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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 04.01.2025.
It displays 80 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.01.2025 ⇢ Three Days of Three Hundred Drones
⌨The morning coverage focused on the scale of Russia's New Year offensive, with reports tallying over 300 drones and 20 missiles launched in the first three days of January. Military updates indicated Russian advances near Kurakhovo and Toretsk, with ISW analysis suggesting a shift in focus from Pokrovsk toward Dnipropetrovsk borders.
By midday, Ukrainian intelligence conducted a cyberattack on Russian transport infrastructure, reportedly disabling 211 workstations. A Russian aerial strike on a residential building in Sumy region evolved from initial reports of three casualties to ten wounded, including two children.
Evening coverage centered on territorial losses, with reports indicating Ukraine loses up to 20 km² daily, totaling 3,600 km² in recent months. Two Ukrainian paratroopers captured 14 Russian soldiers after drone strikes, while new attacks were reported in Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy announced plans to discuss air defense against guided bombs at the next Ramstein meeting.
By midday, Ukrainian intelligence conducted a cyberattack on Russian transport infrastructure, reportedly disabling 211 workstations. A Russian aerial strike on a residential building in Sumy region evolved from initial reports of three casualties to ten wounded, including two children.
Evening coverage centered on territorial losses, with reports indicating Ukraine loses up to 20 km² daily, totaling 3,600 km² in recent months. Two Ukrainian paratroopers captured 14 Russian soldiers after drone strikes, while new attacks were reported in Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy announced plans to discuss air defense against guided bombs at the next Ramstein meeting.
04.01.2025
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00:17⇢Three Hundred Drones in Three Days
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's intensive aerial campaign in early January, with over 300 drones and 20 missiles launched in the first three days (Ukrinform UA). A triple missile strike on Chernihiv damaged residential buildings with casualties (Novoe Vremya). Military officials note the heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk and Kursk directions (Pravda). Former Trump administration official speaks about Russia's losses, while Mike Johnson secures re-election as House Speaker (Kyiv Post, Liga.net).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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У РФ традиційно стверджують, що нібито всі збили
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Oil from two damaged Russian tankers, allegedly part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of sanction-busting ships, has spilled into the waters off Crimea, causing environmental damage to miles of coastline.
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The Ukrainian-built UAV, one of many thousands of similar weapons deployed in Ukraine ended its existence in a kamikaze strike against a Russian tank.
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The Ukrainian-built UAV, one of many thousands of similar weapons deployed in Ukraine ended its existence in a kamikaze strike against a Russian tank.
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06:55
Radio Svoboda
"Спасайтесь сами". Куда в Петербурге делись бомбоубежища
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06:57⇢Russia's Pivot to Dnipropetrovsk
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's shift in military focus from Pokrovsk to advancing toward Dnipropetrovsk region borders (ISW analysis cited by Novoe Vremya, TSN). New drone activity is reported over five Russian regions (Liga.net), while combat footage shows a Ukrainian FPV drone striking a Russian tank in a kamikaze attack (Kyiv Post). The ISW analysis indicates the Kremlin maintains its rigid position on war termination conditions (Pravda).
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Ukrainian enterprises have been working hard in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion, keeping the economy resilient despite some prominent emerging concerns.
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07:59
47 безпілотників локаційною втрачено, 34 – збито
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Суддя відхилив прохання Трампа скасувати вирок, проте дав зрозуміти, що новообраному президенту США не загрожує тюремний термін
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NV
Великий наступ ворога на Запоріжжя / Що знають про нього та чого чекають українські солдати та командири — ексклюзив NV
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10:57⇢Fresh Russian Push Near Toretsk
⌨The newspapers report on new Russian tactics in Donetsk direction (LB.ua, UNIAN), with advances near Kurakhovo and Toretsk. Military updates indicate 148 combat clashes, with heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk axis (Ukrinform). Business reports highlight workforce shortages and safety concerns in Ukrainian enterprises (Kyiv Post). Blinken reveals China's role in deterring Putin from nuclear weapons use (Pravda).
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Radio Svoboda
"Мечтаю вернуться". Как живут эмигранты на второй год отъезда
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The attack led to the destruction of 78 servers, the disabling of 211 workstations, and the erasure of all backups, according to sources within HUR.
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У день народження керівника української воєнної розвідки кіберфахівці ГУР здійснили "святкову" атаку на російський інфраструктурний сервіс
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14:26⇢Children Wounded in Sumy Strike
⌨The newspapers report on a Russian attack on a residential building in Sumy region, injuring three people including two children (LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). In parallel, Ukrainian military intelligence conducted a cyberattack on Russian transport infrastructure on Budanov's birthday, reportedly destroying 78 servers and disabling 211 workstations (Kyiv Post, Liga.net).
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За попередніми даними, окупант перебуває в критичному стані
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NV
«РФ готується до штурмів» / Фактично почалася важка битва за Покровськ, під гострою загрозою й Куп’янськ — Дикий про ситуацію на фронті
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Положення має чітко визначити обов’язки та координацію різних цивільних служб безпеки
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17:37⇢Ten Wounded in Sumy Air Strike
⌨The newspapers report on a Russian aerial attack on a residential building in Sumy region, injuring 10 people including two children (Glavcom, LB.ua). In parallel, territorial losses are becoming a focus of discussion, with reports indicating Ukraine loses up to 20 km² daily (Pravda). Heavy fighting continues around Pokrovsk, with 107 clashes reported, one-third in the Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform UA, Novoe Vremya).
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Найбільші втрати території приходяться на Донецьку та Харківську області, повідомило медіа
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19:35
Перед тим по окупантах успішно відпрацювали пілоти ударних БпЛА різних типів
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Перед тим по окупантах успішно відпрацювали пілоти ударних БпЛА різних типів
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22:01⇢Two Paratroopers Capture Fourteen
⌨The newspapers report on fresh drone attacks against Russian targets, with Ukrainian forces claiming a successful strike on Russian propagandists, resulting in one death and five injuries (Glavcom). Two Ukrainian paratroopers reportedly captured 14 Russian soldiers after drone strikes (Liga.net). Emergency services completed rescue operations at a Sumy high-rise hit by guided bombs (LB.ua), while new attacks were reported in Chernihiv region, wounding at least 7 (Pravda). Zelenskyy plans to discuss air defense against guided bombs at the next Ramstein meeting (Ukrinform UA).
22:32
Liga.net
За попередніми даними, постраждали сім людей
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