A shooting in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district has resulted in at least five fatalities, with a child injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the attacker has been eliminated and ten individuals are hospitalised. Four hostages were successfully rescued, as investigations continue.

Leaders in Paris indicated that a neutral mission might be necessary to safeguard shipping in the vital trade route and prevent renewed disruptions. The discussion highlights ongoing concerns regarding maritime security and the strategic importance of maintaining stability in global trade.