Newsletter 06/02/2026
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Klychko shows what Darnytsia TPP looks like after Russian strikes
“This is what the Darnytsia Thermal Power Plant looks like after Russian strikes. Experts are still assessing the scope of work required and the extent of damage to equipment and systems. It will take time to restore the heating equipment, as I have already said (at least two months),” Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klychko.
“For residents of the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts, the most loyal electricity supply schedules are currently in place so that they can at least somehow keep their homes warm. We will stand firm! And we continue to do everything possible in these conditions to support the residents,” Klychko emphasized.
Sybiha: Restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes should not be eased while war rages in Europe
While war continues in Europe, restrictions against Russia and Belarus for violating the Olympic Charter should remain in place.
Starlink restrictions halt Russian assaults on many frontline sections
Restrictions on the use of Starlink terminals have significantly disrupted coordination among Russian troops and have already affected assault operations on certain sections of the front.
European Commission president presents 20th package of sanctions against Russia
On Friday, February 6, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine.
Deputy head of Russian intelligence service shot in Moscow
In the Russian capital Moscow, an unknown assailant attempted to assassinate Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
German ambassador says 2027 target date for Ukraine’s EU accession extremely ambitious
Germany’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Heiko Thoms, believes that the date for Ukraine’s accession to the EU requires an honest assessment of reality: despite full support from partners, the process will take considerable time due to the scale of the necessary reforms and the implementation of EU law.
War
Frontline spans about 1,200 km: Syrskyi names size of Russian forces
Over the past six months, the size of the enemy grouping has remained at approximately the same level – about 711,000–712,000 troops – while the enemy’s daily losses average 1,000–1,100 personnel.
Up to 200 Shaheds daily: Syrskyi details how Ukraine repels Russia’s air assaults
Russian forces use between 100 and 200 Shahed-type attack UAVs every day to strike Ukrainian territory. Aviation, helicopters, and interceptor drones are deployed to counter them, making it possible to destroy about 70% of airborne attack assets.
Russians amassing heavy equipment for further assault on Myrnohrad – military
Russian forces are building up manpower and heavy equipment for a further assault on the town of Myrnohrad in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian drone hits car, injuring four civilians
Russian troops drop explosives from drone on passenger bus in Kherson, injuring driver
War update: 62 clashes on front line, half of them in Pokrovsk sector
Russian troops carry out nearly 1,300 strikes on Donetsk region in 24 hours
Shellings
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.
Russian forces attack Kherson CHP plant with artillery, at least five hits recorded
At least five artillery strikes by Russian forces have been recorded at the Kherson Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant.
IAEA experts spot fifty drones near Ukrainian nuclear power plants
Last week, dozens of drones were spotted in the surveillance zones of the Chornobyl and Rivne nuclear power plants, posing a direct threat to nuclear safety and security.
Artillery and drones: Russians attack Kharkiv and 10 settlements, six wounded in 24 hours
18 buildings damaged in two districts of Zaporizhzhia due to Russian strikes
Russians strike civilian infrastructure in Novhorod-Siverskyi at night
Russian army strikes 19 settlements in Kherson region over past day, one wounded
Defense
Canada to supply Ukraine with AIM missiles to counter cruise missiles
Canada will provide Ukraine with AIM missiles to strengthen air defense and counter cruise missile threats. The weapons are already in the process of being delivered to Ukraine
Geopolotics
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.
US, Russia negotiate on extension of nuclear treaty – Axios
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement on extending the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
Unknown drone crashes on military unit territory in Poland
The Polish Military Police is investigating the crash of an unmanned aerial vehicle of unknown origin on the territory of the 1st Air Cavalry Battalion of the Polish Armed Forces, located in the town of Leźnica Wielka in the Łódź voivodeship (central Poland).
Estonia bans entry for over 1,000 individuals who fought on Russia’s side against Ukraine
Estonia has imposed a ban on entry into the Schengen Area for another 1,073 individuals who fought on Russia’s side against Ukraine.
Energy
Operator of Darnytska CHPP: Heat supply may be partially restored in two months only
Restoration of heat supply at Darnytska Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) in Kyiv in two months is possible only partially. This does not mean that the station’s electricity generation will be restored. Final restoration timelines will be determined after debris removal and a full technical assessment.
Society
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.