Russian attack on Sumy Oblast kills 3, injuries 4
Russian troops launched seven guided missiles on the border oblast with Russia in the afternoon of 9 February, destroying residential buildings and a workshop.
Bihus exposé: Ukraine’s SBU illegally surveilled investigative journalists
Bihus.Info journalists revealed this week that Ukraine's SBU security force secretly recorded their team, igniting concerns over eroding press freedoms.
The Telegraph: US to deploy nuclear weapons to UK air base
The return of American nuclear weapons for the first time in 15 years is said to be "part of a Nato-wide program to develop and upgrade nuclear sites in response to heightened tensions with the Kremlin."
Nepal demands Russia return Nepalis recruited to Russian ranks
According to Nepal's minister, over 200 Nepalis were recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, despite laws prohibiting Nepalis from serving in foreign militaries. At least 14 Nepalis died in Russia’s war.
Defense Ministry: Netherlands joins IT coalition to support Ukraine, contributes over $ 10 mn
The coalition, led by Estonia and Luxembourg, aims to support Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces in IT, communications, and cybersecurity.
British Intel: Avdiivka likely to remain in Ukrainian control over coming weeks
Russian forces are trying to bypass Ukrainian defenses and enter Avdiivka. However, Ukrainian forces would remain in control over Avdiivka in the near future, as the main supply route remains undamaged and Ukrainian forces make local counter-attacks in the area.
ISW: Russia expands its military presence and influence in Africa
Formal basing agreements and sanctioned operations suggest these efforts would likely last for years, ISW reported.
Russian forces kill one, injure two over past day in Kherson Oblast
Russian occupying forces dropped explosives from drones on Beryslav, Kherson Oblast, on the morning of 27 January, Kherson…
Russian sabotage group shot brother, sister in Sumy Oblast
Overnight and on the morning of 27 Jan., the Russian military fired upon the border areas and settlements of the Sumy Oblast three times. Reportedly, 61 explosions were recorded.
Russia hit Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast with Iskander-M missile
The morning Russian attack by Iskander-M missile destroyed civilian infrastructure, according to the city mayor, Vadym Lyakh.
Ukraine-born Miss Japan win reignites discussion of identity
Carolina Shiino, who moved from Ukraine at age 5, faced a wave of criticism after becoming the first naturalized Japanese citizen to win the Miss Japan pageant
Poland activates its air defenses amid Russia’s morning missile attack on Ukraine
Poland put its military aircraft on heightened readiness on 23 Jan. for the second time, after detecting an unknown object that had flown into Polish airspace during Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on 29 Dec.
Zelenskyy: Poland allocates Ukraine with new defense package
Poland will provide Ukraine with a new package of weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 22 January on…
Zelenskyy signs decree acknowledging Russian territories historically populated by Ukrainians
According to the decree, Ukraine will make an action plan to preserve the identity of ethnic Ukrainians living in Russian territories after centuries of forced relocations and Russification policies.