Russian forces capture Novoaleksandrovka in the Donetsk region and Korchakovka in the Sumy region, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The ministry also reported over 1,125 Ukrainian military casualties in the last 24 hours.

Explosions rock occupied Melitopol. Reports indicate blasts and fire in the Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine.

Explosions and fire are reported in occupied Melitopol.

The Russian Investigative Committee reports the discovery of 74 civilian remains in liberated settlements within the DPR.

The Russian Investigative Committee reports that the remains of 74 civilians have been discovered in settlements within the DPR.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine confirms Russia is providing support to Iran in its conflict with the United States. Caine declined to provide further details during his testimony before a Senate Committee today.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified before a Senate Committee that Russia is providing support to Iran in its conflict with the United States, though he declined to offer specific details in the public session.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms the 60-day statutory clock for the war with Iran is paused following a ceasefire agreement. The announcement was made during a Senate committee hearing on Thursday.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth informed a Senate committee on Thursday that the 60-day statutory clock regarding the war with Iran has been paused due to a ceasefire.