A group of Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to Russian forces near Komarovka in the Kursk Region, coordinated through Telegram. This follows a Ukrainian offensive in Kursk that resulted in significant losses. Russia also reported destroying a NATO-equipped Ukrainian convoy in the area. Russian forces have regained control of Krupets village in Kursk and a village near Donetsk's Pokrovsk. President Putin promised retaliation against Ukraine, describing their actions as a provocation targeting civilians.