Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, with a drone strike on a Kharkiv shopping center killing one and injuring five. Kyiv endured repeated air alerts and drone attacks, with debris damaging buildings and injuring a truck driver. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 222 drones. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones hit Ozon logistics hubs in Russia, and intelligence revealed Russia plans to mobilize 600,000 troops. The CIA director's Moscow visit drew attention, with reports of a grim assessment of Russia's war position. Trump dismissed the threat of a Russian attack on NATO.