Yurii Ihnat stated that one Patriot battery is not enough to protect large cities like Kyiv, as several systems are needed for effective airspace coverage from different sides. Germany plans to purchase two Patriot systems for Ukraine, awaiting approval from the USA.
In Kyiv, after the shelling, smog appeared and a noticeable smell of burning, but the KMDA states a low level of air pollution. Experts recommend closing windows, limiting time outdoors, and drinking more water.
In Kyiv, due to a massive Russian attack, there is a threat of collapse of inter-floor ceilings between the 2nd and 3rd floors in one of the residential buildings. The fire and rescue unit was damaged, but the personnel were not injured.
Kyiv suffered one of the largest combined attacks, with over 20 damages recorded in 6 districts, Solomianskyi being the most affected. Over 20 people were injured, 14 hospitalized, including a 10-year-old girl.
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.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's massive night attack, calling it a "demonstratively significant and cynical strike. " According to him, 550 targets were used, of which 330 were "Shaheds," as well as missiles, including ballistic ones.
Yurii Ihnat reported that Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed dozens of enemy UAVs during the night attack. Mobile fire groups and other air defense assets are also working effectively.
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.
Five ambulance vehicles were damaged in Kyiv as a result of the night attack. Medics, who were on their way to the injured, were not wounded.
US President Donald Trump stated there was no progress in talks with Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. The conversation took place amidst Russia's night attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in casualties in Kyiv.
The night attack by Russia on Kyiv, one of the worst, occurred immediately after Putin's conversation with Trump. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called it a deliberate act, calling for tough sanctions against Moscow and providing Ukraine with means of self-defense.
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.
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.
In Kyiv, work is underway to restore the track, and power has been partially supplied. Trains in the Fastiv direction run according to the usual schedule, in the north-western direction — with reserve locomotives. Flights in the Korosten direction go through Pochayna and Darnytsia.
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.
In Kyiv on July 4, due to a night attack, traffic is partially blocked on Zhmerinska, Yakuba Kolasa streets and Vidradny Avenue. Trolleybus routes No. 41 and No. 27 have been changed, and passenger trains heading west are delayed.
On July 4, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +35° in the south. Parts of the country will be covered by rain with thunderstorms and gusts of wind, especially the northern and western regions.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on July 4, railway infrastructure was damaged. Passenger trains in the western direction are delayed by up to 2 hours, Kyiv City Express changed its route.
On the night of July 4, Kyiv was covered in smog due to a high concentration of combustion products caused by fires resulting from a massive Russian shelling. Residents are advised to close windows after the air raid alert ends.
On the night of July 4, Kyiv was subjected to a massive attack, which caused fires. There are victims. Many residential buildings were destroyed, cars were damaged. The consequences of enemy shelling were recorded in various areas of the Ukrainian capital.
On the night of July 4, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the threat of Kinzhal missiles from Russian MiG-31Ks. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a missile threat.
On July 3, a non-residential building caught fire in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv as a result of Russian shelling. Information about casualties is being clarified.
The head of the KMVA stated that during air raids, Kyiv residents hear loud exhaust noises from motorcyclists. He promised to strengthen control and accelerate the resolution of this problem.
Debris of an unmanned aerial vehicle was found in the Dnipro district of Kyiv near an educational institution and several residential buildings. Emergency services are working at the scene.
In Kyiv, fragments of an enemy drone fell on the roof of a residential building in the Obolonskyi district. Medics and rescuers are heading to the scene.
An air raid alert has been declared in a number of regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Poltava region, where air defense is actively working. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Tymur Tkachenko and Head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration Volodymyr Kohut urge to stay in shelters.
The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko, warned about the likelihood of an enemy drone attack on the capital. Air defense has already worked on single targets, but a series of Russian UAVs are approaching Kyiv.
Hungary's Ambassador to Ukraine, Antal Heizer, was summoned to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry due to attempts to draw Ukraine into Hungary's internal political struggle. The Ukrainian side considers these actions deplorable and offensive, especially against the backdrop of the Hungarian people's assistance to Ukraine.
Russian dictator's aide Yuriy Ushakov stated that the next round of talks in Istanbul will be bilateral between Russia and Ukraine. Washington's participation in this process is not expected.
