The port town of Odesa in Ukraine has been targeted by intense shelling from Russia after Moscow scrapped a grain export deal. The UNESCO World Heritage protected buildings in Odesa have been damaged, including the Transfiguration Cathedral, which was rebuilt from public donations. Russia's lower house, the Duma, has passed an amendment to extend the age for military call-up, including citizens from 18 to 30 years old. Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrsky has visited combat brigades in Bakhmut and Liman, where active fighting continues, along with Avdiivka.

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