"Ukrainian Military Engages in Intense Frontline Battle Amid Putin's Warning on Cluster Munitions"

Russian forces launched a third attack on the Kharkiv region, while Ukraine reportedly retaliated by shelling towns in the Belgorod region. One civilian was killed in the second attack in Kharkiv, and several others were injured. The Ukrainian military stated that Russian forces launched four missiles from the Belgorod region, with two exploding in the air and the other two hitting a stadium and a road in the city. In the Belgorod region, a woman was killed by Ukrainian shelling in the town of Shebekino. The fighting continues in various directions, with both sides claiming to hold the initiative. Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Ukraine's counteroffensive and warned of reciprocal action if cluster munitions are used against Russian forces. The UN-brokered deal to export Ukrainian grain through Black Sea ports is set to expire, with Russia refusing to register new shipments.