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Air defence has been responding in the city of Kyiv as Russian forces launched attack drones on Ukraine on the evening of 3 July.

Source: Kyiv City Military Administration; Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration; Ukraine's Air Force

Details: An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv and air defence was responding in the evening.

Tkachenko confirmed that a Russian drone had been downed. Debris was found in an open area in the Solomianskyi district. Early reports indicate that there was no damage or casualties.

Kyiv City Military Administration reported that air defence continues to respond.

Updated: Later, Tkachenko reported that there were still Russian drones over Kyiv. There was information about a fire on the roof of a 16-storey residential building in the Obolonskyi district.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that medics had been called to the Obolonskyi district. Early reports indicate that drone debris fell on the roof of a residential building. Medics and rescue workers are heading to the scene.

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The German Federal Government is currently working on an emergency decision to supply Ukraine with new air defence systems and a sufficient number of interceptor missiles.

Source: European Pravda with reference to the German newspaper Bild

Details: Bild reported that Berlin is now awaiting confirmation from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the provision of two Patriot air defence systems, which Germany would finance for Ukraine.

Germany is said to have submitted the request several weeks ago.

"Kyiv had previously tried in vain to purchase Patriot systems directly from the United States and then turned to the German government," Bild wrote.

After the United States announced a halt to certain weapon deliveries to Ukraine, Berlin fears that Washington may also reject the German request for two Patriot systems.

Bild reported that the issue had been discussed at Wednesday's cabinet meeting, during which "it became clear that cancelled deliveries from the US cannot be compensated".

"Nevertheless, Germany and other allies now want to try to provide Ukraine with at least Patriot systems from their own stocks," Bild added.

Background:

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to raise the matter of maintaining the supply of weapons and ammunition from the United States to Ukraine, including PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, in a conversation with US President Donald Trump on 4 July or in the next few days.Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is clarifying the details of military aid supplies with the United States at the working level following reports of a suspension of supplies.

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Air defence has been responding in the city of Kyiv as Russian forces launched attack drones on Ukraine on the evening of 3 July.

Source: Kyiv City Military Administration; Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration; Ukraine's Air Force

Details: An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv and air defence was responding in the evening.

Tkachenko confirmed that a Russian drone had been downed. Debris was found in an open area in the Solomianskyi district. Early reports indicate that there was no damage or casualties.

Kyiv City Military Administration reported that air defence continues to respond.

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Russian forces struck the village of Illinivka in the Kramatorsk district with a FPV drone on the evening of 3 July, killing one man and injuring five other civilians.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Details: The Russians targeted the residential area with an attack drone. A 47-year-old man was killed near his home. His 44-year-old wife and 74-year-old mother sustained injuries.

Additionally, a 65-year-old woman and her 37-year-old son were wounded in the street. A 70-year-old woman also sustained injuries.

The people injured in the attack have blast injuries, multiple shrapnel wounds and concussion. Doctors have assessed the condition of some of them as moderate, while one civilian is in a critical condition.

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Antal Heizer, Hungary’s Ambassador to Ukraine, has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine over Budapest’s "unfriendly statements".

Source: a press service for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, as reported by European Pravda

Details: During the meeting with Hungarian Ambassador Antal Heizer, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko emphasised that Kyiv clearly sees Hungary’s ruling political forces attempting to drag Ukraine into its domestic political struggle.

"All these clumsy tricks to create an image of an enemy from Ukraine, which is fighting a real enemy of all of Europe and the civilised world, look simply pathetic and offensive, first of all, to the Hungarian people, who, unlike biased politicians, are actually a European nation that, through the volunteer movement, helps the Ukrainian people in every way it can to defeat the Russian enemy and prevent the return of occupiers on the streets of Budapest again," the Foreign Ministry stated in a communiqué.

The summons appears to be linked to a new political campaign in Hungary, where Viktor Orbán’s main opponent is being portrayed as the "Hungarian Zelenskyy", with both depicted as "puppets".

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi described the propaganda campaign as "stupid, boring and unconvincing".

Background: Previously, the Hungarian government claimed that 95% of voters in a so-called "referendum" had opposed Ukraine’s EU accession.

