Russia's dawn drone attack on Kyiv region killed three civilians in Brovary and Glevakha, while Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone operations against Russia, striking 15 regions including the strategic Ryazan oil refinery. The SBU later confirmed hits on the refinery and Bryansk's Kremniy plant.
Trump and Putin's diplomatic maneuvering intensified, with Trump blaming Zelenskyy for partial responsibility in the war while offering security guarantees to Ukraine. Putin responded by expressing readiness for direct talks with Trump, prompting sharp rejection from Kyiv regarding any negotiations without Ukraine's participation.
Defense Minister Umerov dismissed his deputy and terminated the contract with the head of Defense Procurement Agency, consolidating both agencies under single leadership. Military reports indicated 125 combat clashes, predominantly in the Pokrovsk sector, while DeepState reported Russian forces reaching central Velyka Novosilka.