Moldova's presidential election concluded with pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu securing victory. In Ukraine, Russian forces struck a Kharkiv supermarket with a KAB bomb, injuring 15 people. Zelensky reported that 11,000 North Korean troops are now in Russia's Kursk region, a significant increase from previous estimates. Ukraine's air defense intercepted 50 enemy drones across nine regions. German Foreign Minister Baerbock made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. Reports of potential negotiations between Ukraine and Russia were denied by Ukrainian officials. Canada announced the dispatch of a NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine. Concerns about potential power outages of up to 8-14 hours daily this winter emerged. A poll indicated a decrease in Ukrainians willing to endure the war "as long as necessary." The day concluded with air raid sirens in Kyiv.