Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced the downing of 21 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two targeting Moscow.

It also confirmed control over the village of Zaporozhskoye in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while Kyiv said its forces had recaptured three villages in Donetsk.

The escalation highlights intensifying battles in the east as Moscow pushes to expand its foothold in Donbas while Ukrainian forces press counterattacks to stall Russian gains.