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Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russian oil refining has decreased by 10% in recent months, forcing Russian oil companies to cease operations. He also noted that Putin has allocated funds for the war.

Ukrainian enterprises involved in critical infrastructure will be able to establish their own air defense groups.

Igor Mityukov, who served as the finance minister under four different Ukrainian governments, has passed away.

Ukraine has successfully tested its new RUTA missile, which has a reported range of up to 2000 kilometers. Ukraine is preparing to flight-test the RUTA Block 3 cruise missile, which has a reported range of 2,000 kilometers. The missile is intended for use in the ongoing conflict.

A participant in the Brave1 defense cluster has developed the first Ukrainian guided aerial bomb, which has completed all necessary tests and is ready for combat deployment. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of a trial batch of domestically produced guided aerial bombs. The bomb was built entirely within the country. This development was announced by the Digital Minister. The development process took 17 months and the bomb is designed for modern warfare conditions. This development is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities during the conflict. Ukraine's defense industry has reached a milestone by successfully completing the first test of a Ukrainian-guided air bomb. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the country plans to increase production of these missiles.

An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and several other regions across Ukraine.

Andriy Yermak, former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has had bail set at 140 million hryvnias. Andriy Bohdan, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been released on bail of €2.7 million.

Ukraine and Germany have signed military agreements, including provisions for Patriot missiles.

The European Commission has explained the delay in allocating a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Ukraine is expected to soon receive a tranche of funds from the Ukraine Facility loan program.

A young couple in Kyiv was killed in a Russian airstrike. Mourners stated the couple had hoped to start a family. The incident occurred in Kyiv, Ukraine. Michael's Cathedral following a Russian airstrike.