Russian forces launched devastating attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities. Kharkiv suffered aerial bomb strikes, damaging the Derzhprom building and metro station. In Zaporizhzhia, the death toll rose to 10, including an infant. Odesa was hit by Shahed drones, resulting in one death and nine injuries. Ukraine recovered the bodies of 563 fallen defenders.
Reports emerged of a potential Trump peace plan, with Zelensky's office reportedly considering two scenarios. The Biden administration lifted restrictions on U.S. military contractors repairing equipment in Ukraine. Economically, the World Bank allocated $750 million to support Ukraine's EU-related reforms. The government approved the 2025 state budget draft for its second reading.
By evening, intense fighting continued along the front lines, with 114 combat clashes reported.