The day began with the murder of Kübra Yapıcı dominating coverage, as her body was found at a dam following the killer's confession. By mid-morning, the SAHA 2026 defense fair continued, with Turkey showcasing its YILDIRIMHAN ICBM and signing a deal with China's CATL for EV platforms. In the afternoon, the İBB corruption case saw multiple figures, including Özkan Yalım and Muhittin Böcek's son, become 'effective remorse' witnesses, with Justice Minister Gürlek confirming no retractions. President Erdoğan hosted Algeria's President Tebboune, signing 13 agreements and blaming Israel for regional insecurity. Evening reports emerged of explosions near Iran's Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, with claims of an attack by the UAE. A law limiting site maintenance fees passed Parliament.