President Vladimir Putin has directed the Russian armed forces to conduct exercises involving tactical nuclear capabilities, integrating naval forces and ground troops positioned in proximity to Ukraine, according to an announcement from Russia’s Defense Ministry.

Concurrently, incidents of drone strikes have been reported across Ukrainian territories and Russian border areas.
The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region disclosed that a drone attack originating from Ukraine resulted in six fatalities.
On the Ukrainian side, authorities in the Sumy region reported a disruption in electrical power following an airstrike by Russia.