Kyiv Under Ballistic Fire: Russia launched 24 ballistic missiles and 115 drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, killing 17 and wounding 44, with Ukraine reporting it shot down 98 drones but intercepted no missiles; Zelensky again blamed depleted air defenses and urged more Patriot-type anti-ballistic systems. EU Aid From Frozen Assets: The European Commission approved another €1.4 billion tranche to Ukraine from profits generated by frozen Russian central-bank assets, the fifth such transfer this year. Frontline Command Shake-Up: Putin ordered a major reshuffle of Ukraine commanders as Moscow struggles to sustain momentum amid manpower gaps, with new leadership tasked with pushing for full control of Donetsk and Luhansk. North Korea Missile Link: Ukraine’s intelligence says a North Korean missile unit has started deploying in western Russia, potentially for strikes on Ukraine, and Kyiv says any launchers would be legitimate targets. Drone War Hits Industry: Ukrainian forces reported destroying four Russian artillery systems on the Lyman axis, while Ukraine’s long-range “40 days of pressure” campaign claimed strikes on 100+ strategic facilities, including all 11 of Russia’s largest oil refineries. Critical Infrastructure Pressure: Analysts warned Russia’s repeated attacks on Kyiv’s Bortnychi wastewater plant aim to trigger a humanitarian crisis by targeting power and control vulnerabilities.