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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 21.12.2024.
It displays 210 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Kazan Towers Burned
⌨Morning coverage focused on Ukrainian drone strikes hitting Kazan in three waves, targeting residential high-rises and industrial facilities. Russian media reported eight impacts, with six striking apartment buildings, leading Tatarstan to declare a state of emergency.
The attacks followed yesterday's HIMARS strike on Rylsk, where casualty numbers were revised to five dead and twelve wounded, with earlier reports of a child casualty retracted. Russian media linked the Kazan strikes to revenge for BRICS summit success.
By afternoon, explosions were reported at Kazan's powder factory, while Moscow authorities arrested former Deputy Education Minister Gribov on fraud charges. Evening coverage expanded to include U.S.-Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital and a classified "terrorist" incident at a St. Petersburg bank branch.
The day's coverage showed Russian media attempting to frame the Kazan attacks within broader geopolitical narratives, while maintaining focus on civilian targeting claims.
The attacks followed yesterday's HIMARS strike on Rylsk, where casualty numbers were revised to five dead and twelve wounded, with earlier reports of a child casualty retracted. Russian media linked the Kazan strikes to revenge for BRICS summit success.
By afternoon, explosions were reported at Kazan's powder factory, while Moscow authorities arrested former Deputy Education Minister Gribov on fraud charges. Evening coverage expanded to include U.S.-Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital and a classified "terrorist" incident at a St. Petersburg bank branch.
The day's coverage showed Russian media attempting to frame the Kazan attacks within broader geopolitical narratives, while maintaining focus on civilian targeting claims.
21.12.2024
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00:25⇢Magdeburg Market Terror Claims Two
⌨Russian media extensively covers a terrorist attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reporting two deaths and 68 injuries (Lenta, Meduza, Moscow Times, NTV). New developments in the Rylsk HIMARS strike include confirmation of six casualties (RT, TASS) while disputing reports of mass fires. Meanwhile, Putin announces measures to boost birth rates through expanded mortgage programs and pregnancy benefits (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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RIA Novosti
Теракт против генерала Кириллова может помешать заключению мира, заявил Сийярто
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ потеряли до 185 военных в зоне действия группировки войск "Восток"
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RIA Novosti
При теракте в Магдебурге погибли два человека, 68 получили травмы
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RIA Novosti
"Потерял голову". На Западе заметили мрачные детали в действиях Зеленского
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Kiev has launched a massive missile attack using Western weapons on the town of Rylsk in Kursk Region, Aleksandr Khinshtein says
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03:53⇢Terror Strikes Magdeburg Market
⌨Russian media extensively covers two main events: a terrorist attack in Magdeburg, Germany, where two died and 68 were injured (Kommersant, Vesti, Meduza), and updates on the Rylsk HIMARS strike, with reports denying earlier claims of a child casualty (TASS, RT). Slovak-Ukrainian tensions emerge as media reports Zelensky offered Fico €500 million for NATO support (NTV), while Vučić announces Fico's upcoming Moscow visit (RBC).
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RIA Novosti
При украинском обстреле Рыльска погибли пять человек, пострадали 12
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RIA Novosti
При украинском обстреле Рыльска погибли пять человек, 12 пострадали
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RIA Novosti
Федеральное правительство США приостановило работу
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At least 2 people were killed, including a small child, and up to 70 injured, officials said
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RIA Novosti
При украинском обстреле Рыльска погибли пять человек, 12 пострадали
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06:18⇢Drones Hit Kazan Tower
⌨The newspapers report on a Ukrainian drone strike on Kazan, hitting a 37-story building (Meduza, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Updated casualty figures from yesterday's Rylsk strike indicate 5 deaths and 12 injured, with earlier reports of a child's death being refuted (Interfax, Kommersant, RIA). Media questions the effectiveness of F-16s in Ukraine's military operations (Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti
В Казани при атаке БПЛА вспыхнули пожары в жилых домах
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RIA Novosti
В Казани беспилотники влетели в жилые дома
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Radio Liberty
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RIA Novosti
"До Москвы — за минуты". Пентагон предъявил серьезный аргумент
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07:37⇢Eight Drones Strike Kazan Towers
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukrainian drone attacks on Kazan, with eight UAVs striking the city, six of them targeting residential buildings (Gazeta, Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, Meduza, NTV, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Video footage of the attacks on high-rise buildings has emerged. Meanwhile, Svoboda reports on European hesitation regarding Ukraine aid, suggesting a wait for potential Trump presidency, while Pentagon warns about rapid strike capabilities to Moscow (RIA).
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RIA Novosti
В Казани произошла массовая атака беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
"До Москвы — за минуты". Пентагон предъявил серьезный аргумент
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RIA Novosti
В Казани произошла массовая атака беспилотников
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RIA Novosti
"До Москвы — за минуты". Пентагон предъявил серьезный аргумент
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The Moscow Times
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The Moscow Times
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ойген Михель: в Нижегородской области строятся дома для переезжающих в РФ немцев
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The Moscow Times
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10:17⇢Kazan Under Triple Wave Attack
⌨The newspapers extensively report on multiple waves of Ukrainian drone attacks on Kazan, with new details emerging about three distinct attack waves (RBC, Gazeta). Russian Ministry of Defense claims successful interception of an attempted strike on an industrial facility (NTV). Meanwhile, Russian forces report capturing Ostrovsky village in DPR (TASS, Vesti), while media discusses Putin's recent statements about anti-missile defense systems (Lenta, MFA comments). Komsomolskaya Pravda reports on German "spiritual refugees" relocating to Russia.
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Russian officials have dismissed speculation of an imminent meeting between the countries’ leaders
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The Moscow Times (English)
Regional authorities accused Kyiv of deliberately attacking civilians in the early morning strikes, which reportedly injured three people. 2
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили формирования 14 бригад ВСУ в Курской области
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13:21⇢Triple Wave Strikes Kazan Towers
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a triple-wave Ukrainian drone attack on Kazan, with new details emerging about strikes on residential buildings injuring three people (Gazeta, Moscow Times, RBC, Lenta). Authorities in Tatarstan declared a state of emergency following the attacks (RBC). Meanwhile, an oil spill from tankers occurred in the Kerch Peninsula (TASS, Vesti), and fireworks incidents were reported in Moscow shopping centers (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti
Хинштейн решил проверить "Корпорацию развития Курской области"
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RIA Novosti
Хинштейн решил проверить генподрядчика строительства защитных сооружений в Курской области
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The Moscow Times
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RIA Novosti
Хинштейн решил проверить генподрядчика строительства фортификаций в Курской области
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RIA Novosti
Хинштейн инициировал проверку генподрядчика строительства фортификаций в Курской области
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The policies pursued by the outgoing US administration are “risky, even self-destructive,” says Russian deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov
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The outgoing US administration’s policies are “risky, even self-destructive,” according to Russian deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov
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15:37⇢Kazan Drone Strike Linked to BRICS
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a Ukrainian drone attack on Kazan, with new details emerging about casualties and damage to residential buildings (Moscow Times, NTV, Gazeta). Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova claims the attack was revenge for a successful BRICS summit (NTV, TASS). Meanwhile, Russian forces report intercepting three drones over Crimea (Vesti), and Biden administration's policies towards Trump's peace initiatives are criticized by Deputy FM Ryabkov (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Пять из восьми атаковавших Казань беспилотников были направлены на жилые дома
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Poland’s president Andrzej Duda reportedly suggested taking $271 billion-worth of Moscow’s reserves to finance Ukraine
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Poland’s president Andrzej Duda reportedly suggested stealing $271 billion-worth of Moscow’s reserves to finance Ukraine
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In return for its lavish aid, the EU is getting only “more and more” demands and insults from Vladimir Zelensky, Milan Uhrik says
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Ойген Михель: в Нижегородской области строятся дома для переезжающих в РФ немцев
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18:01⇢Kazan Powder Plant Explodes After Drone Strike
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a Ukrainian drone attack on Kazan, with Putin being briefed about eight UAVs, five of which targeted residential areas (Gazeta, Lenta, NTV, RIA, TASS). New developments include an explosion at a gunpowder factory following the strikes (Moscow Times). In Moscow, authorities arrested a former deputy education minister on fraud charges (Kommersant, RBC, Vesti), while multiple cases of arson and explosions are being investigated across Russian cities (Meduza).
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RIA Novosti
Путин словами о "дуэли" ответил тем, кто говорит о якобы уязвимости "Орешника", заявил Песков
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RIA Novosti
Путин словами о дуэли ответил сомневающимся в возможностях "Орешника", заявил Песков
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Riyadh had reportedly even requested the extradition of the alleged murderer, but got no response
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Gazeta.ru
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21:12⇢Kremlin Defends Oreshnik's Might
⌨The newspapers report on several developments related to the "Oreshnik" weapons system, with Kremlin spokesman Peskov interpreting Putin's earlier "duel" comments as a response to doubts about the system's capabilities (RIA, Vesti, Lenta). A new explosion is reported in Kazan (Gazeta), while multiple sources cover the arrest of former Deputy Education Minister Gribov on fraud charges (Interfax, Kommersant, RBC).
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RIA Novosti
США и Израиль нанесли авиаудар по военным позициям хуситов в Сане
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Saudi Arabia had reportedly requested the extradition of the alleged murderer, but got no response
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Gazeta.ru
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Gazeta.ru
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RIA Novosti
Орловская область подверглась атаке БПЛА, загорелся объект топливной инфраструктуры
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23:36⇢Orel's Fuel Burns After Drone Strike
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a Ukrainian drone attack on fuel infrastructure in Orel region, with multiple sources confirming a fire at a fuel facility (RBC, RIA, TASS, Vesti, Gazeta). Meanwhile, new explosions are reported in Kazan near previously drone-struck residential areas (NTV), and authorities investigate a series of bank explosions in St. Petersburg reportedly carried out by pensioners (Lenta).
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