Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made significant statements regarding the conflict in the Kursk region. He emphasized that the war continues and they are not under siege.

Zelensky shared on social media that the situation in Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, has stabilized, but Russian forces continue to accumulate across the border from the Sumy region.

Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported that Russia launched a major attack on energy facilities in Dnipro and Odesa. These attacks caused significant damage and resulted in power outages.

Zelensky noted that they are monitoring the directions where Russian forces are gathering along the eastern border and will counteract accordingly. He also mentioned the successful testing of the domestically produced 'Neptune' missile.

Zelensky stressed that 'Putin is trying to prolong the war' and that they are aware of this. He urged all partners to understand Putin's plans.