Overview

• Ukrainian forces repel another wave of Russian drone strikes, shooting down 33 out of 37 drones aimed at five regions.
• U.S. Embassy in Moscow warns of 'imminent' extremist attacks, urging Americans to avoid large gatherings.
• Ukraine's President Zelenskiy decrees the discharge of prewar conscripts, providing some respite for service members.
• Biden criticizes Trump's approach to Putin and NATO, emphasizing support for Ukraine in a high-stakes speech.
• Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in Mariinka, facing overwhelming odds with Moscow's air superiority.