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In Kyiv, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with representatives of the German defense industry and presented key Ukrainian initiatives.

About this The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reports.

He noted that Ukraine is actively developing industrial projects in the defense sector both within the country and together with our international partners abroad.

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Umerov on key Ukrainian initiatives

At a meeting with representatives of 20 leading German defense companies, he presented a project to attract investment in Ukrainian production.

“With proper funding, we can produce even more modern weapons,” he emphasized.

In addition, the Minister of Defense presented an initiative to produce weapons in cooperation with Ukraine's partners in the Rammstein format, which Zelensky announced earlier.

— Our goal is to establish effective cooperation. The state is ready to help companies find partners in Ukraine and directly participate in joint projects, in particular through co-investments and the creation of joint ventures, — Umerov added.

The Minister of Defense reported that Ukraine needs support in a number of areas:

• drones and long-range weapons;
• electronic warfare equipment and communication systems;
• air defense;
• armored vehicles;
• software.

Umerov thanked the government, the people of Germany and German companies for their support of Ukraine.

During a comprehensive operation to destroy the positions of Russian drone operators, Dronotsid destroyed and damaged 42 facilities where Russian occupiers were stationed.

This is reported by Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

It is noted that “the Active Operations Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Air Force Command, the 128th Joint Assault Brigade, the 128th Troops Brigade, the Flight Skull subdivision of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Zaporizhzhya OTU and the Tavria OSGV, organized a month of annihilation of Russian firewood.”

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Operation Dronecide: What is known

During Operation Dronecide in the Zaporizhia direction, Ukrainian units' fighters discovered 90 positions and habitats of enemy operators of attack and reconnaissance drones. 42 objects were destroyed and damaged.

In addition, the GUR showed unique footage of the destruction of enemy positions.

The SBU detained a major of the Ukrainian Air Force in the Lviv region, who turned out to be a Russian agent and was collecting coordinates of Ukraine's aviation infrastructure for enemy strikes.

The press service of the Security Service of Ukraine reported this.

Detention of a “mole” in the Ukrainian Air Force: what is known

The occupiers recruited the officer through his ex-wife, a former military officer who works for the aggressor in Melitopol.

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According to the case materials, the mole's subversive activities were coordinated by Alexander Belodedov, a career employee of the FSB's Alpha special operations department.

The agent's main task was to collect information about Ukrainian military aviation.

The enemy attempted to obtain the coordinates of operational airfields, logistics hubs and maintenance centers for combat aircraft of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

If the occupiers received the corresponding geolocations, they planned to launch missile and drone strikes against them to destroy Ukrainian aviation.

SBU officers exposed the mole in advance, documented his contacts with the Russian special service and detained him during a special operation.

The Security Service also carried out comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of Ukrainian troop locations.

SBU investigators informed the agent of suspicion of high treason committed by prior conspiracy by a group of persons under martial law.

The perpetrator is currently in custody and faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

His ex-wife, who is in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, was also suspected in absentia of high treason in wartime conditions.

Earlier, the SBU detained a student displaced from the Luhansk region in Cherkassy, who was preparing attacks on the region on orders from Russian special services.

On Thursday, July 3, Russian occupiers attacked one of the medical institutions in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson with drones. This was reported by the Kherson Regional State Administration.

Consequences of the Russian Federation's attack on Kherson

It is noted that due to the actions of Russian drones, several ambulances and civilian vehicles were damaged. In addition, windows in one of the rooms of the medical facility were damaged.

“According to preliminary information, there were no casualties,” the OVA statement said.

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Earlier, Russians had already attacked medical facilities in Kherson with drones. Then, cars were also damaged, and an ambulance driver and a paramedic were injured.

On Thursday, July 3, Russian occupiers attacked one of the medical institutions in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson with drones. This was reported by the Kherson Regional State Administration.

Consequences of the Russian Federation's attack on Kherson

It is noted that due to the actions of Russian drones, several ambulances and civilian vehicles were damaged. In addition, windows in one of the rooms of the medical facility were damaged.

“According to preliminary information, there were no casualties,” the OVA statement said.

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Earlier, Russians had already attacked medical facilities in Kherson with drones. Then, cars were also damaged, and an ambulance driver and a paramedic were injured.

In Ukraine, drivers often resort to tinting their car windows to make them comfortable and protected. But not all types of tinting are legal.

Violating the established rules can lead to unpleasant consequences, such as fines or even temporary suspension of your driving license.

ICTV Facts found out what the fine for tinting a car is in Ukraine.

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Fine for car tinting: amount

In accordance with the Traffic Regulations, which were approved by the resolution Cabinet of Ministers No. 1306 prohibits the operation of vehicles in which additional objects are installed on the glass or a coating is applied that limits visibility from the driver's seat and impairs its transparency.

In the note to paragraph 31.4.7 The Road Traffic Regulations state that transparent colored films may be attached to the upper part of the windshield of cars and buses; tinting is also permitted, except for mirror tinting, the transmission of which meets the requirements of GOST 5727-88.

In Ukraine, the fine for tinting car windows is regulated by Article 121 Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

For the first violation the fine is 340 hryvnia.

However, if the driver violates the tinting rules again within a year, he may be deprived of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 3 to 6 months.

What kind of car tinting is allowed in Ukraine

Requirements for glass tinting and its light transmission are specified in GOST 5727-88. Tinting is permitted, but must have a certain light transmission capacity.

