The situation in the Russian Ukraine border region of Belgorod remains "extremely tense" Russia speaks of a sabotage group that came to Russia from Ukraine. The region is now responding with house searches "in the border villages" and the city of Graivoron.

The "Freedom for Russia Legion" has claimed responsibility for carrying out the attacks in the Bel Gorod region. Yevgeny Prigozhin has once again announced the withdrawal of his Wagner mercenaries from Bakhmut. The Russian air defense managed to shoot down another combat drone.