Russian drones in Ukraine

Russia's military reported intercepting and destroying 39 Ukrainian drones targeting border regions, including significant downings in Kursk and Belgorod. This escalation follows Ukraine's frequent drone strikes on Russian facilities, prompting retaliatory attacks from Russia on Ukrainian power infrastructure. In a notable operation, Ukrainian drones executed a long-range raid on the Olenya airbase in the Arctic, targeting a strategic bomber, while also striking an oil depot in Kursk, causing fires but no injuries. Concurrently, Iran's Supreme Leader endorsed new President Masud Pezeshkian, emphasizing a foreign policy focused on strengthening relations with neighboring and supportive countries, rather than the West. Khamenei's directive comes after a historically low voter turnout in Iran's recent presidential election, reflecting the political climate. Amid ongoing tensions, the Pentagon revealed accounting errors related to Ukraine aid, and NATO addressed drone debris found in Romania, affirming it was not an intentional attack.