Russia and Ukraine have continued their intense exchange of drone and missile attacks, resulting in casualties and extensive damage. In Ukraine, Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa killed four people, including a married couple, and injured dozens more, including children. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 53 of 56 Russian drones. Meanwhile, Russia reported that it downed 29 Ukrainian drones targeting its western regions, including Bryansk and Belgorod. Both countries are experiencing significant impacts on civilian infrastructure, with Ukraine calling for Western support to use long-range missiles against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated the need for such weapons to counter Russian advances effectively.