Overview

• Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 430 of 502 drones and 21 of 24 missiles from the overnight barrage targeting civilian and energy infrastructure.
• Local officials reported fresh civilian tolls, including three people killed in Kharkiv’s Khotimlia and two Ukrainian staff from the Danish Refugee Council killed near Chernihiv.
• French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries agreed to provide security guarantees that would take effect once a peace deal is signed, with roles ranging from training to a reassurance presence.
• President Vladimir Putin signaled willingness to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow if talks are thoroughly prepared, while Kyiv rejected Moscow as a venue and cited alternative hosts.
• Zelenskyy said a Europe-funded, U.S.-sourced weapons program has secured more than $2 billion in commitments as Ukraine faces 170–180 daily combat engagements across multiple fronts.