Overview
- Russia’s Defence Ministry said forces took Priluky in Zaporizhzhia and Privolye in the Donetsk region, describing gains that expanded a bridgehead west of the Haiichur River.
- The ministry reported heavy Ukrainian losses across the “Center,” “West,” “North,” “East” and “South” sectors, citing claimed casualties from about 170 to more than 440 personnel along with destroyed equipment.
- Air defences were credited by the ministry with downing 214 UAVs in 24 hours, as well as intercepting six HIMARS rockets and two Neptune guided missiles.
- Belgorod’s governor reported more than 160 Ukrainian drones targeted 19 municipalities, saying most were shot down or suppressed and no casualties were initially recorded.
- Regional leaders said strikes cut electricity across large parts of Zaporizhzhia and 450 settlements in Kherson, an operational headquarters was activated, partial service was restored overnight in several Zaporizhzhia districts, and explosions were reported in Sumy and in Ukrainian‑held Zaporizhzhia.