A Russian aerial bomb struck a high-rise in Kharkiv, initially reported to have killed a child and injured dozens. As the day progressed, the death toll rose to three, including two teenagers. The attack overshadowed other developments, including the parliament's first reading approval of the 2025 state budget. President Zelensky addressed pending military aid from Poland and potential weapon requests from South Korea. He also warned of imminent involvement of North Korean troops, with reports suggesting 8,000 were already in Russia's Kursk region. The increasing frequency of Russian drone attacks on Kyiv was noted. By evening, reports emerged of 79 combat clashes across multiple fronts. The day concluded with discussions on Ukraine's territorial integrity regardless of US election outcomes and potential gas transit agreements with Azerbaijan via Ukraine.