In what Ukrainian authorities are calling an act of "terror against civilians," Russia launched a sustained, hour-long barrage of ballistic missiles and attack drones overnight on February 2-3, 2026. The strikes specifically targeted energy facilities east of the Dnipro River, leaving 1,170 buildings in Kyiv without heat.

Ukraine has made a dramatic diplomatic move as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly rejects Vladimir Putin’s invitation to Moscow and instead invites the Russian leader to Kyiv for direct talks. At the same time, the Kremlin confirms a temporary pause in strikes on Ukrainian cities following a direct request from President Donald Trump.