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A Russian attack on the city of Poltava on 3 July resulted in the death of two people and injuries to 59 more.

Source: National Police of Ukraine

Quote: "The number of injured following the Russian strike on Poltava has risen to 59. It is currently known that two people have been killed."

*The aftermath of the attack.*Photo: National Police*The policemen at the site of the attack.*Photo: National Police*A policewoman and a rescue worker at the site of the attack.*Photo: National Police

Background: On the morning of 3 July, Russia attacked Poltava using drones. The strike targeted the buildings of the Poltava's military enlistment office, causing fire.

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Yuriy Ushakov, aide to Vladimir Putin, has told Russian propagandist media that during his phone conversation with the US President, the Kremlin leader discussed the situation in the Middle East and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Source: Russian outlet RBC, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Ushakov stated that Putin congratulated Donald Trump on the upcoming US Independence Day and remarked that "Russia played a significant role in the founding of the American state".

"Of course, the issue of Ukraine was discussed. Trump again raised the matter of ending the hostilities as soon as possible. Putin said that we are continuing to seek a political and negotiated resolution to the conflict," he added.

Ushakov noted that the conversation also touched on the situations in Syria, Iran and the broader Middle East.

He also said that a potential face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin was mentioned but added that "the idea is still floating in the air".

Background:

Earlier on 3 July, Trump had stated that he was scheduled to speak with the Kremlin leader at around 17:00 Kyiv time. Their previous conversation took place on 14 June, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.Commenting on the dialogue between the Russian and US leaders, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed doubt that they had many shared ideas.Zelenskyy himself is preliminarily scheduled to hold a phone call with Donald Trump on Friday 4 July.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented an award to 11-year-old volunteer Jens Fog Thomsen during his visit to Denmark.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Thomsen received the Future of Ukraine award from Zelenskyy, becoming the first foreigner to receive this honour.

"Since last year, he has been handcrafting Easter decorations and, through their sale, has raised over 34,000 Danish kroner to purchase school backpacks and supplies for Ukrainian children affected by the war," the president said.

In Denmark, I presented a special award – the “Future of Ukraine” distinction – to 11-year-old volunteer Jens Fogh Thomsen. Since last year, he has been handcrafting Easter decorations and, through their sale, has raised over 34,000 Danish kroner to purchase school backpacks and… pic.twitter.com/5mglIquMqN

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 3, 2025

The President’s Office clarified that Jens began helping Ukraine in 2024 after seeing news about Ukrainian children who had lost their homes due to Russian aggression.

Since then, he has been creating Easter decorations in the form of blue-and-yellow beaded chicks.

Background:

In late May, Zelenskyy presented the Future of Ukraine awards to 24 children.On Thursday 3 July, the president arrived in Denmark, which will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union until the end of 2025.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to raise the matter of maintaining the supply of weapons and ammunition from the United States to Ukraine, including PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, in a conversation with US President Donald Trump on 4 July or in the next few days.

Source: Zelenskyy while answering journalists’ questions during the opening ceremony of Denmark’s presidency of the EU in Aarhus, Denmark, on 3 July, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy plans to talk with Trump about continued support from the US and, in particular, providing Ukraine with PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defence systems.

"So, first of all, of course, we count on the continuation of American support. There are some items which Europe doesn't have for today, especially when we speak about PAK-3. I mean missiles for Patriot systems," Zelenskyy said.

He emphasised that the supply of PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile) missiles from the United States is critically important, as are the systems themselves.

"But we also count on our Ukrainian production. We need more financing, more funds for this. We spoke about today also. And we have, God bless, we have really good relations. We count on you, on Denmark, and on our relationships," the Ukrainian president said.

"What about our bilateral relations with the United States and this support? So, I hope that maybe tomorrow or these days I will speak about it with President Trump," Zelenskyy added.

