Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine, a day before US-brokered talks

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KAMILA HRABCHUKFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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On February 3, 2026, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, deploying 450 drones and 70 missiles. The strikes hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, including residential buildings, a pre-school, and administrative buildings, injuring at least four people. Civilians sought shelter in metro stations. The attack occurred a day before US-brokered talks were scheduled. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended a commemorative ceremony for fallen soldiers in Kyiv on the same day as the attack.

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NATO 40% Mark Rutte 50% United States 60% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 70% Kyiv ×480% Russia ×490% Ukraine ×795%

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russia-ukraine conflict 90% drone attack 80% missile attack 70% kyiv 70% civilian infrastructure 60% bomb shelter 50% us-brokered talks 50% volodymyr zelenskyy 40%