Ukraine shows off its upgraded ‘Long Neptune’ missile as intense fighting rages in Pokrovsk. President Zelensky released first-ever footage of the long-range weapon, capable of striking up to 1,000 km inside Russia, calling it a “justified response” to recent Russian attacks. Meanwhile, Russia has deployed over 150,000 troops in an aggressive push to capture Pokrovsk, aiming to open the path to Donetsk. Kyiv reports civilian casualties after Russia launched 430 drones and 18 missiles overnight. Ukraine vows to hold the city. This update covers missile strikes, battlefield developments, and Russia’s deadliest drone attack on Kyiv.
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