Russia conducted its largest missile strike on Ukraine since August, launching 120 missiles and 90 drones at energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages. The morning brought news of a drone strike on a defense plant in Izhevsk, Udmurtia - the first confirmed attack in that region. By afternoon, attention shifted to the Putin-Scholz call, their first in two years, with both sides offering contrasting interpretations.
The evening brought significant escalation news as NYT revealed Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles against targets within Russia, particularly in Kursk region. France and UK reportedly followed suit. Meanwhile, the political crisis in Abkhazia continued evolving, with President Bzhania refusing to resign while opposition threatened to form an interim government.
A notable casualty was reported - the editor of Narodnaya Gazeta died in Kursk region during a drone attack while trying to save archives.