On July 4th, local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia had launched the largest airstrike to date against Ukraine. Currently, efforts to extinguish fires and clean up the rubble in Kyiv continue. Around 9 a.m. on July 4th, Kyiv lifted its air raid warning.
Regarding the attack on Kyiv, Zelensky mentioned that Ukrainian anti-aircraft forces shot down 270 aerial targets. The country is fully committed to developing its air defense capabilities, emphasizing that “homeland defender” missiles are key to protecting lives. It also needs partners to support in terms of bulletproof protection.
Ukraine claims record number of drones used in single Russian strike
The spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Air Force, Igor Khryvtsov, earlier on July 4th, reported that the Russian military used nearly 550 air weapons against Ukraine that day, including more than 330 attack drones. This marks the highest number of drones used in a single Russian strike.
△ Ukrainian National Emergency Service publishes photos after the attack on Kyiv
The smoke from the fires caused by the large-scale attacks on Kyiv and the region on July 4th filled the skies above Kyiv.
Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that since 18:00 on July 3rd, Russian forces had fired 539 types of drones from various directions, including Kursk, Shashkovo, Oryol, Baryshnya, Rostov, and Krasnodar Territory.
Kyiv Mayor Klichyko stated on July 4th that the airstrikes on Kyiv city by Russia starting at nightfall on July 3rd had resulted in 23 injuries.
Ukrainian officials: All American weapon supplies have been halted
On July 3rd, the British “Economist” quoted Ukrainian officials saying that the United States had almost stopped all ammunition and parts supply. However, U.S. officials denied this claim. The Ukrainian side believes this was a move by the White House to “force Ukraine into political concessions.”
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, Sean Penner, had stated on July 2nd that the U.S. had temporarily suspended some military support for Ukraine. This move was intended to review and ensure that the military support provided aligns with the U.S.’s national defense priorities.
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