Kyiv, February 7: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that Russia has attacked Ukraine’s energy sector with 400 drones and 40 missiles. According to reports from Kyiv, Moscow targeted power grids, electricity centers, and distribution substations.
Zelensky shared his concerns on X, accompanied by images, stating, “Every day, Russia can choose diplomacy, but it opts for new attacks. It is essential for everyone supporting trilateral talks to respond. Moscow must be stripped of its ability to use cold against Ukraine as a weapon.”
He also mentioned that efforts are underway to control the situation. Security measures are being implemented at locations affected by Russian strikes, with ongoing rescue and repair operations. The attacks that occurred overnight between Friday and Saturday involved over 400 drones and approximately 40 different types of missiles, all aimed at critical infrastructure.
Zelensky highlighted the areas affected, reporting damage in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions. An apartment building in Rivne suffered damage, while a drone struck the administrative building of a regular agricultural college in Ladyzhyn, Vinnytsia region. Attacks were also reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv regions, with air defense operations ongoing in some areas.
On February 4 and 5, a meeting mediated by the United States took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, aimed at finding a lasting solution between the two countries. During these discussions, both nations agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange, but no concrete progress was made on key issues like regional stability and ceasefire. Following the talks, Russia and Ukraine conducted their first significant prisoner exchange in nearly five months, releasing 157 individuals each, including military personnel and civilians.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Rustam Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, indicated that the Ukrainian delegation demanded “respectful and lasting peace,” but did not disclose any specific outcomes.
The discussions concluded on Thursday, but no joint political or security statements were released by either Russia or Ukraine, highlighting ongoing disagreements over territorial disputes, ceasefire, and security guarantees.
