Julia Shramko
US President Donald Trump delivered a speech near Mount Rushmore, where he called his political opponents "godless" and "evil" communists. He called on Congress to pass the "Save America Act" to strengthen voter identification rules.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Merz, emphasizing the need for missiles for Patriot systems. He noted that Russia is relying on missile strikes due to a lack of other options to prolong the war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on a Russian helicopter in the Sea of Azov and a railway bridge across the Siverskyi Donets. Command posts, a UAV warehouse, and other enemy facilities were also hit.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin's claim about the capture of Kostiantynivka is false. He suggested Putin meet there for diplomatic solutions but emphasized that he would not cross the front line.
President Zelenskyy reported 12 dead as a result of a collision between a truck and a minibus on the Mykolaiv-Odesa highway. Six more people were injured.
Head of the National Police Ivan Vyhivskyi reported the solving of 95% of premeditated murders and 98% of grievous bodily harm over the year. The police eliminated 387 criminal groups and prevented nine terrorist attacks.
A Day of Mourning has been declared in Sumy following the Russian attack with guided aerial bombs on July 3. Four people were killed, including a woman and her 5-year-old daughter, and 33 people were injured.
Russian drones struck a gas production asset of Naftogaz in the Poltava region in the morning, causing a fire. The operation of the enterprise has been suspended, no casualties.
Russian troops attacked the Dnipro district, striking a private enterprise. Information about casualties is being clarified.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, damage to the "Krym" ferry terminal and other objects has been recorded. The "ATESH" movement reported strikes on the military airfield in Dzhankoi.
President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on port oil infrastructure near St. Petersburg and hits on Kronstadt. The distance from the border of Ukraine is over 850 kilometers.
In New York, the Empire State Building was lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
As a result of a strike on a gas station in the Obolon district of Kyiv, over 350 tons of petroleum products entered the lake. The Ministry of Economy coordinates a two-stage cleanup of the reservoir, including the removal of the oil layer and treatment with sorbent.
FSB Director of the Russian Federation Bortnikov oversees information operations aimed at driving a wedge between Poland and Ukraine. The FSB plans to release falsified documents about the Volyn tragedy on July 5.
On the Odesa-Melitopol highway, a Mercedes Sprinter minibus collided with a Volvo truck. As a result of the accident, 9 people died, and another 8 were injured.
Over the past day, 268 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy was most active in the Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Pokrovsk directions.
Ferrari has unveiled the 12Cilindri Manuale with an eight-speed DCT gearbox that simulates a six-speed manual. The new Manuale-By-Wire system has no mechanical connection to the transmission but creates the feel of analog control.
On the night of July 4, Russia launched a ballistic missile, a cruise missile, and 86 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 69 drones, hits by two missiles and 17 drones were recorded.
Russian aviation struck the territory of the "Chornobaivka" poultry farm, causing a large-scale fire. Rescuers extinguished the blaze; there were no casualties.
Pop star Taylor Swift and footballer Travis Kelce officially got married in New York. The ceremony was conducted by comedian Adam Sandler, and the couple was dressed in Christian Dior.
Venezuela has created a $200 million fund for the recovery of regions affected by earthquakes. At least 2,595 people died as a result of the disaster, and thousands are missing.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for an honest conversation with Ukraine. The talks between the heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Ukraine in Warsaw were aimed at reducing tensions in bilateral relations.
A Russian drone attacked a gas station in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, causing a fire. Preliminary reports indicate casualties; this is the second strike on the district in a day.
A court in Suzhou ruled that the Molly Tea chain of tea shops must pay Louis Vuitton 10. 3 million yuan for using a similar logo. The company plans to file an appeal.
In several regions of Ukraine, emergency power outages have been introduced due to high consumption and heat. Hourly outage schedules are currently not in effect.
The SEMI group warned the Trump administration that interfering in memory chip prices will worsen the shortage due to the AI boom. They called instead for extending tax incentives and long-term agreements.
Emergency outages have been introduced in Kyiv and the region outside the schedule. Previously, schedules were not forecast.
Russian troops attacked a gas station in the Sofiivka community of the Kryvyi Rih district. One person died, five were injured, three in serious condition.
10 children aged 4-14 were hospitalized with acute intestinal infection after recreation at Lake Zadorozhnie. The patients' condition is of moderate severity; they complain of nausea and fever.
SBU struck with drones at the "Saky" and "Gvardiyske" airfields in Crimea. At "Saky", seven hangars were hit, at least seven aircraft were destroyed or damaged.