Overview

• Russia’s Defense Ministry reported in its latest 24‑hour summary up to 535 Ukrainian casualties in the “Center” sector and up to 140 in the “North,” citing strikes around Krasnoarmeysk and actions near Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
• Ukrainian lawmaker Mar’yana Bezuhla said a pullout from Kupyansk is inevitable and accused Russian commanders of anticipating Ukrainian moves, urging construction of a deeper defensive line.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a second call in two days with President Donald Trump that included discussion of possible Tomahawk deliveries, which have not been confirmed by the White House.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov voiced serious concern over any potential Tomahawk transfer, noting the missiles’ long range and nuclear‑capable variants and warning of added strain on the conflict.
• A first phase of the Gaza deal proceeded with Israeli hostages handed to the Red Cross and Palestinian prisoners boarding buses, as Russian officials welcomed the exchanges and noted the release of Donbas‑born Maxim Kharkin.