Russia loses 720 troops in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,244,560 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 6, 2026, with 720 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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Two killed, five wounded in 517 Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
On February 5, Russian forces carried out 517 strikes on 32 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were killed and five wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia city and Zaporizhzhia district.
Two killed in Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia district
Two people were killed in a Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia district, with a private house destroyed.
SBU detains Russian agent who adjusted strikes on Kryvyi Rih's energy sector
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Russian agent in the Dnipropetrovsk region who was directing missile and drone strikes on the energy infrastructure of Kryvyi Rih.
US, Russia agree to restore high-level military dialogue
Following meetings in Abu Dhabi, the United States and Russia agreed to resume high-level military dialogue.
Partisans disrupt communications infrastructure near St. Petersburg
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement carried out a sabotage operation in one of the districts near St. Petersburg, where several key military-industrial facilities are concentrated, destroying a technical module of a telecommunications tower.
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Ongoing Russian attacks leave 12,000 homes in Zaporizhzhia region without power
The Russians continue to attack the Zaporizhzhia region, leaving 12,000 households without power and causing damage to residential buildings.
Zelensky: We will continue working to bring all prisoners back
The Ukrainian side is doing everything possible to ensure prisoner exchanges. The state’s goal is to return everyone who is in enemy captivity.
War update: 140 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
A total of 140 combat clashes were recorded along the frontline, with nearly 50 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Stronger oversight of military training needed – CinC Syrskyi
Stronger oversight of the condition of training centers and the quality of military training conducted there and within brigades is required.
Ukrainian forces eliminate 30,000 invaders in January – Zelensky
In the first month of 2026, Ukrainian troops neutralized 30,000 Russian invaders. This figure includes those killed and seriously wounded.
Zelensky approves new SSU operations to weaken Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has approved new operations by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) against the aggressor state.
At least two months needed to restore Darnytsia CHP plant – Kyiv mayor
The Darnytsia Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant sustained critical damage during Russia's attack on Kyiv on February 3, and restoring its systems and equipment will take at least two months.
Finland announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth nearly €43M
Finland will provide Ukraine with its 32nd military aid package, valued at approximately EUR 43 million.
Andrii Turchyn, Colonel, Commander of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade
Ukraine’s Military Needs Commanders Who Are Both Decisive and Humane
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight civilians killed, 21 wounded in Russian attacks on Donetsk region over past day
On February 4, Russian forces killed eight residents of the Donetsk region and wounded another 21.