Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack (67 missiles, 194 drones) targeting energy and gas infrastructure across Ukraine, marking the first combat deployment of French Mirage-2000 fighters in Ukrainian air defense. The French jets, alongside Ukrainian forces, intercepted 34 missiles and 100 Shahed drones.
Britain transferred £752 million from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, while the European Investment Bank agreed to €2 billion for reconstruction. Maxar's suspension of satellite imagery services to Ukraine created new intelligence gaps as US support remained frozen.
Trump's statements evolved from morning threats of sanctions against Russia to evening claims of "believing Putin wants peace" while acknowledging ongoing bombardment. By nightfall, Russian forces struck Dobropillya, causing 5 deaths and 18 injuries, while drone attacks targeted Odesa. US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah were confirmed, notably excluding Russian participation.