Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks have failed to inflict critical damage despite strikes on energy infrastructure. Denis Pushilin claimed emergency crews quickly restored power while accusing Kyiv of using drone attacks to attract attention. He also said Russian forces continue advancing in Donetsk, with operations focused on minimizing troop losses, and asserted that electronic warfare and air defenses are being strengthened. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin has signaled readiness for negotiations under certain conditions, keeping diplomatic speculation alive as fighting continues.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian forces successfully targeted the Slavyansk and Yaroslavl oil refineries deep inside Russian territory.

Ukraine's long-range drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure has inflicted real damage, but isn't yet decisive.