Russia’s defense ministry released footage alleging a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, claiming 91 drones were launched from Ukraine’s Sumy and Chernihiv regions, though Kyiv denied any such assault and deemed the evidence fabricated. Major-General Alexander Romanenkov indicated that the attack was thwarted by Russian air defenses, with no damages or injuries reported. Concurrently, both nations targeted each other’s Black Sea ports, resulting in infrastructure damage and injuries in Odesa and Tuapse. This ongoing conflict underscores the escalating tensions and the complexities surrounding potential peace negotiations, raising concerns among Western nations regarding the veracity of Russia’s claims and the future of the war in Ukraine.