The Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Moscow region's "Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry," which produces warheads for "Shaheds. " This enterprise also develops incendiary mixtures for thermobaric charges TOS-1 "Buratino" and TOS-1A "Solntsepyok."
At 137 km of the Kyiv - Odesa highway, M-05, near the village of Yurkivka, Bila Tserkva district, a truck with grain overturned. Traffic in the direction of Odesa is complicated, two lanes are blocked.
In Kryvyi Rih, a series of explosions occurred on the evening of July 4 during an air raid alert. Currently, three people are known to be wounded, one of whom is in serious condition.
Commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, predicts an increase in Russian drone attacks to 1000 UAVs per day. He emphasized the need to relocate drone production due to the enemy's massive use of "Shaheds."
Russia attacked the power transmission line connecting the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP with Ukraine's energy system. The nuclear facility was once again left without power, which is necessary for stable operation and radiation safety.
A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.
In Rivne region, a 35-year-old woman was remanded in custody due to the death of her newborn child. Investigators established that the infant died from mechanical asphyxia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Kyiv of attempting to influence the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. According to him, Ukrainian special services are operating in Hungary with the aim of bringing a pro-Ukrainian government to power.
An enemy chatbot is spreading on Telegram, collecting personal data about missing Ukrainian servicemen, which can be used against them and their families. This bot requests full personal data, including full name, date of birth, photo, and circumstances of disappearance.
In the first quarter of 2025, housing prices in the European Union increased by 5. 7%, and rental prices by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Since 2010, housing prices in the EU have risen by 57.9%, and rental prices by 27.8%.
Starting July 4, Kyiv has imposed restrictions on truck movement due to the forecasted heat up to +32°C. The ban applies to vehicles weighing over 24 tons and with an axle load exceeding 7 tons when the air temperature is +28°C and above.
Poland's Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, reaffirmed Poland's support for Ukraine after the night attack on Kyiv, during which the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. The spokesman for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the lack of air defense systems in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump will personally decide on extending the term of customs negotiations with trade partners after July 9. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Trump will determine whether partners are negotiating in good faith.
Germany seeks to strengthen Ukraine's air defense by funding two Patriot systems, but awaits approval from the US. Kyiv had previously unsuccessfully tried to acquire these systems directly from the US.
American actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's films, died of cardiac arrest. His career spanned over 40 years.
In Germany, a 20-year-old Syrian citizen attacked passengers on an ICE train traveling from Hamburg to Vienna with a hammer, injuring four people. The attacker was neutralized by passengers, after which he was detained by the police.
In Kyiv, taxi drivers increased transportation fares by 3-5 times during the air raid alert. The cost of a trip from the right bank to the left bank ranged from 860 to 1240 hryvnias, as the metro was not operating on ground sections.
China's National Meteorological Center has renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures, forecasting over 37°C in more than 10 provinces. At the same time, another 10 provinces are preparing for floods due to record rainfall, which has caused water levels in rivers to rise.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation almost 50 new models of automotive equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers in six months. This is twice as many as last year and includes tractors, trucks, and all-terrain chassis.
European airlines are canceling hundreds of flights due to the announced strike by French air traffic controllers. Airlines have urged the EU to reform regulations to avoid similar incidents.
Former German leader Angela Merkel, at the presentation of her memoirs in Athens, spoke about her difficult contacts with Donald Trump. She recalled how Trump refused to shake her hand in the Oval Office, explaining it as his desire to attract attention.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the need for maximum support for Ukraine and an end to Russian gas imports. She emphasized the importance of weakening Russia's economy and controlling its shadow fleet.
Chinese automakers BYD and Chery increased sales by 40% in 2024, while Tesla faced an annual decline for the first time. This is due to the flexibility of Chinese companies, which develop new models in less than half the time required by competitors.
In May, over 3. 5 million participants of the "National Cashback" program received 490 million hryvnias for purchasing Ukrainian goods, which is the largest amount since September 2024. In total, Ukrainians have already received about 2.9 billion hryvnias in cashback.
In the temporarily occupied territories, the occupiers are trying to force Ukrainians to register SIM cards of their operators, threatening to disconnect unregistered numbers from November 1. Ukrainians are massively ignoring the demand for "full registration," despite previous distributions of SIM cards without linking them to Russian passports.
Law enforcement eliminated the criminal group "Krasnobalivski", which grew and sold cannabis, as well as psychotropics via Telegram. The gang's monthly income exceeded UAH 20 million, and its members have been arrested without bail.
46 executives from leading European companies have called on Brussels to suspend the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act for two years. They argue that the EU's unclear rules hinder business and innovation.
During a combined attack on the Zaporizhzhia region on the evening of July 2, a 70-year-old resident of Orikhiv was injured. Her house was damaged as a result of a barrel artillery strike.
In the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, explosions damaged buildings and windows. Zhytomyr RVA provides contacts for victims who need housing assistance.
After two explosions in the village of Berezyna in the Zhytomyr region, medics recommend residents close windows and limit time outdoors due to possible toxins in the air. CPCH experts also advise drinking more water and using an air purifier.
