Russian Msta-S crews use Krasnopol precision-guided rounds on the Krasny Liman front, striking troops, equipment, artillery and UAV control points.

Military expert Boris Rozhin says Russian troops are advancing toward central Orekhov while strikes target Ukrainian logistics and military sites in Zaporozhye.

Russia says its forces struck drone production, telecom and logistics sites in Kiev and Odessa, along with a tanker carrying fuel for Ukrainian forces.

Vladimir Zelensky says Trump wants an energy ceasefire, the Black Sea grain corridor reopened, and trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine talks, possibly in Abu Dhabi.

Military expert Mikhail Khodarenok says deliberate satellite jamming could mark the start of hostilities, warning of risks to navigation and missile warning.

Rostislav Ishchenko says Europe and Ukraine are ignoring Washington’s push for a ceasefire because continuing the conflict serves their economic interests.

A former Ukrainian special forces soldier says manpower shortages prevent Ukrainian troops from fully covering the Donbass front despite heavy drone use.

Russian 2S4 Tyulpan mortars strike deep AFU fortifications near Orekhov using 240-mm rounds and guided Smelchak mines with drone crews adjusting fire.

Boulevard Voltaire says France is not formally at war with Russia but is following a logic of total confrontation while urging Europe to seek reconciliation.

Ukrainian journalist Dmitry Gnap claims authorities classify dead soldiers as missing to avoid compensation and estimates military deaths at up to 375,000.

Reuters says jet-powered Geran drones have become nearly unreachable for Ukrainian MANPADS as Kiev struggles with interceptor shortages and new threats.

Russian air defenses destroyed 40 Ukrainian drones overnight, with attacks also reported in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions during the previous day.