Overview

• Ukrainian forces launched a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, employing missiles, mine-clearing vehicles, and armored troops to breach defenses and engage in heavy border battles.
• A Ukrainian strike targeted a power substation in Rylsk, Kursk, injuring two teenagers and cutting electricity, while three civilians were confirmed dead in related attacks.
• For the second consecutive night, Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, forcing temporary closure of all four major airports and intensifying air defense measures.
• Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky, stated the Kursk operation had achieved most of its objectives, countering Russian claims of prior territorial control in the region.
• Diplomatic tensions persist as Russia's proposed 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire faces rejection by Ukraine, which demands a 30-day truce to negotiate a permanent end to hostilities.