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13.12.2024

The Day Winter Missiles Met Power Grid

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 13.12.2024.

It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.12.2024The Day Winter Missiles Met Power Grid
Russia launched its largest missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter, firing 94 missiles and 193 drones in early morning hours. Ukrainian forces intercepted 81 missiles and 80 drones, with F-16s joining air defense operations for first time. Five of nine nuclear power units reduced output.

Ground forces faced pressure near Pokrovsk, with Russian units advancing to within 3-5 kilometers of this key logistics hub. Commander of Donetsk operational group was replaced following these developments.

Evening brought reports of Trump team's negotiations with Biden administration and Ukraine regarding potential war termination plans, while Italy signaled readiness to deploy troops. Pentagon warned of potential "Oreshnik" missile deployment this weekend, continuing previous days' intelligence assessments.

Late reports emerged of explosions at oil depot in Orel, while air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv and other regions.
13.12.2024

00:09Donetsk Villages Under Siege While Europe Triples US Aid

The newspapers report on critical military developments in Donetsk region, where Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement in four villages (Glavcom, Pravda, TSN). Europe's financial support to Ukraine, including refugee assistance, is reported to be triple that of US aid (Kyiv Post). Sources discuss Trump's position favoring European troops oversight of potential ceasefire while opposing Ukraine's NATO membership (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, WSJ). US announces new $500 million aid package (UNIAN), while General Staff reports 190 combat engagements along frontline (Ukrinform).
05:11

05:13Night Bombers Circle While Kharkiv Burns

The newspapers report on an ongoing Russian air attack against Ukraine, with Tu-95MS bombers launched and threat of cruise missile strikes (TSN, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya). A missile hit a five-story building in Kharkiv (Novoe Vremya). NATO Secretary General Rutte warns of Putin's long-term confrontation plans with Europe (Liga.net), while Blinken details a new $500M defense aid package for Ukraine (Ukrinform).
05:27
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РФ атакує Україну шахедами та балістикою / Є загроза ударів крилатими ракетами з Ту-95МС та Калібрами, у Харкові влучання в п’ятиповерхівку — головне

05:27
05:43
05:43
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Злети МіГ-31, Ту-95, Калібри з моря / РФ атакує Україну шахедами, балістикою та крилатими ракетами, у Харкові влучання в п’ятиповерхівку — онлайн

05:43
06:31
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РФ атакує балістикою і крилатими ракетами / Вибухи чули в Одесі, на Хмельниччині, Київщині, Вінниччині, у Харкові є «приліт», під ударом захід України — онлайн

06:31
06:47
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РФ атакує балістикою і крилатими ракетами / Вибухи чули в Одесі, Харкові, на Київщині, у центрі і на заході, під масованим ударом енергетика — онлайн

06:47
06:55
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Енергосистема під масованим ударом Росії / Відключення сьогодні посилять, вибухи чули в Одесі, Київській області, в центрі та на заході України — онлайн

06:55
06:55

06:58Missiles Rain While Warsaw Stands Firm

The newspapers report on an ongoing massive Russian missile attack across Ukraine, with air raid alerts nationwide (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Reports indicate strikes targeting energy infrastructure, with explosions heard in Odesa, Kyiv region, and western Ukraine (Novoe Vremya, TSN). Poland asserts autonomy in decision-making regarding potential troop deployment, responding to Trump's statements about European forces (Kyiv Post). A significant cabbage price increase of 170% is reported (Hromadske).
07:03
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07:19
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Енергосистема під масованим ударом — онлайн / РФ атакує Кинджалами, Калібрами і ракетами Х-101, відключення посилять, вибухи чули в Одесі, на заході України

07:19
07:51
08:15
08:23
08:23
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Масований удар по енергосистемі — онлайн / РФ атакувала Кинджалами, Калібрами та ракетами Х-101, відключення посилять, вибухи чули в Одесі, на заході України

08:23

08:33Missiles Strike Power Grid Nationwide

The newspapers report on a massive Russian missile attack across Ukraine, described as the most intense strike on critical infrastructure in Prykarpattia region since the full-scale invasion (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya). Energy facilities nationwide are under attack, with Ukrenergo implementing extended power outages affecting half the country (Kyiv Post, TSN). Poland has scrambled military jets in response (Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a critical shortage of teachers, with numbers dropping by 40,000 in two years (Liga.net).
09:27
09:43
09:59

10:01Eighty-One Missiles Fall From Winter Sky

The newspapers report on an extensive Russian missile and drone attack, with 93 missiles and approximately 200 drones launched at Ukraine (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform). Ukrainian forces intercepted 81 missiles, with F-16s reportedly taking down 11 (Kyiv Post). Energy infrastructure in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions was hit (Pravda), in what Zelenskyy described as one of the largest strikes on Ukraine's energy system, including at least one North Korean missile (Liga.net).
10:31
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12:16

12:17F-16s Join Nuclear Grid Defense

The newspapers report on an extensive Russian missile attack with updated figures: of 94 missiles and 200 drones launched, Ukrainian forces intercepted 81 missiles and 80 drones (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). F-16s participated in the defense, downing 11 targets (Kyiv Post). Five of nine power units at three nuclear plants reduced output following the attack (Novoe Vremya). Additionally, cabbage prices have increased by 170% (Hromadske).
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14:31

14:49Forces Close In On Pokrovsk

The newspapers report on Russian forces approaching within 5km of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in Donetsk (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian military denies encirclement near Uspenovka, with multiple sources addressing operational situation there (Liga.net, Pravda). New developments include Italy's readiness to send troops (UNIAN) and Netherlands maintaining support levels (Ukrinform UA). Reports warn of possible "Oreshnik" missile strikes this weekend (Novoe Vremya), while power outages of 12-16 hours are discussed following recent attacks (TSN).
15:51
15:51
Radio Svoboda

"Концов не найти". Российские военные через суды доказывают, что были ранены

15:51
16:55
17:03

17:37Pokrovsk Three Kilometers Away

The newspapers report on Russian forces advancing within 3km of Pokrovsk (Hromadske), while Ukraine successfully struck Russia's Khalino Air Base (Kyiv Post). Zelenskyy held the first Technology Council meeting focusing on air defense (Liga.net). Multiple sources warn of potential "Oreshnik" missile strikes this weekend (Pravda, FT). Trump's position on Ukraine receives attention, with analysis of his team's stance toward Russia (TSN).
17:43
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19:59

20:01Trump Team Seeks War's End

The newspapers report on Trump team's negotiations with Biden administration and Ukraine regarding potential war conclusion (NBC, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya, TSN). Ukraine pushes UN to include Russia in 'list of shame' for systematic sexual violence (Kyiv Post). Zelenskyy announces changes to Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff composition (Liga.net), while emphasizing US aid demonstrates Putin's terror tactics shouldn't succeed (Glavcom).
20:55
20:55
Radio Svoboda

"Боюсь не доехать до тюрьмы". Рассказ бежавшего от войны мобилизованного

20:55

22:57Kurakhove's Infantry Faces Encirclement

The newspapers report on Russian forces creating an encirclement near Kurakhove, with Ukrainian infantry in a difficult tactical position (Liga.net, Financial Times). Trump's team discussions with Ukraine and White House about war termination receive coverage (Pravda, NBC). President Zelenskyy emphasizes need for enhanced air defense capabilities against Shahed drones and missiles (Ukrinform UA), while reports emerge of explosions at oil depot in Orel (Glavcom).