"Deadly Ukrainian Shelling Strikes Donetsk Shopping Area, Killing Dozens"

Ukrainian forces shelled a busy shopping area in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others. The area was hit by 155mm and 152mm calibre shells fired from the direction of Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka. Russia denounced the strike, while Ukraine has not commented on the event. Elsewhere, a fire broke out at a Russian port after two explosions, with reports suggesting Ukrainian drone attacks. Ukraine's military downplayed Russia's capture of a village in Kharkiv region, stating that the frontlines were shifting daily and Ukrainian troops had been moved to prepared reserve positions to prevent further Russian advancement.