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04.07.2025

04.07.2025Morning Barrage, Captives' Return, Diplomatic Call

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 04.07.2025.

It displays 83 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.07.2025Morning Barrage, Captives' Return, Diplomatic Call
The day in Ukrainian media opened with extensive reports on a massive Russian drone and missile barrage targeting Kyiv. Initial reports detailed rising casualties and residential fires, with numbers of injured increasing throughout the morning. Ukrainian defense efforts, including the deployment of new interceptor drones, were also highlighted, alongside mixed success rates against the aerial threats. As the morning progressed, editorial focus shifted to Ukraine's counter-strikes, specifically hitting a Shahed production facility near Moscow. The late morning brought significant coverage of a successful prisoner exchange with Russia, seeing many military personnel, some held since 2022, return. By afternoon, high-level diplomacy gained prominence, centering on President Zelensky's conversation with President Trump. This discussion, following Trump's "disappointing" call with Putin, covered front-line developments, air defense, and potential joint arms production, reconnecting to previous days' concerns over US aid. The day concluded with warnings of potentially intensified daily "Shahed" launches.
04.07.2025

04:02Kyiv Under Barrage

Ukrainian media reports a significant escalation in Russian missile and drone attacks, particularly targeting Kyiv and its surrounding region. Multiple sources detail widespread attacks, resulting in numerous civilian casualties and residential fires (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Discussions also highlight the increasing use of "Shahed" drones and strategies for Ukraine to counter these evolving aerial threats (Liga.net). This shift in focus signals a renewed emphasis on immediate defensive challenges.
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07:26Kyiv Hit, Interceptors Deployed

Ukrainian media is currently dominated by reports of a massive Russian night attack on Kyiv, which resulted in dozens injured and significant damage, with emergency services working to mitigate consequences (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Papers detail Ukraine's defense, including the deployment of new interceptor drones and the neutralization of many targets (Liga.net, Pravda). However, reports also indicate a lower success rate against missiles, highlighting the scale of the barrage (UNIAN).
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10:43Captives Come Home

Ukrainian media now highlights a significant prisoner exchange with Russia, where many military personnel, some held since 2022, were returned (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Concurrently, reports continue on widespread Russian aerial attacks, including over 500 drones and missiles launched, causing damage and injuries in Kyiv and elsewhere (Hromadske, LB.ua, Ukrinform). Ukrainian forces also report hitting a Shahed production enterprise near Moscow (Liga.net, Pravda).
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14:32Trump Engages Zelensky

Ukrainian media highlights President Trump's recent calls, including a "disappointing" one with Putin and a subsequent conversation with Zelensky (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This unfolds amidst ongoing reports of intensified "Shahed" drone attacks and evolving Ukrainian countermeasures (Liga.net, Hromadske, LB.ua). Additionally, Ukraine successfully returned another group of defenders from Russian captivity (Pravda, Ukrinform).
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18:21Drone Onslaught Intensifies

Ukrainian media highlights intensified Russian aerial assaults, with a warning that Russia could launch 1000 "Shaheds" daily (Liga.net). Reports detail continued massive attacks on Kyiv (Hromadske, LB.ua) and the deployment of interceptor drones in defense (UNIAN). Concurrently, President Zelensky's call with President Trump is featured, revealing key discussion points including the front, air defense, and a peace agreement (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA).
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