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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 20.06.2025.
It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.06.2025 ⇢ Day Building Collapsed in Odesa Strike
⌨Russian drones struck Odesa overnight, with casualty figures climbing throughout the morning from 13 injured to one dead and 14 wounded. Media focused on a four-story residential building that collapsed entirely after catching fire, with rescue operations continuing amid fears people remained trapped under rubble.
By late morning, Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange with Russia, returning wounded and seriously ill defenders after more than two years in captivity. Coverage emphasized the medical condition of returnees, continuing the pattern of exchanges from recent days.
Trump issued a two-week ultimatum to Iran while warning critics of Ukraine aid to "watch their language." Zelensky held military meetings with particular attention to the Sumy region situation, where fortifications reportedly should have been built a year earlier. The day concluded with Trump stating Russia and Ukraine have made "small progress" in peace processes.
By late morning, Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange with Russia, returning wounded and seriously ill defenders after more than two years in captivity. Coverage emphasized the medical condition of returnees, continuing the pattern of exchanges from recent days.
Trump issued a two-week ultimatum to Iran while warning critics of Ukraine aid to "watch their language." Zelensky held military meetings with particular attention to the Sumy region situation, where fortifications reportedly should have been built a year earlier. The day concluded with Trump stating Russia and Ukraine have made "small progress" in peace processes.
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03:02⇢Massive Drone Assault on Odesa
⌨The newspapers report Russia launched a massive drone assault on Odesa overnight, with 10 direct hits causing widespread fires and injuring 13 people (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Photos emerged showing the attack's aftermath across the city. Separately, Russia struck Kharkiv with drones, hitting near residential buildings and starting fires (Liga.net). Trump announced he will make a decision on Iran "within two weeks," with analysts viewing this timeline as a strategic move to confuse adversaries about his true intentions (Kyiv Post). The frontline situation continues with ongoing battles, particularly intense fighting remaining in the Pokrovsk sector.
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Trump’s “magic number” sparks questions about his decision-making on global matters. Policy analyst sees president’s actions as a strategic move to confuse adversaries about his true intentions.
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Українці хочуть інвестувати, але зіштовхуються з нестачею інструментів і відсутністю захисту
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Trump’s “magic number” sparks questions about his decision-making on global matters. Policy analyst sees president’s actions as a strategic move to confuse adversaries about his true intentions.
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Kyiv Post
Ukrainian officials accuse Moscow of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure to sow fear and disrupt life in cities far from the front lines.
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Kyiv Post
Ukrainian officials accuse Moscow of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure yet again to sow fear and disrupt life in cities far from the front lines and any possible military target.
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One of the buildings hit – a four-story residential block – collapsed entirely after catching fire, with fears that people may still be trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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07:17⇢Odesa Building Collapses in Drone Strike
⌨The newspapers report a deadly Russian drone attack on Odesa overnight killed one person and injured 14, with a four-story residential building collapsing entirely after catching fire (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Rescue operations continue as fears remain that people may still be trapped under the rubble, with war crimes investigators launching a probe. The attack represents an escalation in targeting civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, coverage includes ongoing military updates showing 176 clashes across frontlines, with heaviest fighting concentrated in Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors (Ukrinform). Ukrainian media also discusses problems with the domestic investment market, citing lack of instruments and investor protection (Liga.net).
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Міністр національної єдності не повертається в Україну після того, як заарештували двох його близьких соратників
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Співвласник Avesterra Group про те, хто в родині приймає стратегічні рішення, як під тиском МХП посісти четверте місце на ринку та інші особливості
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Зеленському сподобався проєкт, але АОЗ досі не виділила грошей на ракетний комплекс, стверджує військовий аналітик
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11:41⇢Another Prisoner Swap With Russia
⌨The newspapers report another prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA). Military analyst Badrak claims Ukraine's new air defense system launch is being delayed by the Defense Procurement Agency despite presidential approval, with officials responding to his accusations (Liga.net). Russian forces maintain high assault intensity in June according to Deepstate analysis (Pravda). Military expert "Flash" Beskrestnov warns Russia will soon launch 800 Shahed drones instead of the current 300-400 per attack (UNIAN). Former US Ambassador William Taylor suggests Trump will eventually recognize Putin as the core problem (Ukrinform).
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Washington seeks mediators and locations – Russian babies leave paternity wards wearing camouflage.
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Ukraine and Russia carried out a new prisoner exchange, bringing home wounded and seriously ill Ukrainian defenders, many of whom had been in captivity for more than two years.
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Росіяни наблизилися до Дніпропетровської області. Однак їхня мета – не Дніпропетровщина, переконують військові. Там їм потрібен лише плацдарм
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Інженер-конструктор Дмитро Макагон аналізує для LB.ua досвід будівництва укриттів.
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16:21⇢Sick Ukrainian POWs Back From Russia
⌨The newspapers report another prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, with wounded and seriously ill Ukrainian defenders returning home after more than two years in captivity (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform). Coverage emphasizes the medical condition of returnees. Military analysts discuss Russia's advance toward Dnipropetrovsk region, explaining that Russians seek a bridgehead rather than the territory itself (Liga.net). Infrastructure concerns dominate domestic coverage, with engineering analysis of Kyiv's shelter system questioning the safety of basements and parking garages (LB.ua). A storm in Rivne region destroyed over 700 hectares of forest (Glavcom). International coverage includes the EU postponing Russian oil price cap reductions due to Middle East instability (UNIAN) and Russia's VK creating a unified messenger system for total control (Radio Svoboda).
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Тепер же доводиться стримувати окупантів людьми, а не оборонними спорудами, заявив Погорілий
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Liga.net
Тепер же доводиться стримувати окупантів людьми, а не оборонними спорудами, заявив Погорілий
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Керівник Штатів каже, що це "просто час, аби побачити, чи прийдуть люди [керівництво Ірану] до тями"
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21:49⇢Trump's Iran Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's escalating pressure on Iran, giving the regime a two-week ultimatum while warning critics of Ukraine aid to "watch their language" (Liga.net, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiga responded to Putin's claims about Russian soldiers bringing only death wherever they go (Pravda). Zelensky held a high-level military meeting focusing on frontline conditions, with particular attention to the Sumy region situation (Ukrinform UA). The General Staff released its standard June 20th frontline summary (Glavcom). Coverage builds on yesterday's prisoner exchange reports, with continued focus on Trump's Middle East strategy and Ukraine's military situation.
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