Lukashenko said Belarus will inspect all armed forces, including mobilization readiness, adding a fresh geopolitical signal for markets.
Over 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight attack involving 620 UAVs, leading to injuries and temporary airport restrictions in the region.
Drone strikes on Belgorod near the Ukraine border injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and key infrastructure, including a power plant and FSB office.
Ukrainian drone strikes cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions amid ongoing military exchanges.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe states the average survival time for Russian conscripts in Ukraine is 20-30 minutes due to AI-powered drone warfare altering battlefield outcomes.
Drone debris caused a fire at a major oil depot near Krasnodar, while simultaneous drone strikes hit energy infrastructure across Crimea, triggering power outages and explosions.
Ukraine has escalated its deep-strike capabilities and regained territory, shifting momentum decisively against Russia in the ongoing conflict.