Following a deadly bombing in Kharkiv by Russian forces, which claimed three lives and injured dozens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for enhanced air defense support from international allies. Meanwhile, Ukrainian air defenses intercepted two Russian missiles over Kyiv, causing injuries from falling debris. In response, Russian air defense units reported shooting down over 30 Ukrainian drones in western regions without casualties or damage. Regional reports from Ukraine indicated further casualties and injuries from ongoing Russian attacks, highlighting escalating tensions in the conflict zone.