Zelenskyy urges maximum pressure on Russia after major missile attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to increase pressure on Russia following coordinated missile and drone attacks that struck multiple regions, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas on February 3.

“Once again, there was a targeted attack specifically on energy facilities – the Russians used a significant number of ballistic missiles in combination with other missiles, more than 70 missiles in total, as well as 450 attack drones,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X, noting that recovery effeorts are underway, Caliber.Az reports. 

Recovery efforts following the Russian strike across our regions are ongoing. Once again, there was a targeted attack specifically on energy facilities – the Russians used a significant number of ballistic missiles in combination with other missiles, more than 70 missiles in… pic.twitter.com/EymOingPiY

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 3, 2026

The strikes affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions. According to Zelenskyy, nine people have been injured so far, and both residential buildings and energy infrastructure sustained damage. In Kyiv, drone strikes caused fires in high-rise buildings and damaged a kindergarten. 

“All necessary services have been deployed wherever possible,” he added.

Zelenskyy condemned the timing of the attacks, saying, “Taking advantage of the coldest days of winter to terrorize people is more important to Russia than turning to diplomacy. And this very clearly shows what is needed from our partners and what can help.”

He called for urgent international support, emphasising the importance of air defence systems. He noted that timely delivery of missiles for air defence systems and the protection of normal life is the priority. 

“Without pressure on Russia, there will be no end to this war. Right now, Moscow is choosing terror and escalation, and that is why maximum pressure is required,” he added. 

Zelenskyy concluded by thanking international partners for their assistance: “I thank all our partners who understand this and are helping us.”

By Sabina Mammadli