News

Heraskevych Trained at the 2026 Olympics Wearing a Helmet Honoring Athletes Killed by Russians
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych trained at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Olympics wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed by Russia’s war — a powerful tribute and Olympic controversy. empr.media
Feb 10, 2026

Ukraine Has Disbanded the International Legion
Ukraine has officially disbanded the International Legion, moving foreign volunteers into high‑risk assault regiments — a controversial shift in warfighting and troop structure. empr.media
Feb 10, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 10, 2026
Feb 10 Ukraine war update: Russia launches drone attacks, frontline clashes intensify, civilians impacted, and military losses rise — global analysis by empr.media.
Feb 10, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 9, 2026
Update: Russia’s February night strikes hammered Ukraine with Iskander missiles and nearly 150 attack drones, damaging energy and transport infrastructure as Ukrainian defenders hold key fronts — full Feb 9 war actions. | empr.media.
Feb 9, 2026

Security Service of Ukraine Hits Factory in Russia’s Tver Region Producing Missile Fuel
Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) drones hit a key Russian missile fuel plant in Tver’s Redkino research facility, sparking massive fire and disrupting Kh-55/Kh-101 supply — exclusive by empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Feb 8, 2026

Kyiv Hosts Special Screening of the Documentary “Main Hero”
Kyiv’s House of Cinema hosted the special screening of “Main Hero,” a frontline documentary about Ukrainian actors who joined the Armed Forces. Behind-the-scenes stories and heroic truth from empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 8, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 8, 2026
Key Russia-Ukraine war developments on Feb 8, 2026: intense frontline clashes, massive energy infrastructure strikes, U.S. deadline for peace talks, and tactical shifts shaping the conflict — full report at empr.media.
Feb 8, 2026
![Aftermath of Russian strikes on Sumy region railway infrastructure and the “Wagon of Invincibility” shelter burned and damaged by drone attack. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ses-1-300x172.png)
Russians Strike “Wagon of Invincibility” in Sumy Region
Overnight Russian drone strikes in the Sumy region damaged homes, logistics infrastructure and a “Wagon of Invincibility” shelter used for local heating; a station attendant was injured and train traffic restored. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Feb 5, 2026

Ancient Trypillian Vase Handed Over to Museum After Attempted Smuggling to Switzerland
A priceless Trypillian vase was intercepted before being smuggled to Switzerland and handed over to Ukrainian museum authorities — a major win for cultural preservation and heritage protection.
Feb 4, 2026

“Last Battles”: DeepState: Battle for Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad Nears Its End
Ukraine’s counteroffensive intensifies as the decisive battles for Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad near an end — fierce clashes and shifting frontlines mark a critical moment in the eastern campaign.
Feb 4, 2026

Ukraine Wins 28 Medals in Paralympic World Cup Racing Season
Ukraine’s Paralympic racing team earned a remarkable 28 medals this World Cup season — a showcase of elite athleticism, resilience and national sporting excellence.
Feb 4, 2026

In Kharkiv, Russia’s Attack Damages CHPP-5 and Two Substations — Mayor Terekhov
Russian strikes in Kharkiv injure critical power infrastructure: CHPP-5 and two substations were damaged, risking outages and further strain on civilian electricity supplies, Mayor Terekhov says.
Feb 4, 2026