Julia Shramko
The Ukrainian market for new trucks and special vehicles has shrunk by 10% since the beginning of the year, reaching 5,629 units. In June, demand fell by 29% compared to last year, with 856 vehicles sold.
In Poltava region, two people were injured in Kremenchuk district as a result of Russia's night attack. The roof and windows of a residential building were damaged due to falling UAV debris.
Russia launched 550 aerial attack assets against Ukraine overnight, including 539 drones and 11 missiles. Air defense forces neutralized 478 targets, but hits were recorded in 8 locations.
US President Donald Trump plans to host a UFC fight at the White House as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be organized by Dana White, with 20-25 thousand spectators expected.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 23 injured people were recorded. Of these, 14 people were hospitalized, the rest received assistance on the spot or on an outpatient basis.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 83 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on July 3, almost half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched air and artillery strikes on settlements in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
Donald Trump confirmed a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, scheduled for today at 10:00 AM US time. He announced this on Truth Social.
A declassified CIA document, released at the order of John Ratcliffe, questions the work of intelligence agencies regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. It cites shortcomings in the 2017 intelligence assessment, which concluded that the Russian government helped Trump win.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the topics of his visit to Denmark - the opening of clusters within the framework of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. The strengthening of the country's defense capabilities is also being discussed during the visit to Denmark.
On Friday, July 4, most of Ukraine is expected to experience heat up to +28. ..+33 degrees, in places up to +35 degrees. In the west, the temperature will drop to +20...+25 degrees, with short-term thunderstorms.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of ammunition depots of Russian occupiers in the area of Velyke Orikhove in Donetsk region. A powerful secondary detonation was recorded, indicating explosions of anti-aircraft guided missiles and ammunition for MLRS.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the hit on JSC "Energiya" in the city of Yelets, Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation. This facility is part of the enemy's military-industrial complex.
In Poltava, 28 people sought medical attention after Russia's morning attack, 17 of whom were hospitalized. 32 objects were damaged, including residential buildings and educational institutions.
A 63-year-old taxi driver, who twice hit the Honored Artist of Ukraine, has been notified of suspicion for intentional minor bodily harm. The conflict arose because the driver refused to close the window, after which he beat the passenger.
In the Zhytomyr region, the aftermath of explosions in the village of Berezyna is being liquidated, where 2 people died and 82 were injured, including 4 children hospitalized. About 99 houses were damaged and 700 households were left without electricity.
From July 7, 2025, to September 3, 2025, the "Solotvyno – Sighetu Marmației" border crossing point will temporarily suspend vehicle processing from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM due to bridge reconstruction. Pedestrian traffic will operate without changes.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a phone conversation on Friday. The discussion is expected to cover the sudden halt of US arms supplies to Kyiv and potential future sales.
A large-scale wildfire is raging on the Greek island of Crete, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents and tourists. Strong winds complicate firefighters' efforts, and several people have been hospitalized with respiratory problems.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine attracted $22 billion in external financing during the first six months of 2025. International support allowed for the provision of social and humanitarian expenditures, while domestic resources are directed towards security and defense.
As a result of the Russian attack on Poltava, 23 objects were damaged, including 10 apartment buildings and 2 educational institutions. 159 consumers remain without electricity, specialists are working on restoration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark, where he will deliver a speech. His visit is related to the beginning of Denmark's presidency of the EU Council from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
A small Cessna 208B aircraft, designed for skydiving, crashed at Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey. All 15 people on board were taken to the hospital, some with serious injuries and covered in aviation fuel.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after rising, as investors fear a return to higher US tariffs and expect increased production from OPEC+. Uncertainty over US trade policy and slowing activity in China are also affecting the market.
SES employees have completed work on eliminating the consequences of the Russian attack on Odesa. As a result of the incident, no one died, 6 people were injured, 11 were rescued.
In the morning, the enemy attacked the Velykomykhailivka community in Synelnykove district with a KAB. As a result of the strike, a man was killed and a private house caught fire.
OpenAI has signed a deal with Oracle to lease 4. 5 GW of computing power worth $30 billion per year to expand the Stargate project. Oracle will build several data centers in the US to fulfill the contract, which is one of the largest deals in the cloud services industry for AI.
Ryanair has canceled 170 flights, affecting over 30,000 passengers, due to a nationwide air traffic control strike in France. The disruptions affect flights to/from France and over its airspace, impacting routes from the UK to Greece and from Spain to Ireland.
One of the fires that broke out in Poltava as a result of the morning Russian attack has been localized. 2 people died, there are injured, 10 were rescued.
SBU drones successfully hit the Russian army's ammunition depots in the village of Velyke Orikhove near Khartsyzk. Explosions, secondary detonation, and fire were heard at the depots, which reduced the enemy's offensive potential.
An infrastructure facility in Konotop, Sumy region, was destroyed as a result of an early morning enemy attack. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.