Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast near Hrafske, Prylipka, Vovchansk, Starytsya, Vovchanski Khutory, and Neskuchne but did not advance.

Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast

Up to around 50 Russian troops remain encircled by Ukraine's defence forces in the city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, slightly north of the city centre, in the area of the hospital.

Eight settlements in Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes on February 4

Private houses, a cultural center, warehouses, and vehicles were damaged

Kharkiv was also under attack from Russia: hundreds of homes will be left without heat due to an attack on a thermal power plant.