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Capital seeks EU Patriots after 150-drone barrage

Russian forces launched more than 150 drones and a volley of Zircon and Iskander missiles overnight. Air defences intercepted 109 targets, but strikes injured a person in the capital, destroyed trucks in Odesa and cut power in five regions. The government has asked European Union members to hand over their stockpiled Patriot missile systems immediately, promising to replenish them later.

On the front line, forces reportedly captured 250 Russian soldiers during an offensive that deployed "zombie cars" for the first time. Away from the fighting, a diplomatic dispute has opened with South Korea. Seoul summoned a diplomat to complain of an "erosion of trust" following President Volodymyr Zelensky's comments regarding North Korean captives.

Investigative journalists from Bihus.Info traced $1m worth of apartments to people linked to the president's deputy chief of staff, Oleh Tatarov. Elsewhere, the destruction of 150 houses and a factory in a single night is the subject of a new story, on which the local village council has chosen to remain entirely silent.

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Massive Russian Attacks Target Cities; Air Defense Intercepts

Ukraine experienced a significant wave of Russian attacks, including over 150 drones and various missiles like Zircon and Iskander, targeting cities such as Kyiv and Odesa. While Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted many projectiles, one person was injured in Kyiv and infrastructure in Odesa was hit, resulting in destroyed trucks and two injuries. Explosions and fires were reported in Kyiv, and power outages affected five regions.

Russia's Alleged Strategy to Undermine Ukrainian Business

An exclusive report has unveiled Russia's alleged strategy to systematically target and destroy Ukrainian businesses across various sectors, including major brands and industries. Oleg Zhdanov, a military analyst, outlined what he described as Putin's insidious plan.

Local Resilience and Military Tech Innovations

The city of Khmelnytskyi is proactively preparing for potential blackouts by developing a system that allows its large boiler houses to operate for up to a month without external power. Concurrently, ARX Robotics and Deutz have collaborated to produce the first batch of Gereon ground robots for Ukraine within a 12-week timeframe.

Ukrainian Forces Advance, Capture Russian Soldiers

Ukrainian Armed Forces have liberated territories and pushed back Russian occupiers in a key direction, with enemy forces reportedly hiding in pipelines. During an offensive, Ukraine captured 250 Russian soldiers and reportedly utilized 'zombie cars' for the first time. Additionally, Ukraine's defense forces successfully targeted and hit another Russian 'Kasta' radar system.

Diplomatic Row Between Kyiv and Seoul over North Korean Captives

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Ukraine and South Korea following comments made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concerning North Korean captives. South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a Ukrainian diplomat to express concerns about a perceived 'erosion of trust' between the two nations.

Corruption Allegations Against Presidential Office Official

Journalists from Bihus.Info have uncovered apartments valued at $1 million in buildings where the state was reportedly promised a stake, with these properties allegedly linked to Oleh Tatarov, the Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Political Class Focuses on Elections Over National Survival

In an opinion piece, Pavlo Kazarin, a journalist and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, suggested that the country's political class is prioritizing winning upcoming elections over addressing the broader challenge of national survival.

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