Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, British intelligence agency says British intelligence estimates that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion of Ukraine began. This comes as Russia warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv due to planned strikes, while Ukraine successfully targeted a Russian oil refinery. Analysts suggest the character of the war is shifting in favor of Ukrainian forces.

• UK intelligence estimates nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine conflict.
• Russia warned foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv ahead of planned strikes on military industrial targets.
• Ukraine conducted attacks on a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse and continues to target Russian military infrastructure.
• The U.S. embassy in Kyiv confirmed it remains open, correcting earlier statements by EU’s Kaja Kallas.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reiterated his request for more anti-ballistic missiles from the U.S.
• Analysts believe the war’s dynamics are shifting in favor of Ukraine.