The Ukrainian military reported that it shot down 27 of 49 Russian drones launched during a recent attack. Meanwhile, Russian forces claimed control of the village of Schewtschenko in eastern Ukraine. Fighting intensified across various fronts, particularly around Pokrowsk and Kurachowe, with significant involvement from North Korean troops allegedly suffering heavy losses. The EU Foreign Ministers are meeting to discuss further sanctions against Russia, amidst ongoing criticism from the Russian Foreign Ministry towards Germany.