Russia launched its largest airstrike on Ukraine since 2022, firing 537 aerial weapons, including drones and missiles. An F-16 pilot died while protecting civilians. The attack killed 10, injured 12, and hit cities like Kyiv and Lviv.

Ukraine shot down many threats and urged the US to stronger air defences. Russia claims advances in Donetsk and reported drone attacks from Ukraine on Bryansk. NATO allies, including Poland, activated air defences. Putin signaled openness to peace talks in Istanbul.