Flames and smoke billow from buildings during mass Russian drones and missile strikes on the Ukraine's capital on July 4, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine said Russia had launched 550 drones and missiles at the war-battered country overnight, as the Kremlin steps up aerial attacks and US-led peace talks stall. The Ukrainian air force said Moscow had launched 539 drones and 11 missiles, adding that air defence units had downed 268 drones and two missiles. (Photo by OLEKSII FILIPPOV / AFP)