Summary
Russian forces have captured a village in Ukraine's Donetsk region and conducted various attacks that resulted in several casualties. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have been active with drone operations; Ukraine shot down 18 Russian drones, while Russia reported shooting down 216 Ukrainian drones. In response to ongoing conflicts, there are political discussions about achieving peace, and sanctions from different sides have been enacted.
Key Facts
- Russian forces captured the village of Bila Hora in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
- A Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy region killed a 78-year-old woman.
- Six people died from Russian attacks in different parts of the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
- Russian attacks in the Zaporizhzhia and Vasylivka districts injured three women.
- Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down 18 of 57 Russian drones.
- Russia claimed to have shot down 216 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for peace talks, aiming to achieve Russia's goals.
- Ukraine called for the cancellation of a Russian cultural event and imposed sanctions on individuals they accuse of spreading Russian propaganda.
