institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

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

  • In the early hours of Friday, Russian forces launched their largest aerial assault since the invasion began, targeting Kyiv with over 500 drones and missiles hours after Trump–Putin call.
  • During the phone call, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s war aims and intercepted 48 Ukrainian drones, signaling continued military resolve amidst near-nightly attacks.
  • Russia launched approximately 550 drones and missiles, mainly Shahed drones and 11 missiles, injuring 23 people with widespread damage across Kyiv and other regions.
  • Following the assault, 23 people were injured, 14 hospitalized, and damage occurred across six Kyiv districts and five regions.
  • Ukraine’s reliance on US-supplied air defenses faces strain amid escalating attacks, prompting EU calls to increase support and Germany explores more Patriot systems.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

361 Articles

All
Left
65
Center
85
Right
39
Right

The Secretary-General calls for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire

Waves of drones and missiles attacked Kyiv overnight in the largest air assault since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push…

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Kyiv Independent broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.