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Russia intensifies air strikes on Kyiv, the largest aerial assaults of the war, disregarding the Trump-Putin conversation

Russia launched its largest air assaults of the war on Kyiv, disregarding a conversation between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bombardment of Kyiv with Major Aerial Attacks during Russian Onslaught, Occurring Even After...
Bombardment of Kyiv with Major Aerial Attacks during Russian Onslaught, Occurring Even After Trump-Putin Conversation

Russia intensifies air strikes on Kyiv, the largest aerial assaults of the war, disregarding the Trump-Putin conversation

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was subjected to the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion three years ago. The attack, which occurred overnight on July 3-4, 2025, saw over 500 drones and missiles unleashed by Russia, marking the most extensive missile and drone attack of the war to date [1][2].

The assault began shortly after a phone call between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a move that Ukraine saw as a provocative signal, given that air raid alerts started almost simultaneously with the media reporting the call [1]. The attack lasted approximately seven hours, with waves of missiles and drones striking multiple districts across Kyiv [2].

The air assault caused severe damage to several parts of Kyiv, including heavy damage to a five-story residential building [2]. At least 23 people were injured as many residents spent the night sheltering in the metro and other protective sites [1][2]. The assault blanketed the city in smoke and fires, creating a brutal and sleepless night for Kyiv’s population [1].

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as evidence that Russia has “no intention of ending the war and terror,” emphasizing the brutality of the night and the resilience of Kyiv’s residents [1].

The attack followed a decision by the Trump administration to freeze deliveries of critical air defense missiles to Ukraine, which may have influenced Ukraine's diminished capacity to defend against such a large-scale drone onslaught [1]. Apart from the capital, the Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions also sustained damage, according to Zelenskyy [1].

Russia's intensified effort to push forward on the roughly 620-mile front line and its broader strategy of escalating long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities have been evident in recent months [2]. Moscow launched over 330 missiles at Ukrainian towns and cities in June, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and set a new monthly record with 5,438 drones launched in June, as reported by AP data [1].

As the conflict continues, Ukraine's European backers are considering ways to help compensate for the reduced military aid. The U.S. has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defense missiles, due to concerns about depleting U.S. military stockpiles [1].

This assault represents a significant escalation in Russia's aerial campaign against Ukraine's capital, characterized by the unprecedented use of drone swarms alongside missile strikes, coinciding with geopolitical tensions and signaling ongoing conflict intensity despite diplomatic interactions [1][2].

References: [1] Associated Press. (2025, July 4). Russia launches massive aerial attack on Kyiv. Retrieved from https://www.apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-kyiv-missiles-drone-swarms-e6e01071867f084b87c6f99e17b196f8 [2] BBC News. (2025, July 4). Kyiv under attack: What we know so far. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61093963

  1. The intensified use of drone swarms and missile strikes in the Moscow-led conflict has expanded to general news, with the attack on Kyiv marking a new high in war-and-conflicts, as reported by Associated Press.
  2. In the midst of increased air aggression from Russia, the disturbing reports of car-accidents and crime-and-justice incidents in Kyiv have risen, creating a chaotic and anxiety-filled city.
  3. As geopolitical tensions between world powers escalate, political discussions surrounding Ukraine's war-and-conflicts, general-news, and accidents have become a focus of international debate, as evidenced by Donald Trump's recent phone call with Vladimir Putin.

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