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05 February 2026
War update: 56 clashes on front line since morning, Pokrovsk sector most active
Since the beginning of the day, 56 combat engagements have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. Fighting is currently ongoing on six sectors of the front. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, with increased activity on the Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole sectors.
Invaders strike Bakhtyn in Kharkiv region, injuries reported
The Russian army carried out a drone strike on the village of Bakhtyn in the Borova community in Kharkiv region, injuring two women.
Ukraine can supply drones to Poland in exchange for air defense missiles, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to supply drones to Poland in exchange for missiles for air defense systems.
Energy assistance, participation in PURL, joint weapon production become key topics of Zelensky–Tusk meeting in Kyiv
The main topics of the talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv were energy assistance, Poland's participation in PURL, and joint weapons production.
Next meeting of negotiating teams to take place in near future – Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky said that the negotiating delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi agreed that their next meeting would be held in the near future.
Ukraine, Poland sign letter of intent on joint weapons production, Tusk says
Kyiv and Warsaw have signed a letter of intent on joint production in the defense industry sector.
Trump clearly says Putin has no right to invade Ukraine – Vance
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated very clearly that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had no right to attack Ukraine.
Ukraine returns 157 servicemen from captivity, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that another prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia took place today. As a result, 157 Ukrainian servicemen have returned home.
Sybiha urges not to fall for Russia’s nuclear blackmail, as Putin has no funds for new arms race
Russian President Vladimir Putin should be denied the ability to form a new nuclear security architecture following the end of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia.
Significant power outages in Kharkiv after morning Russian attacks
In Kharkiv, due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in the morning of February 5, there is no stable electricity supply, with intermittent or complete outages; electric transport has been halted.
Zelensky: Situation in Kyiv remains difficult, over 1,100 buildings without heating
In Kyiv, more than 1,100 buildings remain without heating.
U.S., Ukraine, and Russia delegations agree on exchange of 314 POWs – Witkoff
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia agreed on Thursday, February 5, in Abu Dhabi to exchange 314 prisoners.
Airstrikes intensify in southern Ukraine, Russia changes bombing strategy – military spox
The situation in the Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka sectors of the font remains difficult. Russian forces have increased the number of airstrikes, but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are holding their positions.
Estonia’s Foreign Minister arrives in Ukraine
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, has arrived in Ukraine on a visit.
Verified Starlink terminals operational as Russian access blocked – Fedorov
Starlink terminals that have been added to the “white list” are operational, while Russian terminals have already been blocked.
Voloshyn debunks Russian fake claiming wounded not evacuated in Huliaipole sector
Information spread by Russian media alleging that severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers are not being evacuated in the Huliaipole sector is not true.
Ukraine strikes Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile range in January
The Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out a series of successful strikes on the Kapustin Yar range in January 2026.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian logistics hub, drone control points, EW assets
Ukrainian forces have struck a logistics hub, concentrations of enemy personnel, drone control points, and electronic warfare (EW) assets of Russian troops.
Staroukrainka on Huliaipole axis remains under Ukrainian control – military spox
Russian media reports claiming that the village of Staroukrainka on the Huliaipole axis was captured are not true. The village remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian border guards report shelling, local assaults on border with Russia
Along the border with Russia in the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, Russian forces are primarily conducting shelling, while infantry activity is localized. On certain sections, assault attempts were repelled, and the enemy suffered losses.
Zelensky, Tusk honor fallen Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk jointly laid a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance honoring those who died for Ukraine.
Zelensky, Tusk honor fallen Ukrainian defenders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk jointly laid a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance honoring those who died for Ukraine.
Hotel fire in central Kyiv extinguished, 57 evacuated
Rescuers extinguished a fire at a hotel in central Kyiv, evacuating 57 people from the building.
Russian forces shell railway infrastructure in Sumy region, one person injured
On the night of February 4-5, Russian strikes damaged Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in the Sumy region.
Second day of talks between Ukraine, US, Russia begins in Abu Dhabi
The second day of trilateral meetings involving representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia has begun in the United Arab Emirates.
Apartment blocks, cars damaged in Sumy after overnight attack
Windows in multi-story residential buildings were blown out and cars were damaged following an overnight Russian attack on Sumy.
France delivers first batch of 30 generators to Kyiv
The Support Center of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has handed over the first batch of 30 generators to Kyiv’s municipal enterprise Kyivteploenergo as part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Tusk begins visit to Kyiv
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has begun his visit to Kyiv.
Ukraine receives backup power equipment from partners totaling over 145 MW
International partners have provided Ukraine with energy equipment for backup power supply with a total capacity of more than 145 megawatts.