Russian missiles struck a Kryvyi Rih hotel housing Western volunteers, with casualties rising throughout morning from 2 to 4 dead. The attack coincided with US complete intelligence sharing suspension, affecting HIMARS and air defense capabilities. France immediately offered to fill the intelligence void.
By midday, European response crystallized around two initiatives: a "Sky Shield" project involving 120 fighters to protect Ukrainian cities, and potential sharing of French nuclear deterrence. Meanwhile, Reuters revealed Trump administration plans to revoke temporary protected status from 240,000 Ukrainians in US.
Evening brought confirmation of US-Ukraine negotiations in Riyadh, while Belgium postponed F-16 deliveries to 2026. Zelenskyy presented initial peace steps at EU emergency summit, as Trump claimed "significant progress" in negotiations. NBC News reported potential US wavering on NATO defense commitments.