Russian forces destroy a Ukrainian Starlink satellite communication station and a drone center near Bakhmut, a defense ministry spokesperson says.

Defense Minister Pistorius has also underscored Berlin’s commitment to the security of Lithuania.

The Russian military says it conducted air strikes on two Ukrainian brigades and thwarted four attacks in the Kupyansk region.

Ukrainian forces have struck the Chonhar road bridge connecting Crimea with Russian-held parts of the southern Kherson region.

European Union governments have agreed to the 11th package of sanctions on Russia over Ukraine’s war.

Russia warns Ukraine against striking Crimea with longer-range US and British missiles.

Moscow says Iran and the Russian-led EAEU are expected to sign a free trade zone agreement by the end of the year.

Russian attack helicopters conduct eight strikes on Ukrainian forces in the Kupyansk direction, winning an upper hand in southern skies, UK intelligence says.

Russian attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut have “decreased” so that Moscow regroups its forces and strengthens their capabilities, a senior Kiev official said.

US may suffer logistical challenge by supplying Ukraine with advanced fighter jets including F-16s following months of Ukrainian government requests, since there a possibility that the fighter or its technologies could fall into Russian hands or it could face significant losses in combat, according to an American magazine.