A night of drone attacks on Odesa damaged buildings and killed civilians, including children. Commander Zaluzhny broke his silence to discuss the war of attrition, while Ukrainian forces reported striking Russia's Aleksinsky chemical plant with 13 drones.
By midday, reports emerged of the US rushing 500 interceptor missiles for Patriot and NASAMS systems before a potential Trump administration transition. The narrative shifted dramatically when Trump's advisor declared "Crimea is gone," suggesting Ukraine should focus on peace rather than territorial recovery - a statement that builds on previous days' reports of Trump's potential peace plan involving European troops in a buffer zone.
Evening brought news of Ukraine's first 100 domestically produced rockets, while Commander Syrskyi warned of intensifying front-line situations. The day ended with reports of Russian forces executing a wounded Ukrainian soldier, drawing international attention.