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No new targeted Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Zelenskiy says
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 2, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 2, 2026
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Quick Summary
Zelenskiy reports no new Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, though frontline areas remain targeted. Peace talks are set for Abu Dhabi.
Zelenskiy Reports No New Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Facilities
Current Status of Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia has not carried out any targeted missile or drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the last 24 hours although energy facilities in frontline areas have come under fire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.
Zelenskiy's statement highlighted the limitations of a short-term energy truce that Russia agreed to last week at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Zelenskiy said energy repair crews had managed to restore energy facilities damaged when high-voltage power lines malfunctioned over the weekend, on top of the damage caused by frequent Russian attacks.
Impact of Russian Strikes
"The (energy) system is operating stably. However, given the extremely cold weather and the impact of Russian strikes, all challenges remain serious," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app.
Details of the Energy Truce
Zelenskiy said Russian forces were focused on attacking transport logistics, especially railway infrastructure.
Russia and Ukraine said last week they halted strikes on each other's energy infrastructure, but disagreed on the timeframe for the truce.
The Kremlin said Trump had made a personal request to Russian President Vladimir Putin to refrain from striking Kyiv until February 1. Zelenskiy said the truce was supposed to last for a week, starting January 30.
A Russian drone strike on Sunday killed 12 miners at a coal mine in the Ukrainian Dnipropetrovsk region, officials said. DTEK said on Monday one of its coal mining enterprises in the Dnipropetrovsk region had been attacked for the second time in 24 hours.
Regional officials said that a Russian strike had killed a father and a son, and wounded two children and their mother in the frontline Donetsk region.
Upcoming Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Kyiv and Moscow are preparing for talks in Abu Dhabi this week on how to end the war. The talks are expected to be on Wednesday and Thursday.
(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka, Olena Harmash; Editing by Timothy Heritage)
Key Takeaways
- •No new Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in 24 hours.
- •Energy facilities in frontline areas still under fire.
- •Energy system stable despite cold weather and past strikes.
- •Russian forces focus on transport logistics attacks.
- •Upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss war resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions about No new targeted Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Zelenskiy says
1What is energy infrastructure?
Energy infrastructure refers to the facilities and systems that generate, transmit, and distribute energy, including power plants, electrical grids, and pipelines.
2What are missile strikes?
Missile strikes involve launching missiles to hit specific targets, often used in military operations to damage or destroy enemy infrastructure.
