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23.03.2025

Day of Kyiv's Drone Tragedy and Saudi Talks

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 23.03.2025.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.03.2025Day of Kyiv's Drone Tragedy and Saudi Talks
Russian Shahed drones struck Kyiv overnight, with casualties mounting throughout the morning. Initially reported as seven injured, the death toll rose to three by dawn, including a five-year-old girl and her father who had fled war zones. More than a hundred drones targeted Ukraine.

Mid-morning brought military success as Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade liberated Nadiya village in Luhansk after a 30-hour operation. Ukrainian forces also destroyed a Russian supply company in occupied Kherson.

Diplomatic developments intensified with Bloomberg reporting the White House seeks a complete ceasefire by Easter (April 20). By afternoon, Ukrainian and American delegations began high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia, continuing recent momentum following the energy infrastructure truce. After five hours of negotiations, Defense Minister Umerov described the talks as "constructive and substantive," with both sides discussing potential ceasefire terms and conditions regarding occupied territories.
23.03.2025

00:53Kyiv High-Rises Struck in Drone Attack

The newspapers report on a nighttime Russian drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. Multiple sources indicate the attack caused fires and damaged residential high-rise buildings in several districts of the capital (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN). At least seven people were injured according to Mayor Klitschko (TSN, UNIAN). This attack comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, including Hungary threatening to block Ukraine's EU accession (Liga.net) and controversy over Trump envoy Witkoff's meeting with Putin (Kyiv Post).
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05:10
NV

Двоє загиблих / Росія атакувала Київ, є влучання в багатоповерхівки, постраждалі в місті та області — онлайн

05:10
05:25
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Вночі РФ масовано атакувала Київ шахедами / У кількох районах влучання в багатоповерхівки, двоє загиблих, постраждалі в столиці та області — головне

05:25
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05:50Child Among Three Dead in Kyiv Drone Strike

The newspapers report on a deadly nighttime Russian drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions. Multiple sources confirm three people were killed, including a five-year-old child and their father (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda). The attack used Shahed drones and struck multiple districts of the capital, hitting residential high-rises (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, TSN). Meanwhile, one report notes Russia has lost almost four times more tanks than Ukraine during the war, though this isn't considered critical for Putin's war effort (UNIAN).
05:55
NV

Нічний удар шахедами по столиці / Кількість загиблих у Києві зросла до трьох, серед них 5-річна дитина, уламки впали у п’яти районах

05:55
06:04
NV

Нічний удар шахедами по столиці / Кількість загиблих у Києві зросла до трьох, серед них 5-річна дитина, уламки впали в п’яти районах, 8 поранених

06:04
06:20
06:20
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Нічний удар шахедами по столиці / Троє загиблих, серед них 5-річна дівчинка та її батько, уламки впали в п’яти районах, серед 10 поранених немовля

06:20
06:28

07:35Child Among Three Killed in Kyiv Drone Strike

The newspapers report on a deadly Russian drone strike on Kyiv that killed three people, including a 5-year-old child (Kyiv Post, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Multiple regions across Ukraine were attacked overnight by Shahed drones, with explosions and fires reported (TSN). The Czech president stated Ukraine will not be able to reclaim all territories occupied by Russia (Liga.net). ISW analysis claims Witkoff's controversial statements support the Kremlin's position for further conquests in Ukraine (Novoe Vremya). The military situation remains intense with 147 clashes reported along the frontline (Ukrinform).
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10:53Ukraine Liberates Nadiya Village in Luhansk

The newspapers report on Ukraine's military success in liberating the village of Nadiya in Luhansk region. Multiple sources confirm that Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade took control of three square kilometers of Russian-held territory in a 30-hour operation (Kyiv Post, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Meanwhile, reports discuss diplomatic tensions, with British PM Starmer mediating a dispute between Zelensky and Trump after an argument in the Oval Office (Liga.net). Russian drone strikes on Kyiv continue to be reported (TSN), with Ukrainian forces striking Russian troop concentrations in Toretsk (Pravda).
11:16
Radio Svoboda

"Он в наручниках, в клетке, плачет". Петербуржца обвиняют в поджоге локомотива

11:16
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13:29
NV

«П'ять каменів спотикання» / У The Sunday Times назвали головні перепони на шляху до мирної угоди між РФ і Україною

13:29
13:38
Radio Svoboda

По разные стороны гор. Отношения Северного Кавказа с Грузинским царством

13:38
13:46

13:56White House Easter Ceasefire Push

The newspapers report on Ukrainian military advances with the Third Assault Brigade liberating Nadiya village in Luhansk Oblast (Liga.net). Ukrainian forces also destroyed a Russian supply company in occupied Kherson region (Novoe Vremya). The White House is reportedly seeking a complete ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine by Easter, April 20 (Pravda, Kyiv Post). Meanwhile, Trump claims he's the only one who can stop Putin (Kyiv Post). The Pope made his first public appearance after hospitalization and mentioned Ukraine (Glavcom). A tragic story emerged about a father and daughter killed by a drone in Kyiv after fleeing the war (TSN).

16:11US-Ukraine Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia

The newspapers report on ongoing Ukrainian-US talks in Saudi Arabia. Multiple sources indicate that delegations from both countries have begun meetings in Er-Riyadh (Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). According to Reuters, these discussions are expected to focus on potential ceasefire terms (Glavcom). A Trump envoy, Witkoff, expressed expectations of "real progress" on a maritime truce, claiming Putin "wants peace" (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, intense fighting continues along the frontline, with 74 combat engagements reported today, including 35 in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
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20:55Saudi Talks Conclude With "Constructive" Diplomacy

The newspapers report on the conclusion of high-level talks between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Saudi Arabia (Pravda, Novoe Vremya, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky characterized the negotiations as "constructive" and "useful" (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Defense Minister Umerov confirmed the talks were "constructive and substantive" (Novoe Vremya). Simultaneously, Zelensky reportedly named a date for a potential truce with Russia (Glavcom), while some sources warn Putin may be trying to lure Trump into a "Minsk-3" trap without agreeing to a ceasefire (TSN).
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