Daily brief
Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this year, killing at least 16 people and injuring scores across multiple cities, including Kyiv. The wave of strikes, described as the deadliest in months, hit residential areas and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelensky called for increased international pressure on Moscow. Trump condemned the bombardment as 'terrible'.
Ukraine launched 207 drones at Russian regions overnight, killing two children and hitting an oil tanker in Tuapse port.
The US warned that Russia may deploy a nuclear space weapon capable of threatening satellites and terrestrial targets.
Russia offered to take Iran's enriched uranium, but the US rejected the proposal.
Sweden warned that Russia could seize a Baltic island to test NATO's response.