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20.11.2024

20.11.2024The Day Storm Shadows Crossed the Border

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 20.11.2024.

It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.11.2024The Day Storm Shadows Crossed the Border
Multiple Western embassies in Kyiv closed their doors following warnings of potential massive Russian strikes, creating morning tension that military intelligence later dismissed as disinformation. The Pentagon announced a new $275 million aid package, while reports confirmed U.S. authorization for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against targets within Russia.

Bloomberg and Western sources confirmed Ukraine's first use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory, specifically in Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in strike capabilities. This followed previous days' confirmation of ATACMS strikes in Bryansk.

By evening, Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine's inability to restore 1991 borders through military means alone, suggesting openness to diplomatic solutions for Crimea. The Biden administration proposed writing off $4.65 billion of Ukraine's debt, while reports emerged of Russia preparing a Ukraine partition plan for potential Trump administration negotiations.
20.11.2024

01:07Six ATACMS Pierce Russian Sky

The newspapers extensively report on Ukraine's first confirmed ATACMS strike on Russian territory, specifically targeting an arsenal in Bryansk region. Multiple sources (Reuters, CNN via Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN) report that out of eight launched missiles, Russia intercepted only two. The Pentagon (Liga.net) states they see no signs of Russia planning to use nuclear weapons, while Republicans in Congress (Ukrinform UA) have officially confirmed removing restrictions on ATACMS use for Ukraine.
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05:07The Day Biden Approved Land Mines

The newspapers report extensively on Biden's approval of land mines for Ukraine (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA, TSN) and Ukraine's confirmed use of ATACMS for strikes within Russia (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya). Zelensky discusses potential scenarios if US aid is cut off, while reports indicate Russia is producing radiation shelters (Kyiv Post). ISW analysis suggests deep strikes into Russia will weaken Russian military potential (Pravda, UNIAN).
05:45
NV

Виступ у Раді до 1000 днів війни / «Пережити когось у Москві» і втілити 10 пунктів — головне із заяв та плану стійкості Зеленського

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07:15US Embassy Sounds November 20 Alert

The newspapers report extensively on a US Embassy warning about potential massive Russian air attacks on Ukraine on November 20 (TSN, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Glavcom). The embassy announced its closure for security reasons (Liga.net). Meanwhile, reports indicate strikes on a Russian drone factory and weapons arsenal (Pravda), and a command post hit in Belgorod region (Ukrinform UA).
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Radio Svoboda

"Их просто стигматизируют". Почему тесты детям мигрантов ухудшат ситуацию

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NV

«Всі поховалися, а крайні - ТЦК» / Чи можна врятувати та реформувати мобілізаційну систему під час війни — розбір NV

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10:35The Day Embassies Locked Their Gates

The newspapers extensively report on U.S. Embassy and other diplomatic missions closing in Kyiv due to threats of massive Russian air attacks on November 20 (TSN, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). Parliament has granted deferment rights to civilians who survived Russian captivity (Liga.net). Reuters reports Putin's willingness to discuss war freeze with Trump, while refusing territorial concessions (Pravda). Nuclear risk assessment regarding Crimea liberation emerges in discussions (UNIAN).
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13:31Storm Shadows Get Green Light

The newspapers report on several developments: The denial of a massive Russian strike threat for November 20 by Ukraine's military intelligence (Liga.net, Radio Svoboda), U.S. authorization for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles for deep strikes into Russia (Novoe Vremya, Pravda), and a successful Ukrainian strike on a Russian command post in Belgorod region (Kyiv Post). Germany has delivered a new military aid package (Ukrinform UA).
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15:41Storm Shadows Cross Russian Border

The newspapers report on Ukraine's first use of Storm Shadow missiles against targets within Russia (Bloomberg via Glavcom, Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, the Pentagon announces a new $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). The Kyiv Post critically examines claims made by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan regarding the Biden administration's Ukraine policy.
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20:08
Radio Svoboda

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20:10Storm Shadows Strike Deep

The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against targets in Russia's Kursk region (Kyiv Post, Glavcom). Zelensky addresses two significant issues: the impossibility of regaining 1991 borders through military means alone (Novoe Vremya), and responds to threats of massive Russian attacks (Liga.net). Reports emerge of Russian forces allegedly executing Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk region (UNIAN, Pravda).
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