Ukraine war briefing: Strikes devastate Russian warehouses ‘used for drones’

Key Points:

• Ukrainian long-range strikes targeted two drone supply hubs in Russia's Moscow and Tambov regions, hitting warehouses linked to the online retailer Wildberries, which were allegedly used to supply sanctioned drone components and navigation equipment.
• The Tambov warehouse attack killed seven night shift workers and wounded 25, while additional Ukrainian strikes hit Russian fuel depots, military vessels in the Black and Azov seas, a patrol ship in Kerch, and a railway bridge in occupied Luhansk.
• Kyiv experienced ballistic missile attacks resulting in damage to residential and commercial buildings, with at least five people killed and nearly 20 wounded in southeastern Ukraine due to Russian strikes.
• Ukraine's prosecutor general announced recovery of critical surveillance footage related to the attempted assassination of businessman Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco, aiding ongoing investigations.
• Protests in Kyiv continue demanding the dismissal of Ukraine’s commander-in-chief following President Zelenskyy's removal of the defense minister; meanwhile, Russia attacked Odesa port infrastructure, killing one and injuring three.
• North Korea's foreign minister visited Moscow amid ongoing military cooperation, with North Korea supplying missiles and troops to Russia, while Moscow provides aid in return; meanwhile, Botswana and other African nations report nationals being forcibly recruited to fight in Ukraine under deceptive schemes.