Ukraine War & Air Defences: Russia launched a massive overnight barrage on Kyiv with 35 missiles (27 ballistic) and 185 drones, killing at least nine and injuring dozens; Ukraine intercepted only one ballistic missile because of a Patriot interceptor shortage, with President Zelenskyy again pressing allies for immediate air-defence supplies. Lithuania–Ukraine Diplomacy: The Russian strike also damaged Lithuania’s embassy in Kyiv; Lithuania’s foreign ministry says it will summon Russia’s ambassador in Vilnius, while President Nausėda and FM Kęstutis Budrys reiterated support for Ukraine and called for stronger NATO-backed protection. EU Migration & Schengen Politics: EU leaders from 22 member states warned that Spain’s Ceuta crisis could become a “pull factor” after Spain’s Supreme Court ruling against hot returns; they are pushing for an urgent EU interior ministers meeting and possible temporary internal border controls, as France and others debate Schengen responses. NATO Baltic Air Policing: Turkey has taken over NATO’s upgraded Baltic air defence mission in Estonia for four months, marking a shift from air policing to integrated air defence operations. Lithuanian Support Abroad: France’s President Macron publicly thanked Lithuania for wildfire help, alongside Australia, as Europe continues to battle major fires across the region.