• Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes, killing 10 and injuring dozens
• Ukrainian President Zelensky traveled to Istanbul for discussions with Turkey's Erdogan
• A significant number of drones were deployed by both sides during the conflict

Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight, resulting in 10 fatalities and numerous injuries, as confirmed by officials from both sides. These attacks coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Istanbul to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians. Zelensky emphasized the importance of their partnership for ensuring safety and stability in Europe and the Middle East, stating, "Joint efforts always yield the best results," according to CBS News, South China Morning Post, and LA Times.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 286 drones against Ukraine, with 260 being intercepted. Casualties were reported from various locations: five people—three women and two men—were killed in Nikopol, with 19 others injured; while in Sumy, 11 sustained injuries from strikes damaging residential areas. A drone strike in Kyiv caused significant fire damage but no casualties occurred, as detailed by CBS News, South China Morning Post, and LA Times.

A drone strike in the Donetsk region targeted a civilian vehicle, causing one female death and injuries to another. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed they were attacking “military-industrial and energy facilities” in Ukraine, asserting their operations were targeting vital infrastructure. In contrast, the Ukrainian Security Service reported targeting a metallurgical plant in Alchevsk, disrupting production capabilities for military supplies, according to CBS News, South China Morning Post, and LA Times.

The Russian military also claimed to have intercepted 85 Ukrainian drones across various regions. In Russia's Rostov region, one fatality was reported along with injuries from an incident involving a warehouse fire. Furthermore, in Tolyatti, Samara region, damage occurred to residential buildings after one person was wounded during the strikes, supported by CBS News, South China Morning Post, and LA Times.