A Ukrainian drone attack reportedly resulted in the death of three civilians in Belgorod, a Russian region bordering Ukraine. Russia’s defense ministry also claimed to have shot down three drones allegedly targeting Moscow. A US official clarified that the US neither endorses nor facilitates Ukrainian attacks inside Russia but recognizes Ukraine’s right to defend itself. In other news, General Surovikin was removed from his role as the Russian air and space forces commander. Surovikin has been absent from public appearances since an alleged mutiny by the Wagner Group. Meanwhile, Mr. Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, is presumed dead following a private jet crash.