Russia-Ukraine Strikes: Waves of drones and missiles killed 19 people across Russia and Ukraine, with Ukrainian drones hitting homes in Rostov and strikes reported in Belgorod, Kursk and Moscow regions, while Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih steel works and other sites including Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. Moscow Drone Assault: Moscow and surrounding areas faced one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory; Russia said it intercepted 822 drones overnight, while Kyiv reported hitting a major Wildberries logistics hub near Moscow, shutting down multiple warehouses. Wildberries Hit: Fires and damage followed drone strikes on Wildberries facilities in the Moscow region, adding a new “war-at-home” target as both sides trade blows at logistics and civilian infrastructure. North Korea Ties: Putin and Kim Jong Un exchanged messages for Korean Liberation Day, with Putin saying cooperation will continue “in all sectors,” as North Korea remains a key military backer for Russia’s Ukraine war. EU Sanctions Push: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc plans a far-reaching new sanctions package in autumn, aiming to raise the number of sanctioned Russian entities by a third. Labor Market Pressure: A Ukrainian intelligence report claims 41% of Russia’s employed workforce is working off the books, driven by the high cost of official hiring. Volcano Update: Kamchatka’s Klyuchevskoy volcano sent a 7-kilometer ash plume into the sky, with an orange aviation hazard code issued.