- Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine, particularly Ternopil, killing at least 25 people, including three children, and injuring around 80 others.
- The attack hit two nine-story apartment buildings in Ternopil, western Ukraine, causing significant damage to the upper floors.
- Russia reportedly fired 476 drones and 48 missiles, targeting apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, and transport networks, causing power outages in several regions.
- Russia claimed strikes were in retaliation for Ukrainian missile attacks on Voronezh in Russia, including the use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, which Russia claimed were intercepted.
- The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Turkey for talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, seeking diplomatic support to pressure Russia and revive peace talks.
Russian Strike on Ternopil in Ukraine Kills at Least 25 People
