Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and a missile strike on Dnipro marked the morning, resulting in civilian casualties including children. The Georgian election unfolded with conflicting exit polls and premature victory claims from the pro-Russian party. Midday brought reports of North Korean troops arriving in Russia's Kursk region, with estimates of 5,000 soldiers expected by Monday. President Zelensky warned that Ukraine might have to fight North Korea in Europe. The G7 agreed to provide Ukraine with $50 billion from frozen Russian assets. In the evening, reports emerged of a Rheinmetall military factory operating in Ukraine, with plans for more. The day concluded with updates on frontline battles, particularly intense in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.