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23.06.2025

23.06.2025Day Nine Died in Kyiv Strike

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 23.06.2025.

It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.06.2025Day Nine Died in Kyiv Strike
Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv overnight, with casualty figures climbing steadily throughout the morning from two dead to a final count of nine killed and 34 wounded, including an 11-year-old girl. Media tracked the rising death toll through continuous updates, focusing on collapsed building sections and ongoing rescue operations.

By midday, SBU chief Malyuk disclosed details of Operation "Spider Web" during a closed briefing, revealing that Ukrainian colonels assigned to protect Zelensky were secretly working for Russia's FSB and plotting his assassination. The operation required bribing Russian customs officials to transport equipment.

Deputy Prime Minister Chernishov received corruption charges from NABU while Ukraine struck a Russian oil depot in Rostov region. Trump's reaction to Iran's retaliation against US bases was notably restrained, calling the strikes "very weak" and thanking Iran for advance warning. The day concluded with Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, ending their 12-day conflict.
23.06.2025
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00:46Russia Strikes Kyiv Again

The newspapers report Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv with details emerging about the strike's aftermath, including destruction in several districts and two casualties confirmed (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Ukrainian media extensively covers Trump's attendance at a NATO summit where defense spending will increase to 5 percent and Zelensky will participate, with Western diplomats suggesting "no news will mean good news" regarding Trump's approach to the Alliance (Kyiv Post). Coverage also focuses on Trump's Iran policy, with Vance stating the US won't pursue regime change in Tehran while Trump suggested making Iran "great again," prompting Zelensky to praise Trump's "decisiveness" on Iran (Liga.net, Pravda).

04:30Four Dead in Kyiv Strike

The newspapers report Russia launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv and surrounding region, with casualty figures now confirmed at four killed and 13 wounded according to the Interior Ministry (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). The strike damaged residential buildings and a metro station across multiple districts of the capital. Meanwhile, the General Staff released updated enemy casualty figures for June 23 (Glavcom). Coverage continues of Trump's NATO summit attendance where defense spending will increase to 5 percent, with Western diplomats suggesting minimal drama would benefit the alliance (Kyiv Post). The frontline recorded 69 clashes across five sectors since morning (Ukrinform).
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Initially reported as a drone attack, another wave of Russian strikes woke up the capital in the early morning hours of Monday. At least four injuries have been reported.
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06:23Death Toll Rises in Kyiv Strike

The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's massive strike on Kyiv has risen to six killed and 19 wounded, with rescue operations continuing as survivors remain trapped under debris (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Pravda, Radio Svoboda, Ukrinform, UNIAN). The attack collapsed entire sections of a high-rise building, with one report describing "the whole entrance is gone" and rescuers still searching through rubble. Ukrainian retail networks are adapting to wartime consumer behavior changes, with trading companies adjusting to new purchasing habits driven by military realities (Liga.net).
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10:26Seven Dead in Kyiv Strike

The newspapers report the death toll from Russia's combined strike on Kyiv has risen to seven killed and 31 wounded, with air force spokesman Ignat revealing that nearly all missiles and Shaheds were specifically targeted at the capital (Pravda, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Zelensky arrived in Britain as part of his diplomatic tour (Glavcom). Ukrainian financial sector coverage shows microfinance organizations are outcompeting banks in consumer lending, though overdue credit volumes are rising for these lenders while decreasing for traditional banks (Liga.net). Radio Svoboda analyzes how potential US strikes on Iran could provide Putin with new strategic opportunities.
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Війна — це постійна еволюція і настав час реагувати, тому, що ворог буде також масштабувати вдалі рішення.
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13:29Operation Spider Web Exposed

The newspapers report on major revelations from a closed meeting with SBU chief about assassination attempts on Zelensky, Yermak, and Gordon, alongside details of Operation "Spider Web" (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). SBU head Malyuk disclosed that preventing assassination attempts required bribing Russian customs officials to transport sanctioned equipment for the operation, with one attempt targeting Zelensky in Poland specifically mentioned. Meanwhile, Russia struck Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi with ballistic missiles, destroying a school and causing casualties (Pravda). Ukrainian media discuss evolving strategies against Shahed drones as the war enters a new phase requiring tactical adaptation (LB.ua). Coverage also includes the sentencing of Nadine Geisler, with bloggers defending her humanitarian work during bombardments (Radio Svoboda).
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16:59FSB Colonels Plotted Zelensky Assassination

The newspapers report Ukrainian security chief Maliuk disclosed that two Ukrainian colonels tasked with protecting Zelensky were secretly working for Russia's FSB and plotting his assassination (Kyiv Post). This revelation follows the established pattern of assassination attempts against top Ukrainian leadership. Ukrainian forces struck an oil depot in Russia's Rostov region, with both special operations forces and the General Staff confirming the attack (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, media outlets analyze scenarios for Ukraine's defense capabilities if the US withdraws military support, examining how Europe might replace American weapons systems like HIMARS and Patriot missiles (Liga.net). The state energy company Ukrenergo appointed a new board chairman amid ongoing infrastructure challenges (Glavcom).
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23:02Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announced

The newspapers report Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, ending what he described as a 12-day war (Glavcom, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Trump characterized Iran's attack as "very weak" and thanked them for the warning, expressing hope for peace (Liga.net). This Middle Eastern development dominates coverage alongside continued reporting on domestic casualties. The death toll from Russia's strike on a lyceum in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi rose to three (Pravda), while Hromadske reports on the discovery of victims from Russia's Kyiv strike that killed nine people in a residential courtyard. The frontline recorded 127 clashes with Pokrovsk sector remaining the most active area (Ukrinform), continuing the pattern of intense fighting in that region established in previous reports.