A powerful explosion at a substation in Mölndal caused a widespread power outage affecting approximately 23,000 customers, with large parts of the city left without electricity. The incident, which occurred shortly before noon, resulted in a fire and a subsequent blackout impacting the entire Mölndal Energy network. Emergency alerts were issued, urging residents to conserve water and avoid using mobile and landline telephones due to network disruptions. The police initially classified the event as an accident, with no evidence of criminal activity, and investigations are ongoing. The explosion was loud, and the affected area experienced significant damage, including smoke and structural damage to the substation. Power was gradually restored to all customers by late afternoon. In international news, a large prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia began, involving the release of injured and young soldiers, as confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The exchange is expected to last several days. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian forces are advancing toward the city of Sumy, with reports indicating they are 29 kilometers away, and approximately 50,000 Russian soldiers are concentrated on the front. Other notable events include the death of British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth at age 86, a traffic accident involving a three-year-old girl in Askim, and the awarding of medals by the Swedish king to former epidemiologist Anders Tegnell and singer Arja Saijonmaa. Additionally, the world’s longest train route between Pyongyang and Moscow is reopening after being closed since 2020 due to the pandemic. In other news, a Russian drone attack targeted Ukraine, with nearly 500 drones and missiles intercepted, marking one of the largest recent assaults. In Sweden, the terror threat level has been lowered to level three, and authorities are monitoring the security situation. The government has also announced an agreement with Estonia to house up to 600 convicted criminals in Estonian prisons. Local incidents include a knifing at a school in Birkala, Finland, resulting in multiple injuries, and a traffic collision on Orust, Sweden, causing injuries to two persons. A house fire in Månkarbo involved hundreds of cattle being safely evacuated. Additionally, a man in Kiruna was detained for assaulting a woman, and two men are suspected of a serious rape in Västerås. Overall, the day has been marked by significant events ranging from infrastructure failures and international military exchanges to criminal cases and security updates, reflecting a highly active news cycle.