Ukrainian forces struck the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov region using domestically produced missiles and drones, confirming General Staff's growing capability to hit strategic targets. The facility supplied fuel to Russian military units.
Zelensky's Brussels visit yielded discussions about French peacekeeping deployment, while requesting 19 additional air defense systems specifically for nuclear plant protection. The European Council responded with calls for immediate military aid increase, followed by Denmark's $292M package announcement including F-16 support.
Putin's suggestion of a "missile duel" between Russian Oreshnik and Ukrainian air defense met Zelensky's mockery, while Scholz-Trump communication acknowledged the war's prolonged nature. Evening brought reports of explosions near Russia's Northern Fleet base in Murmansk, extending the pattern of strikes on Russian military infrastructure.