Ukraine's Air Force reports on a combined missile and drone attack overnight and this morning.

Russia used 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 7 Iskander-K cruise missiles, 8 Kh-22/32 cruise missiles, 4 Kalibr cruise missiles,
8 Kh-101/55cm cruise missiles, 10 Kh-59/69 cruise missiles, 2 Kh-31P anti-aircraft missiles and 123 Shahed drones.

They shot down 56 Shahed drones and supressed another 61 with electronic warfare means. Also a 'significant part' of the missiles were shot down or didn't reach their intended targets although this time no exact numbers were provided. A Kh-22 hit a residential building in Poltava while ballistic missiles destroyed the Historical Center in Odesa.

The Historical Center in Odesa, completely destroyed by Russian ballistic missiles.

🇺🇦 Border guards from the "Hart" Assault Brigade struck Russian positions in the Vovchansk direction. Using mortars & strike drones, they destroyed a truck, two BTR-80s, and communication equipment.

The death toll from the missile strike on a residential building in Poltava has risen to seven. According to regional authorities, 14 people were injured, including 3 children, while 22 were rescued. Over 460 emergency workers and 100 units of equipment are on-site.

Over 25 strategic sites in Russia were attacked in January, including oil depots, refineries, and factories critical to its defense industry, reports Andriy Kovalenko from the Center for Countering Disinformation.

🇺🇸 The U.S. wants Ukraine to hold elections, possibly by year-end, if a truce with Russia is reached, says Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg.

"Most democracies hold elections during war. It’s important for democracy," he told Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-wants-ukraine-hold-elections-following-ceasefire-says-trump-envoy-2025-02-01/

ACHILLES batallion, working in the Kharkiv region, destroyed a Russian shelter along with the Russians inside. Also, as a result of FPV drone strikes, a BTR and a golf cart were destroyed, while a truck and a Bukhanka were damaged. #Ukraine

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budris condemned ideas of resuming Russian gas exports as leverage for "peace negotiations." He warned it's a historic mistake, stressing that Russian gas is a geopolitical weapon. Europe must stay committed to sanctions & support Ukraine. #Lithuania #Ukraine #Russia

Ukraine's "Vampire" heavy bomber drone, known as the Baba Yaga, now also on fiber optics.

In Poltava, the death toll has risen to 8, including 1 child. Another 17 are wounded, 4 of them children aged 3 months, 2, 8, and 12 years old.

First footage of Ukrainian Su-27 from the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade using U.S. 1000-lb (~460 kg) Mark 83 bombs with JDAM-ER kit. Previously, only 500-lb (~230 kg) Mark 82 bombs were supplied to Ukraine.

Currently, efforts are still underway in Poltava after last night's strike. As of now, 17 people are known to have been affected. All of them have received assistance. Twenty-two people have been rescued. More people are still being searched for under the rubble. At the moment, the list of fatalities, tragically, includes 8 names. My condolences to their families and loved ones.

In total, last night alone, the Russians launched 165 missiles and drones – of various types. In addition to the Poltava region, the Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions were also hit.

Odesa is recovering from yesterday's strikes on the city center. Museums, the philharmonic, many historic buildings, and a famous Odesa hotel were damaged. Not only Ukrainians, but even Norwegian diplomats working in Ukraine were caught under attack in Odesa.

We are working to attract more resources and partners to strengthen the Ukrainian air shield. Protection against shelling is an absolute priority. Much more needs to be done.

Ukraine's General Staff reports that today at 16:54, Russian aviation deliberately struck an internat in Sudzha, Kursk region, with a guided bomb (KAB). Dozens of civilians, including women & children, were inside preparing for evacuation. Another Russian war crime—this time against its own people.

In January, UA's Unmanned Systems Forces regiment "Birds of Magyar" crews hit/destroyed 4,387 Russian targets, including 1,298 personnel. Magyar reports that by March, 100 more crews will be trained—meaning even more losses for the Russians.

The 01/02/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1885787437391102307.html

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🇺🇸 Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says the U.S. will pressure European nations that don’t increase defense spending.

“With the biggest conflict since WWII on the horizon, Europe must show commitment by raising spending to at least 5% of GDP.”

https://nypost.com/2025/02/01/us-news/trump-to-squeeze-nato-allies-who-arent-paying-what-they-owe/

Four bodies have been found under the rubble of the internat in Sudzha, the Ukrainian General Staff gave an update on the situation. Medical aid has been provided to 84 civilians, with four in critical condition.

🇷🇺 Russia's Defense Ministry claims Ukraine launched a deliberate missile strike on an internat in Sudzha from Sumy region. Kursk's acting governor called it "inhumane brutality."

Unprecedented stupidity.

Good night, sleep well. See you tomorrow.