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Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war in Ukraine began

  • Vladimir Putin launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight after a phone call with Donald Trump, injuring at least 23 across multiple districts.
  • Following the Trump-Putin call on Thursday, Putin reiterated demands and launched a massive missile and drone assault on Kyiv, with no progress on peace efforts.
  • Russia launched 539 drones and 11 missiles in Kyiv's largest attack of the war, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting 270 targets and 23 civilians injured, as reported in statements.
  • Russian missile and drone strikes damaged Kyiv's rail infrastructure, debris fell across districts, and 23 people were injured, including 14 hospitalized.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to speak with Trump on Friday amid calls for increased international support following Kyiv's largest-ever missile and drone assault, which underscored Ukraine's urgent need for enhanced air defenses and broader aid.
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On the evening of July 4, Russian invaders attack Kiev region with strike drones. The Air Defense Forces operate in the area.

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The Kyiv Independent broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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