Russia launched a barrage of over 30 explosions on Kramatorsk, Ukraine, hitting multiple residential buildings and causing fires throughout the city. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces liberated the villages of Zelenyi Hai and Tolstoi in the Donetsk region. In Russia, pro-Kremlin political analyst Sergei Markov was designated a “foreign agent,” the first openly pro-Kremlin propagandist to receive this label. Separately, a Russian soldier was arrested in Norway after crossing the border from Russia. British intelligence released footage of the sunken vessel Port Olya 4, which was reportedly carrying equipment for “Shahed” UAVs. Satellite imagery indicates that a Russian oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, located over 150 kilometers from the Ukrainian front line, which was struck by Ukraine earlier this week, is still burning. Keith Kellogg is scheduled to arrive in Kyiv tomorrow with a US delegation. In North Ossetia, Russia, an unmanned danger regime has been introduced, with potential impacts on mobile internet services. Restrictions on aircraft reception and production have been implemented at Saratov Airport, according to the Federal Air Transport Agency. Sergei Markov's designation as a “foreign agent” in Russia follows his controversial statements, including claims that Russia shot down an Azerbaijani jet and arguments that Russia would benefit from a nuclear strike. Following the announcement, Markov reaffirmed his loyalty to President Putin and noted his status under Canadian sanctions. Reports suggest that up to 200 Ukrainian UAVs are currently active in certain areas. The source of this information is not officially confirmed.
