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

  • On July 4, Russian forces launched the largest drone and missile assault since the 2022 invasion, targeting Kyiv and damaging multiple districts.
  • This attack followed a July 3 phone call where Putin reaffirmed Russia's refusal to compromise on Ukraine, signaling a renewed military push.
  • Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 478 weapons out of 550 launched, while at least 23 people were injured and infrastructure including schools was harmed.
  • President Zelenskyy called the strikes cynical and a deliberate terror act, stating Putin shows no intention to end the war, with Kyiv officials fearing weakened defenses due to halted US shipments.
  • The assault and ongoing conflict underline stalled diplomacy, with Zelenskyy hoping to discuss the situation with Trump amid calls for increased pressure on Moscow and restored aid.
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Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

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Immediately after the phone call with Trump, Putin orders the biggest air attack on Ukraine. The Kremlin's message is clear – and the damage only a fraction of what Russian waves can still do in the future. Why is Washington watching?

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