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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.12.2024.
It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Moscow's Chemical Chief Met Moscow's Scooter
⌨Morning reports revealed the assassination of General Igor Kirilov, Russia's chemical weapons chief, via scooter-mounted explosive in Moscow. By afternoon, Ukrainian security services claimed responsibility for the operation.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported eliminating 50 North Korean troops in Kursk region, continuing the pattern of DPRK casualties from previous days. Commander Syrsky noted intensified Russian pressure across multiple fronts, particularly in Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka sectors.
Parliament passed first reading of multiple citizenship legislation, while environmental crisis unfolded as three Russian tankers faced difficulties in Black Sea, causing oil pollution near Kerch.
Evening brought confirmation that NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid from US leadership. Trump's representative Keith Kellogg scheduled January visit to Kyiv, while Biden administration projected current aid package sufficiency through 2025.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported eliminating 50 North Korean troops in Kursk region, continuing the pattern of DPRK casualties from previous days. Commander Syrsky noted intensified Russian pressure across multiple fronts, particularly in Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka sectors.
Parliament passed first reading of multiple citizenship legislation, while environmental crisis unfolded as three Russian tankers faced difficulties in Black Sea, causing oil pollution near Kerch.
Evening brought confirmation that NATO has taken over coordination of Western military aid from US leadership. Trump's representative Keith Kellogg scheduled January visit to Kyiv, while Biden administration projected current aid package sufficiency through 2025.
17.12.2024
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01:13⇢Torture Claims Rock 211th Brigade
⌨The newspapers report on intense fighting in Kursk region, with 72 Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions in 24 hours (LB.ua). Ukraine claims possession of "Tryzub" laser weapons capable of downing aircraft at 2km altitude (Novoe Vremya). A scandal emerges in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade, with allegations of torture that the Defense Ministry claims it hasn't received reports about (TSN, Pravda). Trump's team indicates willingness to negotiate with both Putin and Zelenskyy (Liga.net).
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Президент підкреслив, що така поведінка – зневага Росії до людяності
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Kyiv Post
Trump calls the war “the worst carnage the world has seen since WWII”; Putin touts territorial gains in “landmark year” for Russia; Italy packs up tenth aid package for Kyiv but prepares for peace.
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05:54⇢Moscow Chemical Weapons Chief Dies in Blast
⌨The newspapers report on a significant incident in Moscow where a Russian lieutenant general, responsible for chemical weapons deployment against Ukraine, was killed in an explosion (Pravda, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya). Trump characterizes the conflict as the worst carnage since WWII, while Putin claims territorial gains in what he calls a "landmark year" (Kyiv Post). Ukraine's UN representative Kyslytsya reports Russia launched 1,100 missiles at Ukraine's energy infrastructure this year (Ukrinform UA).
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06:40
На Вінниччині та Кіровоградщині плата за оренду державної сільгоспземлі б’є рекорди. Що забезпечує нечувану рентабельність у країні, що воює?
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Liga.net
Глава Міноборони Німеччини заявив, що його країна готова відігравати "певну роль", коли союзники вирішать відправити в Україну миротворців
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08:20⇢Moscow Chemical Chief Dies in Scooter Blast
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Russian General Kirilov, head of chemical weapons forces, in a Moscow explosion involving a scooter-planted bomb (Glavcom, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Germany's Defense Minister Pistorius indicates willingness to participate in peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, contingent on Russian agreement (Liga.net). Ukrainian forces report 245 combat engagements across the front, with the heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
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09:21
Кирилов був воєнним злочинцем і абсолютно законною ціллю, наголосив співрозмовник LIGA.net
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09:36
Напередодні нардеп записав відео, в якому поскаржився на "радикалів", які зносять в Україні пам'ятники та "забороняють людям говорити рідною мовою"
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10:48
Kirillov, who had been in his post since 2017, was sanctioned in October by Britain over the alleged use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
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10:48
Окрім військових, українські спецпризначенці уразили ворожу техніку
10:48
11:12
Clashes captured on video: Special Operations Forces report killing 50 North Korean soldiers and injuring nearly 50 more over three days in a “warm welcome.”
