Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles and drones before dawn, destroying an energy facility and damaging residential buildings. The attack's toll grew throughout the morning: from 16 injured to 26, including emergency workers and an infant, with two confirmed deaths. Tens of thousands lost power and heat.
Intelligence reports revealed North Korea's commitment to supply Russia with 150 ballistic missiles in 2025, while Ukrainian forces documented the execution of six POWs by Russian forces in Donetsk region. German deployment of two Patriot batteries near the Ukrainian border in Poland suggested growing regional concerns.
Trump's oil price strategy dominated evening coverage, with his calls for Saudi Arabia to lower prices to pressure Russia. The Pentagon clarified that Trump's 90-day foreign aid freeze wouldn't affect military support to Ukraine, while reports emerged of a new voluntary recruitment reform targeting ages 18-25.