"Day 586: A Timeline of Key Events in the Russia-Ukraine War"

Ukraine's air defense systems shot down 16 of the 30 drones launched by Russia, causing damage to civilian infrastructure and grain storage warehouses. Russia claimed to have intercepted US-made shells, bombs, and Ukrainian drones. Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister announced that five more ships were en route to Ukrainian seaports using a new corridor for agricultural exports. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak clarified that there were no plans to send British soldiers to Ukraine, after his defense minister suggested otherwise. US President Joe Biden promised continued aid to Ukraine, while the EU's foreign policy chief urged US lawmakers to reconsider their decision to drop Ukraine funding.