NATO Secretary General confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The Pentagon reported that 10,000 North Korean soldiers had been deployed, with some expected to engage in combat within weeks. This development prompted NATO to pledge increased support for Ukraine. Simultaneously, details of Trump's peace plan for Ukraine emerged, involving demilitarized zones and minimized US involvement. Russian forces captured Hirnyk and advanced in Selydove, while launching attacks on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih. President Zelenskyy visited Iceland, discussing NATO membership and weapons production investments. The day concluded with reports of Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv's Derzhprom building, a UNESCO-protected site.