Background:

As reported by European Pravda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also arrived in Denmark on Thursday 3 July, to take part in the official ceremony marking the start of Denmark’s EU presidency.Zelenskyy intends to discuss the expansion of the Danish model – where European countries fund contracts for weapons production in Ukraine and for supplying Ukraine with arms in general.The Ukrainian president also stated that Ukraine is cooperating with the US "at working levels" to clarify the details of military aid deliveries following media reports of a suspension.Denmark, in turn, called on the EU to finance the defence industry in Ukraine to compensate for arms deliveries from the United States.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Source: Zelenskyy speaking to journalists

Quote: "I’m not sure they have many shared ideas, as they are very different people. But if we are talking about Ukraine, we have always supported the idea of an unconditional ceasefire proposed by President Trump."

Details: Zelenskyy stressed that he is open to any format of meetings but pointed out that in Russia, only Putin makes the decisions, so achieving peace requires negotiations at the leadership level.

Background: Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated that he would have a phone call with US President Donald Trump on 3 July. Trump later confirmed the call with Putin, scheduled for 10:00 US time (17:00 Kyiv time).

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The size of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers has grown from fewer than 100 vessels at the beginning of 2022 to between 300 and 600 by early 2025, depending on the counting method.

Source: Safety4sea.com, citing a study by Dryad Global, as reported by Ekonomichna Pravda

Details: The study indicates around 40% of these tankers were acquired from EU sellers and are ageing vessels nearing or exceeding their typical operational lifespan.

A typical Russian shadow tanker is 20 to 25 years old, far above the global average of 13 years for oil tankers.

"Age is the hidden hazard. Through constant flag-hopping, name changes and shell company swaps, many shadow-fleet tankers present fresh paperwork while hiding their build year and maintenance record," the report says.

Dryad Global analysts stress that unless a counterpart conducts a deep investigation – tracing the ship’s history through every previous IMO number – the vessel may appear seaworthy, even though it is over 20 years old and potentially lacks a valid classification.

Between January and May 2025, the US, EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet, blacklisting about 270 tankers connected to Russian oil exports. The crackdown began on 10 January, when the US Treasury sanctioned 183 tankers and targeted Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, removing 17 million DWT from the mainstream trade.

EU sanction packages in February and May 2025 added 74 and 189 tankers, respectively, and introduced liability for facilitating dangerous or uninsured vessels. The EU’s blacklist now includes 153 ships. The UK followed in March, sanctioning another 29 tankers.

In total, Western sanctions now cover approximately 270 vessels with a combined capacity of nearly 25 million tonnes, three times the number in January.

Shipowners often manipulate AIS (Automatic Identification System) data. Crews may reclassify tankers into less regulated categories or turn off transponders near sensitive areas, switching them back on only after leaving high-risk zones. Some ships transmit false coordinates.

Frequent name and flag changes are also common. A tanker may switch from the Russian registry to the Liberian flag within days, often altering identifiers while in port. These updates are quickly reflected in digital certificates, which port authorities typically accept.

Dryad Global notes that within a year, a single vessel can be passed among companies registered in offshore jurisdictions such as the Seychelles or Marshall Islands, with real ownership hidden behind nominee directors.

"Cargo concealment is the final step. Offshore transfers near Lomé, Ceuta, or Kandla often blend Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan crude into mixed cargoes labelled as generic fuel oil. This makes origin tracing difficult and hampers the enforcement of sanctions and price caps," the report says.

As these tactics are often combined, regulatory bodies increasingly treat any vessel with rapidly changing identifiers as high risk. Enforcement has shifted from individual checks to broader blacklists based on behavioural patterns, Dryad Global notes.

Background:

