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18.01.2025

18.01.2025Death at Lukianivska Metro

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.01.2025.

It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.01.2025Death at Lukianivska Metro
Russian forces launched a morning ballistic missile strike on Kyiv's Lukianivska district at 3 AM, with reported casualties fluctuating from three to four dead throughout the day. The attack damaged the metro station entrance, a McDonald's restaurant, and water infrastructure.

Air defense forces intercepted two of four Iskander missiles targeting Kyiv, while shooting down 24 of 39 drones across Ukraine. Ukrainian forces responded with drone strikes on oil facilities in Russia's Tula and Kaluga regions.

By evening, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the refractory plant in Chasovyi Yar, followed by air strikes on Russian positions there. Defense Minister Umerov projected Ukraine's defense industry capacity reaching $35 billion in 2025. Reports emerged of Kyiv convincing Trump's team about risks of premature negotiations with Putin, continuing the diplomatic narrative from previous days.
18.01.2025
04:55

04:58Night Strike on Lukianivska

The newspapers report on a Russian night attack on Kyiv. Multiple sources confirm three deaths, with damage to the Lukianivska metro station entrance and buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi district (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). Russian forces have advanced in several settlements in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions (Pravda). Earlier reporting notes a drone attack on an oil depot in Russia's Kaluga region (UNIAN).
05:11
NV

Нічний удар РФ по Києву / У столиці пролунала серія вибухів, у Шевченківському районі спалахнула пожежа, щонайменше троє загиблих

05:11
05:19
NV

Нічний удар РФ по Києву / У столиці пролунала серія вибухів, у Шевченківському районі спалахнула пожежа, щонайменше четверо загиблих

05:19
06:15
NV

Розтрощені Лук’янівська і МакДональдз / Як виглядає місце ранішньої російської атаки РФ балістикою на Київ — фоторепортаж NV.ua

06:15

06:41Ballistic Strike on Lukianivska Metro

The newspapers report an escalation in the Russian night attack on Kyiv, with updated casualty figures now showing four dead and three injured (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Multiple sources confirm damage to the Lukianivska metro station entrance and buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi district, with ballistic missiles specifically mentioned as the weapon used.
07:03
Radio Svoboda

"Резко выделялась в бараке". Судьба Генриетты Дерман

07:03
07:19
07:43

09:23Iskanders Over Kyiv Dawn

The newspapers report on a Russian morning missile strike on Kyiv using Iskander ballistic missiles, resulting in four deaths and three injuries, with damage to infrastructure (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, TSN, Ukrinform UA). Air defense forces claim to have intercepted two missiles targeting Kyiv (Novoe Vremya). In a parallel development, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia's Tula region (Pravda, UNIAN).
11:19
11:51

12:58Missiles Strike Lukianivska Metro

The newspapers report on a Russian missile strike on Kyiv's Lukianivska metro area, with updated casualty figures showing three dead and several injured (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA). President Zelenskyy responded to the attacks on both Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia (Glavcom). In parallel developments, Ukrainian Special Operations reportedly struck a Rosneft oil facility in Lyudinovo (Pravda), while former MP Novinsky faces treason charges for alleged work with Russian interests (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya).
13:11
14:07
14:15
16:16
16:40
16:48
NV

Скандальні фрагменти з книги Вудворда / Адміністрація Байдена була одержима загрозою ядерного удару Росії і боялася розгрому сил РФ у Херсоні

16:48

17:13Withdrawal from Chasovyi Yar Plant

The newspapers report on a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia resulting in one death (Glavcom), while Ukrainian defense forces withdrew from the refractory plant in Chasovyi Yar (Pravda). Combat intensity remains high with 89 engagements reported, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform UA). In political coverage, German chancellor candidate Merz comments on Trump's predictability (Liga.net), while Woodward's book reveals Biden administration's nuclear concerns during the Kherson campaign (Novoe Vremya).
17:44
17:51
NV

Тричі одружений, шість разів банкрут / Дональд Трамп повертається у Білий дім — основні віхи біографії, фото

17:51
19:28
22:16

22:17Chasovyi Yar Plant Falls, Gets Bombed

The newspapers report on Ukrainian defense forces' withdrawal from the refractory plant in Chasovyi Yar, followed by an air strike on Russian positions there (Novoe Vremya, Pravda). Defense Minister Umerov projects Ukraine's defense industry capacity could reach $35 billion in 2025 through partner investments (Liga.net). Multiple sources discuss concerns about potential Trump-Putin negotiations, with reports that Kyiv has convinced Trump about the risks of premature talks (TSN, UNIAN).