Fighting ongoing near Velyka Novosilka – military
Fighting is ongoing on the outskirts of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region.
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Aftermath of Russian drone strike on residential area in Sumy
The Prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into a Russian drone strike that hit a residential area in Sumy.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces down 61 Russian drones, 22 lost from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have shot down 61 Russian drones, while 22 others have been lost from radar.
Russian aviation intensifies airstrikes in Chernihiv region – border guards
Russian forces have increased airstrikes in Chernihiv region.
Drones attack Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar territory – CCD
The Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar territory was attacked by drones.
War update: 99 clashes on frontline in past 24 hrs, Pokrovsk axis hottest
Over the past 24 hours, on February 9, a total of 99 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders were recorded on the front line. The Ukrainian forces repelled 33 enemy assaults on the Pokrovsk axis.
Drone debris damages dacha cooperative in Poltava region
In the Poltava region, the wreckage of a downed Russian drone caused damage to a dacha cooperative.
Enemy strikes Zaporizhzhia region over 400 times in day
During the day, the occupiers struck 401 times at 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian army loses 1,170 invaders, three air defense systems in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 10, 2025, amount to about 850,490 people, including 1,170 people over the past day.
Artillerymen showcase destruction of two Russian howitzers and tank
Soldiers of a separate artillery brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two howitzers and a tank of the Russian invaders with counter-battery fire.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed over 600 enemy targets in week
During the week, the air defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 637 drones and missiles fired by Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine.
Enemy strikes at Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk, six people wounded
At least six residents of Kostyantynivka and Kramatorsk were injured as a result of Russian strikes in the north of Donetsk region.
North Korea using war in Ukraine as testing ground for its own military capabilities - ISW
North Korea is using the war in Ukraine as a testing ground for its own military capabilities.
09 February 2025
General Staff reports 92 clashes on frontline in Ukraine
On February 9, the Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 92 combat clashes with the Russian troops, with one-third of the battles taking place on the Pokrovsk front.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian communication antenna, four vehicles near Vovchansk
Fighters of the Hart border guard brigade destroyed a Russian communication antenna and four enemy vehicles near Vovchansk, Kharkiv region.
Russia can no longer use energy as weapon against Baltic states – Zelensky
The disconnection of the Baltic states from Russia’s power grid has deprived Moscow of the ability to use electricity as a weapon against them and has made Europe even more unified.
Zelensky receives frontline report from CinC Syrskyi
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding the actions of the Ukrainian troops on the front lines.
Houses damaged, five settlements left without power in Kharkiv region after Russian attack
On Sunday evening, Russian forces attacked the Derhachi community in the Kharkiv region with a guided aerial bomb. As a result, seven private houses and power lines were damaged and five settlements were left without electricity.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region: Four civilians wounded, infrastructure damaged
Throughout the day, the Russian army attacked communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring four civilians and damaging infrastructure.
Russian drone attacks rescuers in Donetsk region, one injured
In the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region, the Russian military launched an attack on an excavator-loader of the State Emergency Service using an FPV drone. The attack injured a rescuer and significantly damaged the equipment.
Total sanctions against Russia, security guarantees needed to end war fast – President
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that total sanctions against Russia and strong security guarantees for Ukraine are needed to end the war fast.
General Staff: Battles ongoing in seven sectors, most intense in Kursk axis
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 64 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing in seven sectors of the front, with the invaders continuing to focus their efforts on the Pokrovsk and Kursk areas.
Russian forces launch missile attack on Sumy
On February 9, a Russian missile hit one of the city's industrial zones in Sumy.
Unidentified drones spy on German base training Ukrainian troops on Patriot – media
Drones have been repeatedly observed over the air force base in Schwetzingen, on the German North Sea coast, where Ukrainian military are training.
Ukrainian defenders destroy Russian tanks, Grad MLRS on Toretsk front
Operators from the Unmanned Systems Battalion, R.V. unit, and Kurt & Company group successfully destroyed several Russian infantry fighting vehicles, tanks, and a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) on the Toretsk front.
Two men injured in Nikopol amid drone attack
In Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, two men were injured as a result of an attack by a strike drone.
Russia launches 1,260 glide bombs, nearly 750 drones, over 10 missiles at Ukraine in one week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation has used 1,260 glide bombs, nearly 750 strike drones, and more than 10 missiles of various types against Ukraine.
Russians attempting to make up for losses by mobilizing Central Asian migrants in occupied territories – NRC
Russians in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) are actively targeting migrants from Central Asia, pressuring them to sign military contracts.
Air alert lasted 11 hours in Kyiv region – administration
The air raid alert in the Kyiv region lasted about 11 hours. Debris from a downed UAV damaged the facade of an unfinished residential building in the Obukhiv district.