20:23 (17:23)⇢Deadly Russian Strike on Poltava Military Institute
⌨Russian headlines focus heavily on a major missile strike by Russian forces on a military communications institute in Poltava, Ukraine. Multiple sources (Meduza, The Moscow Times, RIA Novosti, TASS) report high casualties, with over 50 dead and more than 200 injured. The strike reportedly hit both the military facility and a nearby hospital. In domestic news, several outlets (Interfax.ru, Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) report the arrest of General Mumindjanov, deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District, on corruption charges. Putin's visit to Mongolia is also mentioned (NTV.ru), with the EU expressing regret over Mongolia's refusal to arrest Putin (RT).