During the night and morning, Russian forces launched one of the largest attacks since the start of the full-scale war, targeting southern regions such as Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Odesa region. The main targets were energy and port infrastructure, as well as a Turkish-flagged vessel in the port of Chornomorsk.
The attack coincided with Turkish President Erdogan’s public request to Vladimir Putin to refrain from striking port infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities state that the response to such terrorist acts will be forceful and memorable for Russia.
According to US media, the US administration allowed Ukraine to target Russia’s shadow fleet and provided intelligence to strike Russian energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian military has already begun strikes on elements of Russian oil extraction and transportation.
The key event of the past day was President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Kupiansk amid a successful Ukrainian military operation in the region. This move undermined Russian military and propaganda claims of full control over the city.
Russian propaganda responded inconsistently: initially alleged Zelensky’s visit was staged, and later acknowledged Ukrainian tactical successes. Ukrainian defense forces, supported by units like Khartiya, significantly worsened Russian logistics in Kupiansk.
The situation remains tense in other directions—Huliaipole, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Siversk. Ukrainian troops appeal for more drones and funding to improve defense efficiency.
The article’s author urges citizens to support the army and volunteer efforts, underlining the Armed Forces’ decisive role in the war’s course and the need for further improvements.
