A Russian drone strike on an energy facility in Sumy led to power cuts affecting 220,000 people, though most supply was restored. Russia's air defense reportedly destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukraine secured the return of a new group of prisoners from Russia, totaling over 1,000 captive soldiers repatriated through talks in Turkiye. Peace talks in Istanbul yielded no progress on ceasefire terms, although both sides are considering further prisoner exchanges. The US approved $322 million in military aid to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities.
A Russian drone strike on an energy facility in Ukraine's northern region of Sumy caused power cuts for 220,000 people, but supply was restored to most affected.
Ukraine has brought home a new group of prisoners of war from Russia, with over 1,000 captive soldiers returned as a result of talks with Moscow in Turkiye.
Russia and Ukraine discussed further prisoner swaps at a brief session of peace talks in Istanbul, remaining far apart on ceasefire terms and leadership meetings.
The US Department of State approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defence capabilities, including armoured combat vehicles.
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