**Russia Attacks Ukrainian Positions**
Russian troops are trying to take control of some islands in the Dnipro River delta. They want to use these islands as a base to attack other areas.
Ukrainian officials say Russia is using 300 boats to try and cross the river. However, their attempts have failed so far and they have suffered losses.
**Russian Plans for Ukraine**
Russia is training its soldiers in occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. They are practicing how to cross water obstacles and transfer landing groups.
Ukrainian officials say there has been no successful attempt by Russia to take control of a key location near the Dnipro River. They claim that their forces are reliably defending the city of Kherson and the surrounding area.
**NATO Support for Ukraine**
NATO countries are planning to provide air defenses to Ukraine. However, they do not have enough systems to give to Ukraine immediately.
Ukraine is also expecting a loan of up to $36.7 billion from the G7 group of countries.
**Other News**
A Ukrainian man was tortured to death in Russian captivity. Ukrainian officials say this is just one example of many cases of Russian brutality against civilians.
Ukrainian air defenses have shot down 29 out of 50 Russian drones overnight.