Germany has recently introduced additional measures to counter Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. As of 1 July, German authorities require passing tankers to submit proof of oil pollution insurance.Australia has also imposed targeted sanctions on 60 tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet – the country’s first such action against Russian maritime assets.Panama has deregistered 128 Russian-linked vessels after they were sanctioned by the US, its allies and the UN.Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Ukraine’s sanctions policy envoy, earlier stated that the shadow fleet reflects the broader opacity of the international oil shipping industry. Some of the violations, which in fact constitute circumvention of sanctions, are not necessarily violations in legal terms.It was also reported that Japan’s Taiyo Oil Co. received Russian oil via the Voyager – a tanker blacklisted by both the US Treasury and the EU. The vessel delivered 600,000 barrels from the Prigorodnoye terminal on Sakhalin Island.Bloomberg noted that Japan allowed this for energy security reasons – despite being a G7 member.In addition, tankers involved in Iran-to-China oil delivery schemes have been disappearing from digital tracking near Malaysia’s east coast – a key trans-shipment hub for Iranian oil.In recent months, an increasing number of vessels have been turning off their transponders near the eastern coast of Malaysia – a region that has become a key hub for ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil destined for China.It has also been reported that tankers under US sanctions have begun appearing in the complex maritime supply chain transporting Russian oil to India, which is currently recording record-high imports of this oil.

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Russian forces attacked the towns of Kostiantynivka, Bilytske and Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast on 3 July, killing four people and injuring three others.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Details: In the morning, the Russians dropped a FAB-250 aerial bomb equipped with a unified gliding and correction module on Kostiantynivka. Residential buildings were hit. A woman who was at home at the time sustained a laceration to her arm. Several hours later, the city came under fire again, this time from a Smerch multiple rocket launcher. A 72-year-old woman waiting at a public transport stop was injured.

*The aftermath of the Russian attack.*Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

In Bilytske, two men aged 54 and 66 were killed in an attack. A civilian woman suffered shrapnel wounds and received medical assistance.

*The aftermath of the Russian attack.*Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Russian forces also struck Pokrovsk. Two local residents were killed. The type of weapon used in the attack is being determined.

At least nine apartment buildings, three garages, a shop facade and a power line were damaged in the attacks.

*The aftermath of the Russian attack.*Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

The Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial investigations into all incidents under Article 438.1 and Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of the laws and customs of war.

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Following the suspension of some types of US military aid to Ukraine, the European Union must strengthen its own support for Ukraine.

Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as reported by European Pravda correspondent

Details: Speaking during a media briefing in Copenhagen on the occasion of Denmark's assumption of the EU presidency, Von der Leyen stated that the suspension of US aid sends a message to the EU that it needs to scale up its own support for Kyiv.

Quote: "For us, it's a clear signal, a clear message to step up our own support. So ramping up our European defence capacities, not only at the level of the European Union but at a continental level."

More details: Von der Leyen recalled that the EU has already provided military assistance to Ukraine worth around €50 billion, including equipment.

Quote: "Denmark has shown with its significant deliveries as of the start of the war how to do it, from a much-needed artillery to F-16s, for example. I, for my part, can only recommend using SAFE now.

Here are 150 billion euros. The member states can take this money and either buy military equipment and give it to Ukraine, or they can take this money and invest it in the extremely efficient Ukrainian defence industry."

Background:

As reported by European Pravda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also arrived in Denmark on Thursday 3 July, to take part in the official ceremony marking the start of Denmark’s EU presidency.Zelenskyy intends to discuss the expansion of the Danish model – where European countries fund contracts for weapons production in Ukraine and for supplying Ukraine with arms in general.The Ukrainian president also stated that Ukraine is cooperating with the US "at working levels" to clarify the details of military aid deliveries following media reports of a suspension.

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In the occupied city of Luhansk, Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) has killed Manolis Pilavov, former occupation mayor of Luhansk.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda sources within the SSU

Details: The sources said that on 3 July in temporarily occupied Luhansk, the SSU killed Manolis Pilavov, former head of the city’s occupation administration (held the post from 2014 to 2023).

Pilavov was killed as a result of an explosive detonation.

He was one of the ideologues of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic", an associate of Russian-appointed leader Igor Plotnitsky, and personally took part in the overthrow of the constitutional order.

Since 2015, Pilavov had been wanted under Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (actions aimed at the violent change or overthrow of the constitutional order, or seizure of state power). Since 2022, he had also been under Ukrainian sanctions.

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Ukraine's Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Building Plant (KZVV) has registered an international patent for the 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer. The design has been patented as a standalone artillery module, suitable for mounting on different chassis types, or as a complete artillery system in its full configuration.

