Reports emerged of Ukrainian forces downing a Russian Su-25 aircraft or heavy drone near Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. This event dominated the day's news cycle, with various sources providing conflicting information about the exact nature of the downed object. Simultaneously, discussions about Ukraine's potential NATO membership surfaced, with Western officials reportedly considering a "land for NATO" model. The Ukrainian military reported ongoing battles in the Zaporizhzhia region, with Russian forces allegedly preparing for new offensive actions. In domestic news, the head of the Khmelnytskyi Medical and Social Expert Commission was detained on corruption charges. The day concluded with air raid alerts in Kyiv and other regions, as Russian forces launched attack drones from multiple directions.