Russian forces launched a morning ballistic missile strike on Kyiv's Lukianivska district at 3 AM, with reported casualties fluctuating from three to four dead throughout the day. The attack damaged the metro station entrance, a McDonald's restaurant, and water infrastructure.
Air defense forces intercepted two of four Iskander missiles targeting Kyiv, while shooting down 24 of 39 drones across Ukraine. Ukrainian forces responded with drone strikes on oil facilities in Russia's Tula and Kaluga regions.
By evening, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the refractory plant in Chasovyi Yar, followed by air strikes on Russian positions there. Defense Minister Umerov projected Ukraine's defense industry capacity reaching $35 billion in 2025. Reports emerged of Kyiv convincing Trump's team about risks of premature negotiations with Putin, continuing the diplomatic narrative from previous days.