Drone War Escalation: Ukraine launched 400+ drones toward Moscow overnight, with Moscow reporting 430+ aimed at the capital region and dozens shot down; Russia says at least 452 drones were downed across 16 regions, while temporary flight restrictions hit multiple airports. NATO Summit Pressure: Ahead of the Ankara NATO summit, Zelenskyy urged allies to urgently replenish air defenses, arguing the “battle in the sky” will decide the war and warning that deeper strikes must reach Moscow and St. Petersburg. Kyiv Civilian Toll: A fresh missile-and-drone barrage killed at least 19 in Kyiv (figures rising to 76 injured total), with a Day of Mourning declared. Fuel Squeeze at Home: After strikes on Omsk’s largest refinery, reports of fuel queues and temporary sales limits spread across the Omsk region, as authorities urged residents not to panic. Shadow Fleet Crackdown: Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said they hit eight sanctioned “shadow fleet” tankers in the Sea of Azov, plus a cargo ship and ferry, targeting fuel routes to Crimea. UK Chemical-Warfare Sanctions: Britain announced new sanctions on Russian scientists and institutes tied to Novichok and Navalny-related toxins. Local Russia Angle: Slovakia suspended short-stay visa applications for Russians through summer, while long-stay processing continues.