Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine power grid despite ongoing US-led peace talks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse,Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026 at 08:51 AM

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Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's power grid on Saturday, causing widespread emergency outages across most regions. Ukrenergo, the state grid operator, reported that the attack damaged energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and heating. The ongoing assault occurred despite US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which have been held in Abu Dhabi since January. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of deliberately targeting energy infrastructure during the nearly four-year war. Restoration efforts will commence as soon as the security situation permits.

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Abu Dhabi 40% Kyiv 50% United States ×260% Ukrenergo 70% Russian Invasion of Ukraine 80% Russia ×490% Ukraine ×490%

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