Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine

"Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine

to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced.
The aid was arranged in response to appeals from bishops who warned of mounting difficulties caused by Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure and subzero temperatures across the country.
Three trucks carrying the generators and medical supplies departed from the Basilica of Saint Sophia in Rome and have already arrived in Fastiv and Kyiv, areas heavily affected by recent strikes.
Alongside the generators, thousands of medical supplies were delivered, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, which Vatican officials said is in high demand as Ukrainians struggle with stress and sleep deprivation amid ongoing attacks." KI

5.1 Earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean, 137 km northeast of Lajes das Flores, Azores, Portugal

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the North Atlantic Ocean 129 km (80 mi) from Azores, Portugal, in the evening of Monday, Feb 9, 2026 at 9.31 pm local time (GMT -1). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.

The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

168 combat clashes over past day

"168 combat clashes between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Russian air strikes targeted the settlements of Kolomiitsi, Lisne, Novoselivka, Veselianka, Dibrova, Charivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipilske, and Verkhnia Tersa.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces’ aviation, missile, and artillery units struck five clusters of Russian personnel and one transport infrastructure object.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy launched 73 shelling attacks; one clash was recorded.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, there were five attempted Russian breakthroughs near Prylipky, Zelene, and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, three clashes occurred near Pishchane and Dovhenke.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces carried out five attacks attempting to breach defenses near Stavky, Drobysheve, and Novoselivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine’s forces halted 12 Russian attempts to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne, Dronivka, Zakitne, and Platonivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one enemy offensive was recorded near Stupochky.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 12 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Kleban-Byk, Rusyn Yar, Stepanivka, Illinivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 38 Russian assault actions were repelled near Sofiivka, Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodnie, Novopavlivka, Ivanivka, Filiia, Dachne, and Hrishyne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, two attacks near Ivanivka were repelled.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy carried out 21 attacks near Huliaipole and toward Pryvilne, Uspenivka, Zlahoda, Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Zelene, Zahirne, and Sviatopetrivka.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attacks near Mali Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one clash was recorded." Ukrin