Russian military forces have announced the capture of two villages in Ukraine: Hraniv in the northeastern Kharkiv region and Vozdvyzhivka in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. However, Ukraine's military has rejected these claims, asserting that Hraniv is still under its control and that Russian troops in Vozdvyzhivka have faced significant resistance. Ukrainian sources, including the war blog DeepState, support this assertion, indicating that Russian forces have been either driven out or suffered heavy losses. In a counter-offensive, Ukraine has intensified its military operations, recently targeting a Russian drone pilot training camp, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 65 cadets and an instructor. Additionally, attacks on a Russian security service headquarters and air defense systems have led to over 100 casualties among Russian personnel. Amidst these developments, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the potential for trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US, aiming to enhance diplomatic efforts.