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26.12.2024

26.12.2024The Day Pantsir Met Azerbaijan Flight

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 26.12.2024.

It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.12.2024The Day Pantsir Met Azerbaijan Flight
Following Russia's Christmas missile barrage, Biden ordered increased military aid to Ukraine. Morning reports detailed interception of 20 Russian drones, while Ukrainian forces struck a ballistic fuel factory in Kamyansk-Shakhtinsky.

A Russian strike on Nikopol's central market wounded eight civilians, three critically. The narrative shifted when Azerbaijan confirmed a Russian Pantsir-S system shot down their passenger aircraft near Aktau - a story that evolved throughout the day with mounting evidence and international coverage.

Evening brought confirmation of a Ukrainian strike on a Russian command post in Kursk region, resulting in 18 casualties. The military reported 114 combat engagements across the front, with intense fighting in Pokrovsk direction. Zelenskyy announced increased US military supplies, while Putin made statements about ending the war while maintaining his objectives.
26.12.2024

02:33Biden Boosts Air Defense After Christmas Strike

The newspapers report on Biden's response to Russia's Christmas missile attack, ordering Pentagon to increase military aid and air defense capabilities for Ukraine (Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). European sources express skepticism about peacekeeping mission prospects without US involvement (Liga.net). Additionally, coverage focuses on Ukraine's decision to end Russian gas transit (Novoe Vremya).
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05:19
NV

Усе, що нервує Путіна / Яке західне озброєння стало жахом для росіян, яке «не злетіло», а що й досі лишається мрією для ЗСУ — огляд NV

05:19
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07:11

07:14Christmas Strike Blackout Meets Korean Drone Notes

The newspapers report on Christmas Day aftermath: Russia's missile attack knocked out electricity to millions, with air defense intercepting 20 drones and 11 more lost to location tracking (Kyiv Post, LB.ua, Ukrinform UA, TSN). Biden ordered Pentagon to increase military aid following the strike (Pravda, Radio Svoboda). Military intelligence analysis reveals details from a killed North Korean special forces operator's notes about drone operations (Liga.net).
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09:11
NV

«Так було з Південною Кореєю та Ізраїлем» / Україні могли б запропонувати альтернативи вступу до НАТО — Foreign Affairs

09:11
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09:37Ballistic Fuel Factory Hit Deep in Russia

The newspapers report on two major military developments: Ukraine's strike on a Russian ballistic fuel factory in Kamyansk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov region (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN), and a drone swarm attack on Baltimore airfield hosting Su-34 bombers (Kyiv Post). Ground combat continues with 217 clashes reported, most intense in Pokrovsk and Vremivka areas (Ukrinform). The Dutch ambassador emphasizes Russia must not benefit from aggression (Ukrinform UA).
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11:35
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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12:16
Radio Svoboda

Катастрофа на фоне атаки дронов. Был ли сбит рейс "Баку-Грозный"

12:16

12:25Nikopol Market Strike Wounds Eight

The newspapers report on a Russian strike on Nikopol's central market, with eight wounded, three in critical condition (LB.ua, Pravda, Ukrinform UA). A Foreign Affairs analysis suggests Putin's readiness to sacrifice everything for victory in Ukraine (Glavcom). Ukrainian Post opposes new tax on parcels under 150 euros (Liga.net), while coverage continues of Viktor Orban's family benefiting from EU contracts while he promotes Russian interests (Novoe Vremya).
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14:32
Radio Svoboda

Катастрофа на фоне атаки дронов. Был ли сбит рейс Баку – Грозный

14:32
14:47

14:49Azerbaijan Names Russian Missile in Plane Crash

The newspapers report on Azerbaijan's confirmation that a passenger plane crash near Aktau was caused by a Russian missile (Novoe Vremya, Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). Coverage continues of Ukrainian military operations, with a confirmed strike on a Russian command post in Kursk region (Liga.net). Political discussions emerge about potential military party participation in future elections, despite ongoing warfare (Kyiv Post).
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17:35

17:37Pantsir-S Named in Azerbaijan Crash

The newspapers report on an evolution in the Azerbaijan plane crash story, with Reuters and Financial Times citing sources claiming a Russian Pantsir-S system was responsible (Liga.net, UNIAN). A Russian strike on Nikopol's market left multiple casualties, with four in intensive care (Glavcom). The military reports 114 combat engagements across the front, with specific attention to operations in the Kursk region where 18 enemy casualties were confirmed (LB.ua, Pravda, Ukrinform UA).
18:00
NV

«Так було з Південною Кореєю та Ізраїлем» / Україні могли б запропонувати альтернативи вступу до НАТО — Foreign Affairs

18:00
18:08
NV

У Криму дрон вразив українське судно Федір Урюпін, яке РФ захопила у 2014 році — Кримський вітер

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20:33Drones Strike Baltimore Base While Putin Talks Peace

The newspapers report on Putin's statements about ending the war while maintaining his objectives (Pravda), as Zelenskyy announces increased US military aid (Ukrinform UA). A drone strike hit the strategic Baltimore airfield hosting Russian Su-34 bombers (Kyiv Post), while another damaged the captured Ukrainian vessel "Fedir Uryupin" in Crimea (Novoe Vremya). The Diia app has restored mobilization reservation services (Liga.net), as 40 anti-corruption activists protest at the Defense Ministry (Glavcom).
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