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Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula have reportedly killed four people. This comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by European countries regarding the conflict.
Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a massive overnight attack on temporarily occupied Crimea, with explosions reported in Simferopol, Feodosia, and Kerch, and a substation hit in Melitopol.
Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.
Loud explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Crimea on February 4, with reports from the Saky district, Simferopol, and near Belbek airfield and Hvardiiske.
A large electrical substation caught fire in Krasnoperekopsk, Crimea, following a drone attack overnight. Reports also indicate a strike on a Russian military unit in Simferopol and a fire at the Brom chemical plant.
Ukraine is commemorating the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, marking the anniversary of a large pro-Ukrainian rally held in Simferopol in 2014.