Russia's Massive Pre-Peace Talks Strike: 450+ Drones, 70 Missiles Devastate Ukraine's Power Grid - Punjabi News

Published on: 04 Feb 2026 at 02:18 PM

Russia’s Massive Pre-Peace Talks Strike: 450+ Drones, 70 Missiles Devastate Ukraine’s Power Grid

Published by: Gill Bikram

Russia’s Massive Pre-Peace Talks Strike: 450+ Drones, 70 Missiles Devastate Ukraine’s Power Grid

Kyiv/Abu Dhabi, February 4, 2026: Hours before crucial US-mediated peace talks, Russia unleashed its deadliest aerial assault yet on Ukraine. Tuesday’s attack deployed over 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting energy infrastructure. Power outages hit Kyiv, Kharkiv, and six other major regions, worsening suffering amid -20°C Arctic freeze.

Timing Before Abu Dhabi Summit

The high-level meeting in UAE’s capital on Wednesday-Thursday includes Russia, Ukraine, and US officials. President Trump’s administration actively seeks to end this four-year war.

Zelenskyy’s Condemnation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy branded the attack Russia’s “terrorist strategy,” accusing Moscow of exploiting extreme cold to terrorize civilians. He appealed to allies for more air defense systems to counter such deadly barrages.

NATO’s Strong Reaction

NATO Secretary General condemned the strike as a “very bad signal” from Russia ahead of peace talks. He questioned Moscow’s sincerity, noting ongoing disputes over occupied territories hinder major agreements.