Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exercise

A Ukrainian drone attack caused power and water outages in Crimea, affecting local residents. In Kharkiv, another strike resulted in three fatalities. Russia reported significant drone activity, with many intercepted. Concurrently, a military exercise involving British and French troops showcased NATO's readiness against potential threats. Ukraine's military regained stable access to Starlink, despite accusations from Elon Musk regarding terms violations. Meanwhile, Bulgaria prepares for presidential elections amid rising tensions from the Ukraine conflict, particularly following drone attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea.