⌨Russia's overnight drone attack on Kharkiv killed three civilians and wounded over 60, with casualty figures climbing throughout the morning as rescue operations continued. Ukraine retaliated by striking the Tambov gunpowder factory inside Russia, marking another escalation in cross-border targeting of military production facilities.
Ukraine repatriated bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers, including those killed in the Kursk region, continuing the prisoner exchange process that began following the Istanbul agreement from previous days. Trump's administration sent mixed signals on military aid, with the president expressing support for air defense systems while Pentagon chief Hegseth indicated potential budget cuts to Ukraine programs.
The Southeast Europe summit in Odesa produced backing for Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations, with Zelensky meeting leaders from Moldova, Romania, and Serbia. He warned that Russia aims to capture Odesa and reach borders with neighboring countries, framing the conflict as a regional threat requiring collective response.