A Russian Shahed strike on a dormitory in Hlukhiv dominated the morning news cycle, with casualty numbers rising throughout the day from 6 to 12 dead, including an 8-year-old boy. The attack followed the previous day's massive missile barrage across Ukraine.
Zelenskyy presented his "Resilience Plan" to parliament, confirming no elections during wartime and announcing plans for 3,000 missiles and 30,000 long-range drones. Parliament approved the 2025 state budget.
U.S. authorization of ATACMS strikes within Russian territory materialized with confirmation of an attack on a Bryansk ammunition depot. Reuters reported that of eight ATACMS missiles launched, Russia intercepted only two. Danish commitment of additional F-16s and British allocation of drone funding demonstrated continued Western support.
The Pentagon dismissed Russian nuclear rhetoric while emphasizing Ukraine's need for increased mobilization over additional weapons.