Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Key Developments on Day 1,440 of Russia’s War on Ukraine
Published: February 3, 2026
Fighting
Ukrainian capital Kyiv was targeted early Tuesday with missile strikes, reported Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the city’s military administration. Several apartment buildings and an educational facility sustained damage during the attacks. Witnesses for Reuters reported hearing loud explosions throughout the city.
In the Donetsk region, a father and son were confirmed dead, while two children and their mother suffered injuries due to strikes in the area that remains a frontline of conflict, according to local authorities.
Additionally, a coal mining site in Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked for the second time within 24 hours. The private energy producer DTEK noted there were no immediate reports of casualties or infrastructure damage.
Diplomacy and Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a video address that Russia has largely adhered to a ceasefire regarding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. This development comes as Kyiv prepares for the next round of trilateral talks with the United States and Russia, scheduled for Wednesday.
In a social media post, Zelenskyy referred to a recent “de-escalation” in attacks on energy facilities as a factor helping to build trust for upcoming negotiations. He expressed optimism about achieving a dignified and lasting peace in the forthcoming discussions with Russian and U.S. officials in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the completion of a deal concerning U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine post-war.
White House officials confirmed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will attend the talks in Abu Dhabi.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the deployment of foreign military forces or infrastructure in Ukraine would be considered foreign intervention, designating such forces as legitimate targets. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, labeled a proposal by European powers to deploy NATO troops in Ukraine as unacceptable.
In a separate development, German authorities detained at least five individuals suspected of operating a network that exported goods to Russian defense companies, violating EU sanctions established after the invasion of Ukraine.
Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino voiced support for reinstating Russia in the football federation, advocating for an end to the country’s four-year exclusion from international tournaments, including the World Cup.
Ukrainian Minister of Sports Matvii Bidnyi stated in an interview that sport federations insisting that sports should remain separate from politics should not exclude armed conflicts from their considerations, emphasizing that “war is a crime, not politics.”
Energy
Indian oil refiners will require a transition period to finalize Russian oil deals before halting imports from the country, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade agreement that includes a cease in Russian oil purchases.
In January 2026, Ukraine experienced a 40 percent surge in electricity imports compared to December 2025, reaching a record high of 894 gigawatt hours. This increase comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy system, which have left millions without power or heating.
The European Union’s recent decision to ban Russian gas imports was described as “100 percent legally sound” by the bloc’s energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, during a press conference in Lisbon. He asserted that the ban would prevent Russia from weaponizing energy in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
