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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.
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.
As of July 4, 2025, there are no enemy Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two Russian ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
A Russian Iskander missile hit the pier of Odesa seaport on June 3. Two people were killed, six were wounded, including Syrian citizens. Port infrastructure was damaged.
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.
During June 2025, the air defense of the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 4758 Russian air targets, including 8 aeroballistic missiles and 2453 attack UAVs. Ukrainian military aircraft performed 895 sorties, hitting 646 enemy air targets.
Today at 9:15 AM, Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, reportedly with two Iskander-M type ballistic missiles. The strike destroyed a house of culture, two shops, and damaged private homes, with casualties and fatalities.
ISW analysts called the combined Russian strike on Ukraine on the night of June 29 the largest since February 2022. The invaders launched 537 aerial assault weapons, targeting civilian, railway, and industrial infrastructure.
Ukrainian air defense repelled a massive night attack on June 29, neutralizing 475 out of 537 air attack means. Among the downed targets are Shahed, Kh-101/Iskander-K and Kalibr.
SBU announced suspicion to Oleg Borsuk, a former Ukrainian engineer who, after moving to Russia, develops navigation systems for Russian missiles. His developments are used in Kh-101, Kh-59, "Kalibr" and "Iskander" missiles, which attack the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine.
At night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 352 drones and 16 missiles, targeting mostly Kyiv. Air defense forces neutralized 339 drones and 15 missiles, repelling the massive attack.
The President of Ukraine expects a full report on the circumstances and consequences of Russia's missile strike on the training ground in the Kherson region, which resulted in the death of servicemen.
The Russian army on June 22 attacked a temporary training ground of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region with an "Iskander-M" missile, according to the spokesman of the Ground Forces. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded servicemen.
On the night of June 22, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Air defense forces neutralized 28 Shahed-type attack UAVs, but hits were recorded in seven regions, including Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 280 aerial assault means: 272 drones, 2 "Kinzhal" missiles, 4 "Kalibr" missiles, 2 "Iskander-K" missiles. Air defense neutralized 260 targets. The main strike was directed at Kremenchuk, where hits were recorded.
On the night of June 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 194 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air defense forces shot down 167 targets, the main strike was on Kremenchuk, where a hit was recorded.
One enemy ship, which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles, but without missiles, has been recorded in the Black Sea. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is with missiles.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 4 ballistic missiles and 55 drones. Air defense forces shot down 43 UAVs, with hits recorded in 9 locations. The main directions of the attack were Kharkiv region, Donetsk region, and Dnipropetrovsk region.
Ukraine managed to influence the content of the new, 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions of the EU, which includes restrictions on the import of petroleum products and increased pressure on the "shadow fleet". It may become the strongest in a year, but it is still not effective enough to bleed the aggressor country.
On the night of June 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 drones and an Iskander-M missile. Air defense forces neutralized 49 enemy UAVs in the east, south, north and center of the country.
Overnight on June 10, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 322 aerial targets, including Shahed kamikaze drones and missiles. Air defense systems destroyed 284 means, but hits were recorded in 11 locations.
According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, it is necessary to increase investment in the development of defense capabilities. Russia produces as many munitions in three months as the entire alliance does in a year.
Russia is considering withdrawing from the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles, accusing the United States of deploying such missiles in the world. The Russian Federation does not see reciprocity from the United States.
The "Progress" plant, which produces components for the "Iskander" missile systems, has stopped working after the strike. They produced guidance systems, flight control and modules for missiles.
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian positions from which Ukraine was being shelled. They also shot down a Russian Su-35 aircraft and damaged military helicopters.
At night, Russia launched 206 drones and 9 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 167 drones and 7 missiles, and hits and falling debris were recorded in 17 locations.
Overnight, Russia launched 407 drones and 45 missiles, including 6 ballistic missiles, at Ukraine. 36 missiles (4 ballistic) and 199 drones were shot down, 169 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare.
At night, the Russians launched a combined attack on Chernihiv, damaging residential buildings. Four people are known to have been injured, and one man has been hospitalized. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Yesterday, the enemy struck a training ground in the Poltava region with an "Iskander-M" missile. As a result of the attack, 16 soldiers were injured. An investigation is underway.
Russia has improved Iskander-M missiles, making them more difficult for Patriot to intercept. An expert says that only Patriot can save from them, but analogues are needed.