The day's editorial focus continued to center on the murder of Andriy Parubiy. In the morning, news emerged of the suspect's public confession, followed by his two-month custody and expression of a desire for exchange to Russia, a development that garnered significant attention. Concurrently, Lviv held a city-wide farewell ceremony for Parubiy. On the military front, Ukrainian forces reported liberating Udačne in the Pokrovsk direction and raising the Ukrainian flag amidst ongoing intense frontline clashes. Internationally, diplomatic efforts saw President Erdogan state that Russian and Ukrainian leaders were "not yet ready" for a meeting, following his discussions. NATO's Secretary General issued a warning about Russian missile capabilities, while President Zelensky affirmed Ukraine's commitment to asymmetrical retaliation against increasing Russian drone attacks, which reportedly exacerbated Russia's fuel crisis.