Russian forces secure Shabelnoye settlement in Kharkov region

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian forces have secured the settlement of Shabelnoye in the Kharkov region. Additionally, the ministry stated that forces have taken control of Yegorovka in the Zaporozhye region and Tolstodubovo in the Sumy region.

Regarding maritime operations, the Russian Defense Ministry claims that its armed forces continue to strike vessels used to support Ukrainian military interests, specifically targeting seaports and ships involved in troop support operations.

The ministry also reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 455 soldiers in combat against the Russian Tsentr battlegroup within a single day, alongside losses in equipment. Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted three guided aerial bombs, a US-made HIMARS projectile, and 768 unmanned aerial vehicles.