In Chernihiv, rescuers have completed the dismantling of emergency structures in a five-story residential building that was struck by a Russian drone. One person was reported injured in the enemy attack.
Major General Andriy Hnatov has been tasked with increasing the efficiency of the command vertical in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including in the process of reorganization and implementing the corps-based structure.
Pope Francis, in his Angelus reflection, circulated in written form, called on the faithful to continue praying for countries affected by war, including Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Anatoliy Barhylevych from the post of Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces of Ukraine, appointing Andriy Hnatov as his successor.
At a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” on Saturday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed plans for a “Western peacekeeping force” for Ukraine, consisting of more than 10,000 troops.
Turkey does not recognize the temporary occupation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia, but supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied the participation of Italian troops in peacekeeping missions in Ukraine. During a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, Meloni emphasized that Italian forces would not take part in any potential peacekeeping operations in Ukraine.
The Russian Federation has used over 1,020 attack drones, nearly 1,360 guided aerial bombs, and more than 10 missiles of various types against Ukraine over the past week.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Russia is deliberately trying to play a delaying game in Ukraine and does not want a ceasefire or peace. His remarks came after the UK-hosted Coalition of the Willing meeting in support of Ukraine.