Kyiv Under Drone Fire: Russia hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv again, sparking a major fire and prompting rescues after people reportedly jumped from windows; officials say at least one person died and several were injured, with the attack framed by Kyiv as “terrorism” and an assault on science. Medical Center Hit: The “Dobrobut” medical center was struck in the capital, injuring seven, as Kyiv reported 19 people hurt in the day’s attacks. Frontline Atrocity Claims: Ukrainian forces released footage alleging Russian troops abduct civilians from Kupyansk through a gas pipeline while retreating, using children and the elderly as cover. EU Sanctions Expand: The EU added judges and prosecutors tied to barring the Yabloko opposition party from the September 2026 Duma vote, plus further measures linked to deportations of Ukrainian children. Russia-Germany Business Fallout: Putin placed Metro’s Russia business under temporary state management, escalating a broader pattern of asset seizures tied to the Ukraine war. Arctic Security: Norway is boosting Arctic military and surveillance amid fears of increased Russian hybrid activity around Svalbard. Local Russia Economy: Russia’s inflation is reported around 6.3%, while a diesel export ban extension is being prepared. Tech in Transit: T2 launched 5G service across Moscow and St Petersburg metro stations.