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24.12.2024

24.12.2024The Day Christmas Eve Met Kryvyi Rih Missile

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 24.12.2024.

It displays 116 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.12.2024The Day Christmas Eve Met Kryvyi Rih Missile
Morning reports focused on Russia's shift in tactics, postponing major city captures for open territory advances. ISW analysis highlighted this strategic adjustment, particularly around Pokrovsk.

By early afternoon, Ukraine received $1 billion in aid from Britain and Japan. The military situation intensified with 252 combat engagements recorded along the front. A Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank near Spain, reportedly en route to evacuate Russian bases in Syria.

The day's trajectory changed dramatically when Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih during Christmas Eve, hitting a residential building. The casualty count evolved throughout the afternoon, reaching one dead and 15 wounded, with rescue operations ongoing. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces confirmed the loss of Makarivka while conducting operations to prevent encirclement.

Evening brought news of Russian forces introducing new mechanized tactics near Toretsk, marking a shift from their previous infantry-focused approach.
24.12.2024
03:51
NV

Сюжет Помста України і нове пришестя Трампа / Найбільш важливі, яскраві та драматичні фото 2024 року

03:51
03:59
NV

Помста України і нове пришестя Трампа / Найбільш важливі, яскраві та драматичні фото 2024 року

03:59

04:41Shahed Parts Burn as Moscow-Range Missiles Emerge

The newspapers report on Ukraine's development of missiles capable of reaching Moscow (Glavcom), while a mysterious fire destroyed $16 million worth of Shahed drone parts in Russia's Tatarstan (Kyiv Post). Italy has approved the extension of weapons supplies to Ukraine (LB.ua). ISW analysis suggests Russia is prioritizing advances in open territories over capturing major cities (Pravda, UNIAN).
05:11
06:15
06:15
07:43

07:45Two Hundred Fifty Battles Rage as Cities Wait

The newspapers report on intensified military activity, with 252 combat engagements recorded along the front (LB.ua, Ukrinform UA). ISW analysis indicates Russia is postponing major city captures in favor of open territory advances (Pravda, TSN). A Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean following an explosion (Liga.net), while international developments include British PM's hints at sending troops for UAF training (UNIAN) and Ukraine's reported plans to restrict services for draft-eligible men abroad (Novoe Vremya).
07:51
08:40
10:33
11:03

11:07Makarivka Falls to Russian Forces

The newspapers report heavily on Russian forces taking control of Makarivka in Donetsk region (DeepState via Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). Ukrainian defensive forces are conducting stabilization measures to prevent encirclement. In other developments, Biden has signed the 2025 US defense budget (Glavcom), while a Russian vessel reportedly sank near Spain en route to evacuating Russian bases in Syria (Pravda).
11:35
11:51
13:51

14:11Putin's New Missile Shows Its Age

The newspapers report on new technical findings regarding Russian weapons. Analysis of the Oreshkin missile debris in Dnipro revealed components from 2017, contradicting Putin's claims about new technology (Kyiv Post). Ukrainian forces report destroying Russian armored vehicles attempting to expand their bridgehead on Oskol's left bank (Liga.net, Pravda). The Washington Post raises concerns about faulty mortar shells potentially affecting future partner support (TSN).
14:39
14:39

14:49Christmas Eve Missile Hits Kryvyi Rih

The newspapers report extensively on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih during Christmas Eve. Multiple sources (Glavcom, LB.ua, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA) confirm hits on residential buildings, with at least six people wounded, two of whom were rescued from under debris. In parallel, military analysis focuses on the challenge of countering FPV drones, with Kyiv Post reporting on the search for effective small arms solutions.
15:27
Radio Svoboda

"МЧС, вы вообще где?!" Жители Анапы требуют срочно прислать помощь

15:27
15:43
15:59

16:25Christmas Eve Strike Claims Life in Kryvyi Rih

The newspapers report extensively on a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih during Christmas Eve that has escalated in severity. Recent updates indicate one death and 11 injured, with rescue operations ongoing to save people trapped under debris (Glavcom, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN). In parallel, President Zelenskyy delivered Christmas greetings during Ukraine's third wartime holiday season (Ukrinform UA), while the Foreign Ministry denied reports by El Pais about negotiations to reduce EU aid for Ukrainian citizens (Liga.net).
16:31
16:31
NV

Удар РФ балістикою по Кривому Рогу / Є загиблий, 11 постраждалих, з-під завалів рятують людей — головне

16:31
16:39
NV

Удар РФ балістикою по Кривому Рогу / Є загиблий, 11 постраждалих, з-під завалів житлового будинку рятують людей — головне

16:39
17:03
NV

Удар РФ балістикою по Кривому Рогу / Є загиблий, 13 постраждалих, з-під завалів житлового будинку рятують людей — головне

17:03
18:47
NV

Росія окупувала Макарівку, оточених підрозділів Сил оборони у населеному пункті немає - DeepState

18:47
18:55
NV

Удар РФ балістикою по Кривому Рогу / Є загиблий, 15 постраждалих, з-під завалів житлового будинку рятують людей — головне

18:55
19:19
19:27
NV

Росія окупувала Макарівку, оточених підрозділів Сил оборони у населеному пункті немає - DeepState

19:27

19:30Deported Teen's Death Sparks Investigation

The newspapers report on a tragic incident of a deported 18-year-old Ukrainian committing suicide in Russia, with SBU launching an investigation (Liga.net). Russia's occupation of Makarivka is confirmed, with Ukrainian forces conducting operations to prevent encirclement (Novoe Vremya). Zelenskyy's Christmas message references Pokrovsk and Putin's recent statements (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). YouTube faces potential blocking in Russia, described as a "gradual strangulation tactic" (Radio Svoboda).
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