Source: Militarnyi, a Ukrainian military themed online portal, citing armoured vehicle expert BTVT

Details: The patent was filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), a mechanism that enables Ukrainian manufacturers to obtain patent protection for their inventions in multiple countries simultaneously.

This treaty will allow the Kramatorsk-based plant to better manage its intellectual property rights in European countries, clearly outlining the rights and obligations of both the signatory states and the company.

The patent documentation presents the Bohdana self-propelled howitzer mounted on a new wheeled chassis and in its complete system configuration.

The active effort to secure intellectual property rights for the artillery system suggests that Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Building Plant may be preparing to launch production of the Bohdana howitzer in European countries.

Notably, Denmark recently announced a US$47 million investment in the development of Ukrainian weapons production on its territory. Given the country’s previous financial support for the production of Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine’s defence forces, as well as its own need for artillery systems, Copenhagen may be interested in establishing production of Ukrainian howitzers on Danish soil.

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that he will have a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday 3 July.

Source: Russian propaganda outlets RIA Novosti and TASS; Truth Social

Quote from TASS: "Putin said that he will have a conversation with Trump today."

Update: Later, Trump confirmed a phone call with Putin scheduled for 10:00 US time (17:00 Kyiv time).

"Will be speaking to President Putin of Russia at 10:00 a.m.," he wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. [N.B. Ukrainska Pravda does not recognise Putin as president – ed.]

Screenshot Truth Social

Previously:

Earlier, the Financial Times reported that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump are planning to hold a phone conversation on Friday 4 July.Politico reported that the United States and Ukraine are working to arrange a phone call between Trump and Zelenskyy amid suspensions in arms supplies.US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that the United States has not suspended all arms supplies to Ukraine and that the Pentagon's decision the day before was just "one situation".Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is currently working with the US to clarify all the details of military aid deliveries following reports of the suspension.

Background:

On 17 May, Trump announced that he would hold a phone call with Putin on 19 May, followed by conversations with Zelenskyy and NATO allies.On 19 May, Trump began negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine by holding a phone call with Zelenskyy.The conversation between Trump and Putin lasted more than two hours. Putin claimed that Russia is ready to work on a memorandum with Ukraine which would include a possible ceasefire for a certain period of time. The Russian ruler also said that contact has been "resumed" between the negotiating groups that met in Istanbul.

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The number of people injured in the Russian attack on the city of Poltava on 3 July has risen to 47.

Source: National Police of Ukraine

Details: Police officers, emergency workers, medics, utility workers, volunteers and law enforcement officials are working at the scene, assisting those affected.

The Russians carried out another large-scale drone strike on Poltava on Thursday morning.

The Ukrainian Ground Forces report there were two hits: one on the premises of Poltava City military enlistment office, the other on the premises of the Poltava Oblast military enlistment office. Both military facilities are located in a densely built-up urban area.

*The aftermath of the Russian attack on Poltava.*Photo: National Police

The attack damaged houses, apartment buildings, as well as shops and cars.

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Manolis Pilavov, former head of the occupation Russian administration, has been killed in an explosion in temporarily occupied Luhansk.

Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and TASS; Latvia-based Russian media outlet Meduza; social media

Details: Media reports indicate that the explosion occurred around midday on 3 July on Taras Shevchenko Street. The so-called "Luhansk People's Republic government" stated that one person was killed and three others injured in the explosion.

Later, Russian media reported that the deceased was Manolis Pilavov, who headed the so-called "administration" of Russian-occupied Luhansk from December 2014 to November 2023.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the explosive device was planted behind the door of his home.

A video supposedly showing the scene has appeared on social media channels.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump will have a telephone conversation on Friday 4 July.

Source: Financial Times, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The telephone conversation between the presidents will take place against the backdrop of the suspension of supplies of some key types of weapons to Ukraine from the US.

The news outlet sources also said that the Ukrainian president will raise the issue of possible future sales of American weapons.

Background:

Earlier, the media reported that the US and Ukraine were working on organising a telephone conversation between Trump and Zelensky amid the suspension of arms supplies.US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that the United States had not suspended all arms supplies to Ukraine and that the Pentagon's decision the day before was just "one situation".President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is clarifying the details of military aid supplies with the United States at the working level following reports of a suspension of supplies.

