Ukraine
War in Ukraine
IOC Allows Black Armband as Ukrainian Athlete Insists on War Tribute Helmet
Heraskevych says he will wear his tribute helmet on race day despite an IOC ban, after officials offered a black armband instead to honor athletes killed by Russia.
Feb. 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Makes Progress in Global Corruption Index Despite High-Profile Scandals
Transparency International said 2025 had been a “challenging year” for Ukraine, marked by procurement and defense-sector scandals, which it said pointed “to continued high-level corruption risks.”
Feb. 11, 2026
Drones
Russian Drones Kill 3 Toddlers in Kharkiv Region, Spark Blackouts in Zaporizhzhia
Three toddlers and a man were killed in a Russian drone strike on Bohodukhiv, while attacks on Zaporizhzhia caused fires and power outages, Ukrainian officials said.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 10, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 10, 2025
Feb. 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Could Face Olympic Disqualification Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
“This helmet deserves to be here at the Olympics. The world needs to see our athletes. I don’t believe we are breaking any IOC rules,” Vladyslav Heraskevych said on Tuesday.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Hits Russian Drone Units, Repair Base, Fuel Depot in Occupied Territories, Russia
The strikes targeted facilities linked to drone operations, logistics and troop concentrations, with damage assessments still underway.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Coerces Families of Ukrainian POWs to Register Starlink Terminals for Military Use
After Ukraine disabled illegal Starlink systems used by Russian forces, Moscow began coercing families of Ukrainian prisoners of war to register satellite terminals.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Disbands International Legion, Reassigns Foreign Fighters
The structure was created in the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, becoming a symbol of international solidarity with Ukraine and attracting thousands of volunteers from abroad.
Feb. 10, 2026
Russia
'A Coffin With Funny Fans': Russia Tests Bizarre Cable-Spinning Robot Against FPV Drones
Russian TV unveiled a ground robot with spinning cables to stop FPV drones. Some critics call it “a coffin with funny fans,” warning it offers little real protection in combat.
Feb. 10, 2026
Peace Plan
Lavrov: Ukraine Peace Talks Far From Over, Trump ‘Overhyped’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Ukraine peace talks remain far from complete, dismissing “over-enthusiastic perceptions” of progress.
Feb. 10, 2026
Japan to Join NATO’s PURL – Will Fund Only Non-Lethal US Gear for Ukraine
Under the plan, Japan will bankroll purchases of non-lethal equipment for Ukraine – likely including radar systems and body armor – while continuing to avoid direct funding of lethal weapons.
Feb. 10, 2026
Drones
Portuguese Drone Unicorn Expands Infrastructure, Local Team in Ukraine
Portuguese drone unicorn Tekever is expanding its presence in Ukraine, focusing on building a local engineering team while integrating its AI-driven UAVs with local partners.
Feb. 10, 2026
Drones
Russian Drones Wound Toddler in Zaporizhzhia, Hit Odesa Energy Facility
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had launched 125 attack drones since 6 p.m. on Feb. 9, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Helmet Honoring Fallen Ukrainians Barred by IOC, Zelensky Fires Back
President Zelensky defended skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after the IOC banned his helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia, saying the tribute “cannot be called politics.”
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Loses Mi-24 Helicopter Crew During Combat Mission
Ukraine’s 11th Army Aviation Brigade reported the loss of an Mi-24 crew during a combat mission. Details remain limited as military officials mourn another aviation tragedy.
Feb. 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 9, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 9, 2025
Feb. 10, 2026
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