A Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's southern city of Belgorod, resulting in one fatality and six injuries, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The incident, which damaged six homes, was part of a series of Ukrainian drones intercepted by Russian air defense over a 3-1/2-hour timeframe.

Ukraine and Russia have escalated their shadow war of espionage, sabotage, and assassinations, with both countries claiming a growing list of captured agents, intercepted plots, and cross-border attacks.