Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
In Odesa, a 52-year-old man died as a result of a grenade explosion in an apartment. His wife and an acquaintance, who were also in the dwelling, were not injured.
Ukraine rescued 16 children from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children spent years under pressure from the occupation authorities, experiencing fear and humiliation.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which envisages expenditures of UAH 4. 8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion. The budget deficit is projected at 18.4% of GDP, and the need for external financing is UAH 2.079 trillion.
The General Staff confirmed the clearing of the settlement of Pankivka in Donetsk region. The operation was carried out by the 225th separate assault regiment.
Russian troops shelled a State Emergency Service fire truck that was responding to a call in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The vehicle was damaged, but the personnel were unharmed.
A delegation with American partners visited Kirovohrad region, inspecting the Byrzulivka Mining and Processing Plant and the Likarivka deposit. These facilities are being considered as initial projects for the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, where titanium ores are extracted and zirconium ores are planned to be extracted.
In Vinnytsia region, a man stole an electric wheelchair from a 74-year-old disabled pensioner while he was fishing. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
In Kyiv, a Lexus driver collided with a Kia training car that was changing lanes, causing the Lexus to overturn. The injured Lexus driver was hospitalized, while the instructor and student of the training car were not injured.
China accused Nvidia, a key AI chip supplier, of antitrust violations amid trade talks with the US.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that over 100 tank battalions are operating in Ukrainian combat brigades. He emphasized that tank troops are one of the strongest elements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
A powerful explosion occurred in Dnipro during an air raid alert. The Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic weapons being used from Crimea, presumably an Iskander-M missile.
Explosive devices were found on railway tracks in the Oryol region. Two people were killed and one injured when one of them detonated, causing delays to several trains.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian drone penetrated 10 kilometers into the territory of Romania, a NATO country, and remained there for about 50 minutes. Romania scrambled combat aircraft, and Poland activated a military response to the threat of Russian drones.
Over 100,000 people joined a march in central London organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. A counter-protest by anti-racism activists, attended by about 5,000 people, also took place.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets detected and tracked a drone in the country's airspace near the border with Ukraine. The drone disappeared from radars 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche, posing no threat to the population.
US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg met with the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kyrylo Budanov near a cat statue. Kellogg said that Ukrainians nicknamed him "the cat who brings a few nights of peace," as his visits coincide with a pause in Russian strikes.
Poland's Government Security Centre has issued an air raid warning for six districts of the Lublin Voivodeship. This happened after Polish and allied fighter jets were scrambled due to the threat of Russian drones over Ukraine.
Poland has put its ground-based air defense systems on the highest level of alert due to the threat of Russian drones operating over Ukraine. This happened after Russian drones entered Polish airspace during a massive attack on Ukraine.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and closed Lublin airport due to the threat of Russian drones in Ukraine.
Over 20 representatives of the film industry have died defending Ukraine at the front. President Zelenskyy congratulated filmmakers on Ukrainian Cinema Day, awarded them state honors, and bestowed honorary titles.
Olha Merzlikina, Viktor Rozovyi's ex-wife, explained that the funds from the bank for his rehabilitation and assistance to fellow soldiers were spent on medications, devices, a rehabilitation center, and support for the military. She also provided a report from Monobank, which confirmed the targeted use of the funds.
Donald Trump admitted to confidants that he underestimated Vladimir Putin's desire for peace. He doubts his ability to influence the Russian dictator, despite promises to end the war in Ukraine.
The Allied Joint Force Command in the Netherlands has launched the "Grand Eagle 25" exercise. NATO forces are practicing the rapid deployment of troops and equipment to Lithuania to strengthen the eastern flank.
Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, the enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk, Siversk, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy carried out two airstrikes, dropped seven guided aerial bombs, and conducted 63 shellings.
In Kyiv, a drunk female driver in a Volkswagen hit a 23-year-old servicewoman at a pedestrian crossing, ignoring a red traffic light. The victim was hospitalized, and the driver was detained; criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Today, a drone hit the Novoufimsky oil refinery in Ufa, Russia. Relevant videos are circulating online; the distance from Ukraine is over 1800 km.
Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the capital and surrounding areas after the appointment of the first female prime minister. This followed protests that led to the deaths of at least 51 people and the fall of the government.
China warned the UK and US after their warships passed through the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese military tracked HMS Richmond and USS Higgins, calling their actions a provocation that undermines peace and stability.
