An incident unfolded during an air strike in Krivoy Rog, located in the Dnepropetrovsk region of Ukraine. The report comes from Channel 24, a Ukrainian broadcaster, and many residents describe hearing loud blasts and seeing smoke in the affected area. Local authorities urged civilians to stay indoors and follow safety instructions as the situation developed throughout the day.
Authorities in the region confirmed that an air attack warning remained active as the sirens continued to sound in parts of Dnepropetrovsk and adjacent territories. Emergency services mobilized quickly to assess damage, assist affected residents, and coordinate ongoing safety measures for those in the path of potential further strikes.
On February 3, a nationwide air raid alert was declared across Ukraine, prompting heightened precautionary actions and public advisories aimed at minimizing risk to civilians and critical infrastructure. The alert prompted residents in multiple oblasts to seek shelter and comply with official guidance issued by regional emergency management agencies.
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces repelled a series of Ukrainian assaults in the Donetsk direction over the course of a week, claiming the elimination of a large number of Ukrainian servicemembers. Independent verification of these figures remains challenging in the context of ongoing operations and counterclaims from multiple sides. The situation on the ground continues to be fluid, with ongoing assessments by military observers and independent monitors seeking to verify events as they unfold.
In related developments, Ukrainian authorities noted damage to critical infrastructure facilities within the Kherson region that are under Ukrainian administration. The disruption affected power, water supply, and communications networks, complicating relief and recovery efforts in the affected zones. Officials warned that repair work would depend on securing stable conditions and safe access for repair crews.
Earlier statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense summarized weekly operational results in the Kherson direction, highlighting ongoing activity and reported gains. Observers stress the importance of corroborating such statements with on-site reporting and independent verification to provide a clearer picture of the evolving conflict dynamics and humanitarian consequences on the ground.
There were additional reports from Ukrainian authorities regarding incidents at military enlistment offices, including an alleged confrontation involving a civilian and a law enforcement officer. Details remained under investigation as authorities urged the public to rely on official briefings to minimize the spread of unverified information during intense reporting periods.