In the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk, Makiivka, Yasynuvata, and Horlivka, a blackout occurred after a drone attack, causing explosions and power outages. A fire also broke out in Donetsk, and in Makiivka, people witnessed the events taking place in the city.
At night, Russian terrorists shelled the center of Balakliia with missiles, resulting in casualties and injuries, including children. Drones also began massive attacks on Izmail, Reni, and Kiliia in the Odesa region, as well as in Izium.
Donald Trump expressed his support for strict sanctions against the Russian Federation that could impact other countries and emphasized the need to increase pressure on Putin. He also highlighted the need to strengthen NATO and increase the defense spending of the alliance member states.