Ukraine launches major drone raid into southern Russia overnight, with Flamingo cruise missiles mixed in, per Russian channels. Missiles reportedly heading for Volga River valley.

Ukrainian drones target energy infrastructure in Russia's Volgograd region overnight, governor reports via Interfax.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Russia's Volgograd region, according to the governor via Interfax.

Russia's nuclear weapons directorate recruits students as drone operators, promises no Ukraine deployment - Mediazona reports at least one recruit killed.

Russia's 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, responsible for nuclear weapons, has intensified recruitment of university students into drone operator units, offering one-year contracts with a promise of no deployment to the war in Ukraine. The directorate is also seeking drone instructors. A 23-year-old student from Buryatia was killed three months after being recruited, according to Mediazona.

US intelligence reports 'cardinal changes' on Ukraine battlefield as Ukrainian forces advance, says Jim Himes in Kyiv.

Member of the US House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (Democrat, Connecticut) stated that the US intelligence community records cardinal changes on the front, where Ukrainian troops are advancing.

Zelenskyy: Russia launches thousands of glide bombs monthly from over 100 km, posing major challenge

Russia's glide bombs remain a major challenge, with thousands launched monthly from ranges over 100 km, Zelenskyy says.