Explosions were heard and the air defence system was activated in Kyiv Oblast

"Explosions were heard and the air defense system was activated in Kyiv Oblast as several
Shahed drones were destroyed." Pravada

Hungary Approves Finland's NATO Membership, While Sweden Sidelined

"Hungary's parliament approved a bill approving Finland's bid to join NATO, days
after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his country will do the same. But Sweden has been left out in the cold by both countries, despite the two Scandinavian countries previously pledging they would enter together." ZH

‘Mega strike’ hits Germany

"Airports, bus stops, and train stations were at a standstill across Germany on Monday, as
more than 400,000 public transportation employees took part in a 24-hour strike. The workers are demanding pay rises to compensate for inflation, which has soared in Germany since last year." RT

Ukrainian Forces Shell Villages in Russia’s Kursk Region

"Ukrainian troops shelled three villages in Russia's Kursk Region, disrupted power supply and damaged buildings.

None of the local residents were injured, the committee specified, adding that some agricultural facilities were damaged." Sputnik