utility company, injuring two utility workers - men aged 40 and 53.
US-Ukraine cooperation extends beyond natural resources – Sybiha
Ukraine is interested in jointly developing mineral resources with the United States, which our country is rich in, but there is also room for cooperation in the field of liquefied natural gas supplies to Europe, and the restoration and use of frozen Russian assets.
Combat readiness check in Belarus poses no threat to Ukraine – Border Guards
A combat readiness check is currently underway in certain units of Belarus’ armed forces, but this does not pose any threat to Ukraine.
Russians shell Kherson with artillery, injuring two elderly people
Russian troops shelled the Dniprovsky district of Kherson with artillery, injuring two elderly people.
Night drone attack damages 14 houses in Romny, Sumy region
In Romny, Sumy region, 13 private houses and 5 apartments in a three-story building were damaged as a result of a night attack by Russian drones.
Another civilian injured in Kherson due to drone attack
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a 63-year-old civilian who was on the street at the time of the attack was injured by a Russian drone.
Kherson region reveals aftermath of Russian attacks, daily wounded toll rises to 10
In the Kherson region, 10 people were injured and one person was killed in Russian attacks over the past day.
Ukraine’s forces strike oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory – General Staff
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) units, in coordination with the Armed Forces and other Defense Forces components, struck the Albashneft oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory overnight on February 5.
Civilian killed in Antonivka as result of Russian shelling
A 53-year-old local resident died in Antonivka, Kherson region, as a result of Russian shelling.
Ukrainian forces capture 21 Russian soldiers in Kursk region
Servicemen of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, in cooperation with allied units, have captured 21 Russian soldiers in Kursk region.
Russians pursue urban assaults in Chasiv Yar, Toretsk
Russian troops, supported by artillery and drones of various types, continue to storm Ukraine’s defense positions in the urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk.
Guerillas help Ukraine’s Army destroy 10 Russian military boats in Kherson region
Thanks to a tip from an underground network of partisans operating on the Left Bank of the Dnipro in Kherson region, Ukraine’s Defense Forces delivered a blow on enemy targets near the settlement of Hola Prystan, destroying 10 military boats and inflicting fatalities on the Russian invasion force.
Oil depot ablaze in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory after drone attack
In the early hours of Wednesday, February 5, a tank with petroleum products caught fire as a result of a drone attack in one of the districts of Russia’s Krasnodar Territory.
Ukraine downs 57 Russian drones overnight Wed
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 57 enemy drones overnight Wednesday while another 42 UAVs of various types disappeared from radar, causing no damage on the ground.
War update: 85 skirmishes between Ukrainian and Russian forces in past day
Eighty-five combat clashes were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders on February 4.