⌨A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih killed a mother and her three children, including an infant, with only the father surviving. The city declared a day of mourning.
Ukrainian forces continued operations in Kursk region, reportedly destroying a Russian battalion of 200 soldiers. This followed reports from previous days about Putin massing 50,000 troops, including North Korean soldiers, in the area. Ukrainian forces struck a Belgorod oil depot, continuing their cross-border campaign.
Media coverage focused on Trump's interest in Zelenskyy's victory plan, particularly two unspecified points. The Finnish president confirmed Trump's intention for rapid peace negotiations. By evening, Zelenskyy announced reforms allowing military personnel transfers between units within 72 hours, while NATO's secretary general called for increased Western support beyond current levels.