News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442These are the key developments from day 1,442 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
As of Thu, Feb 5, 2026, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to have significant impacts on both military and civilian fronts.
As of Thu, Feb 5, 2026, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to have significant impacts on both military and civilian fronts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that an estimated 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Additionally, a large number of individuals are officially missing. Russian forces have targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure 217 times since the beginning of 2026, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. In a recent attack on Druzhkivka, Donetsk, seven fatalities and eight injuries were reported. The attack involved cluster munitions and aerial bombs. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal indicated that planned power outages may intensify, and further air attacks by Russian forces could exacerbate the situation. President Zelenskyy noted that Kyiv is facing more severe energy challenges compared to other regions, necessitating resource reallocation to the capital and Kharkiv. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the capture of Staroukrainka and Stepanivka in eastern Ukraine. The European Commission criticized Russian military actions, suggesting that Moscow is exploiting ceasefire talks to target civilian infrastructure. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian military operations will continue until Kyiv makes decisions conducive to ending the conflict. Russia’s focus on Ukraine’s railway network appears to be aimed at isolating regions, as noted by the head of Ukraine’s state railway operator.
Germany's foreign intelligence agency, BND, disclosed that Russia's military expenditures in 2022 and 2023 were 66% higher than officially reported.
As of Thu, Feb 5, 2026, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to have significant impacts on both military and civilian fronts.
The European Union has approved a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine to address financial needs in 2026-2027, with provisions for military aid expenditure.
Ukrainian and Russian representatives have concluded a productive first day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for negotiations to result in genuine peace, while also anticipating a forthcoming exchange of prisoners. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned the involvement of technical and military teams from both Ukraine and Russia in the discussions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Zelenskyy of resisting peace agreements due to political implications.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin affirmed their bilateral relations during a recent video call. French diplomatic envoy Emmanuel Bonne visited Moscow for discussions on Ukraine and other critical issues. US First Lady Melania Trump continues efforts to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children from Russia, with 15 children repatriated so far. Russian comedian Artemy Ostanin has been sentenced for inciting hatred and offending religious sentiments, resulting in a prison term and monetary fine.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.