In addition to the percentage of light transmission, the color in which tinted glass may be painted is also indicated. In particular, the perception of white, yellow, red, green and blue colors must not be distorted.

The GOST also states that there are special measuring devices to determine the degree of light transmission. Therefore, before issuing a fine to a driver, a police officer must use a measuring device to determine the percentage of light transmission of the tint.

There are certain requirements for the light transmission of car glass:

• The windshield must transmit at least 75% of light.
• The side windows of the front doors must transmit at least 70% of light.
• The rear window can be tinted without restrictions.

Mirror tinting of glass is prohibited in Ukraine.

The explosion in Poltava today, July 3, occurred at approximately 9 am.

About this Acting head of the Poltava OVA Vladimir Kogut reported.

Explosion in Poltava on July 3: what is known

— On July 3, the enemy attacked the Poltava community. As a result, a fire broke out at the scene. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, — he wrote.

According to preliminary information, unfortunately, two people died, 11 were injured. An emergency response headquarters has been deployed on the scene. All necessary services are working.

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In turn, the Ground Forces reported that at about 9:00 the Russian Federation struck Poltava. After the explosions, it became known about a hit and a fire in the building Poltava United City TCC and SP.

The Air Force previously warned of a UAV threat in the southern part of Sumy region, heading towards Poltava region.

By the way, today during the night attack Russians launched 52 drones into Ukraine.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 1,226 days.

The interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and the map of air raids in Ukraine allow you to monitor the situation in cities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zelensky congratulated the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Army Aviation Day

On Army Aviation Day, he addressed warm words of gratitude and support to the defenders, male and female.

— Army Aviation Day of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Day of heroic warriors who have achieved significant results in the defense of Ukraine. Fire support, delivery of troops and weapons, evacuation of the wounded — army aviation fighters are there every day exactly where they are needed. We will always remember your heroic operations: Mariupol, Zmeiny and many others, — the president wrote on his Telegram channel.

Zelensky thanked all the crews and technical staff of the army aviation for their work and contribution to the defense of our state.

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“Eternal tribute and memory to all fallen defenders of army aviation,” he added.

Army Aviation Day 2025

Let us recall that on June 3, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The corresponding decree was signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on January 8, 2025.

The decision to introduce the holiday was made to pay tribute to the courage and heroism of army aviation soldiers.

On Thursday, July 3, Russian aggressors shelled Poltava, resulting in casualties and deaths, including among the civilian population.

The press service of the Ground Forces reported this.

Attack on TCC in Poltava – what is known

It is noted that one of the hits caused a fire in the building of the Poltava United City TCC and SP.

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– Due to another hit, near the Poltava regional TCC and SP, a fire broke out on the territory of a private residential building. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded, including civilians, – the report says.

The Poltava Regional State Administration later added that, according to preliminary information, two people were killed and 11 more were injured.

– An emergency response headquarters has been deployed on site. All necessary services are working. I urge you once again: during an air raid, stay in shelter, – the regional state administration emphasized.

Earlier, Russian troops launched a missile strike on one of the training units of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, located in the Poltava region.

Due to Russian shelling in Ukraine, 53% of American companies suffered damage to their facilities and offices.

This was announced by the President of the American Chamber of Commerce Andrey Hunder during a meeting of representatives of member companies of the chamber with the head of state Volodymyr Zelensky.

American Business Asks for Protection from Russian Shelling

Andrey Gunder reported on the large-scale damage to American businesses from Russian shelling.

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According to him, 53% of companies have damaged facilities and offices.

“One of the things we always ask the American government to do is to provide protection to American businesses that are here, to provide missiles for the Patriot,” Gounder added.

Boeing Ukraine CEO Artur Lesnikovsky also reported that the company's office was recently damaged by Russian shelling, but despite this, all employees continue to work on projects.

US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine John Ginkel highlighted the creation of the US-Ukraine Recovery Investment Fund as a long-term investment in Ukraine's independence.

— I would like to thank the American business present in Ukraine for creating and, perhaps most importantly, preserving jobs. Your presence is a signal, and this speaks of stability in Ukraine, — said Volodymyr Zelensky.

In addition, Zelensky stressed that Ukraine appreciates all assistance and bipartisan support provided by the United States.

— Signals about the risks of a reduction or slowdown in aid from the United States — I think that none of us are interested in this. Neither American business nor Ukrainian business, because Patriot systems do not choose who to protect in Ukraine from the Russian aggressor. Air defense systems and other protection preserve the lives, capabilities and production capacities of absolutely everyone, — the president is convinced.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of Horizon Capital, Cisco Systems, Unilever, Carlsberg, Avrora Multimarket, Microsoft, KPMG, Winner Imports, Coca-Cola, Cargill, CHS, Citibank, AON, CBRE, OTIS, KBR, Pfizer, Google, Baker Hughes, WTW, Wooden Horse, Parsons Corporation, Visa, AGCO, McDonald's, Honeywell, ADM, Raytheon, MasterCard, Auterion, CRH, TechMet, Argentem Creek, Boeing, D&M Holding, IBM, Shield AI.

It is worth noting that it is Ukrainian businesses that suffer most from Russian attacks.

Recently, Russian shelling in Kyiv, which occurred on the night of June 17, completely destroyed the office and warehouse of the Ukrainian Priority publishing house.

As a result, tens of thousands of books burned, including literature on the history of Ukraine, from the Scythian era to the present day.