Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says

Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with over 400 drones and 40 missiles, prompting concerns over power outages and winter hardships. President Zelenskiy called for international action to prevent Moscow from using energy as a weapon.

Reuters

7 February 2026 at 09:26:34

Russia launched 400 drones, 40 missiles to hit Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (not pictured), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2026.

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Russia launched more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles on Saturday to attack Ukraine's energy sector, targeting the power grid, generation facilities, and distribution substations, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

"Every day, Russia could choose real diplomacy, but it chooses new strikes," Zelenskiy posted on X. "It is crucial that everyone who supports the trilateral negotiations respond to this. Moscow must be deprived of the ability to use the cold as leverage against Ukraine."

-Reporting by Olena Harmash; Editing by William Mallard/Reuters