Overview
- The Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces lost about 1,460 personnel in the past day and listed destroyed armor, artillery and depots across multiple sectors.
- RIA Novosti reported that scouts from the Center grouping used an FPV drone to hit a Ukrainian unit attempting to break out near Krasnoarmeysk, as officials characterized the situation for Ukrainian troops around Krasnoarmeysk and Kupyansk as critical.
- Military commentator Andrey Marochko said Ukrainian counterattacks near Seversk are failing with significant losses, citing Russian air superiority and more favorable positions.
- Regional authorities released videos and statements alleging Ukrainian strike drones killed civilians carrying white flags near Kupyansk and reported a separate civilian death in Hola Prystan in Kherson region from shelling.
- President Vladimir Putin said the Security Council analyzed statements in the United States about nuclear testing, and the Kremlin confirmed classified state awards to teams behind the Burevestnik missile and Poseidon system.