Head of the CPD Andriy Kovalenko stated that Kostiantynivka is not under Russian control, calling the chief of the Russian General Staff a liar, who prepares separate maps for Putin. The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to defend the city.
On July 4, Russian troops lost 1,290 soldiers and 1,628 drones. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have exceeded 1.4 million people.
The enemy attacked an enterprise in Dnipro on the morning of July 5. Information about casualties is being clarified.
US President Donald Trump's speech on the National Mall in Washington was postponed due to the approach of severe storms. Participants of the event were evacuated, and the celebration will resume after the weather improves.
On July 5 in Ukraine, except for the south and southeast, short-term rains with thunderstorms will pass. Wind is northwesterly, daytime temperature 21-26°.
ISW stated that Putin and Russian commanders are exaggerating troop advances to spread the narrative of Russia's inevitable victory. Analysts refuted claims about the capture of settlements and the approach to Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Sloviansk.
Hundreds of masked members of Patriot Front marched through the streets of Washington during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence. They carried American, Confederate flags, and inverted banners.
The official death toll in Venezuela from two earthquakes has risen to 2,954, with 16,592 injured. The UN warns that the final number of victims could exceed 10,000.
In Kyiv, the "Motherland Monument" was illuminated in blue, white, and red to honor the 250th anniversary of US independence. The initiative was carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.
An enemy drone struck a Ukrzaliznytsia railcar during repair works in the Kharkiv region. Thanks to a timely warning, workers managed to take cover, and no one was injured.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, strict security measures have been introduced, paralyzing the city. Local residents and the opposition criticize the authorities for turning the capital into an open-air prison.
The Moroccan national team defeated Canada 3-0, while France beat Paraguay thanks to a penalty goal by Mbappé. The quarterfinal match will take place on July 10 in Foxborough.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation is introducing the subject "Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia" from 2027, which will promote the values of participants in the war against Ukraine. The CPD states that the discipline will also be imposed in the occupied territories to destroy Ukrainian identity.
Putin and Trump discussed the Ukrainian issue and prospects for cooperation after the end of the "conflict. " The Russian dictator "reminded of the Russian Federation's contribution to the formation of American statehood."
On the evening of July 4, Russian troops delivered at least five strikes on Zaporizhzhia. A multi-story building and a parking lot were damaged, three people were injured, including a child, and critical infrastructure was affected.
In Tehran, the farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for 37 years, continues. Hundreds of thousands of mourners call for revenge against Israel and the United States.
A commercial establishment in Kramatorsk came under a Russian airstrike, causing a large-scale fire. The number of wounded has increased, and a child is among the victims.
Due to extreme heat, dozens of parades and fireworks displays have been canceled in the US. The temperature in Washington reached 38 degrees Celsius.
On the evening of July 4, Russians attacked a gas station in Sumy. Three casualties are reported, the fire was extinguished by rescuers.
On July 3, Russian troops lost 1,190 personnel and 1,768 drones. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have exceeded 1.4 million people.
On the night of July 4, the enemy attacked civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, causing a fire at a food warehouse. Two people were injured, and neighboring buildings were damaged.
President Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv relies on Western allies to stop the terror of the Russian Federation. He emphasized the need for pressure on the aggressor's energy resources and financial system.
On the night of July 4, Russian troops attacked a residential area of Zaporizhzhia. Eight people were wounded, including a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.
On Saturday, moderate rains with thunderstorms will occur in most parts of Ukraine, with hail in some places. Wind is northwesterly, daytime temperatures range from 21° to 31°.
ISW analysts stated that Putin's claim about capturing Kostiantynivka does not correspond to reality. Russian presence in the city is limited to small groups of saboteurs.
US President Donald Trump showed on social media a new $100 bill with his signature. Previously, the $100 bill bore the signatures of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, but not the sitting president.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. She will begin consultations on the appointment of a new head of government.
The Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Kstovo suspended oil processing after an attack by Ukrainian drones. The enterprise ranks 4th in Russia in terms of capacity and 2nd in gasoline production.
The Center for National Resistance has refuted information about NABU searches at the parents of the President of Ukraine. The fake is being spread by the Russian disinformation network "Matryoshka" using a forged video.
Trump's representatives Kushner and Witkoff will not go to negotiations for a photo op, but only if there are new reasons. They are simultaneously conducting negotiations on Iran and Ukraine.
