Russia resumes assault on Kiev, utilizing military drones.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to intensify, with Russia launching its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine to date. The assault, which involved 539 drones and 11 missiles, targeted major cities across Ukraine, causing significant damage and injuries.
On the night of July 4, 2025, Kyiv was the main target of the attack. Drones were heard buzzing over the capital, and explosions were reported throughout the night. At least 23 people were injured in Kyiv, with 14 being hospitalized. The attack caused extensive damage to residential buildings and infrastructure[2][4].
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as "cynical," noting that it began almost simultaneously with a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine has continued to resist Russian advances, with recent strikes against targets inside Russia, including a drone production facility[4].
Russia's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, emphasized that while diplomatic means are preferable, they are not currently feasible. The Kremlin has hinted at further military operations to achieve its goals[2][4].
The international community, particularly the US, has attempted to mediate the conflict, but a recent call between Trump and Putin ended without progress. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing military actions and little hope for a peaceful resolution[2][4].
In addition to the attack on Kyiv, Ukraine reportedly struck a plant in Sergiyev Posad, about 70 kilometers northeast of Moscow, that produces thermobaric warheads for kamikaze drones[11:37]. According to Andriy Kowalenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation, the "eyes" for Russian armored vehicles are assembled at the damaged plant in Odessa[12:08].
As the conflict continues, numerous international leaders will advance further support for Ukraine at two parallel conferences next week[15:06]. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has also regained power after a three-and-a-half-hour outage[22:09].
[1] Russian troops attack Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, causing fires and damage to residential buildings (23:10) [2] Russia has recognized the Taliban government as the first state globally nearly four years after their return to power in Afghanistan. (00:36) [3] The building of the Chinese Consulate General in Odessa was damaged in a Russian missile and drone attack (19:01) [4] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with former US President Donald Trump to lobby for the delivery of weapons to Ukraine (17:18) [5] Kyiv reports the most intense night of attacks since the war began (16:12) [6] The German government is considering purchasing Patriot systems or other air defense weapons from the US to pass on to Ukraine (13:54) [7] Ukraine and Denmark have signed an agreement that permits Ukrainian defense companies to set up production facilities on Danish soil (19:52) [8] The Russian-occupied Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia has lost its external power supply (18:26) [9] A former administrator in the Russian-occupied eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk has been killed in an explosion. (02:48) [10] President Volodymyr Zelensky highlights the successful use of Ukrainian interception drones (23:10) [11] Ukraine called for stronger European defense industry in response to the partial halt of US weapons deliveries. (04:49) [12] The Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Bureau NABU searched the residence of former Defense Minister Olexiy Resnikow (17:50) [13] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump spoke amid a partial halt in US arms deliveries to Ukraine (16:37) [14] Three out of four Germans support reintroducing mandatory military service in some form. (03:48) [15] Russia and Ukraine have reportedly exchanged prisoners again (12:49) [16] The Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant in Rostov, Russia, was attacked by Ukraine using a drone resembling a Russian Shahed. (12:08) [17] The air force reported the scale of the latest attack: The entire country was attacked with a total of 539 drones and eleven missiles. (10:08) [18] The affected company produces crucial components for the Russian army, including visors, rangefinders, thermal imaging devices, and fire control systems for tanks, armored personnel carriers, ships, and aircraft. (12:08)
The international community, specifically the United States, is reevaluating its employment policy regarding military aid to Ukraine, as the ongoing conflict with Russia escalates. The general news, sports, war-and-conflicts, and politics sections are closely monitoring the community policy implications of this crisis, with the employment policy of several countries potentially affected. In the midst of this, sporting events and political discussions may take a back seat, as the international community works towards a resolution that maintains peace and stability.
