Overnight, Russia launched over 50 drones at Ukraine, with Kyiv as the main target. Air defenses intercepted 53 out of 56 drones. The operation in Kursk region continued, with reports of Ukrainian forces advancing and Russian counterattacks. Ukraine called on the UN and Red Cross to assist with humanitarian efforts in Kursk. President Zelensky revealed that Russia had used over 640 Shahed drones against Ukraine in early September. He also announced that Ukraine's victory plan was 90% complete and would be presented to allies next week. Reports emerged of Ukrainian special forces attacking a Russian drone base in Syria. The day concluded with news of massive Russian strikes on Sumy and discussions about Western hesitation to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory.