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Russia Launches Major Attack on Ukraine Before Peace Talks

2/6/2026

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Zelenskyy Condemns Attack

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine on February 3, 2025, firing 450 drones and 70 missiles and injuring at least 10 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as a breach of Russia's commitment to pause energy infrastructure attacks.
The assault occurred before U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv to reaffirm support and urge stronger air defense.

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Zelenskyy Denounces Aggression

On February 3, Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, marking the ninth major attack on DTEK's thermal power plants since October.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine condemned Russia for exploiting the harsh winter to inflict suffering.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian military leaders for allegedly targeting civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine's energy sector has sustained over $20 billion in damages, complicating recovery amid severe cold and heating shortages.

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Historical Context

The Holodomor, a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933, resulted in the deaths of approximately 3.9 million Ukrainians due to harsh Soviet policies. Today, Ukraine faces renewed threats as Russia attacks its energy infrastructure, causing over $20 billion in damages. This ongoing struggle for sovereignty echoes the historical trauma of the Holodomor, highlighting Ukraine's resilience against external aggression.

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Zelenskyy Condemns Attack

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine on February 3, 2025, firing 450 drones and 70 missiles and injuring at least 10 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as a breach of Russia's commitment to pause energy infrastructure attacks.
The assault occurred before U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv to reaffirm support and urge stronger air defense.

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