Moscow experienced one of the largest drone attacks to date from Ukraine, with Russian authorities claiming to have shot down 45 drones targeting various regions, including the capital. This escalation follows significant Ukrainian incursions into Russia's Kursk region, where they have reportedly captured territory, boosting Ukrainian morale. President Putin compared these incursions to the 2004 Beslan school massacre, framing them as destabilizing acts by Ukraine, which he characterized as fighting against terrorism. Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing challenges defending the strategic city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops advance nearby, raising questions about the effectiveness of its offensive in Kursk. Ukrainian President Zelensky insists that the operations reveal Russia's vulnerabilities, while also pushing for more support from Western allies regarding NATO weapon use. The situation remains tense, with both sides preparing for further confrontations.