**Emergency Power Outages in Ukraine**
On February 1, emergency power outages were introduced temporarily in seven Ukrainian oblasts. This was done to prevent the collapse of the energy system after a Russian missile attack.
The restrictions were applied in Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. However, just three hours later, Ukrenergo announced that restrictions were lifted across the country.
**Damage to Energy Infrastructure**
Earlier on February 1, Poltava Regional Administration reported damage to energy infrastructure in the Myrhorod district. Several hours later, they reported that the energy supply was restored in the district.
**Russian Attacks Continue**
There have been two massive Russian attacks on energy infrastructure over the past month. In addition, there have been frequent smaller attacks. However, due to warm weather, the Ukrainian energy grid was able to operate without scheduled blackouts.
This is the second time this year that Ukraine had to introduce emergency power cuts across several oblasts due to damage to the power system and the threat of its collapse after Russian attacks.
**Death Toll Rises**
A Russian missile struck a residential building in Poltava on February 1, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others. This is in addition to 1,430 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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