The conflict in Ukraine intensifies as six people are killed in attacks, while Russia claims to have captured Novoshelannoye, Konstantinovka, and Sinkivka. Air strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy result in injuries, including a 14-year-old girl.
Ukraine makes advances into Kursk, prompting Russia to respond with air strikes. President Zelenskyy demands the lifting of restrictions on the use of weapons against Russia.
Ukrainian troops face difficult situations in Pokrovsk, according to Army Chief Syrsky. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down 12 Shahed drones.
In response to the escalating conflict, Ukraine creates a buffer zone in Kursk and evacuates 21,000 people from Sumy. Meanwhile, in the Russian border region of Belgorod, at least five people are killed in Ukrainian attacks.
The use of cluster munitions in Belgorod causes extensive damage. The conflict also sees the destruction of a bridge in Kursk by JDAM bombs.
The Ukrainian army employs innovative tactics, using drone swarms to disrupt Russian systems and fly explosive drones to target artillery and air defense. This dynamic combination of drones and conventional weapons is identified as crucial in the war.
