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23.01.2025

23.01.2025Death Comes to Zaporizhzhia at Dawn

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 23.01.2025.

It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.01.2025Death Comes to Zaporizhzhia at Dawn
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles and drones before dawn, destroying an energy facility and damaging residential buildings. The attack's toll grew throughout the morning: from 16 injured to 26, including emergency workers and an infant, with two confirmed deaths. Tens of thousands lost power and heat.

Intelligence reports revealed North Korea's commitment to supply Russia with 150 ballistic missiles in 2025, while Ukrainian forces documented the execution of six POWs by Russian forces in Donetsk region. German deployment of two Patriot batteries near the Ukrainian border in Poland suggested growing regional concerns.

Trump's oil price strategy dominated evening coverage, with his calls for Saudi Arabia to lower prices to pressure Russia. The Pentagon clarified that Trump's 90-day foreign aid freeze wouldn't affect military support to Ukraine, while reports emerged of a new voluntary recruitment reform targeting ages 18-25.
23.01.2025
01:12

03:47Zaporizhzhia Night Strike

The newspapers report on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Zaporizhzhia, injuring 16 people including emergency workers and an infant (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA). From Davos, Zelenskyy addresses Russian energy dependence, calling for international cooperation to reduce reliance on Moscow's energy exports and discussing Trump's proposed oil policies (Kyiv Post).
04:57
05:05

05:22Dawn Strike Claims Life in Zaporizhzhia

The newspapers report extensively on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in one death and 16 injuries, including emergency workers and an infant (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Air raid alerts were activated in Kyiv and several regions (Glavcom). The EU Ambassador to Ukraine discusses European understanding that a ceasefire without security guarantees would pose significant risks for Ukraine (Hromadske).
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10:30

10:35Korean Missiles for Russian War

The newspapers report on three developments: North Korea's planned transfer of at least 150 ballistic missiles to Russia in 2025 (Pravda, UNIAN), reports of Russian forces executing Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk region (Liga.net), and Reuters' analysis suggesting Putin's concern over Russia's economic situation amid the war (Novoe Vremya, TSN). Meanwhile, discussions continue about AI's impact on Ukraine's narrative in the information war (Kyiv Post).
11:59
12:31

12:33POW Execution in Donetsk

The newspapers report on Russian forces executing Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk region, with six soldiers killed according to prosecutors (Pravda, LB.ua). NATO discussions continue as Mark Rutte acknowledges Trump's demands for increased European defense spending as 'fair' (Kyiv Post). Zelensky warns against freezing the conflict, stating it would weaken Ukraine's negotiating position (Ukrinform). Military reports indicate risks of operational encirclement near Velyka Novosilka (Ukrinform UA).
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16:09Korean Forces Change Ukraine's Battle Rhythm

The newspapers report on North Korean soldiers creating distinct tactical challenges for Ukrainian forces, as detailed in a New York Times analysis (Hromadske). Military updates indicate 82 combat engagements, with over half occurring in the Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform UA). Germany has deployed two Patriot batteries near the Ukrainian border in Poland (Novoe Vremya), while Russia is reported to be reducing its presence in Syria while increasing forces in Africa (Radio Svoboda).
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18:09Trump's Oil Price Gambit

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new statements regarding the Ukraine war, with multiple sources (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN) covering his intention to lower oil prices as a strategy to end the conflict and his desire to meet with Putin. Meanwhile, Zelensky's activities at Davos are highlighted (Kyiv Post), focusing on defense cooperation and promoting Ukraine's Peace Formula. Intelligence services (GUR) released an intercepted conversation regarding the execution of a Ukrainian POW.
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