The situation 1418 –February 7, 2026

1. Russia launched another massive strike against Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight on February 6 to 7 and specifically targeted substations that support Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs).
2. Russia used the temporary moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes to stockpile drones and missiles for devastating strikes on the nights of February 2 to 3 and February 6 to 7.
3. The United States is reportedly pushing Ukraine to expedite the negotiations process and agree to a peace agreement while Russia is actively delaying negotiations and rejecting any agreement that does not amount to the complete capitulation of Ukraine.
4. Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) First Deputy Head Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev is reportedly alive following a February 6 assassination attempt.
5. Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area and near Pokrovsk. 

The full update of the Russian offensive 1418 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR.