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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unilaterally suspended military aid to Ukraine for the third time, despite military conclusions that there was no threat to US stockpiles. This decision surprised the State Department, Congress, and European allies, drawing bipartisan criticism.

The most congested intersections in Kyiv have been identified, including Stepan Bandera Avenue – Obolonskyi Avenue and Kompozytora Liatoshynskoho Street. It was also reported that no new traffic lights according to DSTU 4092:2024 were installed this year.

In Kyiv, the ring electric train service has been fully restored. All stations are operating as usual, according to the Kyiv City State Administration.

Favbet Foundation and GoFriends IT Academy held a master class "Ticket to IT" in Stryi for 53 vulnerable teenagers. The event is part of the Build Up project, which introduces young people to 12 areas of digital professions and offers free training.

The SBU found Chinese-made components in the Geran drones used by Russians to attack Kyiv. This is confirmed by the markings "Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd" on the parts.

Kyiv Ring Electric Train service has been fully restored according to schedule after damage to the railway infrastructure. At the "Kyiv-Volynskyi" station, passengers board and alight on track 2, platform № 2.

The Patrol Police urges to help animals during heatwaves by leaving water and food in the shade. Pet owners are advised not to leave them in cars and not to walk them during peak heat hours.

A Chinese component was found in a Russian drone in Kyiv after a night attack. The same night, the building of the Chinese Consulate General in Odesa suffered minor damage from Russian strikes.

Starting July 4, Kyiv has imposed restrictions on truck movement due to the forecasted heat up to +32°C. The ban applies to vehicles weighing over 24 tons and with an axle load exceeding 7 tons when the air temperature is +28°C and above.

After the night drone attack, DTEK equipment was damaged and two transformer substations were destroyed in Kyiv. Energy workers connected all homes to backup power schemes, restoring electricity to all families.

Poland's Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz, reaffirmed Poland's support for Ukraine after the night attack on Kyiv, during which the building of the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. The spokesman for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the lack of air defense systems in Ukraine.

A study by Info Sapiens found that 63% of Ukrainians are knowledgeable about currency, but less than 50% understand banking services, taxes, and loans. Only 31% can convert a monthly loan rate into an annual one.

In Kyiv, gas distribution has been temporarily suspended in four districts due to Russian shelling. Emergency brigades of "Kyivgaz" are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

In Kyiv, as a result of the Russian night attack on July 3-4, 26 people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl with a leg injury. Residential buildings, educational institutions, a medical facility, and infrastructure in several districts of the capital were damaged.

Agroholding MHP is switching to a partnership model of cooperation with agricultural producers, offering support in product certification.

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.

The number of self-employed professionals in Ukraine has increased by 4% since the start of the full-scale war, reaching 28. 3 thousand. In the first five months of 2025, they paid 292.29 million hryvnias in taxes, which is a third more than last year.

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.