Russia shoots down dozens of drones and NATO requests urgent support for Ukraine. Russia announced the downing of dozens of Ukrainian drones that targeted various regions of the country.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance needs to take measures as soon as possible to increase support forUkraine. Ukraine has recently intensified its attacks against Russian territory, targeting in particular energy facilities. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that providing more support to Ukraine is particularly important, because countries such as China, North Korea and Iran support Russia's efforts to build its defense industrial base.