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04.05.2025

04.05.2025Day Naval Drones Changed Aerial Warfare

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 04.05.2025.

It displays 71 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.05.2025Day Naval Drones Changed Aerial Warfare
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv overnight injured 11 civilians and damaged buildings across three districts, continuing the pattern of aerial assaults seen in previous days. Ukrainian forces achieved a historic military breakthrough with naval drones successfully destroying two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, marking the world's first naval drone strike against aircraft. Intelligence chief Budanov confirmed the Magura drone was modified to carry US-supplied missiles, with the crew not surviving.

President Zelensky arrived in the Czech Republic, announcing plans for a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school and expecting 1.8 million additional artillery shells through Czech procurement initiatives. He firmly rejected Russia's proposed May 9 ceasefire, calling it "cynicism of the highest level" while warning of potential Russian provocations on Victory Day. US media reported Ukraine would receive a modernized Patriot air defense system previously stationed in Israel, reflecting continued Western support.
04.05.2025
05:48

05:49Russian Drone Strike Injures 11 in Kyiv

The newspapers report on a major overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv, with injury counts rising to 11 people (Pravda, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Russian forces conducted what's described as a "massive" attack across Ukraine that injured many civilians, including children (UNIAN). In international news, Warren Buffett is stepping down after 60 years, with Greg Abel set to take over as head of Berkshire Hathaway (Liga.net). Military situation updates include a new combat map dated May 4, 2025 (Glavcom), while intense fighting continues along the frontline (Ukrinform).
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09:54Naval Drone Makes History Destroying Russian Fighter Jet

The newspapers report on Ukraine's significant military achievements, destroying two Russian warplanes in 24 hours, including the world's first naval drone strike on a Su-30 jet near Novorossiysk (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky rejected Russia's proposed May 9 ceasefire, calling it "cynicism of the highest level" while emphasizing Ukraine is ready for lasting peace, not temporary holiday silences (Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN). Intense combat continues with 253 clashes reported along the frontline (Ukrinform), including strikes on a Russian command post near Bakhmut (Ukrinform UA) and reporting on the devastated city of Pokrovsk (Radio Svoboda).
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13:40Naval Drone's Historic Downing of Russian Fighter

The newspapers report on Ukraine's groundbreaking naval drone strike that destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet near Novorossiysk, with intelligence chief Budanov confirming the crew did not survive (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda). This marks the world's first successful naval drone strike against an aircraft, with reports detailing a new Magura drone modification capable of carrying US-supplied missiles. In diplomatic news, President Zelensky and the First Lady have arrived in the Czech Republic for meetings with the Czech president (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Ukrainian media also covers reports that Israel will provide a modernized Patriot air defense system to Ukraine (UNIAN).
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17:02Zelensky Warns Of May 9 Russian Provocations

The newspapers report on President Zelensky's warnings about possible Russian provocations on May 9, Russia's Victory Day (Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Zelensky criticized those who believe Russian promises, saying anyone trusting Russia "can test it on themselves" (Pravda, UNIAN). Military updates show Putin's Easter "ceasefire" failed to reduce fighting - April actually saw 377 more combat engagements than March (Liga.net). The current situation remains intense with 101 clashes reported since morning across eight frontline sectors (Ukrinform).
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