The morning began with reports of increased casualties from a gas station explosion in Dagestan. By midday, Israel announced the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, which Hezbollah later confirmed. This development dominated the news cycle, with discussions about potential successors and regional implications. Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the killing as a political assassination. Concurrently, reports emerged of a Russian helicopter crash in Pakistan with casualties. In the afternoon, Foreign Minister Lavrov addressed the UN, criticizing Western nations for preparing Europe for a "suicidal adventure" against Russia. The day concluded with news of a limited Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon being prepared, signaling potential escalation in the region.