On July 7, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with air temperatures up to +33 degrees, in some places up to +36. Rains with thunderstorms are forecast only in the western regions, while the rest of the territory will be dry and sunny.
On July 3, drones attacked the "Gorizont" oil depot in the village of Borok, Udmurt Republic. One drone damaged a fuel tank, no casualties were reported.
In Kyiv, the ring electric train service has been fully restored. All stations are operating as usual, according to the Kyiv City State Administration.
On July 4, three civilians were injured as a result of Russian shelling in the Donetsk region: two in Kramatorsk and one in Kostiantynivka. The wounded sustained mine-blast injuries, and an educational institution was also destroyed.
Ukraine and Denmark have signed an agreement on the establishment of Ukrainian defense production facilities in Denmark. Denmark has become the first country to which Ukraine exports its own defense technologies for production and supply to the Ukrainian army.
Former world champion Tyson Fury challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a third fight, which could take place on April 18, 2026. The director of Usyk's team confirmed the discussions, but currently the team is focused on the rematch with Dubois on July 19.
On July 4, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange, as a result of which servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including defenders of Mariupol, as well as civilians, returned home. Among those released are both soldiers and officers, aged 20 to 59.
The US Environmental Protection Agency sent 139 employees on administrative leave. This happened after the publication of a letter criticizing the US government for "harmful deregulation" and "ignoring scientific consensus."
Israel will provide Ukraine with additional humanitarian aid, including modern water supply systems for hundreds of thousands of citizens in areas destroyed by shelling. The decision was made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sa'ar, and the aid will be transferred by the National Agency for International Cooperation.
During the shelling of Kyiv on July 4, the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on the US to resume ammunition supplies to Ukraine and impose new sanctions against Russia.
During a conversation with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia "played a certain role" in the formation of the United States, including the War of Independence and the Civil War. Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, emphasized the deep historical roots between the countries.
The court found the commander of a State Border Guard Service military unit guilty of negligent attitude to service due to the purchase of substandard helmets worth 36 million hryvnias. He was sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment with a 2-year probation period.
Andrey Badalov, vice-president of the Russian company "Transneft", died under mysterious circumstances. He fell from the window of his apartment.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Putin deliberately attacked Kyiv after talking to Trump to send a signal to the United States. The Kremlin wants Ukraine to remain within its sphere of influence, attacking the rear, as it cannot achieve its goals at the front.
The level of air pollution in Kyiv remains high due to the massive Russian attack on the night of July 3-4. The radiation background in the capital is normal, but Kyiv residents are advised not to stay outdoors.
After the Russian attack on July 4, traffic is temporarily blocked on several streets in Kyiv. Police urge drivers to take into account changes when planning routes.
After a massive air attack on Kyiv on July 4, the air quality level deteriorated. The atmospheric air quality index is 83, and in some areas, a harmful level of pollution has been recorded.
At the Ukrainian-Polish border, at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint, traffic is temporarily restricted due to road works on the Polish side and reconstruction on the Ukrainian side. The throughput capacity is reduced to 5 cars per hour; it is recommended to choose other routes.
The Appeals Chamber of the HACC will consider appeals against the decision on pre-trial detention of Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on August 7. A bail of UAH 120 million has been posted for him in a case concerning abuse of power and bribery.
Manolis Pilavov, the former mayor of occupied Luhansk, died on July 3 as a result of explosions. He headed the city from 2014 to 2023.
In Kyiv, thunderstorms, sometimes hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s are expected on July 4 during the day and on July 5 at night; a Level I danger has been declared. The city authorities recommend avoiding dangerous places and have provided contacts for eliminating the consequences of bad weather.
The head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported on the high intensity of Russian strikes on the region. Over the past month, the occupiers fired about 7,300 shells, resulting in 29 deaths, including 1 child, and 252 adults and 3 children wounded.
On July 3, explosions occurred in occupied Luhansk on Taras Shevchenko Street, near the local history museum. Two people were killed and there were wounded; the explosion occurred during an exhibition by the occupiers.
In Ukraine, scammers create fake Telegram bots that imitate official chat bots of banks and institutions to steal funds. They copy logos, descriptions, and use similar names, as well as fake verification badges.
Famous Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, died in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. His brother André Jota also died in the accident.
Support for Ukraine's EU accession in Poland has dropped from 85% to 35% since 2022. Economic concerns and refugee fatigue are influencing sentiment, while Poland's new president prioritizes the issue of the Volyn tragedy.
The "Energiya" plant in Yelets, Russia, which produces batteries for "Iskander" and cruise missiles, was attacked by drones. This is the second attack on the enterprise in the last three months, which also resulted in damage to residential buildings and casualties.
Donald Trump has called for an end to the trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. This has sparked debate in Israeli society regarding interference in the country's judicial system and internal politics.
The "Energiya" plant in Yelets, which produces batteries for UAVs, was attacked by drones for the second time in three months. As a result of the attack, a woman born in 1954 died, and two more people were injured.
Russian occupiers launched experimental naval drones in the direction of the city of Pivdenne, Odesa region, but they detonated without reaching the territorial waters of Ukraine. The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, confirmed that the raid yielded no results.