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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the destruction of a facility belonging to the Russian defence industry – the Energia plant in the city of Yelets in Lipetsk Oblast of Russia.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "As part of the efforts to reduce the offensive capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Russian aggressor, on the night of 2-3 July, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the defence forces, inflicted fire damage on the JSC Energia (Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast of the Russian Federation), which is engaged in ensuring serial production of batteries and accumulators for means of destruction for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation."

Details: General Staff notes that the company manufactured power elements for universal gliding and correction modules, which convert ordinary free-falling aerial bombs into guided ones with greater range and accuracy.

In addition, the plant produced batteries and accumulators for Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems, Kh-35U sea-based cruise missiles and energy systems for other specialised weapons.

Explosions were recorded at the plant and production facilities were halted. The final results of the strike are being clarified.

Background: On the morning of 3 July, Russian authorities reported drone attacks on four regions that occurred on the night of 2-3 July, with explosions heard in the cities of Lipetsk and Yelets in Lipetsk Oblast – the former is home to a military airfield, the latter to a battery plant.

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Ukraine has signed an agreement with several American companies on the joint production of drones, in particular interceptor drones.

Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Denmark, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy noted that in the morning during his visit to Denmark, a document was signed on the joint production of drones with American companies.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "This is co-production between Ukraine and the USA; it will involve several companies. We are focusing primarily on drones of various types. But what is most important: this year – hundreds of thousands [drones will be produced]; next year – [their number] will increase," Zelenskyy said.

"The main component is interceptor drones, which have already proven themselves in Ukraine  – we have tested drones of several companies. Now we have eventually signed a serious product, a serious contract. We are very much counting on the downing of the Shahed [drones - ed.] in large numbers," he added.

Zelenskyy noted that there is also an agreement on access to these technologies by some Ukrainian manufacturers.

In a subsequent post on X (Twitter), Zelenskyy detailed that it was particularly about the American company Swift Beat. It also specifies the types of drones that will be produced as part of the cooperation – interceptor drones to shoot down enemy UAVs and missiles, quadcopters to conduct reconnaissance and adjust fire, as well as attack UAVs for damage in the deep rear.

Background:

On 30 June 2025, Denmark’s defence minister announced that production of Ukrainian-designed weapons could begin in Denmark by autumn 2025.German media outlets reported that Germany is funding the production of Ukrainian UAVs used to strike targets in Russia.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law amending the Budget Code to implement an agreement with the United States on the creation of the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.

Source: website of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament)

Details: The law provides for the proper implementation of the ratified agreement and the introduction of a mechanism to strengthen the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States for the long-term reconstruction and modernisation of the state in response to the large-scale destruction caused by the Russian Federation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ukraine's contribution will consist of half of the funds received after the agreement comes into force from:

rent for the extraction of minerals (oil, gas, gas condensate and everything specified in Appendix ‘A’ to the Agreement) from new licences;issuance of new special permits for subsoil use;sale of the state's share of production under new production sharing agreements.

The law stipulates that these funds will be credited to a special fund of the state budget and, by decision of the chief administrator, will be transferred to the Reconstruction Fund.

Background:

On 1 May, Ukraine's Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent signed a minerals deal.On 8 May, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement establishing a joint investment fund between Ukraine and the US.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the ratification of the mineral deal with the US on 12 May.On 4 June, the Verkhovna Rada finally adopted a law amending the Budget Code to implement the mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States.

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Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on port infrastructure in the city of Odesa on 3 July 2025, killing two people and injuring three others.

Source: Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on air during the national 24/7 newscast

Quote from Kiper: "A cluster ballistic missile, which is prohibited, has struck the port infrastructure. Sadly, two people were killed and three injured; those injured are currently receiving the necessary medical assistance on the spot."

Details: At 12:47, an air-raid warning was issued in Odesa. Minutes later, the Ukrainian Air Force reported a Russian aerial asset approaching the city.

Background: On the night of 2-3 July 2025, Russian drone attacks on Odesa damaged a nine-storey residential building, injuring six people, including two children.

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