Ukraine War Grinds On, Rafah Snags, NATO Unity Claimed

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Kyiv Under Attack as Global Events Unfold

Kyiv, Ukraine, came under attack early Tuesday morning, February 2, 2026, as Russian missiles struck the city, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration. Several apartment buildings and an educational establishment were damaged in the attack. Reuters news agency witnesses reported loud explosions in the city. A father and son were killed, and two children and their mother were injured, according to Al Jazeera.

The attack occurred amidst other significant global events. In the United States, President Donald Trump announced Project Vault, a strategic minerals stockpile, on Monday, February 1. The stockpile will combine $2 billion of private capital with a $10 billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank, according to Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt proved to be challenging. Sky News reported that despite Israeli authorities stating the crossing was open for civilians, only a limited number of people were able to cross. Of the many thousands of people in Gaza requiring urgent medical attention, just five had managed to reach Egypt for help by the end of the day.

In Europe, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned against the creation of a separate EU army alongside NATO, describing the idea as "extremely dangerous." Speaking at a security conference in Norway on Monday, Kallas argued that a separate army would blur chains of command in a crisis. "On the European level, we have the m," Kallas stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clear command structure, according to Euronews.

Euronews also highlighted these and other top stories in its February 2nd evening news bulletin, covering events from around Europe and beyond.