🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events — Day 1,439 (Feb. 1–2, 2026)
1) Deadly Russian Drone and Missile Strikes
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A Russian drone strike hit a bus carrying energy sector workers in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than a dozen as they returned from work. Ukrainian authorities condemned the attack as part of a broader offensive on civilian infrastructure.
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Separate Russian drone attacks struck a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia, wounding civilians, including women and children.
2) Peace Talks Scheduled in Abu Dhabi
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that trilateral peace negotiations with Russia and U.S. mediators will be held in Abu Dhabi on February 4–5, though territorial disagreements remain unresolved.
3) Heavy Human and Material Cost of War
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A think-tank report estimates that combined Russian and Ukrainian casualties could approach 2 million by spring 2026. Russian military losses are reported at over 1.2 million deaths; Ukrainian forces have sustained between 500,000 and 600,000.
4) Ongoing Attacks on Cities and Infrastructure
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Russian strikes killed civilians in the Kyiv region and caused injuries in Odesa, Kryvyi Rih, and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted large numbers of drones and missiles.
5) Ceasefire Efforts Struggle
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Despite a temporary pause announced for strikes on Kyiv due to extreme cold, ceasefire efforts have largely fallen apart, with both sides accusing the other of violations.
6) Continued International Diplomatic Moves
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Ukraine reported “concrete results” from talks with Western allies, including enhanced security cooperation at a summit in Paris.
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Russia is transforming the occupied Donbas region into a strategic military base, according to analysts, heightening concerns over long-term regional militarization.
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Failed negotiations and stalled informal ceasefires have hindered peace talks and diplomatic summits.
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European leaders met to decide on financing Ukraine’s defense using frozen Russian assets.
7) Broader Context of Ongoing Conflict
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Attacks and skirmishes continue across multiple fronts, with Russia intensifying offensive actions and Ukraine defending key positions.
📌 Summary
Day 1,439 of the Russia-Ukraine war saw significant violence against civilians, scheduled peace negotiations, and continued international diplomatic efforts. A high civilian toll, stalled ceasefires and preparations for Abu Dhabi talks underline the conflict’s persistence and complexity.
