Consumer Reports analyzed over 300,000 vehicles for its 2025 reliability ratings. Rivian, Cadillac, GMC, Jeep, and Tesla were identified as the least reliable models.
As a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region on July 6, 5 people were killed and one was injured. Kostiantynivka was subjected to airstrikes and missile shelling, Druzhkivka – to an FPV drone attack.
A man has been detained in Dnipro on suspicion of murdering his own 72-year-old father. The crime occurred on July 4 on Prystan Street in the Samarskyi district of the city.
A rockfall occurred at a mining and processing plant in Poland, killing a 37-year-old miner. Two other workers were rescued with minor injuries.
An explosion occurred on the tanker "Eco Wizard" in the port of Ust-Luga during ammonia loading, causing punctures and an ammonia leak. The crew was evacuated, and there were no casualties.
In Kyiv, a tank with fuel and lubricants exploded in a hangar of a commercial enterprise near CHP-6. There are no casualties, emergency services are working at the scene.
Kit Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, commented on the conversation between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. He noted Trump's readiness for cooperation and thanked Zelenskyy for his condolences regarding the floods in Texas.
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.
