Latvia delivers Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Latvia has delivered a batch of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of a new military aid package.
War
SBU classifies Odesa car explosion as attempted terrorist attack
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the July 5 car explosion in Odesa's Kyivskyi district as an attempted terrorist attack.
Kremlin to involve Laotian engineering troops in mine clearance in Kursk region – HUR
In an effort to draw international partners into its war against Ukraine, Russian authorities plan to deploy a combined unit of engineering troops from the Lao People's Armed Forces to conduct mine clearance operations in Russia's Kursk region.
Car explosion in Odesa injures man
A car exploded in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa, injuring a man.
Two civilians killed, four wounded in Russian attacks on Donetsk region over past day
On July 4, Russian forces killed two civilians in the Donetsk region and wounded four others.
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralize 292 out of 322 enemy drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 292 out of 322 drones launched by Russia since the evening of July 4.
Death toll from Russia's July 4 attack on Kyiv rises to two – mayor
The number of people killed in Russia's July 4 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to two.
Drones attack multiple Russian regions – media
Unmanned aerial vehicles carried out strikes on several sites in various Russian regions on Saturday night, July 5.
Casualties reported as Russians shell Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, on July 4, one person was killed and 15 others were injured, including two children, due to Russian shelling.
Russian shelling leaves 11 people injured in Kherson region
In Kherson region, 11 people were injured over the past day, July 4, due to enemy shelling.
Ukrainian forces strike Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh region, home to Su jets
Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck the Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region, where Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM aircraft are based.
General Staff reports 183 combat engagements on frontline over past day
Over the past day, July 4, a total of 183 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invading troops.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,050 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to July 5, 2025, are estimated at approximately 1,025,260 personnel, with 1,050 eliminated in the past 24 hours alone.
Zaporizhzhia region endures 469 Russian strikes in 24 hrs, civilian casualties reported
Russian forces carried out 469 attacks on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
No Russian warships in Ukrainian seas
There are currently no Russian warships in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov, while one enemy Kalibr missile carrier remains in the Mediterranean.
04 July 2025
War update: 136 clashes on front lines, Russian forces launch 42 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 136 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines as of 22:00 on July 4, with Russian forces launching 42 assaults on Ukrainian forces' positions in the Pokrovsk sector. Eight battles in this sector are still ongoing.
Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to eight
Eight people were injured in a Russian Shahed drone attack on Kryvyi Rih on the evening of Friday, July 4.
Ukrainian forces eliminated over 230,000 Russian invaders over past six months – Syrskyi
Ukraine's Defense Forces eliminated more than 230,000 Russian invaders and destroyed over 1,300 tanks in the first half of 2025.
Ukrainian forces strike Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army command post for second time this week
On July 3, Ukrainian forces successfully struck the command post of Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army for the second time this week.
One killed as Russian forces strike village in Zaporizhzhia region with guided bomb
Russian forces carried out an airstrike using a guided aerial bomb on the village of Prymorske in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing a civilian.
Dozens of Russian 'Shaheds' shot down by interceptor drones today – Zelensky
During Russia’s overnight attack, dozens of Shahed drones were shot down by Ukrainian interceptor drones.
Putin escalates after every call with Trump to get 'presents', expert says
Following the latest wave of heavy attacks on Ukraine — particularly on Kyiv — every Patriot, Sidewinder, Hellfire, or Stinger missile not sent to Ukraine leads to more losses among Ukrainian troops.
Infrastructure hit in Kryvyi Rih by drone strike, injuries reported
Enemy drones struck civilian infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, injuring two people.
Russian strike causes blackout at Zaporizhzhia NPP — Minister Halushchenko
A Russian strike cut off the last of two back up power lines that supplied external electricity to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
War update: 77 combat clashes on frontline since morning, fighting ongoing in six sectors
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 77 combat clashes with Russian invading forces. Of these, 30 occurred in the Pokrovsk sector. Active fighting continues on six fronts.
Chinese components found in Russian 'Geran' drones – SSU identifies manufacturer
Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have found components manufactured in the People’s Republic of China inside the Russian version of the Shahed attack drone known as the Geran UAV.
Two rescuers injured in Kryvyi Rih during repeated Russian strike
The Russian army launched a second strike on Kryvyi Rih today, targeting the site after emergency crews had already arrived to respond to an earlier attack. Among the injured are members of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
Ukraine becomes first to use helicopters to hunt drones at scale
Ukraine’s army aviation has become the first in the world to systematically use helicopters to intercept enemy drones, particularly during air attacks involving Shahed loitering munitions.
Russian forces attack Kryvyi Rih with Su-34
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region using a tactical aircraft, likely a Su-34. The target traveled over 100 kilometers in 13 minutes.