Russia Launches Largest Missile And Drone Barrage On Kyiv Since War In Ukraine Began

Municipal workers clean up near burned-out vehicles at the site of Shahed drone strikes on a residential area of Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 4, 2025, after one of the most massive attacks on the city since the start of the full-scale war. Russia launches 539 drones and 11 missiles, mostly ballistic, at Ukraine during the night of July 3 to 4, 2025. (Photo by Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assault since the war began. The capital Kyiv was the primary target. Authorities said one person was killed and at least 26 people, including a child, were injured. Hours after the barrage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “very important and productive” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kyiv attack came hours after Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.“I’m very disappointed with the conversation I had today with President Putin because I don’t think he’s there. I don’t think he’s looking to stop (the fighting), and that’s too bad,” Trump said.