February 3, 2026
Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy system in subzero cold, leaving thousands without heat
Russian forces carried out a combined overnight attack on Ukraine on February 2–3, launching drones and missiles across several regions. Kyiv was among the targets, according to statements from the head of the city’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, and the city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko.
TL;DR
- Russian forces conducted a combined overnight attack on Ukraine on February 2–3, launching drones and missiles.
- Kyiv sustained damage to apartment buildings, non-residential structures, a gas station, and vehicles, with three people injured.
- Kharkiv's energy infrastructure was targeted, prompting officials to drain heating systems in apartment buildings due to extreme cold.
- Two people were injured in Kharkiv.
- President Zelensky described the attack as a 'record strike' in terms of ballistic missile usage and stressed the need for Patriot air defense systems.
- Ukraine's Air Force reported over 500 missiles and drones launched, with 38 missiles and 412 drones shot down or disabled.
- On February 2, Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported renewed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, but Zelensky later stated there were no 'targeted strikes' on energy facilities in the preceding 24 hours.
- The Kremlin declined to comment on the status of a reported energy ceasefire.
Continue reading
the original article