A drone strike in Moscow injured several people and disrupted traffic at major airports. This follows a pact between Russia and North Korea for military aid. Ukraine reported engagements with North Korean troops, raising concerns about escalating tensions. Casualty figures remain tightly controlled, but significant losses for Russian forces were noted. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for strong Western support against Russian aggression. Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with reports of drone strikes causing casualties on both sides.