Leaving the neighborhood in Chasiv Yar and the Kyiv City State Administration's response to Lubinets' accusations: July 4 highlights

Withdrawal from the Canal neighborhood in Chasiv Yar

Ukrainian troops have retreated from the Kanal neighborhood in Chasiv Yar, as it is no longer feasible to hold it due to the destruction of Ukrainian positions.

According to Nazar Voloshyn, a spokesperson for the Khortytsia military unit, further holding the neighborhood threatened the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

Kyiv City State Administration responds to Lubinets' accusations

The Kyiv City State Administration denied information from Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets about the alleged travel of close relatives of Kyiv officials abroad and the use of orphans for this purpose. This was previously reported by the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets.

At the same time, law enforcement officers opened a criminal investigation based on Lubinets' information.

Putin does not want the war to end through mediators

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called it “unlikely” that the war against Ukraine will end only with the help of mediators. According to him, he does not believe that the mediator will be authorized to sign the document.

At the same time, Putin said that he “takes seriously” US presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposals to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Drone strikes Tambov gunpowder plant

On July 4, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry hit the Tambov Powder Plant in Russia with a drone, a source told hromadske. Ukrainian drones had previously attacked the plant.

Zelenskyy: 14 Ukrainian brigades remain unequipped

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 14 Ukrainian brigades remain unequipped in the reserve due to delays in the delivery of military aid.

He also denied that there was a stalemate at the front, instead calling it a problematic situation. According to him, the problem can be solved “if there is a desire and tools”.

Man who insulted the vet was fired

Vadym Shevelenko, a visitor to a veterinary clinic who insulted veterinarian Oleksii Prytula on July 3, was a freelance adviser to Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna. He no longer holds this position.

Ukrainian marine evacuated from occupied territory

The Ukrainian Navy's special intelligence unit “Angels” rescued a Ukrainian marine who was captured by Russians while performing a mission. During the year and a half of his imprisonment, he witnessed torture and abuse of Ukrainian prisoners and became a victim himself.

DIU explains why a Russian set fire to the Serpukhov ship

The former Russian soldier who set fire to the Serpukhov ship is now a recruit of the Freedom of Russia Legion. His call sign is Goga, and he is of Ukrainian descent and also condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Vehicle of a Territorial Recruitment Center officer attacked in the Carpathians

In Vorokhta, Ivano-Frankivsk region, local residents protested against a checkpoint where military officers of the Territorial Recruitment Center and the Joint Forces check the documents of people liable for military service. People claim that tourists are afraid to go to the resort because of this. During the quarrel, the protesters attacked the vehicle of a TRC officer. The military say they will remove the checkpoint but will continue to check tourists' documents.

Fake news about a “zonal system of blackouts” is being spread on social media

Information is being spread on social media that Ukraine is forcibly switching to a so-called zonal system of power outages starting July 4. Ukrenergo stated that this is a “new lie and fake”, that these are fictitious statements and another PSYOP.

Zelensky spokesperson says no interview with Carlson

Presidential spokesperson Serhii Nikiforov has denied that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has scheduled an interview with pro-Russian American journalist Tucker Carlson.

“Scythian gold” from Crimea put on display in Kyiv

The National Museum of History of Ukraine has opened an exhibition with “Scythian gold” from Crimea — the exhibits were returned from the Netherlands after almost 10 years of struggle for them. These are ancient Greek, ancient Roman, late Scythian, Sarmatian, Hun and Gothic items found during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The exhibits are planned to be returned to Crimea after the final de-occupation of the peninsula.

Other important news of the day:

• Energy companies have announced schedules of power outages for July 5.
• No ballistic missiles have reached Kyiv since early May 2023, the Air Force reports.
• Education Ministry: This year, 90% of applicants to graduate schools are men of military age.
• Biden says he had a doctor's checkup after debate with Trump and promises to win the election.