Jul 3, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

Russian forces launched two guided missiles and 105 attack drones at Ukraine during the night of July 2-3. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 83 aerial targets, though one missile and 21 drones impacted 16 different locations. Separately, the number of fatalities from Russia's July 2 missile and drone assault on Kyiv has risen to 30, after rescue workers retrieved three additional bodies from a damaged residential building in the Darnytskyi district. On the front lines, Ukraine's General Staff reported 273 combat engagements on July 2, with Ukrainian troops repelling 39 attacks in the Pokrovsk area, 32 near Huliaipole, and 30 in the Sloviansk sector. Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiha, is scheduled to meet with his Polish counterpart, Radosław Sikorski, in Warsaw today, July 3rd. Sybiha's spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, confirmed the planned discussions as Sybiha travels back to Ukraine following a visit to Japan. The specific agenda for the meeting has not been disclosed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Notably, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet made a public announcement regarding the scheduled encounter. This meeting occurs amidst ongoing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sources: Радіо Свобода

Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of Ukraine's state postal service Ukrposhta, continues in his role despite a directive from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) for his removal. The NBU had instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to dismiss Smilianskyi. Typically, NBU decisions are not subject to judicial intervention, but this case has reportedly become an exception, potentially undermining the regulator's authority. The situation has prompted questions regarding Smilianskyi's tenure at Ukrposhta and the NBU's future steps to address the non-compliance.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine

Iran has initiated several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These ceremonies commence more than four months after his death, which the source attributes to strikes launched by the United States and Israel. His body is set to lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday, with burial scheduled for next Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad. Officials have indicated that the funeral events could attract an attendance of up to 20 million people.

Sources: BBC News