Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war overnight, firing more than 500 drones and ballistic missiles at Ukraine — just hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The primary target of the massive barrage was Kyiv, where damage to civilian infrastructure and residential buildings has been reported. Multiple videos circulating online show blazing buildings, emergency crews working through the night, and residents waking up to devastation.
This war is literally squeezing the blood out of Ukraine. What a heavy, horrible night for the entire country, especially for Kyiv. It’s just a stunning coincidence how the residents of the capital are greeting this morning, right after yesterday’s conversation between Trump and… pic.twitter.com/hjHn685TOB
— Katerina Horbunova (@blue_eyedKeti) July 4, 2025
Ukraine’s foreign minister lashes out
Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha directly tied the assault to Trump’s call with Putin:
“Absolutely horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. One of the worst so far. Hundreds of Russian drones and ballistic missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital. Right after Putin spoke with President Trump. And he does it on purpose.”
Sybiha blasted what he called Putin’s total disregard for peace, saying the world can no longer wait:
“Moscow must be slapped with the toughest sanctions without delay. Ukraine must be provided with all necessary means to defend itself.”
“If he gets away with all of this, everyone will get a very clear message… Peace through strength.”
Absolutely horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. One of the worst so far.
Hundreds of Russian drones and ballistic missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital.
Right after Putin spoke with President Trump. And he does it on purpose.
Enough of waiting! Putin clearly shows… pic.twitter.com/R0mlfUgJRx
— Andrii Sybiha
(@andrii_sybiha) July 4, 2025
Trump says he pushed, but Putin didn’t budge
Speaking from the tarmac before boarding Air Force One to Iowa, Trump acknowledged the outcome of the call:
“I didn’t make any progress with him at all,” Trump told reporters.“I’m not happy with what’s going on over there.”
The overnight attack now raises new questions about Putin’s intentions, particularly following a direct conversation with the U.S. president and a freeze on American weapons shipments.
U.S. halts arms shipments over depleted stockpiles
Earlier in the week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a pause in missile and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, citing concerns that U.S. inventories are running dangerously low after years of unchecked military spending under the Biden administration.
The move, though temporary, created frustration in Kyiv, where President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to speak with Trump later today to address the shipment freeze and plead for renewed U.S. support.
Meanwhile, Ukraine remains heavily reliant on American-supplied air defense systems, which have been strained after months of nonstop Russian aggression.
