Kremlin Claims Successful Repulsion of Ukraine's Drone Attack on Crimea

Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian drone attack near Sebastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, with no damage or casualties reported. President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would use its own cluster bomb stockpiles if such munitions were used against Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister confirmed that Ukrainian forces were on the defensive near Kupiansk and making gradual progress near Bakhmut. The use of cluster bombs by both Russia and Ukraine has been widely documented, despite Putin's denial. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine to aid the global economy. G7 finance chiefs are set to discuss aid to Ukraine, debt distress, bank reform, and a global tax deal.