Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran in the early hours, concluding the operation by dawn. Iranian officials reported limited damage. In Russia, six prisoners escaped from a colony in Lipetsk Oblast through a 65-meter tunnel, sparking a manhunt. Throughout the day, authorities reported gradual recaptures. The US claimed North Korean elite soldiers were deployed to Kursk Oblast, potentially for a counteroffensive. Georgian parliamentary elections concluded with the ruling Georgian Dream party claiming victory, while opposition parties disputed the results. A Mi-2 helicopter crash in Kirov Oblast resulted in four fatalities. Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted multiple Ukrainian drones over various regions. The day's events highlighted ongoing regional tensions and internal security challenges in Russia.