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25.12.2024

25.12.2024The Day Christmas Met War Machine

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.12.2024.

It displays 126 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.12.2024The Day Christmas Met War Machine
Russia launched a massive Christmas morning attack with over 70 missiles and 100 drones targeting energy infrastructure across seven regions. Air defense systems intercepted 113 of 184 targets, including 42 missiles over Dnipropetrovsk alone. The strikes caused widespread emergency power outages and significant damage to DTEK power stations.

Kharkiv faced particular intensity with 12 missiles, leaving large areas without heating. Ukrainian forces responded by striking a Russian marine brigade command post in Kursk region, while SBU drones reportedly destroyed an ammunition depot at a major Russian training ground.

By evening, analysis shifted to the Kazakhstan plane crash, with Ukrainian officials suggesting possible Russian air defense involvement. The military reported 211 engagements along the front, with 47 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. Biden promised additional air defense missiles following the Christmas assault.
25.12.2024

03:29Strategic Bombers Rise from Olenia

The newspapers report on Russian strategic bombers Tu-95MS taking off from the Olenia airbase (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN). Foreign Minister Kuleba discusses Ukraine's potential NATO membership as a preventive measure against future conflicts, suggesting it could take a decade (Liga.net). Military updates indicate 248 frontline clashes and 12 airstrikes (Ukrinform).
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04:57Christmas Morning Missile Barrage

The newspapers report on an ongoing large-scale Russian attack across Ukraine on Christmas morning. Multiple sources (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN) indicate Russia launched missiles from strategic bombers and the Black Sea, combined with drone strikes. The attack includes Kalibr cruise missiles and ballistic weapons, with Kharkiv reportedly under heavy fire. Casualties are reported but numbers are not specified.
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06:26Christmas Morning Blackout Strike

The newspapers report on a massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during Christmas morning, prompting emergency power outages across the country (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform). Multiple sources confirm strikes on Kharkiv with civilian casualties (LB.ua, UNIAN). One missile reportedly entered Moldovan airspace. Meanwhile, Zelensky addresses the nation about ensuring 2025 becomes a year of peace (Kyiv Post).
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08:18Christmas Morning's Hundred Drones

The newspapers report on a massive Russian Christmas attack, with Zelensky stating Putin deliberately chose Christmas for launching over 70 missiles and 100 drones (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, Zelenskyi). DTEK power stations sustained serious equipment damage (Pravda), leading to emergency blackouts (UNIAN). On the frontline, Azov medics continue operating at stabilization points despite the holiday (Kyiv Post).
08:31
Radio Svoboda

Уголь больше жизни. В хабаровском поселке Ванино люди задыхаются и умирают

08:31
08:39
Radio Svoboda

Задыхаются и умирают. Как экспорт угля в Азию изменил жизнь хабаровского поселка

08:39
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11:06Christmas Energy Strike: 113 Intercepted

The newspapers report on a massive Russian Christmas missile attack targeting energy infrastructure across seven regions. New details indicate 113 missiles and drones were intercepted (Ukrinform UA), with over 70 missiles specifically targeting energy facilities (Pravda). Kharkiv faced 12 missiles, leaving significant parts of the city without heating (LB.ua). Separately, Zelensky signed a law increasing taxes for private entrepreneurs starting January 1st (Liga.net).
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13:05Christmas Strike: 113 Missiles Down

The newspapers report on a massive Christmas missile strike with updated numbers: Air defense intercepted 113 Russian targets (Pravda), including 42 missiles over Dnipropetrovsk region alone (LB.ua). Ukrainian drones reportedly destroyed an ammunition depot at a major Russian training ground (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Looking ahead, media discusses three pivotal 2025 dates: Trump's inauguration, potential Putin meeting, and NATO summit (TSN). Ukrainian pilots completed training on Mirage 2000-5F fighters (UNIAN).
13:19
NV

Батько, брати та зять / Віктор Орбан лобіює російські інтереси, а його родичі заробляють на держконтрактах з ЄС — як це сталося

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13:51
Today, people around the world celebrate Christmas, one of the greatest holidays of the year, because it gives us hope for a free, independent, bright future.
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NV

Кінець великої афери / Україна припиняє транзит російського газу — чому в цій історії зарано ставити крапку

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15:43
Radio Svoboda

"Кто смог, тот дополз". Родственники пропавших без вести военных обращаются к Путину

15:43

15:45Pope's Christmas Call Meets Gas Transit End

The newspapers report on Christmas Day developments: Pope Francis called for Ukraine-Russia negotiations in his holiday address (Liga.net). Gas transit updates indicate Ukraine is ending Russian gas transport (Novoe Vremya). The former head of Odesa's military recruitment office was detained upon release from detention (Glavcom). Defense officials discuss potential Russian offensive preparations near Kherson (UNIAN), while military officers emphasize state responsibility for troop supplies over volunteer efforts (Ukrinform UA).
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19:05Kazakhstan Crash Meets Russian Air Defense Theory

The newspapers report on a plane crash in Kazakhstan with potential Russian air defense involvement (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Multiple sources discuss Trump's special representative condemning Russia's Christmas missile attack (Pravda, UNIAN). Western Ukraine coverage focuses on traditional Christmas celebrations in Kryvorivnya amid the conflict (Hromadske), while military analysts forecast Russian attack patterns through December 31st (TSN).
20:15
Radio Svoboda

"Береги себя, мам!" Год в застенках журналистки Ники Новак

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NV

Кінець великої афери / Україна припиняє транзит російського газу — чому в цій історії зарано ставити крапку

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