The Chad National Army announces the end of its four-month Operation Haskanite, an offensive in the Lake Chad area against Boko Haram, and that 297 terrorists and 27 soldiers have been killed. (The Hindu)
At least one person is killed and 14 others are injured in Russianmissile and drone strikes across Ukraine, including a large drone attack on energy infrastructure in Odesa that leaves 160,000 residents without heating and electricity. (The Kyiv Independent)
Denmark announces 50 billion kroner for defence spending over the next two years, citing an increased threat from Russia, bringing the country's total defence spending to the highest in more than half a century. (BBC News)