Russia launched drones and missiles at southern and eastern Ukraine, injuring over a dozen people. Ukraine s air force intercepted 26 out of 28 Shahed drones and reported five missile launches. The attacks, part of Russia s ongoing bombardment, aim to wear down Ukrainian defenses, weaken morale, and retaliate for Ukrainian strikes on Russia. Ukraine awaits F-16 fighter jets from Western allies, which Russia warns will be targeted if used against them. Despite this, Russia claims the F-16s won t change the battlefield situation.