Ukraine denies Russian claims of encircling 2,000 troops near Kharkiv

Russian official sources claimed that approximately 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been encircled in an area northeast of Kharkiv. Ukraine's 16th Army Corps, which operates in that sector, categorically denied the claim, stating it does not reflect reality. Russian authorities have not provided any evidence or confirmation to support their statement.

Drone capabilities improving

Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report that Russian-made "Geran" drones are becoming faster and more precise. According to the assessment, jet-powered variants of these drones can now reach speeds of up to 550 kilometers per hour, while their remote-control range has doubled compared to earlier versions.

Fatal strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

In the city of Kamianske, located in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, a strike hit an industrial enterprise, killing four people. The source material does not provide further details about the circumstances of the attack or any additional casualties.