04:48⇢Shahed Drones Kill 2 in Kharkiv Strike
⌨The newspapers report on Russia conducting a deadly drone attack on Kharkiv using Shaheds, killing 2 people and wounding between 54-60 civilians, including 8 children, with residential buildings completely destroyed (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions emerge as the US appears to shift responsibility for Ukraine's air defense needs to Europe, with the State Department disputing claims they are restricting Ukrainian actions while Zelensky continues pleading for Patriot systems (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian financial markets show corporate bonds offering 18-24% annual returns in hryvnia, though with higher risks than government securities (Liga.net).