Overview

• Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukrainian frontline positions using 85 combat drones and one ballistic missile during the Alaska summit.
• Ukraine’s air defense reported downing 61 drones, and the General Staff recorded 24 drone hits, one missile strike and 139 engagements across 12 frontline locations.
• Moscow said its forces intercepted 29 Ukrainian drones over southern Russia, including ten above the Rostov region.
• A drone strike ignited a market in Sumy, underscoring the continued civilian impact of the nocturnal assaults.
• No ceasefire deal emerged from the summit and independent verification of the conflicting strike tallies remains limited.