The day began with reports of a record Russian combined missile and drone attack, with over 740 aerial targets across Ukraine, particularly impacting Lutsk. This intensified aerial assault, described as the largest since the full-scale invasion, dominated early coverage. Concurrently, President Zelensky's diplomatic engagements in Rome took center stage throughout the day. His meetings with US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg focused on strengthening air defense, weapons supply, including discussions around Ukraine's request for additional, expensive Patriot systems, and new sanctions against Russia. The Kremlin's reaction to alleged Trump threats also received attention. A significant international legal development emerged with the ECHR ruling Russia guilty of downing MH17 in 2014. Ukrainian drone operations were highlighted for disrupting Russian war plans, particularly near Pokrovsk.