Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 11 over past 24 hours
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed four people and injured another 11 over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported early on Feb. 13.
Dinara Khalilova
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Police: Over 10,000 square meters of land contaminated due to Russian Feb. 10 attack on Kharkiv oil depot
A Russian drone attack on an oil depot in Kharkiv overnight on Feb. 10 led to a fuel leak that has contaminated over 10,000 square meters of land, Serhii Bolvinov, the head of the investigative department of the regional police, said on Feb. 12.
Munich Security Index: Perception of Russia as threat decreases in G7 countries, Global South
The 2024 Munich Security Index showed that the perception of Russia as a threat in countries of the Group of Seven (G7) and BRICS (except Russia) has dropped significantly compared to last year's survey.
Moldovan authorities find warhead with 50 kg of explosives at crash site of Russian drone
When examining the crash site of a Russian Shahed-type drone near the border with Ukraine, Moldovan authorities discovered the drone’s warhead containing about 50 kilograms of explosives, Moldova’s Border Police reported on Feb. 12.
Media: Hungary's OTP Bank Group, which still works in Russia, interested in buying Ukrainian state-owned bank
Hungarian banking group OTP Bank, which was once added to Kyiv's international sponsors of war list, expressed interest in buying Ukraine's state-owned Sense Bank, Ukrainska Pravda media outlet reported on Feb. 12, citing unnamed sources familiar with acquisition talks.
Commander: Russia stops using 'human wave' attacks in Avdiivka, instead deploys small assault groups
Russia has stopped using its infamous "human wave" attacks in Avdiivka, instead deploying small assault groups supported by aviation to probe Ukrainian defenses, Dmytro Riumshyn, the commander of Ukraine's 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, said in an interview published on Feb. 12.
IMF delegation arrives in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials
A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian authorities and other stakeholders on strengthening Ukraine's financial capabilities, Vahram Stepanyan, the fund's resident representative to Ukraine, said on Feb. 12.
Orban says Ukraine should be 'buffer zone' between Russia and West
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Ukraine should be left as a "buffer zone" between Russia and the West, with allies giving the country security guarantees but not accepting it into the EU or NATO.
Ukraine war latest: New Armed Forces commander settles in, lays down main priorities
Key developments on Feb. 9: * Finland approves $200 million aid package for Ukraine, Norway pledges more NASAMS * Syrskyi reveals his priorities as Ukraine’s new chief commander, meets with Umerov * US House members express 'overwhelming' support for Ukraine aid during visit to Kyiv * Russian attack in Sumy Oblast kills 3,
Russian airstrike on Kherson Oblast’s Beryslav injures woman, damages houses
Russian forces launched an air strike on the city of Beryslav in Kherson Oblast, wounding a woman and damaging homes and infrastructure, the regional administration reported on Feb. 9.
Umerov holds first meeting with Syrskyi as chief commander
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held his first meeting with General Oleksandr Syrskyi after his appointment as Ukraine's new commander-in-chief to discuss plans for the country's Armed Forces in 2024, the Defense Ministry reported on Feb. 9.
Government appoints Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Porkhun as acting veterans affairs minister
The Ukrainian government has appointed Oleksandr Porkhun, a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war and a Hero of Ukraine, as the acting veterans affairs minister after the resignation of Yuliia Laputina, the ministry reported on Feb. 9.
Syrskyi reveals his priorities as Ukraine's new chief commander
Ukraine's newly appointed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who has replaced General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, laid out his priorities in managing the war, which will soon enter its third year.
Who is General Syrskyi, Ukraine's chief commander?
Following months of reports about a rift in Ukraine's political and military leadership, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who had led Ukraine's military since before the full-scale invasion. Zelensky replaced Zaluzhnyi with General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who had previously served as the commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces and the
Umerov: 'A decision was made to change the Armed Forces' leadership'
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said a decision was made "on the need to change the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." Umerov thanked Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his service.
