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.
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.
An air raid alert has been declared in several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons from Crimea. This comes amid an announced phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
In total, since 2022, 1754 apartment buildings and 214 educational institutions have been damaged in the capital.
Donald Trump confirmed a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, scheduled for today at 10:00 AM US time. He announced this on Truth Social.
The "VAKS decided" platform has collected original ways for defendants in corruption cases to hide bribes. These include books, packages, pea cans, and even a judge's robe.
257 civilians died, 2,000 buildings damaged since the start of the invasion.
The Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv established the fact of cohabitation as one family for two men, one of whom is a diplomat in Israel. This decision will allow him to obtain permission to reunite with his partner abroad.
Most surveyed Kyiv residents support the legalization of pornography, but emphasize the need for clear legislative regulation. This initiative received a new wave of attention after the petition of OnlyFans model Svitlana Dvornikova.
On Friday, July 4, most of Ukraine is expected to experience heat up to +28. ..+33 degrees, in places up to +35 degrees. In the west, the temperature will drop to +20...+25 degrees, with short-term thunderstorms.
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.
A 63-year-old taxi driver, who twice hit the Honored Artist of Ukraine, has been notified of suspicion for intentional minor bodily harm. The conflict arose because the driver refused to close the window, after which he beat the passenger.
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.
Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the National Bank, is under investigation by the SBI for abuse of office, but still holds his position. He is accused of withdrawing lawsuits against the NBU, which deprived the shareholders of Concord Bank of the right to a fair trial.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a phone conversation on Friday. The discussion is expected to cover the sudden halt of US arms supplies to Kyiv and potential future sales.
Starting July 3, temporary restrictions for freight transport are in effect in Kyiv. The ban applies to trucks weighing over 24 tons when the air temperature is +28°C or higher, to preserve the road surface.
Peak hours on the roads are from 07:00-10:00 and 17:00-19:00, and the highest intensity is observed in September.
The Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC-MP filed a lawsuit against the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, challenging the resolution on the procedure for checking churches for ties with the Russian Orthodox Church. The UOC-MP claims that it was not involved in the investigation process, which deprived it of the opportunity to defend its rights.
The US State Department stated that arms supplies to Ukraine have not ceased, but only been reviewed. President Trump remains committed to the obligations regarding the transfer of Patriot missiles.
The Pentagon's decision to suspend some arms supplies to Ukraine came as a surprise to many, including members of Congress and European allies. The move caused concern and disappointment, especially among Republicans, due to the influence of official Elbridge Colby.
Traffic on the Kyiv-Chop highway has been fully restored after the explosions that occurred on July 2 near the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region. As a result of the incident at the enterprise, 2 people died and 24 were injured, including 4 children.
On July 3, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +33°C in the west and south. Short-term rains are possible in the east, no precipitation in Kyiv.
