Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at around 1:08 PM UTC on February 3, 2026, that Russia disregarded U.S. peace efforts by launching a record strike with 28 cruise missiles and 43 ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine's energy sector, as posted on his X account within the 1-hour-29-minute reporting window from 12:15:36 PM to 1:45:12 PM UTC. He thanked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for support during the visit. Zelenskyy specified that the 43 ballistic missiles can only be intercepted by Patriot systems, emphasizing the need for prompt missile deliveries following discussions with Rutte, according to his X post. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the attack as one of the largest of the war and an alarming signal for negotiations, as stated by Андрій Смолій. Separately, Rutte expressed confidence that NATO allies will commit $15 billion in U.S. arms for Ukraine in 2026 under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, per the Kyiv Independent citing Rutte on February 3. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting a Russian Zircon hypersonic missile overnight using a Patriot system during the latest attack, according to NOELreports. Air defense operations were noted in Russia's Bryansk region, prompting alerts regarding operational-tactical missiles, as reported by DroneBomber. This follows Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko's earlier report around 12:00 PM UTC of significant damage to a CHP plant supplying heat to Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, per previous statements.
