In the western part of the Kursk Salient, Russian forces continued their advance in and around Sverdlikovo.

Russian forces advanced in two main directions. The main advance was made in the west, where they captured a forest plantation and a treeline, before entering the eastern houes of Sverdlikovo.

In the east, a smaller advance was made, where Russian forces advanced into the northern houses of the village, and took up positions along the Korenevo - Sudzha road.

+ ~5.65km² in favour of Russia.

The IDF has decided to increase the reinforcements of the Israeli Southern Command with additional troops, including reservists.

Additionally, the 252nd "Sinai" Division, which is made up of reserves, has been told to prepare for immediate deployment to the Gaza Strip. Its commander, Brigadier General Yehuda Vach, has reportedly arrived near the Israeli-Gaza border.

Explosions in Kyiv. Iskanders.

2 more Iskanders to Kyiv

More explosions in Kyiv

Iskander to Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast. There is an airfield there.

Another explosion

Another explosion in Kyiv. The city is being hammered by ballistics.

More Iskanders to Kyiv

Repeated launches from Bryansk.

At least 10 Iskanders were launched from Bryansk towards Kyiv in total

The other missiles have disappeared, they may have hit open areas.

More than 15 explosions were reported in Kyiv in total

Kiev

Someone in the centre of Kyiv tells me that they heard 7 "loud booms" during the attacks.

Correction: there were 8 booms, in three groupings.

Another explosion in Kyiv.

Apparently unrelated to missiles.

Fires reported in various parts of the city.

Ukrainian forces have recaptured the village of Pishchane, as well as some surrounding positions. Russian forces in Zvirove and Leontovychi are now at a significant risk of being encircled.

Ukrainian forces are also pushing near Vovkove, Lysivka, Kotlyne and Udachne, while Russian forces continue their usual attacks in Uspenivka.