Fighting has commenced for the final town before Sloviansk, with Russian forces penetrating defenses via Peace Street, number 11. This offensive is bolstered by a newly delivered rocket from North Korea, possessing destructive capabilities far exceeding previously used weaponry against Ukraine. Simultaneously, dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted during training exercises in Germany, raising concerns about morale and readiness. Reports focus on the intense fighting around Sloviansk and Dobropillia. The human cost is also highlighted, with a video depicting a grandmother mourning the death of her grandson, killed in a Russian airstrike on Kyiv. Rare cockpit footage is also circulating, offering a glimpse into the conflict.