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01.01.2025

01.01.2025One Hundred and Eleven Drones for New Year

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 01.01.2025.

It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.01.2025One Hundred and Eleven Drones for New Year
Russia launched 111 drones at Ukraine during New Year's night, with strikes continuing into morning. In Kyiv's Pechersk district, falling debris damaged 17 buildings, killing two civilians and wounding seven, including a pregnant woman. The casualty count increased throughout morning reports.

Ukraine formally ended Russian gas transit through its territory, which Zelenskyy characterized as Moscow's major defeat. Ukrainian intelligence services conducted a cyberattack on Lukoil's payment systems.

Commander Syrskyi visited the Kursk direction, where military sources claimed Russian losses exceeded 38,000 troops. By evening, reports emerged of 125 combat clashes across the front, with particular attention to Russian attempts near Chasiv Yar and a potential bridgehead near Lyman.

Intelligence chief Budanov's promise of "many good events" in 2025 circulated alongside news of 200 Ukrainian pilots completing preparatory training in Britain before F-16 instruction.
01.01.2025
00:07

00:09Peace Won't Be Gifted

The newspapers extensively cover President Zelenskyy's New Year address to the nation, broadcast across all major outlets (Liga.net, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform, UNIAN). His message emphasizes that peace will not be gifted to Ukraine, but Russia will be stopped. The address includes a notable quote from a Ukrainian elder about Russia's need to leave Ukrainian territory (Pravda). Social media reflects on the ongoing nature of 2022's challenges (Radio Svoboda).
05:03
NV

Воєнний прогноз NV на 2025-й / П’ять головних факторів, які обумовлять хід війни на найближчі декілька місяців

05:03
06:07
06:24

06:26Drones Over New Year's Kyiv

The newspapers report on an ongoing Russian drone attack on Kyiv, with air defense systems active and debris causing damage. Multiple sources (Liga.net, LB.ua, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN) confirm wreckage damaged two floors of a residential building in the Pechersk district, with one person injured. Separately, Ukraine has halted Russian gas transit (Glavcom), while media discusses factors that will influence the war's course in 2025 (Novoe Vremya).
06:31
Radio Svoboda

"Слово года – Навальный". Писатели о книгах и фильмах года

06:31
06:39
06:47
07:11

08:02Six Wounded in New Year's Drone Strike

The newspapers report on a Russian drone attack on Kyiv during New Year's night, with six people injured when debris fell on a residential building in the Pechersk district (Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). In parallel, Ukraine has officially ceased Russian gas transit through its territory (Liga.net). The military reports 191 combat clashes along the frontlines (Ukrinform), while Zelensky declares 2025 as a decisive year for stopping Russia (Kyiv Post).
08:39
09:27
09:51

10:02111 Drones for New Year

The newspapers report extensively on a massive New Year's night Russian drone attack, with 111 drones launched at Ukraine (Kyiv Post, Liga.net). In Kyiv, the attack resulted in one fatality - a woman found under debris in the Pechersk district - and seven injuries, including a pregnant woman (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). President Zelenskyy responded that Russia's only concern, even on New Year's night, was to harm Ukraine (Glavcom, UNIAN).
10:15
10:55
10:56
11:36

11:56Two Dead in New Year's Drone Strike

The newspapers report on a deadly New Year's Russian drone attack on Kyiv, with death toll rising to two and multiple injuries including a pregnant woman (Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Media discusses prospects for 2025, analyzing possible ceasefire scenarios and their implications (Liga.net, Radio Svoboda). A separate story reports a deadly truck incident in New Orleans (Novoe Vremya).
13:04
14:23
14:39
15:27
15:43
NV

Постраждав центр міста / Наслідки російського обстрілу Києва в перший день 2025 року — фоторепортаж

15:43

15:45Syrskyi Tours Kursk Front

The newspapers report three developments since the last overview. Commander Syrskyi visited the Kursk direction, where Russian losses exceeded 38,000 troops (Liga.net, Pravda, Glavcom). Ukrainian intelligence conducted a cyberattack on Lukoil, disrupting payment systems during holidays (Kyiv Post). In Kyiv, Russian drone debris damaged 17 buildings in the Pechersk district (Ukrinform UA, Novoe Vremya).
16:47
17:28
NV

«В інтересах національної безпеки» / Україна зупинила транзит російського газу — Міненерго

17:28
19:52

20:09Gas Transit Halts, Pilots Ready

The newspapers report on three new developments. Ukraine has officially stopped Russian gas transit for national security reasons (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). A new drone attack on Kyiv damaged buildings, with ongoing rescue operations due to collapsed stairs (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Intelligence chief Budanov promises "many good events" for 2025 (LB.ua), while 200 Ukrainian aviators completed training in Britain before F-16 courses (Pravda).
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23:04