10:02⇢Russian Hostage Free After 500 Days
⌨Russian media widely report on Hamas releasing three hostages, including Russian citizen Alexander Trufanov, after 500 days in captivity (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, NTV, RBC, RT, TASS, Vesti). The hostages have arrived in Israel. Meanwhile, Russian forces report capturing Berezovka in Donetsk (Izvestia), and presidential elections are underway in Abkhazia with 21% turnout (RIA).