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02.04.2025

02.04.2025Day of Kryvyi Rih Missiles and Russian Offensive Predictions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 02.04.2025.

It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.04.2025Day of Kryvyi Rih Missiles and Russian Offensive Predictions
Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv dominated early coverage, with casualties rising to nine, including three children. By midday, expectations of a major Russian offensive gained prominence, with ISW reporting a tenfold Russian troop advantage in one sector. Trump's frustration with Putin over stalled peace talks emerged, with the White House considering tougher sanctions on Russian oil tankers.

The afternoon brought devastating news as a Russian ballistic missile struck an enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, killing four people and wounding 14, including two children. Zelensky called the attack "deliberate terror." Meanwhile, a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber used to launch X-22 missiles against Ukraine crashed in Irkutsk region.

Evening reports featured Trump advisor Keith Kellogg claiming a ceasefire might be close, even as Russia conducted a third drone attack on Kharkiv. The news that Trump announced new tariffs affecting Ukraine but not Russia raised concerns.
02.04.2025
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04:41Massive Shahed Attack Hits Kharkiv Residential Buildings

The newspapers report on intense Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv, with 15 Shahed strikes injuring civilians including an infant (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Military updates include the General Staff's report on enemy losses and warnings from ISW about Russian preparations for a major offensive with a tenfold troop advantage in one sector (Glavcom, UNIAN). Diplomatic tensions remain high as France's new ambassador arrives in Moscow amid strained relations, with Russia designating France as a hostile country due to its support for Ukraine (Kyiv Post). Economic coverage focuses on glass factory construction challenges in Ukraine despite the need to replace imports (Liga.net) and discussions about Ukrainian weapons manufacturing capabilities (Novoe Vremya).
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08:16Kharkiv Drone Strike Injures Eight as US Lawmakers Threaten Russia

The newspapers report on overnight Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in eight injuries including three children in Kharkiv (Ukrinform UA, Zelensky via Glavcom). Military updates indicate 176 combat clashes along the front lines in the past 24 hours (Ukrinform). US legislators from both parties are threatening sanctions against Russia if it stalls peace negotiations (Kyiv Post), while Putin's representative plans to meet with Biden's envoy Witkoff in Washington (Pravda). Russia has launched its largest military conscription drive in 14 years (Radio Svoboda). In technology news, Ukraine's "Prytula Satellite" has influenced Finland's space industry, according to an interview with ICEYE vice president (Liga.net).
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11:27Trump Weighs Tougher Russia Sanctions Over Peace Talks Stall

The newspapers report on Trump's frustration with Putin over Ukraine peace talks, with the White House considering tougher sanctions against Russia's oil tankers evading Western restrictions (Kyiv Post). President Zelensky visited wounded soldiers in Dnipro (Glavcom) and reported Russia dropped almost 50 bombs on Sumy region in 24 hours (Pravda). Economic news includes tax authorities monitoring systematic online sellers (Liga.net) and discussions about Ukraine's mineral resources potentially worth $15 trillion, with industrial extraction possibly taking 10-20 years (LB.ua). Negotiations appear deadlocked, with WSJ reporting Ukraine and Russia have similar tactics regarding Trump (UNIAN).
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Radio Svoboda

Башкортостан во время войны. Как к российскому вторжению в Украину относятся башкиры

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14:51Missile Strike on Kryvyi Rih Enterprise Kills Three

The newspapers report on a Russian missile strike on an enterprise in Kryvyi Rih that killed three people (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). A major Russian offensive is predicted by Ukrainian officials, particularly targeting Donbas over the next six months with the aim to force concessions (Kyiv Post). There's discussion about Ukraine's theoretical capability to create a nuclear bomb according to nuclear physicists (Glavcom). Anti-corruption agencies have uncovered embezzlement of over 733 million hryvnias in the Ministry of Defense (Pravda), while Putin's chief negotiator is expected at the White House today (UNIAN).
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17:18Ballistic Strike on Kryvyi Rih Kills Four

The newspapers report on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih that killed 4 people and wounded 13, including two children (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky called the attack "deliberate terror" that can only be stopped with sufficient pressure on Russia (Liga.net). In other news, a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in Irkutsk region with the pilot not surviving (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya). The bomber was reportedly used to launch supersonic X-22 missiles against Ukraine (Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, the White House has acknowledged Trump won't be able to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter (UNIAN).
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Radio Svoboda

Казна пустеет? Фонд Кадырова отчитался о долгах и сокращении активов

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NV

Подарунки на мільйони та гроші партнерів / NV розрахував, хто на Банковій у 2024 році заробив найбільше, і це не Єрмак — аналіз декларацій

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21:05Ballistic Strike on Kryvyi Rih Claims Four Lives

The newspapers report on Russian drone attacks on Kharkiv causing fires (Pravda) and a ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih killing four and wounding 14, including two children (Ukrinform UA). Diplomatic developments include bipartisan US lawmakers urging action against Russian influence in Europe's nuclear sector (Kyiv Post) and Trump advisor Keith Kellogg claiming a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia may be close (Liga.net). In domestic politics, headlines suggest tensions between Kyiv Mayor Klitschko and central authorities with mentions of a "coup in the capital" (Glavcom), while financial investigations reveal expensive gifts among presidential administration officials (Novoe Vremya).
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