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Ukrainian Military Upgrades Soviet “Kub” Air Defense System to Shoot Down “Shahed” Drones
Ukraine’s military has reinvented the Soviet Kub air defense system, integrating modern controls to hunt down Russian Shahed attack drones — a smart hybrid defense breakthrough. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 1, 2026

Russians Strike Maternity Hospital in Zaporizhzhia
Russian drones struck a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, injuring multiple civilians and sparking fires as shattered glass and smoke filled wards — a brazen attack on a medical facility. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/news/war/russians-strike-maternity-hospital-in-zaporizhzhia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 1, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 1, 2026
Breaking Russia–Ukraine war update Feb 1 2026: intense artillery, mass drone strikes and Ukrainian defenders holding firm across multiple fronts — latest verified developments.
Feb 1, 2026

“Ice Age in Kyiv.” How Power Engineers and Railway Workers Are Restoring Electricity and Heat Around the Clock
Amid sub-zero cold and relentless Russian strikes, Kyiv’s power engineers and railway workers are risking their lives to restore electricity and heat — EMPR.media on the winter battle for warmth.
Jan 31, 2026

Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi Fully Under Defense Forces Control, – DeepState
Ukraine’s Defense Forces firmly control Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi despite periodic enemy infiltration attempts — EMPR.media reports on the latest frontline security and strategic significance.
Jan 31, 2026

Forced Evacuation in Kharkiv Region: 25 Children Remain in Dangerous Villages
Ukraine orders forced evacuation in Kharkiv’s Starosaltivska villages as 25 children still live in frontline danger — EMPR.media reports on the crisis, routes, and support.
Jan 31, 2026

Eurovision National Selection Finalist Monokate Raises 1 Million UAH to Support Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Eurovision national selection finalist Monokate raised over 1 million UAH in under a day for Ukraine’s Armed Forces, demonstrating the power of music, solidarity, and grassroots support.
Jan 30, 2026

Russian Court Sentences 9 Ukrainians to 14–20 Years in Prison Colony for Allegedly Preparing Terrorist Attacks
A Russian court has sentenced nine Ukrainians to 14–20 years in a prison colony on charges of preparing terrorist attacks, raising concerns of politicized prosecutions amid the war.
Jan 30, 2026

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of January 30, 2026
Daily war update as of Jan 30, 2026: Russia and Ukraine agree a temporary pause on energy infrastructure strikes amid ongoing attacks, diplomatic shifts, and frontline combat developments.
Jan 30, 2026

Ukrainian Defense Forces Stop Russian Attempt to Land on Kruhlyk Island in Kherson Region
Ukrainian Defense Forces have repelled a Russian attempt to land on Kruhlyk Island in the Kherson region, destroying enemy units under intense drone and artillery fire and holding key positions.
Jan 29, 2026

Over 70 Schools and 30 Hospitals: Government to Allocate Nearly One Billion Hryvnias to Frontline Communities
Ukraine’s Cabinet approves UAH 987.1M to support 139 reconstruction projects in frontline areas, rebuilding over 70 schools and 30 hospitals with EU-linked funds and priority for affected regions.
Jan 29, 2026

Battle of Kruty: Heroic Defense of Ukraine’s Capital
Historical depiction of the Battle of Kruty where Ukrainian students and cadets defended the approaches to Kyiv against a superior force in 1918.
Jan 29, 2026