Overview
- Russia’s FSB said it foiled a Ukrainian military intelligence plan to hijack a MiG-31 armed with a Kinzhal missile and alleged outside involvement, offering no public proof.
- Russian officials named a Bellingcat representative and the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service as purported participants, claims that have not been independently corroborated.
- The Defense Ministry released video showing Ukrainian servicemen captured near Kupyansk by Russia’s ‘West’ grouping.
- Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry map indicated air-raid alerts in 10 regions including Kyiv, as national grid operator Ukrenergo maintained consumption limits after recent large strikes.
- Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant communications reported both external power lines repaired and re-energized, ending a temporary local ceasefire established for the fixes.