Russia’s air defense shot down a modern Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet over the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian Ministry of Defense also reported destroying multiple Ukrainian drones, guided bombs, and rockets from the US-made HIMARS system. Meanwhile, Ukraine repelled a Russian cruise missile attack and downed 31 Russian drones. Over 70% of Zaporizhzhia remains under Russian control. Former US President Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin on August 15 to discuss a possible peace deal, though Ukraine’s President Zelensky insists no territory will be ceded.