Russian troops launched a massive combined attack on Kharkiv and the region, damaging energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Six civilians were injured, including two men and two women in Kharkiv, as well as a 79-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man in Derhachi.
The UN Security Council will hold a special meeting on February 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Great Britain will increase pressure on Russia and accelerate support for Ukraine.
Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy facilities, using over 70 missiles and 450 attack drones. The attack affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, injuring nine people.
Over 1,100 buildings in Kyiv are left without heating after the Russian attack, with the most difficult situation in the Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. In Kharkiv, 110,000 subscribers are without heat, and in the Lozivskyi district – over 15,000.
In Poland, a freight train carrying diesel fuel derailed overnight. The probable cause was severe frosts and a breakdown of the contact network.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on apartment buildings, CHPPs, and TPPs in 8 regions of Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of families were left without heat during 25-degree frosts.
Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts of Kyiv are partially switched to emergency power outages and mostly without heating. This happened as a result of Russia's massive night attack on the capital's infrastructure.
On the night of February 3, the Kyiv region was subjected to a combined attack. In the Obukhiv district, a man was injured, and houses and cars were damaged.
The US is canceling a 25% punitive tariff on imports from India. This happened after an agreement under which India is reducing its purchases of Russian oil.
The enemy attacked Odesa region with missiles and drones, damaging energy and civilian infrastructure. Over 50,000 residents were left without electricity, and three houses were damaged.
Russia launched its ninth massive attack on DTEK's thermal power plants since October 2025. The equipment was significantly damaged.
Vinnytsia region is under a massive enemy attack with hits on critical infrastructure facilities. 50 settlements are without power, energy workers are working to restore it.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, three people were injured, and hits and debris falls were recorded in five districts. High-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a gas station, and administrative buildings were damaged.
Global oil prices stabilized after a fall caused by the US-India trade deal. India will stop buying Russian oil, increasing imports from the US and Venezuela.
Mexico will stop supplying oil to Cuba after Trump's negotiations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. This decision, caused by US sanctions pressure, could lead to a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, where oil reserves will last only 15-20 days.
In Kharkiv, due to a massive attack on the energy infrastructure, the coolant is being drained from 820 residential buildings. This is necessary to prevent the networks from freezing, while 101 invincibility points are operating in the city.
On the night of February 3, Russian troops launched a targeted attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including substations near Kyiv. The occupiers used "Zircon", "Iskander-M" and "Kh-32" missiles, as well as "Shahed" attack drones.
During an SLS rocket test, NASA detected a hydrogen leak, jeopardizing the planned Artemis II flight. If the issue is not resolved by February 11, the mission will be postponed until March 2026.
Moroccan authorities are evacuating 50,000 residents of Ksar el-Kebir due to the threat of flooding. The reason is a critical rise in the water level of the Loukkos River after prolonged rains and the release of water from the dam.
Latvia will transfer reserve assets from its thermal power plants to the Kharkiv region for the restoration of heat supply. A joint working group has been established to coordinate logistics and technical parameters of the equipment.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
President Zelenskyy met with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ignazio Cassis and Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu. Ukraine counts on OSCE participation in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
In Kyiv, 63 teams are working on restoring power grids, and over 220 teams are restoring heat supply. NJSC "Naftogaz" is ready to provide another 40 teams of specialists.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and local authorities to increase the number of support and heating points. This is due to the extremely cold weather and the situation with heat supply in Kyiv.
In January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 20 meetings and 14 telephone conversations, visiting France, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Lithuania. Following these contacts, Ukraine received NASAMS air defense missiles from Norway, the 31st package of military aid from Finland, and significant energy support from other partners.
Donald Trump announced an agreement on a trade deal with India. India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil and purchase more energy from the US.
Since the beginning of the year, over 1200 fires have been recorded in Ukraine due to faulty electrical networks and household appliances. The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges people to follow safety rules and not to repair appliances themselves.
On February 3, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
After the accident in Ukraine's power system, about 80 residential buildings in Kyiv are still not connected to heating. Utility services and energy workers are working around the clock to restore heat supply.
Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU Court, demanding the annulment of the RePower regulation, which prohibits the import of Russian energy carriers. The Hungarian government claims that a ban on energy imports is only possible with unanimous sanctions.
