US Vice President JD Vance in Hungary claims Ukrainian intelligence is trying to influence US and Hungarian elections, calling on voters to support Viktor Orban in the upcoming vote.

Ukrainian forces regained control near Ambarne in Kharkiv region following a counterattack, pushing Russian troops back from part of a salient on the Velykyi Burluk axis. The area had served as a foothold for Russian forces near the border before Ukrainian units forced them to retreat.

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian-held bridge over the Dnipro after a 60-day drone campaign using British Malloy T-150, flying 30 missions and delivering 1.5 tons of explosives in a first-of-its-kind operation.

Zelensky stated Ukraine is preparing a European component of its security proposals following agreements reached in the Middle East and Gulf states. The plan focuses on joint defense production, modernization, financing programs, and coordinated security actions, with additional interest signaled by Asian countries.

Explosions and a fire reported in Orenburg during an active missile alert, with blasts heard across the city.

❗️Pakistan proposed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture. Iranian officials signal openness to the proposal, while Trump says negotiations are ongoing and no final position has been set.

❗️A wave of US Democrats call for removing Trump via impeachment or the 25th Amendment over his threats toward Iran ahead of a critical deadline. Lawmakers describe the statements as dangerous, while the White House dismisses the criticism and defends the president.

Explosions and a fire is reported in occupied Luhansk. Ukrainian drones are active.

A strong fire in occupied Luhansk.

Ukrainian UAVs are flying over occupied Luhansk in large numbers.

US and Israeli forces struck an aluminum plant in Arak and the Fajr petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, hitting key industrial infrastructure inside Iran. A minimum of 8 explosions were heard in Arak.

❗️CNN: Pakistan advanced a two-week ceasefire proposal between the US and Iran, urging a deadline extension and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Sources say “good news” is expected soon, with talks intensifying and a potential deal being finalized.

US Central Command confirms strikes on the Shahid Mahallati Naval Boatyard in Bushehr, a major IRGC Navy site for small boat construction and maintenance, with imagery showing damage after the attack.

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