Ukraine will receive €3.05 billion as the fourth tranche under the Ukraine Facility, the European Commission confirmed, though a delay and cut are in place due to unmet reform commitments. Out of 16 expected reforms, 13 were completed, according to a statement this morning. Meanwhile, intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. Russian forces reported advances near Vovchansky Farms, Yablunovka, and Nut, according to ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦. Additionally, Russian military correspondents reported offensive operations in the Pokrovskoye (Red Army) direction, with units of the GRV 'Center' attacking in areas including Successful, Kotlino, and Grishino, as detailed by Военкор Котенок. In the Konstantinovsky direction, Russian forces have taken control of both banks of the Kleban-by-Buke reservoir and are continuing to clear Shcherbinovka, according to Военкор Котенок. Battles are ongoing for Katerinovka, with Russian troops reportedly containing Ukrainian units south of the reservoir. Russian forces are also reportedly moving north of White Mountain and fighting on the outskirts of Alexandro-Shultino. Separately, an explosion was reported in Kharkiv, accompanied by the arrival of eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAP) to the city, according to monitoring channels. The Air Force of Ukraine reported a group of enemy percussion UAVs launched from the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation heading towards the north of Kharkiv region. There are also reports of new Ukrainian "Flowers of Death," described as bottles filled with explosives, being used, according to a post on X from UkrReview.
