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09.12.2024

09.12.2024The Day Moscow's Bills Met Syria's Fall

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 09.12.2024.

It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.12.2024The Day Moscow's Bills Met Syria's Fall
Pentagon revealed Russia's war expenditure reaching $200 billion since February 2022, while Ukraine's air defense intercepted 18 drones and 2 missiles in morning attacks. WSJ reported Russian aerial attacks intensified fourfold compared to autumn 2023.

The Assad regime's collapse in Syria dominated midday coverage, with Russia calling emergency UN Security Council meeting. Zelenskyy attributed Assad's fall to Russia's force redeployment to Ukraine, while Putin offered Assad political asylum.

German opposition leader Merz arrived in Kyiv, proposing European Contact Group for war conclusion strategy. Zelenskyy sought urgent NATO discussions with Biden before potential administration change, responding to Trump's "peace concept" statements from Paris meeting.

Evening brought military training reform announcements, with Zelenskyy ordering comprehensive audit and personnel changes. Reports emerged of Russian forces approaching Pokrovsk and accumulating infantry, while British intelligence confirmed destruction of two S-400 systems in past week.
09.12.2024
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07:32

07:34Putin's War Bill Hits $200 Billion

The newspapers extensively report on Pentagon's statement that Russia has spent over $200 billion on the war since February 2022, with up to 1,000 soldiers lost daily in recent months (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). New developments include Israel's preparation for ground operations on Syrian border following Assad regime's collapse (Kyiv Post), while Ukraine's air defense reports intercepting 2 missiles and 18 drones in latest attacks (Ukrinform UA, TSN).
07:59

08:01Frozen Assets Turn to Fresh Funds

The newspapers report on new financial developments, with Ukraine set to receive $20 billion from the US Federal Financing Bank against frozen Russian assets (Liga.net). Security services reveal a special operation in Kerch Bay targeting Russian aircraft (Novoe Vremya). Previous coverage continues on Pentagon's $200 billion Russian war expenditure estimate (Pravda) and Assad regime developments in Syria (Kyiv Post, Radio Svoboda).
08:55
09:03

09:37Autumn's Drone Storm Intensifies

The newspapers report on a noticeable increase in Russian aerial attacks, with WSJ data showing four times more drones and missiles launched this autumn compared to last year (TSN). Germany's opposition leader and Estonia's PM arrive for meetings with Zelenskyy (Liga.net), while Trump claims to be "formulating a peace concept" (Novoe Vremya). Military updates indicate 191 clashes along frontlines (Ukrinform), with special focus on Russian losses in Pokrovsk direction.
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12:08
12:16
NV

Ганебний фінал Асада і «осі опору» Ірану / Найяскравіші обкладинки та оцінки світових ЗМІ про події в Сирії і «землетрус» на Близькому Сході

12:16
12:23

12:25Zelenskyy Races NATO Talk Before Trump

The newspapers report intensively on Zelenskyy's response to Trump's war-freezing proposal (TSN, UNIAN, Pravda), with Zelenskyy seeking NATO discussions with Biden before potential administration change. Several sources cover Russia's emergency UN Security Council meeting regarding Assad's regime collapse (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya). The Ukrainian Coordination Staff responds to Russia's claims about transferring bodies from the January Il-76 crash (Liga.net). A new critique of Merkel's leadership emerges (Kyiv Post), while Macron faces government restructuring challenges (Radio Svoboda).
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14:02
Radio Svoboda

Чужой орден сыну и угрозы пленным. Прямая линия Кадырова

14:02
14:55
16:00
NV

Ганебний фінал Асада і «осі опору» Ірану / Найяскравіші обкладинки та оцінки світових ЗМІ про події в Сирії і «землетрус» на Близькому Сході

16:00
16:08
NV

Найстрашніша в’язниця Сирії / Діти за ґратами і пілот, що відсидів 43 роки за відмову бомбардувати Хаму: як режим Асада утримував бранців

16:08

16:10Russia Returns Il-76 Remains While S-400s Fall

The newspapers report on Russia's transfer of remains from the January Il-76 crash, with Ukraine seeking identification confirmation (Kyiv Post). British intelligence notes Ukrainian forces destroyed two Russian S-400 systems in one week (UNIAN). Coverage continues on Georgian protests, with over 400 detained (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Zelenskyy continues pursuing NATO discussions before potential U.S. administration change (Pravda, TSN).
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17:36
NV

Справа дронів на 50 млрд / Чому у керівника Мінцифри Федорова забрали закупівлю БПЛА, і до чого тут держкошти та рейтинги — розбір NV

17:36
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18:09Military Training Overhaul Meets F-16 Reality

The newspapers report on military training reforms, with Zelenskyy ordering an audit of military preparation programs and promising personnel changes (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). F-16 training progress is scrutinized, with reports indicating only 10-15 aircraft in service after 34 months of war (Kyiv Post). A significant shift in drone procurement is noted, with the Digital Ministry losing control over UAV purchases worth 50 billion hryvnias (Novoe Vremya).
19:35
20:23
NV

«Ми говорили про заморожений конфлікт» / Зеленський розкрив деталі переговорів із Макроном і Трампом у Парижі

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23:29Priority Shift: Military Potential Over Draft Age

The newspapers report on key military discussions, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the priority of reducing Russia's military potential over lowering conscription age (LB.ua). Russian forces are reported to be using landing ships to evacuate contingents from Tartus, Syria (Liga.net). Combat updates show intensive Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, with about 50 engagements in 24 hours (Pravda). Details emerge of Zelenskyy's Paris discussions with Macron regarding conflict freezing proposals (Novoe Vremya).