War update: 153 clashes on frontline over past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
On February 3, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 153 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the frontline.
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Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 780 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, up to February 4, 2026, are estimated at around 1,243,070 personnel, including 780 over the previous day.
Russian drone attack on Dnipropetrovsk region leaves two dead, several injured
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, two people were killed as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian drones.
Ukrainian border guards hit Russian vehicles under anti-drone net in Northern Slobozhanshchyna
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front, fighters of the 4th Border Command and the Steel Border brigade used drones to strike two Russian vehicles hidden under the enemy anti-drone net.
Ukrainian National Guards repel Russian infantry attacks near Pokrovsk
Fighters of the Spartan 3rd Operational Brigade named after Colonel Petro Bolbochan of the National Guard of Ukraine continue to eliminate small groups of Russian infantry in the area of the village of Udachne in the Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region.
Zelensky approves new structure for Ukraine's defense plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan.
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Two dead, 11 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
The number of people injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia has increased to 11, with two people confirmed dead.
Seven injured in Russian strike on apartment building in Kharkiv
Seven people were injured in a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on Tuesday, February 3.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with drones: Two killed, seven injured
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones; two people are reported killed and seven injured.
Shmyhal shows Rutte consequences of Russian attack on one of Kyiv's power plants
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, visited one of Kyiv's CHP plants that was attacked by Russia overnight.
Russian drone attacks high-rise building in Kharkiv, leaving five injured
As a result of the strike on a residential building in the Saltivskyi district, five people were injured.
War update: 50 battles on front line, almost half of them in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 50 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the invaders exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy deploys two new brigades to Huliaipole sector, says Voloshyn
The Russian command is transferring two motorized rifle brigades to the Huliaipole sector due to heavy personnel losses.
Defense Forces eliminate Russian infantry who penetrated eastern outskirts of Hryshyne
Ukrainian defenders eliminated a group of Russian invaders who managed to break through to the eastern outskirts of Hryshyne in the Donetsk region.
Victim toll of the Russian attack in Kyiv climbs to six
The victim toll of the Russian military strike on the night of February 3 in Kyiv has increased to six.
Russian drone attacks DTEK crew in Donetsk region, driver wounded
A DTEK crew returning to base was attacked by a Russian drone in the Donetsk region, wounding the driver.
Zelensky on negotiations in Abu Dhabi: We are ready to support steps toward de-escalation
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that during negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi, the parties will focus on the information the Russian delegation will bring. He also stressed that Ukraine will support any initiatives aimed at de-escalation.
Russian troops strike high-rise building in Kharkiv with Shahed drone, at least three people injured
The Russian army struck the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Zelensky on response to Russian strike: We try not to inform aggressor of our plans
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he will not disclose information about Ukraine's response to the Russian strike.
Sweden, Denmark to jointly purchase air defense systems for Ukraine
Sweden and Denmark will jointly procure and supply Ukraine with air defense systems worth 2.6 billion Swedish crowns ($290 million) to help it ward off Russian attacks.
Rutte says 90% of air defense missiles delivered to Ukraine came through PURL
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that 75% of all missiles supplied to Ukraine for the front line and 90% of missiles for air defense had been delivered through the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) mechanism.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian targets in Zaporizhzhia, Belgorod regions
Ukrainian forces have struck an FPV drone training center, concentrations of enemy manpower, and an electronic warfare station belonging to Russian invaders.
Energy facilities and houses damaged: Four people injured in Kharkiv after Russian attack
Four people were injured in Kharkiv as a result of a massive Russian attack, and residential buildings were damaged in addition to energy facilities.
Russia attacks TPPs and TPSs used exclusively for heating in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, says Shmyhal
On the night of February 3, the Russian army launched strikes with several types of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones on eight regions of Ukraine, targeting energy facilities, including thermal power plants and thermal power stations.
Air Defense Forces destroy 38 missiles and 412 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine
Air Defense Forces destroyed 38 missiles and 412 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of February 2.
17 settlements in Kharkiv region hit by Russian strikes, one person killed, and five injured
Over the past day, on February 2, Kharkiv and 16 other settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by Russian strikes, one person was killed, and five were injured.
Russians use more than 70 missiles and 450 drones to attack Ukraine, Zelensky says
Russian invaders used more than 70 missiles and 450 combat drones to strike Ukraine on February 3.
Five people injured in Russian attack in Kyiv
Five people have been injured in a massive Russian attack in Kyiv on Tuesday, February 3.
War update: 167 clashes on front line in one day, Defense Forces stop 48 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On the front line on February 2, 167 combat engagements between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were reported.