Ukraine's defense forces are expanding their positions in Kherson and have repelled numerous enemy attacks in various regions, despite Russia's continued missile and air strikes on both military and civilian targets, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Ukrainian troops destroy 18 out of 19 Shahed drones launched by Russian troops from Crimea.
Explosions occur in Kropyvnytskyi; authorities call for calm as police and emergency services respond. No air raid alert was issued in the city prior to the incident.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an enemy missile over the Dniprovsky district, as reported by the head of the JFO Serhiy Lysak.
An FSB agent nicknamed "Skif" is sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to recruit informants and an SBU officer to gather intelligence in Odesa region.
Russian troops shelled more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, wounding one man in Kupyansk; his condition is moderate.
Russian troops fired 79 times in Kherson region, killing one person.
The Ukrainian military has tested a new AQ 400 Scythe kamikaze UAV with a range of up to 750 km and a potential payload of 70 kg, with plans to increase production to 500 units per month.
Natalia Gumenyuk expressed concern that Russia could use its new kamikaze drone, Oduvanchik, to attack civilian vessels.
The IDF is planning a military operation in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's attacks from there, which creates a risk of escalation in the Middle East.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system in Kherson region after it attacked Ukrainian positions. The destruction was documented by a drone video.
The SBU dismantled an FSB agent network in Zaporizhzhia, arresting the leader who was coordinating missile strikes on civilian targets. The group, which included relatives, collected and transmitted intelligence to Russian troops.
"The LPR announced a second attempt to combat high prices amid reports of looting by Russian contractors in Rubizhne, as heavy fighting continues in the region with significant enemy losses.
Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Egypt, are ready to negotiate a ceasefire and release of hostages, but have unresolved issues regarding the terms of implementation.
The massive underground network is 50 meters deep in some places and wide enough for vehicles.
The General Staff of Ukraine reports that the ongoing russian aggression has resulted in 54 battles, missile and air strikes, and civilian casualties; Ukrainian troops have repelled numerous enemy attacks and continue to hold defensive positions.
