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12.04.2025Day of the Fallen F-16 Pilot

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 12.04.2025.

It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.04.2025Day of the Fallen F-16 Pilot
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv intensified overnight, causing fires and injuring several civilians in Sviatoshynskyi district. By morning, reports confirmed 88 drones had targeted various Ukrainian regions.

The most significant development came midday with news that 26-year-old F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov was killed during a combat mission. President Zelensky posthumously awarded him the title Hero of Ukraine. By evening, BBC reported the F-16 was shot down by a Russian missile, marking the first confirmed loss of Western-supplied fighter jets.

NATO Secretary General warned Russia may place nuclear weapons in space, escalating concerns about Russian military capabilities. Despite geopolitical tensions, President Trump extended Russia sanctions for another year.

Norway announced €830 million for equipping and training a Ukrainian brigade, while military reports indicated 95 combat clashes along the frontline, with the Kursk direction being the most intense.
12.04.2025
03:54
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Спецфаворит Путіна / Як екскиянин Дмитрієв став ключовим перемовником Кремля з Трампом, і до чого тут донька старого диктатора

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04:21Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Neighborhoods

The newspapers report on a new Russian drone attack on Kyiv causing fires and injuries (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Ukraine has created a new "Bars" rocket-drone, though specifications remain classified (Liga.net). Former Kyiv resident Dmitriev has emerged as Putin's key negotiator with Trump (Novoe Vremya). There's controversy around remarks by Kellogg about potentially dividing Ukraine into allied zones of responsibility like post-war Berlin, with UNIAN reporting that Kellogg accused The Times of misrepresenting his statements. European allies continue delivering close-combat weaponry as fighting persists along the frontline.
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07:02Massive Russian Drone Assault Injures Kyiv Civilians

The newspapers report on a large-scale Russian drone attack targeting Ukraine overnight, with 88 drones launched (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). The strikes caused fires, destroyed buildings, and injured civilians in Kyiv. Fighting continues along the frontline with 149 combat clashes reported in the past day, most intense in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors (Ukrinform). Other discussions include an investigation into Kyiv deputies, questioned as either anti-corruption efforts or political maneuvering (Kyiv Post), and analysis suggesting Russia's planned summer offensive is "doomed to fail" (UNIAN). A linguistic debate between Ukrainian celebrities Iryna Bilyk and Olya Polyakova is also featured (Glavcom).
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11:11Russia Creates Northern "Grey Zone" as NATO Warns of Space Nukes

The newspapers report on intensifying military threats, with the most dangerous situation on the Sumy and Kharkiv fronts where Russia attempts to create a "grey zone" in the north (Liga.net). NATO's Secretary General warns Russia may place nuclear weapons in space (Pravda). Analysis suggests Russia's new offensive is "doomed to failure" (Novoe Vremya). In political news, Zelensky enacted NSDC sanctions against Arbuzov and Kliuev (Ukrinform UA), while Polish President Duda claims Trump represents "the best chance for peace in Ukraine" (UNIAN). Trump's cybersecurity policies potentially leave Ukraine and NATO vulnerable (Kyiv Post).
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14:00F-16 Pilot Killed in Combat Mission

The newspapers report on a tragic loss of an F-16 fighter and its pilot during a combat mission (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). The 26-year-old pilot Pavel Ivanov was killed, prompting a response from President Zelensky. NATO's Secretary General has warned that Russia may place nuclear weapons in space (Glavcom). Ukraine's defense industry contributed significantly to GDP growth in 2024, producing $9 billion worth of arms (Liga.net). Military activity remains intense with 58 combat clashes reported since the beginning of the day (Ukrinform UA). Spain has proposed using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's and Europe's defense (UNIAN).
16:49
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Якщо не буде Patriot / Фахівець — про те, чи зможе Україна ефективно захистити себе від балістики ворога і як працює зараз ППО

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19:25Trump Extends Russia Sanctions

The newspapers report on Trump extending sanctions against Russia for another year (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). The document notes Moscow's harmful foreign policy continues to threaten US national security. New details emerged about the F-16 fighter jet loss, with BBC reporting it was shot down by a Russian missile (Pravda, UNIAN). Military activity remains intense with 58 combat engagements along frontlines (Ukrinform). Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiga expressed hope for Turkey's active role in supporting peace efforts (Ukrinform UA).
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