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Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskyy says
Russia launched over 400 drones and 40 missiles targeting Ukraine’s power plants and substations, causing outages for more than 600,000 households amid a harsh winter, officials said.
- On February 7, 2026, Russian forces launched over 400 drones and 40 missiles targeting Ukraine's energy facilities, Zelenskyy said.
- After a four-day ceasefire ended on February 2, US-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi and a temporary halt after a Trump–Putin call preceded renewed attacks.
- Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense estimated the February 3 strike cost $324.8 million and involved 562 aerial weapons with 79.2% neutralized.
- Ukraine's government launched emergency power cut-offs and at least three were injured as waves of drones and missiles engaged shortly after midnight.
- Ukrainian leaders urged international partners to deprive Moscow of cold leverage, energy workers stand ready to repair soon, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte questioned Russia’s seriousness on Tuesday.
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According to the Ukrainian president, the nighttime attack involved more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles of various types, targeting the power grid, generation facilities, and distribution substations.
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