A Russian Shahed strike on Ternopil's residential building killed one person and injured four, marking another escalation in civilian targeting. Air defense forces intercepted approximately 20 drones threatening Kyiv during the night.
German Chancellor Scholz made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, his first in two and a half years, announcing a €650 million military aid package including IRIS-T systems, Leopard 1 tanks, and combat drones. The visit revealed joint Ukrainian-German drone production efforts, with prototypes resembling Shahed and Lancet models.
Zelenskyy announced forthcoming military command changes while revealing conflict casualties below 80,000. The U.S. responded with a new $725 million aid package focusing on mine clearing and critical infrastructure protection. Washington Post reported Biden administration's disappointment with Ukraine's decision to maintain conscription age above 18.