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Another night of missiles and drones hit Ukraine as Kyiv reported strikes on Russian command nodes and drone logistics. The fight is increasingly decided by air defense capacity, winter resilience, and the speed of adaptation. Full recap is in today’s daily brief.

Same faces. Different lives. Ukrainian defenders are sharing “before and after” photos—who they were before russia’s invasion, and who they had to become to protect home. Behind every uniform is a job left behind, a family, a normal life put on pause. This is what resilience looks like.

Russia’s overnight missile-and-drone barrage killed civilians and damaged homes again. Ukraine struck back at Russian command and drone hubs. Today’s daily brief breaks down what changed on the battlefield and why the energy front is tightening.

If you’re tired of doomscrolling, don’t look away from Ukraine. Behind every headline are real people—families waking to sirens, crews restoring power in freezing weather, soldiers holding the line so cities can live. Stay with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

This is what modern air defense looks like: a Ukrainian F-16 hunting a Russian Shahed before it can reach homes. Every interception means a few saved lives—more people waking up in their own beds instead of to fire and rubble.

Ukraine confirmed damage at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile range as Russia sustained heavy winter strikes across Ukraine. The fight is increasingly defined by air defense, energy resilience, and pressure on the logistics that fuel the next wave. Full recap in today’s daily brief.

Ukrainian Olympic Team. We’re with you all the way. Bring home strength, dignity, and pride. Good luck. ✊🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine! Heroyam Slava! 💙💛

Ukraine confirmed damage at Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile infrastructure as Russia kept up winter strikes on cities and energy targets. This war is increasingly measured in intercepts, repairs, and whether civilians can stay warm. Full recap is in today’s daily brief.

“Kuma” is a combat medic with the evacuation team of the 23rd Mechanized Brigade. She brings wounded soldiers from the battlefield to stabilization points. From railway conductor to lifesaver at war. This is service. This is strength.

Minus 20°C outside. Inside—scorched walls and damaged equipment. This is what Ukraine’s energy facilities look like after Russian attacks, while crews work to restore heat and light before people freeze. Footage shared by Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy.

A defender did the kind of work you’ll never see—and your day stays ordinary. Ukrainian sources say sniper Viacheslav Kovalskyi made a confirmed 3.8 km shot that took an enemy threat out of action, protecting his unit and the people behind them. Respect.

"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this." Terry Pratchett 📷: 155th Mechanized Brigade

Russia launched its largest Shahed-heavy raid of the year at Ukraine’s power grid, triggering emergency outages nationwide. Ukraine struck a Russian facility tied to missile-fuel components as the “energy de-escalation” track resurfaced in talks. Full recap in today’s brief.

Russia launched its biggest Shahed-heavy strike of the year, hitting Ukraine’s high-voltage grid and triggering emergency blackouts across most regions. Ukraine struck a Russian facility linked to cruise-missile fuel components as “energy de-escalation” talks resurfaced. Full recap in today’s brief.

This Warrior survived months and months of Russian captivity. The lady survived not knowing anything and worrying. Today, they are finally together.

Every cruise missile has a supply chain. Ukraine’s SBU says it struck a plant in Redkino, Tver Oblast, that makes fuel components for Russia’s Kh-55/Kh-101 missiles; a large fire followed. Disrupting that chain can mean fewer strikes on cities.

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💙💛 A Ukrainian soldier, in -20°C, is defending his country from the occupiers. Freedom comes at a high price.

Another major russian drone-and-missile wave hit Ukraine overnight as Kyiv moved to tighten Shahed defense. The European Commission rolled out a new sanctions package targeting russia’s energy cashflow and shadow fleet. Full recap in today’s daily brief.

“Russia is trying to kill our light.” Zelenskyy said repair crews work under shelling in −20°C to restore power, and there are “no gray zones” in this fight. Ukraine needs enough air defense for a safe sky—and real security guarantees for a dignified peace.

Another mass drone-and-missile wave hit Ukraine. Kyiv reshuffled Air Force leadership to tighten Shahed defense, while Europe launched a new sanctions push aimed at the money and ships that keep the war running. Full recap is in today’s daily brief.

