The day's dominant story was the aftermath of a Russian strike on ammunition depots in Bucha district, Kyiv region, which caused massive secondary explosions. The death toll rose from 27 in the morning to 37 by early afternoon, with over 40 wounded. Among the dead was the head of Dmytrivka community, killed during response efforts. President Zelensky confirmed the strike hit Defense Forces warehouses, causing detonation of shells, mines, and drones. The incident prompted Prime Minister to demand punishment for those responsible for storage safety. Concurrently, a Russian drone strike in Odesa region killed one and destroyed grain trucks. Air raid alerts continued in Kyiv throughout the day, with a child killed by a falling drone in Obolon district. The CIA-Moscow meetings remained in focus, with Zelensky confirming US briefings.