Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia used 52 drones launched from several directions, including Oryol, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Air defenses destroyed 40 of them, including 22 shot down and 18 jammed electronically. At least three people were killed and 34 injured across Ukraine in Russian drone and missile attacks, Ukrainian regional officials reported on July 3.
In Donetsk Oblast, three people were killed and at least nine injured in multiple settlements, Governor Vadym Filashkin said. Damage was reported to residential buildings, cars, and utility infrastructure across Pokrovsk, Kostyantynivka, and other towns. The attacks highlight the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in defending its territory against Russian military operations, which continue to target both military and civilian areas.
In Kherson Oblast, Russian forces shelled over 30 towns and villages, wounding nine civilians, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Strikes hit both residential neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. One person was hospitalized in Kherson city after being hit by a drone. The attacks have raised concerns about the vulnerability of civilian populations and the need for enhanced air defenses to protect residential areas.
In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, seven civilians were injured, including a 17-year-old girl, as Russia used artillery and drones to strike Nikopol and Synelnykove districts, Governor Serhii Lysak said. Fires broke out in wheat fields, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged. The incident emphasizes the broader impact of the conflict on agricultural and civilian life, as the war continues to disrupt daily existence in affected regions.
In Odesa, five people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 9, in a Russian drone strike on a residential building, Governor Oleh Kiper reported. Several apartments were destroyed or damaged. The attacks on Odesa underscore the increasing threat to urban centers and the urgent need for measures to safeguard civilian populations from aerial strikes.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one person was injured and nine settlements were struck over 430 times in the past 24 hours, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. The attacks included airstrikes, FPV drones, and artillery, causing damage to houses and infrastructure. The scale of the attacks indicates the intensity of the conflict and the continued efforts by Russian forces to target key infrastructure and residential areas.
In Kharkiv Oblast, two people were injured in separate strikes, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. Civilian infrastructure was damaged in multiple areas, including houses and vehicles. The ongoing attacks on Kharkiv highlight the strategic significance of the region and the persistent threat posed by Russian military operations.
Amid stalled peace talks, Russia is increasingly targeting Ukrainian cities with cluster munitions, banned by international organizations for the indiscriminate damage they cause to civilians. The civilian casualty toll in Ukraine in 2025 rose by 37% compared with the same period last year, mostly due to Russia’s use of such weapons. This trend underscores the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian lives and reduce the humanitarian impact of the war.