A Russian Shahed drone, seconds from its target — and a Ukrainian Mi-8 crew hunts it down with a minigun. The slow-motion footage catches the hit mid-air. This is what protecting cities looks like.

The most loyal partner on duty 🐾💙💛 📸 Brigade Rubizh

This is how Ukrainians welcome their defenders back from russian captivity. Gratitude and respect to those who are defending Ukraine — and the world — from evil today 💙💛

Guys, do you know who this is? 😎 Meanwhile, happy birthday to the country’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska. Wishing her strength and resilience 💙💛

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Imagine burying your loved one—then hearing his voice. A Ukrainian soldier listed as killed was freed in a prisoner exchange, and his family heard him for the first time since captivity. After years of uncertainty, one call changed everything.

Ceasefire talks advanced in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine and Russia completed a 157-for-157 exchange. Ukraine also reported strikes on Kapustin Yar infrastructure and tighter Starlink controls that disrupted Russian front-line coordination. https://buymeacoffee.com/meaninuak/top-news-today-5-february-2026

A moment of respect, not politics. President Zelensky and Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk paid tribute to fallen Ukrainian defenders—people who fought for Ukraine’s independence and never came home. This is what solidarity looks like when the cost is real.

Abu Dhabi talks pushed into hard bargaining as Ukraine brought 157 defenders home in the first major exchange in five months. On the ground, strikes and new Starlink restrictions hit Russia’s battlefield coordination while Kyiv faced another night of drones and missiles.

A dog who knows: his human is a hero 🐾🇺🇦

A light in the darkness of war. Today, 157 Ukrainian defenders returned home from russian captivity.

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Musk urged Starlink users in Ukraine to register terminals. Ukraine is enforcing a “whitelist” with SpaceX: unverified devices will be cut off. Officials say it’s meant to deny Russian forces illicit Starlink use; reports of frontline outages are still being verified.

A year of “negotiations,” yet Ukraine is seeing its deadliest civilian toll since Feb 2022. Reported deaths and injuries are up 31% year-on-year. Why the escalation while Trump claims “success”? If talks don’t reduce the civilian toll, what are they achieving?

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Europe isn’t a spectator in this war. Zelensky warned that if Ukraine doesn’t stop Putin, russia will test the next border. In an interview with France Télévisions, he said Russian missiles can strike “everywhere.” Ukraine is paying the price to prove it.

A market in Druzhkivka was hit and civilians were killed, as russia renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy system. Kyiv says the Abu Dhabi talks are already pointing to a near-term prisoner exchange. Full recap is in today’s daily brief.

russia hit the market in Druzhkivka, killing civilians, as it resumed attacks on Ukraine’s power and heating in brutal cold. With Abu Dhabi talks days away, Kyiv says one near-term outcome could come first: a prisoner exchange—possibly soon. Full recap in today’s brief.

Chita, Russia, reportedly lost power after an explosion at a combined heat and power plant in Zabaykalsky Krai. Local reports say most of the city was left without electricity.

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Sweden and Denmark’s support for Ukraine means a lot. The joint purchase of Tridon Mk 2 air defense systems is a strong example of real unity — and real protection for our people. 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇺🇦 Thank you for standing with Ukraine.

War hasn’t taken away what matters most — their ability to stay human 🥹💙💛

Ultra-low altitude interception. Ukrainian air defenders shot down a Russian Shahed at treetop level—leaving only seconds to react. One less drone reaching homes. Thank you, heroes. 💙💛

We don’t break. We don’t stop. We fight and we bring a just peace closer. 📷: 60th Artillery Brigade

US Senator Lindsey Graham called on Trump to immediately transfer long range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

Kyiv, after another attack: one resident ran an extension cord from his inverter into the stairwell so neighbors could charge their phones. By morning, they’d left sweets and fruit to say thank you. This is how a city stays human under pressure. 🇺🇦

Russia hit Ukraine’s heating and power infrastructure during extreme cold with a massive missile-and-drone wave. NATO’s chief arrived in Kyiv as ceasefire-response planning and major strategic deadlines closed in. Full recap is in today’s summary.

You don’t “feel” a hypersonic missile until it’s too late. Overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force says a Russian Zircon was intercepted by a Patriot during the latest strike wave. For people in the target area, that’s the difference between another burned-out building and a morning that still exists.