Russian occupiers struck a facility of JSC "Sumyoblenergo", damaging energy equipment. Restoration work is underway to restore electricity supply to city residents.
US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea starting August 1. This applies to countries that have not yet concluded trade agreements with his administration and is part of his policy of reviewing trade relations.
In Kyiv Oblast, a 20-year-old sprayed tear gas at a couple due to loud music. The incident occurred on July 5 near a pond in the Tarashcha community, and the police are conducting an investigation.
There are no legislative initiatives in Ukraine regarding the reduction of the work week, and during the war, its duration can reach 60 hours. However, employers offer vacancies with various working time regimes, including part-time.
Russian troops attacked a civilian infrastructure object on the outskirts of the Sumy community with a strike UAV. Two people sustained minor injuries, and the premises were damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace on July 9. This meeting will take place ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer coordinated diplomatic work. They discussed expectations from the meeting of the coalition of the willing in Rome and additional funding for drone production.
A group of Special Operations Forces operators conducted a raid on an enemy position near the border with the Russian Federation. The result was the destruction of enemy manpower, the acquisition of trophies, and combat experience.
Units of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck JSC "Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant" in the Moscow region on the night of July 7. The enterprise produces pyrotechnic products and ammunition, including thermobaric warheads for Shahed UAVs.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tikhyi, reacted to Lavrov's statements, calling them a rejection of peace efforts. Ukraine calls on partners to immediately impose new tough sanctions against Russia.
Former head of the Russian Ministry of Transport, Roman Starovoit, who was dismissed today, was reportedly found dead in the Moscow region. According to preliminary data, he committed suicide at his home in the Odintsovo district.
In Kyiv, a man was notified of suspicion of stealing a rescuer's belongings from a fire station. He broke in while SES fighters were eliminating the consequences of the Russian attack on the capital.
The indictment against the current Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, Pavlo Kyrylenko, on charges of illegal enrichment of over UAH 72 million and declaring false information has been sent to court. The investigation established that in 2020–2023, he acquired 21 real estate objects and a luxury car, registering the property in the name of his wife's relatives.
During the day, 136 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 1436 kamikaze drones and carried out 4496 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 162 occupiers were neutralized and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.
Ukrainian energy workers have restored a damaged power transmission line connecting the Zaporizhzhia NPP to Ukraine's energy system. The station is once again receiving electricity, but remains on a single power source.
The honorary chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, called on the administration to resume arms supplies to Ukraine, emphasizing that this does not threaten US combat readiness. He noted that stopping aid harms Trump's peacekeeping efforts, and Putin attacked Kyiv after a conversation with Trump to send a signal to the US.
Air defense forces are working to eliminate the threat in the sky over Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Residents are urged to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is lifted.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hopes for US flexibility regarding arms supplies to Ukraine after some deliveries were suspended due to concerns about stockpiles. The Pentagon suspended the transfer of artillery shells and air defense systems to Ukraine, citing a review of US stockpiles.
In Kryvyi Rih, 8 people were injured as a result of the evening attack by the Russian Federation, three of them were hospitalized. Two apartment buildings, an educational institution, a hotel, and vehicles were damaged.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck the command post of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation for the second time in a week. The command post of the 20th Motorized Rifle Division in Donetsk region was also hit.
As of 8:00 PM in Kyiv, all fires have been extinguished, emergency rescue operations have been suspended and will resume tomorrow morning. As a result of the massive strike on the capital, 26 people were injured, including one child, and one person died.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US President Donald Trump. The parties agreed on a meeting of teams to strengthen air defense and discussed joint weapons production.
On July 4, a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war took place between Ukraine and Russia. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, seriously ill and wounded, including medics.
Russia intensified its offensives and shelling of cities after the US decision to suspend the supply of some weapons to Ukraine. Putin confirmed to Trump the immutability of his goals, and Kyiv suffered a massive drone and missile attack.
In Kryvyi Rih, as a result of the evening Russian attack, civilian infrastructure was damaged, with two people reportedly injured. A relief headquarters has been set up, where building materials will be distributed and applications for financial assistance will be accepted.
On the outskirts of Strilkove, Kherson region, a Chevrolet Aveo exploded, carrying three UAV operators from the Russian center "Bars-Sarmat". All three occupiers, including the group leader, were eliminated.
An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih during a drone attack. The head of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, reported two more "Shaheds" over the city.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after a conversation with US President Donald Trump, announced support for American proposals to achieve a decent peace deal. The situation at the front, air defense capabilities, joint production, and mutual procurement were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced readiness for direct projects with America in the defense industry, including joint production. Mutual procurement, investments, and cooperation in the drone sector were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed air defense capabilities with US President Donald Trump. The parties agreed to work on increasing the protection of the Ukrainian sky and to hold a meeting of teams.
