Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 116 Ukrainian drones that flew over multiple Russian regions within a single day.

At 21:43 on the 5th a Long March 8A rocket launched from the Hainan commercial space launch site and successfully placed 15 Qianfan polar-orbit satellites into their planned orbit; the mission was declared a complete success.

New Jersey Health Commissioner Renard Washington said the state has reported at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths since July 2. Victims’ ages and locations varied; many were found in homes without air conditioning and several were discovered outdoors, on streets or in parked vehicles. Washington said the fatalities are not limited to the elderly and that heat-related emergency visits have risen this week. He urged residents to stay hydrated, seek cooling and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.