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24.08.2025

24.08.2025The Day of Confirmed Russian Strikes and Prisoner Returns

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 24.08.2025.

It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.08.2025The Day of Confirmed Russian Strikes and Prisoner Returns
The day began with reports on US military aid, noting President Trump's approval for ERAM missile sales, alongside continued discussion about the Pentagon's alleged long-term block on Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia, building on prior reports. Amidst Ukraine's Independence Day celebrations, diplomatic activity included Special Envoy Kellogg's arrival in Kyiv. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces launched and confirmed strikes on Russia's Ust-Luga gas complex and a Samara oil refinery, framed as an Independence Day "greeting" and directly responding to the earlier reports of strike restrictions. Mid-day saw a significant prisoner exchange with Russia, facilitating the return of several individuals. In the afternoon, Ukrainian forces announced the liberation of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Later reports included discussions from US officials on Russian "concessions" in peace talks and Moscow's admitted inability to establish a puppet regime in Kyiv.
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05:05Missiles Approved, Strikes Blocked

Ukrainian media prominently features reports concerning US military aid and policy. According to WSJ, cited by local outlets, President Trump has approved the sale of over 3,000 ERAM missiles to Ukraine for delivery in six weeks (Liga.net, UNIAN). Conversely, it is also reported that the Pentagon has, for months, blocked Ukraine from using long-range capabilities for strikes on Russian territory (Pravda). Separately, intense frontline activity persists, with Russians attempting breakthroughs in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform, Glavcom).
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Дзвонив Горбачов і казав: «Ви програєте, всі будуть за союз. Ви не знаєте настроїв….». А Кравчук відповів: «Ви не знаєте України сьогоднішньої, вона зовсім інша ... вже проголосували – 89,6 % підтримали незалежну Україну».
07:38

08:05Independence Day Reflections and Resolve

Ukrainian media heavily focuses on the nation's Independence Day, with world leaders offering congratulations (Glavcom). Editorials reflect on Ukraine's enduring spirit and its integral role in defending Europe, asserting that pro-Russian forces cannot achieve revenge (LB.ua, Kyiv Post, Liga.net). President Zelensky emphasizes building a strong Ukraine for security and peace (Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, frontline clashes persist in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform), and international partners secure Patriot systems (UNIAN).
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12:33Strikes Across the Border

Ukrainian media focuses on Independence Day, highlighted by both diplomatic and military developments. Special Envoy Kellogg arrived in Kyiv for commemorations, receiving an award from the President (Glavcom, Liga.net). Concurrently, Ukrainian forces launched confirmed strikes on Russia's Ust-Luga gas complex and a Samara oil refinery, described as an Independence Day "greeting" (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Coverage also includes reflections on Ukraine's independence (Kyiv Post, LB.ua) and Canada's military aid (Pravda).
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16:43Prisoners Return on Independence Day

Ukrainian media reports on a prisoner exchange with Russia, which took place on Independence Day (Pravda, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). Concurrently, several outlets detail the liberation of Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region by Ukrainian forces, with footage shown by military intelligence (Glavcom, Liga.net, UNIAN). Discussions also touch upon exchanges between the Trump team and President Zelensky regarding Ukrainian independence, highlighting differing interpretations of shared objectives (Kyiv Post).
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