American lawyer, politician and diplomat; NATO ambassador since 2025; former acting US attorney general (2018–2019)
A Ukrainian drone campaign has expanded its strikes into Russia, hitting Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol regions and causing casualties and fires. Attacks have also targeted logistics hubs and an oil depot, while Russia and Ukraine have exchanged strikes near Ukraine’s ports and in the Black Sea region.
Drones entering Romanian airspace linked to Russia have been shot down by Romanian F-16s over the Black Sea region. Romania has deployed counter-drone systems and intensified patrols, with authorities warning Moscow over incursions.
Romania has shot down a drone that entered its airspace. The incident follows prior interceptions and signals heightened NATO and EU concerns over border airspace, with officials noting drone origins and increasing regional intercept capacity.
Zelenskyy has warned that air-defence shortages could worsen as Russia launches a wave of ballistic missiles and drones. Ukraine is relying on allies for Patriot interceptors, with talks about domestic production and European partnerships intensifying. At least 17 people have been killed across Kyiv and surrounding areas, while drones have been largely shot down.
A drone has exploded inside Bulgaria close to the Romanian border and about 1km from the Trans‑Balkan gas pipeline's compressor station. Bulgaria has reported no casualties; debris analysis and initial statements have not identified the drone's origin. Kyiv has denied intentionally directing assets at Bulgaria and said it is cooperating to clarify the incident.