Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445
On day 1,445 of the Russia-Ukraine war, February 8, 2026, Russia launched over 400 drones and 40 missiles targeting Ukraine's power grid, hitting thermal power stations and distribution lines, leaving over 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv without heating.
The story so far
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Zelenskyy said the US proposed a new format for talks with Russia, comprised of three-way talks.
Zelensky said the 20-point plan was 90% complete.
Every day, Russia could choose real diplomacy, but it chooses new strikes.
Kremlin agrees with Trump that Ukraine talks are in their final stage.
Death toll from Russian missile attack on Odesa rose to eight, with at least 30 others wounded.
Ukrainian military said its special forces carried out a drone attack on a Lukoil oil rig in the Caspian Sea.
Trump and Putin will hold another phone call 'very soon'.
Russia struck Ukrainian energy infrastructure with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
Who and where
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