Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismissed the head of the department responsible for his personal protection after two members were accused of plotting to assassinate him. Zelenskiy issued a decree to remove Serhiy Rud, with no successor named.
A Ukrainian drone struck a major oil processing plant in Russia's Bashkiria region from 1,500 km away. This was described as the longest-range attack since the conflict began, part of Ukraine's strategy to target critical energy facilities in Russia.
Ukraine's parliament voted to oust the deputy prime minister for infrastructure and the agriculture minister, key roles in wartime economy. This move includes splitting the powerful infrastructure ministry into separate portfolios and addressing allegations of illegal land acquisition.
The parliament in Ukraine also passed measures to crack down on draft dodgers amidst a severe shortage of soldiers for the conflict. The bill proposes increased fines and detention for those avoiding military service, aiming to address the ongoing need for troops.
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