The US and South Korean defense ministers called on the DPRK to withdraw its troops from Russian territory. According to the Pentagon, some of the 10,000 North Korean troops have already been deployed in the Kursk region.
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, banning the supply of critical components and batteries. The company is looking for new suppliers and has asked the Biden administration for help.
At night, Russian drones attacked Kyiv, all targets were shot down by air defense forces. Damage to residential buildings, administrative buildings and power lines was reported, with no casualties.
In Cherkasy region, air defense forces destroyed three attack drones. The falling debris damaged a warehouse and the windows of several businesses in Cherkasy district.
Russia attacked the bridge in Zatoka, Odesa region, with Iskander and X-59/69 missiles. In total, the enemy launched 53 air targets, including 43 Shahed drones, of which 17 were shot down.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, with 41 attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The enemy carried out 83 air strikes and fired 5,049 times, using 1,618 kamikaze drones.
Cloudy weather with clearings and localized rains is expected in Ukraine. The temperature at night will be 1-10° Celsius, during the day 8-17° Celsius, with westerly and northwesterly winds gusting up to 18 m/s.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1310 occupants and destroyed 19 tanks. Also, 58 artillery systems and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.
The Ministry of Culture has responded to the European Commission's comments on the United News telethon. The Ministry plans to stop supporting the marathon after the end of martial law.
Due to the threat of Russian cyberattacks, Sweden and Norway are reconsidering plans to switch to cashless payments. The governments are recommending that citizens have a supply of cash and use different payment methods.
In Zakarpattia, the Luzhanka checkpoint for empty trucks and the Velyka Palad checkpoint for passengers will be opened. Next year, construction will begin on the Bila Tserkva checkpoint on the border with Romania.
South Korea's defense minister announced a possible exchange of military aid to the DPRK for advanced nuclear technology from Russia.
A bipartisan group of U. S. congressmen asked Biden to allow Poland to use air defense over Ukraine. The lawmakers believe this is necessary to protect NATO's borders and support Ukraine.
Russian army strikes a nine-story building in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, causing casualties, including children. The President called on partners to speed up the decision to help Ukraine.
The U. S. Secretary of Defense announced the deployment of 10,000 DPRK troops to Russia. North Korean soldiers have received Russian uniforms and weapons, some of them are already near Ukraine.
This week, Ukraine and South Korea will determine the format of cooperation to counter the DPRK's deployment of troops to Russia.
There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, with the most difficult situation in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors. The enemy carried out 58 air strikes and launched 663 drones, losing over 220 occupants.
The President's spokesperson announced the preparation of a three-point plan for the second Peace Summit. Ukraine is actively cooperating with the countries of the Global South to obtain their support.
Russian media spread a fake about Ukrainian snipers at an opposition rally in Tbilisi. In fact, the photo showed members of the Georgian hiking club Mtamadideblebi in hiking clothes.
Serbian President Vucic called Putin to cancel his participation in the BRICS summit. During the conversation, he raised the topic of a ceasefire, but Putin showed no interest.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Putin will not win in Ukraine even with the help of North Korea. The deployment of DPRK troops in Russia was discussed at a meeting of the US and South Korean defense ministers.
The President of Ukraine presented state awards to the military who are undergoing rehabilitation after being wounded in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kursk regions. He also inspected the center's medical equipment and thanked the defenders for their service.
Russian troops carried out three attacks on Kupyansk and Kucherivka within an hour. The shelling killed one person, wounded six others, and damaged residential buildings and a police car.
The European Intelligence Center detected thousands of North Korean troops on the territory of the Russian Federation. The EU called it a hostile act and warned of appropriate response measures.
Ola Fine LLC, owned by Ukrainian investor Maxim Krippa, has purchased the Ukraina Hotel for UAH 2. 5 billion plus VAT. The proceeds from the first sale as part of a large-scale privatization have already been transferred to the state budget.
The European Commission has expressed concern about the state funding of the “United News” telethon and its role as a platform for the exchange of views. The Commission provided recommendations to improve the media landscape in Ukraine.
The European Commission noted Ukraine's progress in fighting corruption and the work of anti-corruption bodies. The Commission provided recommendations to strengthen the HACC and protect civil society activists.
European Commissioner Oliver Varghese announced the possibility of Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2029. For this purpose, a special “Ukraine Plan” has been created and all the conditions for reforms must be met.
The Diia app was named one of TIME's 200 Best Inventions in the Apps and Software category. The Online Marriage feature was recognized as the world's first fully digital marriage process.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly. The parties discussed military support, cooperation in defense production and the return of Ukrainian children.
