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08.12.2024The Day Damascus Fell While Truth Found Numbers

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 08.12.2024.

It displays 91 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.12.2024The Day Damascus Fell While Truth Found Numbers
Media reports began focusing on Assad regime's collapse in Damascus, with rebels claiming control of the city and Assad reportedly fleeing to a Russian military base. Reports evolved throughout morning, culminating in Russian MFA's acknowledgment of Assad's "peaceful transfer of power" and eventual arrival in Moscow.

By midday, Zelenskyy released first official casualty figures since full-scale invasion: 43,000 Ukrainian military deaths, directly contradicting Trump's earlier claim of 400,000. The disclosure came amid Trump's calls for immediate peace negotiations and suggestions of reduced aid if elected.

Evening brought US Embassy warnings about increased missile and drone threats, while military reported 146 combat engagements, particularly intense in Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk directions. Intelligence sources revealed Russia's use of aircraft crash disinformation to facilitate Assad's escape, connecting Syrian developments to broader Russian military repositioning.
08.12.2024
04:57

06:50Damascus Falls, Russia Persists

The newspapers extensively report on developments in Syria, with multiple sources indicating the fall of Assad's regime and rebel forces entering Damascus (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, military reports indicate 182 combat engagements along the front, with Russia maintaining pressure on Pokrovsk despite significant losses (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). A separate focus emerges on military medical care, particularly plastic surgery for wounded soldiers (Hromadske).
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08:31

09:06Seventy-Four Shahed Night

The newspapers report on three main developments: a massive overnight drone attack with 74 Shahed UAVs targeting Ukraine (Glavcom), Trump's call for immediate ceasefire and negotiations (Liga.net, Pravda, UNIAN), and continuing military engagements with 182 combat clashes reported along the front lines (Ukrinform). Moscow's claims about investments in occupied Luhansk are being questioned, with officials noting absence of demining work (Kyiv Post).
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11:19

11:22Zelenskyy Reveals War's True Toll

The newspapers extensively report on new casualty figures announced by Zelenskyy, stating 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since the full-scale invasion began (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, TSN, Ukrinform UA). Trump claims different figures, suggesting much higher losses on both sides (UNIAN). Separately, multiple sources report on developments in Syria, indicating potential regime change in Damascus (Radio Svoboda, LB.ua).
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12:39
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«Міг і не загинути на цьому борту» / Авіаексперт озвучив чотири версії того, що сталося з літаком Асада, коли той тікав із Дамаска

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«Міг і не загинути на цьому борту» / Авіаексперт озвучив чотири версії того, що сталося з літаком Асада, коли той тікав із Дамаска

14:31

14:49Assad Falls as Moscow Withdraws

The newspapers extensively report on two major developments: Zelenskyy's first official casualty announcement since 2022, confirming 43,000 Ukrainian military deaths (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform, TSN), and the reported collapse of Assad's regime in Syria, with Russia withdrawing ships and equipment from the region (Liga.net, Pravda, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). The Kremlin made statements regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine (Glavcom).
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18:17Assad's Moscow Flight Through Fake Crash

The newspapers report extensively on Assad's situation, with intelligence sources indicating Russia helped orchestrate his escape to Moscow using disinformation about an aircraft crash (Liga.net, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya). The US Embassy warns of increased missile and drone threats to Ukraine (Glavcom, TSN). Trump suggests possible reduction in Ukraine aid (Pravda), while intense fighting continues with 146 clashes reported, particularly in Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk directions (Ukrinform UA).
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Неможлива історія Асадів / Як тихий сирійський офтальмолог та освічена британка створили одну з найжорсткіших диктатур сучасності

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23:25Trump's Silence and Pokrovsk's Thunder

The newspapers report on Trump's refusal to disclose communications with Putin about potential negotiations (Liga.net), while combat maps show 178 engagements along the front lines, with significant Russian losses in Pokrovsk direction (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Enemy drones reached western Ukraine (Pravda), with local defense units, including "Bucha witches," engaging Shahed drones using Maxim machine guns (TSN).