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11:12
NV
Співавтор абсурду про «бойових гусей» ЗСУ / Ким був ліквідований у РФ генерал Кирилов, відповідальний за застосування хімзброї проти військових України
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11:14⇢Korean Troops Fall in Kursk
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukrainian Special Operations Forces eliminating 50 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with video evidence of the operation (Kyiv Post, Liga.net). Multiple sources confirm the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirilov, head of chemical defense forces, in Moscow as a Security Service of Ukraine operation (LB.ua, UNIAN, Novoe Vremya). Large construction projects continue along the frontline in Kherson (Glavcom).
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12:00
Exclusive first interview with former Lithuanian foreign minister since leaving office in November
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12:00
Ukrainska Pravda
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12:16
Раніше співрозмовник у правоохоронних органах повідомляв, що за ліквідацією Кирилова стоїть СБУ
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13:12
Сьогодні, 17 грудня, третій танкер, завантажений мазутом, подав сигнал лиха біля порту "Кавказ" у Чорному морі
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13:14⇢Three Tankers Sink as Parliament Backs Dual Citizenship
⌨The newspapers report on multiple international discussions about Ukraine's future. Ex-Lithuanian foreign minister warns against forcing Ukraine to capitulate (Kyiv Post), while President Zelensky indicates he needs no intermediaries in relations with Trump (Ukrinform UA). Parliament supports dual citizenship bill in first reading (LB.ua, UNIAN). A new maritime incident unfolds as three Russian tankers face difficulties in the Black Sea, with oil pollution reported along the coast (Liga.net).
13:44
It seems probable the two ships were either part of Russia’s “shadow tanker” fleet, or en route to pump sanctions-evading Russian oil aboard a “clean” tanker.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Нардеп від забороненої ОПЗЖ записав нове відео з вибаченнями
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Liga.net
Проблема пов'язана з технічними роботами у Єдиній державній електронній базі з питань освіти
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16:10⇢Russian Tankers Poison Kerch Wildlife
⌨The newspapers report on increased Russian military pressure across multiple fronts, with Commander Syrsky noting intensified attacks in Kramatorsk, Toretsk, and Vremivka directions (LB.ua, UNIAN). Environmental damage emerges in Kerch Strait as shipwrecked Russian tankers, possibly part of sanctions-evading operations, leak oil affecting local wildlife (Kyiv Post). Technical issues with the education database will prevent students from obtaining online military service deferrals for two weeks (Liga.net).
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В Україні завтра, 18 грудня, знову будуть діяти графіки відключення електроенергії
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У Грузії тривають протести проти дій правлячої партії Грузинська мрія. Країна балансує перед французьким, білоруським та азербайджанським сценаріями
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19:06⇢NATO Takes Aid Helm From Washington
⌨The newspapers report on NATO taking over coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the US (Reuters via Novoe Vremya, UNIAN). Seven regions must strengthen fortification construction efforts, according to Commander Syrsky (Pravda). Poland's Tusk announces preparation of next aid package for January (Ukrinform UA). Military reports indicate 88 combat clashes across the front, with intense fighting in three directions (Ukrinform).
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NV
«Боляче і важко для України» / Колишній посол США Хербст розповідає NV про політику Трампа після інавгурації та можливі кроки щодо війни
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Nearly two million families have lost their homes in Russia’s war
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Ukrainska Pravda
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20:55
"Я думаю, що Росія має переглянути свою присутність на сирійській території, а також свої інтереси", – заявив речник перехідного уряду
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21:59
Ukrainska Pravda
21:59
22:23
Каденція нинішньої влади закінчується наступного місяця
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22:41⇢Biden's Aid Bridge to 2025
⌨The newspapers report on several developments regarding US aid to Ukraine. Biden's administration believes current military aid will last until late 2025 (Liga.net), while Zelensky announces increased housing support for displaced families (Kyiv Post). Trump's special representative Keith Kellogg is scheduled to visit Kyiv on January 20 (Novoe Vremya). Multiple sources discuss Zelensky's comments that Trump understands the risks of freezing the conflict (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Military reports indicate 183 combat engagements, with 42 assault attempts in Kursk region (Pravda).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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