Ukraine, Russia Trade Strikes; Wildberries Site Hit Again

In a continued escalation of hostilities, Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks overnight, resulting in civilian casualties near the Russian border. According to the Kharkiv regional governor, Oleh Syniehubov, the Russian missile strike in the village of Pechenihy killed 10 people and wounded 18 others, damaging 10 homes, a cafe, a post office, a shop, and at least seven vehicles.

Simultaneously, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that approximately 620 Ukrainian drones had targeted the city the previous night, with around 180 being intercepted and others shot down over Moscow. Russian officials claimed it was the largest drone attack in two years, although the exact figures remain unverified. The drone strikes caused minor damage to a facility belonging to the Russian online retail giant Wildberries.

Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom acknowledged reports of UK-supplied drones used in attacks on Russian territory, accusing the UK of deliberately escalating the conflict. Meanwhile, Germany's Environment Minister Carsten Schneider visited Kyiv to discuss climate-friendly and resilient reconstruction efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and the involvement of the German business community.