Russian drone attack on Kharkiv – Ukraine reports new attacks. Estonia wants to continue building a defense line on its border with Russia despite Putin's statement that a Russian invasion of the NATO states is "absolutely impossible" Ukraine's President appoints two new deputies for the military commander-in-chief.

Ukraine threatens serious loss of Avdiivka: Kiev takes risks. Russia provides 2,100 wagons as a defensive bulwark in Donetsk. Ukraine dismisses popular commander Russia's losses in the Ukraine war: Kiev publishes new figures.