Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441

On day 1,441 of the Russia-Ukraine war, February 4, 2026, intense fighting continued. A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia killed at least two teenagers and injured nine, while Ukrainian shelling of Nova Kakhovka killed three. Russia launched a major overnight attack on Ukraine's energy facilities, described as the "most powerful" of the year, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating. A power plant in Kharkiv was badly damaged, injuring at least five. Ukrainian officials reported Russia deployed 450 drones and over 60 missiles, accusing Moscow of timing the strikes with dropping temperatures. A power plant in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district was also seriously damaged, leaving over 1,142 high-rise apartment blocks without heating. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate assault on energy infrastructure, involving a record number of ballistic missiles.

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.

In war-torn Ukraine, initial widespread support for Israel following the October 2023 Gaza war is evolving. While President Zelenskyy initially voiced support for Israel, public opinion has gradually shifted as Israel's actions in Gaza continued. Some Ukrainians, including scholars and activists, have begun expressing solidarity with Palestinians, triggered by events like the engineered starvation in Gaza. This shift marks a departure from the earlier unified stance, with debates over Gaza gaining momentum in Kyiv. The change reflects a growing awareness of the Palestinian perspective and a reevaluation of the conflict.