In Kherson, they said that the explosion in the city was a terrorist attack originating from Ukraine and there was no loss of life. Russian Ambassador to Sofia Eleonora Mitrofanova announced the possibility of breaking diplomatic relations with Bulgaria. The Ukrainian Armed Forces plans to establish physical control over Zmeiny Island, which was previously abandoned by Russian troops. The United States will provide Ukraine with a new $800 million military aid package, including air defense systems, in the coming days. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced the cessation of diplomatic relations with Syria in response to the recognition of the DPR and LPR. socialbites.ca chronicled the events.