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16.09.2025

The day Russia planned two new offensives

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.09.2025.

It displays 64 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.09.2025The day Russia planned two new offensives
The day began with prominent coverage of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia, detailing casualties and fires, alongside ongoing combat clashes on the front lines. Early morning reports also highlighted a Ukrainian drone attack on the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, and later, "GURkit" explosions reportedly reached Vladivostok, targeting war criminals. By early afternoon, Donald Trump's statements regarding the necessity for him to mediate peace talks between Zelensky and Putin became a major focus, as did a drone strike on a university in Kharkiv. The evening brought news of the Trump administration's approval of initial weapon aid packages for Ukraine, purchased by NATO allies. The day concluded with President Zelensky's statements about Russia's plans for two new offensive campaigns, following the failure of three previous attempts.
16.09.2025
02:08
04:37

06:09Zaporizhzhia Burns Anew

Ukrainian media prominently highlights Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia, detailing casualties and the aftermath (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Simultaneously, reports continue to cover ongoing combat clashes on the front lines, with specific figures provided (Glavcom, Ukrinform). International relations remain a focus, with discussions on Trump's diplomacy and Russia-NATO tensions (Kyiv Post, Radio Svoboda).
08:13
08:56
09:31
10:24

10:26GUAM Strikes Vladivostok: War Criminals Targeted

Ukrainian media highlights drone attacks on Russian military and energy infrastructure, with "GURkit" explosions reaching Vladivostok and strikes on the Saratov oil refinery (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, the postponement of the 19th EU sanctions package due to technical issues is noted (Kyiv Post), and public resilience to the ongoing war remains high (UNIAN). Discussions also touch upon Russia's true intentions in seeking Slaviansk (Liga.net).
11:36
13:55
14:56

16:07Trump on Putin-Zelensky talks

Ukrainian media prominently features Donald Trump's statements regarding the necessity for him to mediate peace talks between Zelensky and Putin due to their mutual animosity (Liga.net, UNIAN). Concurrently, reports detail ongoing combat clashes on the front lines, with specific figures provided (Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform). A drone strike on a university in Kharkiv is also reported, causing injuries (Pravda).
16:23
17:40
17:58
19:32

21:02Zelensky: Russia Plans Two New Offensives

Ukrainian media prominently features President Zelenskyy's statements regarding Russia's plans for two new offensive campaigns, following the failure of three previous attempts (Pravda, UNIAN). Concurrently, reports detail ongoing combat clashes on the front lines (Glavcom, Ukrinform), while the Trump administration's approval of initial weapon aid packages for Ukraine is noted (Ukrinform UA).
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