Russian attack on Kherson Oblast village injures man
A 58-year-old man suffered a blast injury and a wound to his head when Russia hit Romashkove near Kherson, the regional authorities said on Telegram.
Pro-Russian lawmaker Shufrych accused of financing Russia's National Guard in Crimea
Pro-Russian lawmaker Nestor Shufrych, who is already suspected of treason, was charged with financing Russia's National Guard in occupied Crimea on Feb. 8, the State Bureau of Investigation reported.
Zelensky's party top lawmaker reveals potential changes to mobilization bill
David Arakhamia, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's party in the Ukrainian parliament, called "absolutely unacceptable" the bill's proposal to allow the blocking of bank accounts of citizens who evade military service, adding that he didn't see any support for this proposal among lawmakers.
Commander: Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter near Avdiivka
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast on Feb. 7, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the commander of Ukraine's Tavria group fighting on the southeastern front lines, said on Feb. 8.
US Senate blocks Ukraine, Israel aid bill
A procedural vote on a bill that includes Ukraine aid, funds for Israel, and changes to U.S. border policy failed to get enough votes in the U.S. Senate on Feb. 7.
Minister: Ukraine preparing to launch mass production of Lancet drone analog
Ukraine will sign first contracts for the mass production of attack drones similar to Russian Lancet drones "in the coming weeks," Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Feb. 7.
Zelensky, Borrell meet in Kyiv, discuss security cooperation, ammunition deliveries
President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met in Kyiv on Feb. 7 to discuss security cooperation between Kyiv and the EU and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, among other topics, the Presidential Office reported.
Next Ramstein summit to be held on Feb. 14
The 19th Ramstein summit will be held at NATO headquarters in Brussels a day before the alliance’s defense ministers meet.
Poll: Fewer Ukrainians think country is moving 'in the right direction' than in early 2023
The share of Ukrainians who believe that "events in the country are developing in the right direction" has gradually decreased after reaching the peak in February-March 2023, according to a survey by the Razumkov Center published on Feb. 7.
Police: Russia fires 2 North Korean missiles at Kharkiv in morning attack
Two of the five missiles Russia launched at Kharkiv early on Feb. 7 were made in North Korea, said Serhii Bolvinov, the head of the investigative department of the Kharkiv Oblast police.
Governor: Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injures 2
A Russian drone struck a car in the Marhanets community in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, wounding two people, Serhii Lysak, the regional governor, reported on Feb. 7.
Russia launches large-scale missile, drone attack against Ukraine
Russia launched another large-scale attack against Ukrainian cities early in the morning on Feb. 7. Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv oblasts were among those targeted, according to the latest information.
Ukraine is about to get new US long-range bombs. How will it use them?
Striking Russian pressure points deep behind enemy lines has become a near-daily task for Ukraine — and the country’s long-range arsenal continues to grow to serve the purpose. Ukraine’s latest acquisition, the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb, is due for its combat debut any day now. The GLSDB is the
Bihus.Info investigative outlet says SBU behind illegal surveillance of its team
Ukrainian investigative media outlet Bihus.info reported on Feb. 5 that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was behind illegal surveillance of the outlet's team, after which a video appeared online showing some staff members allegedly using drugs during a private party.
Zelensky on resignation of veterans affairs minister: Ukraine needs 'fresh energy'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 5 that he discussed "strengthening the state policy on veterans" with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, likely referring to the resignation of Veterans Affairs Minister Yuliia Laputina.
Portugal, Ukraine sign memorandum on restoring Ukrainian schools
Portuguese officials visited the third international forum on the reconstruction of Zhytomyr Oblast and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on rebuilding Ukrainian schools affected by the war, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry reported on Feb. 5.
Authorities: Russian attack on Sumy Oblast town kills 1, injures 2
Russian forces launched a rocket attack against the town of Vorozhba in Sumy Oblast on the evening of Feb. 5, killing one person and wounding another two, the regional administration reported.
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