Russia's Defense Ministry states it will intensify strikes on Ukraine's military facilities and infrastructure, blaming the Ukrainian regime for the escalation.

Ukraine is preparing for intensified attacks, with reports of drones and missiles targeting various regions, and specialists working on electronic warfare.

Ukraine plans to escalate strikes on Russian refineries in retaliation for Russia's aerial attacks.

Russia's Defense Ministry justifies intensified strikes on Ukrainian targets, blaming Zelensky for the escalation and civilian casualties in Belgorod.

Ukrainian sources and others report on the scale and impact of Russian strikes, including drone attacks on bridges in Kyiv and a medical supply warehouse in Sumy.

Western diplomats and leaders, like German Chancellor Merz, continue to visit Kyiv and pledge support despite Russian threats and ongoing strikes.

Russia views its intensified strikes as a direct response to Ukraine's 'terrorist attacks' and threats against Russian oil refineries.

Russian strikes hit Kyiv, including a bridge, during German Chancellor Merz's surprise visit, highlighting the ongoing danger despite diplomatic presence.

The EU envoy in Kyiv emphasizes that Putin only understands strength and urges stronger air defenses and a hybrid-war response for Ukraine.

Zelensky explicitly states Ukraine will respond to Russian attacks by striking oil refineries even harder.

Russian forces will intensify strikes on Ukrainian targets, holding Zelensky responsible for the escalation due to his threats against Russian oil refineries.

Ukraine reports extensive Russian attacks using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles, including strikes on the Pivnichnyi Bridge in Kyiv, a medical warehouse in Sumy, and a communications facility in Dnipro.