Yuri Zoria

Russian forces launched two Iskander-K cruise missiles at Odesa. Air defenses reportedly intercepted one, but the other hit a supermarket chain warehouse, injuring four people.

Ukraine's EU accession negotiations begin tomorrow in Luxembourg, featuring a Ukrainian delegation comprised of representatives from the Cabinet, the President's Office, Parliament, and various state agencies.

The EU proposes a legal workaround to use profits from Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine support, circumventing Hungary's opposition, after Budapest abstained from earlier agreement. This could facilitate a $50 billion G7 loan and EU weapons purchases for Ukraine.

Ukrainian military refutes claims of complete Russian control over Novooleksandrivka, Donetsk Oblast. The 110th Brigade confirms ongoing intense battles, with Russian forces occupying significant parts but not the entire village.

The EU's 14th sanctions package targets Russian economy, individuals, and circumvention efforts. It includes measures on energy, finance, trade, and transport sectors, aiming to support Ukraine and weaken Putin's regime.

At the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition, Ukrainian companies signed six agreements with French firms for joint ventures, service centers, drone production, radar navigation systems, and armored vehicle maintenance.

In response to the Moscow-Pyongyang security pact, Seoul considers weapon supplies to Ukraine.

A US senior official confirms authorization for Ukrainian armed forces to strike Russian military positions just inside Russia near Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.

Amid Russian offensives in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces recaptured Tykhe village east of Vovchansk and made advances near the border northeast of Kharkiv City against Russian forces.

Drone attacks targeted Russian oil storage facilities in Tambov and Adygea regions, over 300-400km from Ukraine's border, igniting fires, as part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian fuel logistics.

Russia launches massive overnight drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure, damaging facilities in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kyiv oblasts. Ukraine says it has destroyed most missiles and all drones.

The Global Peace Summit achieved success by garnering 80 endorsements for Ukraine's peace framework, yet the Global South's support remained limited, and three signatures were later withdrawn. The next summit is expected "within months."

Denmark explores options to curb Russian oil tankers using Danish straits to access the Baltic Sea, targeting the "shadow fleet" evading sanctions.

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi highlights Russian strategies to escalate combat intensity and geographical scope, aiming to exhaust Ukrainian troops, disrupt reserve preparations, and prevent Ukraine from initiating active offensive military actions.