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20.12.2024

20.12.2024The Day Kinzhals Met Old Glass

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 20.12.2024.

It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.12.2024The Day Kinzhals Met Old Glass
Russia launched eight ballistic missiles at Kyiv in the morning, including Kinzhal and Iskander types. Debris fell in four districts, damaging the historic St. Nicholas Church's stained glass windows and multiple embassy buildings. One person died, twelve were injured.

A major cyberattack on Justice Ministry registries continued from previous days, with officials projecting two weeks for primary recovery. Ukrainian forces withdrew from the "Uspenivka pocket" near Kurakhove, while combat intensity increased to 146 battles across the front.

By afternoon, Ukraine recovered 503 fallen defenders' bodies from Russia. The US prepared to announce a final $1.2 billion aid package under Biden's administration. Evening brought drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, hitting residential buildings. Zelenskyy appointed over 30 new ambassadors, including positions at NATO and UN.
20.12.2024

04:12Uspenivka Pocket Closes While Korean Patients Push Russians Aside

The newspapers report on significant developments at two fronts: Ukrainian forces withdrew from positions near Kurakhove, with some units unable to escape encirclement in the "Uspenivka pocket" (Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Russia faces hospital capacity issues with North Korean casualties receiving priority treatment over Russian soldiers (Kyiv Post). A major cyberattack targeted Ukraine's Ministry of Justice registries (Novoe Vremya), while air defense successfully intercepted all enemy drones threatening Kyiv (Ukrinform UA).
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05:51
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Удари Кинджалами та іншою балістикою / РФ масовано атакувала Київ ракетами, у столиці лунали вибухи, уламки впали в трьох районах — головне

05:51

05:53Morning Missiles Rain on Kyiv

The newspapers report on a major Russian missile attack on Kyiv this morning. Multiple sources (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN) confirm missile debris fell in three districts of the capital, with casualties reported. Meanwhile, Russia is blamed for a large-scale cyberattack on Ukrainian registries (Liga.net), while Scholz agrees with Trump that the war has "lasted too long" (Kyiv Post).
05:59
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Удари Кинджалами та іншою балістикою / РФ масовано атакувала Київ ракетами, у столиці лунали вибухи, уламки впали в чотирьох районах — головне

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06:49Eight Missiles Rain on Kyiv

The newspapers report on a significant missile attack on Kyiv this morning. Russian forces launched 8 missiles, including Iskander-M, KN-23, and Kinzhal types from the Bryansk region and MiG-31K jets (Kyiv Post, LB.ua). Debris fell in four districts, causing fires and casualties, with reports varying between 2 and 7 injured (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This occurs amid a major cyberattack on Justice Ministry registries, with recovery estimated to take up to two weeks (Novoe Vremya, Liga.net).
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08:34Eight Missiles Strike Kyiv, One Dead

The newspapers report on an intensified missile attack on Kyiv this morning. Russian forces launched multiple Iskander-M, KN-23, and Kinzhal missiles from Bryansk region and MiG-31K jets (Kyiv Post, LB.ua, TSN). One person was killed and ten injured (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Debris fell in four districts, causing fires and damaging the St. Nicholas Church's stained glass (Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, 191 combat clashes were reported along the frontline (Ukrinform).
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09:54Kyiv's Morning of Fire and Steel

The newspapers report on this morning's massive missile attack on Kyiv. Air defense intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 40 out of 65 Russian drones (LB.ua, TSN, UNIAN). One person was killed and 11 injured, with debris falling in three districts causing fires (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the "Uspenivka pocket" (Liga.net), and a Russian cyberattack targeted state registries, though officials claim no personal data was leaked (Novoe Vremya).
11:43

11:47503 Fallen Defenders Return Home

The newspapers report on three major developments: Ukraine recovered the bodies of 503 fallen defenders (LB.ua), while the US prepares to announce a final $1.2 billion aid package under Biden, likely including air defense missiles and artillery shells (Reuters, Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, this morning's missile attack on Kyiv resulted in one death and 12 injuries across three districts (Pravda, Ukrinform UA).
12:00
Radio Svoboda

"Слезы от цинизма и неуважения". Матери пропавших и попавших в плен срочников – о прямой линии Путина

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14:37Six Embassies Hit in Kyiv Strike

The newspapers report on the aftermath of this morning's missile attack on Kyiv, which damaged six foreign embassies (Novoe Vremya) and led to significant destruction in central districts (Kyiv Post). Combat intensity increased to 146 battles across the front, with 40 in Kursk direction (LB.ua). Russians report strikes on Rylsk, with burning vehicles and damaged buildings (Liga.net), while an An-72 military transport aircraft reportedly exploded near Moscow (Pravda).
14:40
NV

Над Києвом збили всю балістику / Уламки пошкодили офіси, посольства і старовинний костел в центрі столиці - головне

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17:29Conscription Centers Under Defense Ministry's Eye

The newspapers report on diplomatic movements: Trump's reported promise to allies about continuing Ukraine aid (Novoe Vremya), planned visit of General Kellog to Kyiv (Pravda), and possible opening of Ministry of Unity office in Czech Republic (Glavcom). Meanwhile, Defense Ministry plans to reform and take control of recruitment centers currently under Ground Forces command (Liga.net). Coverage continues of Putin's televised Q&A session (Radio Svoboda) and Kyiv's analysis of recent ballistic missile attacks (TSN).
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20:10Registries Down, Ambassadors Up

The newspapers report on three main developments: A major cyberattack on state registries affecting marriage and property records until 2025 (Glavcom, TSN), Zelenskyy's approval of over 30 ambassador appointments, including Melnyk to UN and Dzhelyal to Turkey (Liga.net), and increased Russian military activity in the Kherson direction (Pravda, Ukrinform). Additionally, a car incident at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, resulted in around 80 injuries (Novoe Vremya).
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22:24
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«Тактичне рішення є, а стратегічне — ні» / Які висновки нарешті має зробити зробити влада після хакерської атаки на українські державні реєстри

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