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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 08.02.2025.
It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.02.2025 ⇢ Morning of Kursk's Two Miles
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Ukrainian forces advanced 2.5 kilometers into Russia's Kursk region, with Zelenskyy confirming the operation struck a command post, killing 20 Russian officers. The offensive involved North Korean troops on the Russian side, marking their first confirmed combat engagement.
Russia launched its largest drone attack of 2025, with nearly 140 UAVs targeting four Ukrainian regions. Defense forces claimed to have shot down 67 drones, with 71 more "locationally lost."
The Baltic states completed their power grid separation from Russia, ending a 20-year transition process. The Defense Ministry prepared to announce details of new military contracts for ages 18-24, following yesterday's recruitment discussions.
Evening reports focused on Putin's plans to expand his army by 100,000 troops, while Trump's recent concessions to Putin generated analysis in Western media. Ukraine selected Ziferblat to represent the country at Eurovision 2025.
08.02.2025
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Президент наголосив, що Україна зацікавлена у підписанні контрактів і готова забезпечити транзит американського газу до країн ЄС
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00:17⇢Kursk Push Meets Gas Storage Deal
⌨The newspapers report on three developments: Ukraine's military advance into Russia's Kursk region (Pravda, UNIAN, Kyiv Post), Zelenskyy's confirmation of upcoming talks with Trump's team (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA), and Ukraine's offer to store US gas in its facilities while facilitating transit to EU countries (Liga.net). The military is set to recruit males aged 18-24 (TSN).
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Most pilots would say it’s a moderate upgrade for Ukraine’s air-to-air capability and a serious one for air-to-ground. Even a few Mirages in Ukraine will force Russia to re-evaluate the battlespace.
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Дональд Трамп зазначив, що саме його попередник створив такий прецедент у 2021 році
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08:00
NV
Бої міського значення / Як мер Кличко та ставленик Банкової ділять владу в Києві, і чи буде в цьому поєдинку переможець — аналіз NV
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08:17⇢Mirages Meet Rostov Drones
⌨The newspapers report on two developments: Ukraine's acquisition of Mirage 2000 warplanes, which analysts say will force Russia to reassess its air strategy (Kyiv Post), and a drone attack on Rostov-on-Don that reportedly damaged 14 apartment buildings (Novoe Vremya). ISW indicates the Kremlin is concealing the war's economic impact (Pravda), while Scholz discusses the premature nature of peacekeeping talks (UNIAN). Trump claims he revoked Biden's access to classified information (Liga.net).
08:47
Голосування комітету щодо кандидатури Пателя було відкладено до наступного тижня через заперечення, висунуті демократами
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Radio Svoboda
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09:03
Companies increased their share in the purchase of agricultural land to 25%, and prices for individuals jumped by 10%.
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09:20
NV
Бої міського значення / Як мер Кличко та ставленик Банкової ділять владу в Києві, і чи буде в цьому поєдинку переможець — аналіз NV
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10:33⇢Pokrovsk Battles as Baltic Grid Splits
⌨The newspapers report on heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk direction, with 123 combat clashes reported (Ukrinform, LB.ua, TSN). The Defense Ministry is developing special contracts to recruit 18-24 year olds (Pravda). In economic news, agricultural land market data shows companies increased their share to 25% of purchases (Kyiv Post). The Baltic states have disconnected from the Russian power grid (Glavcom), while political tensions rise in Kyiv between Mayor Klitschko and central authorities (Novoe Vremya).
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11:04
Росіяни не припиняють спроб маніпулювати родинами полонених та зниклих безвісти, зазначили в ГУР
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Radio Svoboda
11:28
12:32
In part 2 (of 3) Vasyl Bodnar, discusses Ukraine’s path to peace: strengthening defenses, and rebuilding a nation amidst crisis.
Michał Kujawski
12:32
12:48
У січні окупант отримав поранення унаслідок вибуху, заявили в розвідці
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14:00
Сучасні тренди безпілотної війни у контексті перспектив 2025 року – уривок із майбутньої книги Валентина Бадрака та Володимира Горбуліна
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14:26⇢Kursk Advance Meets Media Freeze
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine's military advance in the Kursk region, with forces progressing 2.5 kilometers (Ukrinform UA, Radio Svoboda). A HIMARS strike reportedly hit a Russian command post in Selydove (Novoe Vremya). The suspension of USAID funding has affected independent media outlets in both Ukraine and Russia (UNIAN), while Ukraine's ambassador to Poland discusses defense strengthening strategies (Kyiv Post). Military experts analyze the increasing role of combat drones in warfare through 2025 (Liga.net).
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The protest took place on Feb. 7, a historic day marking an 1855 Russo-Japanese agreement that recognized Japanese sovereignty over four islands now controlled by Russia.
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Liga.net
Президент наголосив, що контракти будуть добровільними, оскільки ця категорія чоловіків не досягла призовного віку
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21:57
Belgium previously said the tax generated on profits from frozen Russian assets would go to Ukraine, but it is unclear if the amount has arrived.
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У заході беруть участь Віктор Орбан, Марін Ле Пен, Маттео Сальвіні та Герт Вілдерс
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NV
«Партнери не розуміють ситуацію» / Веніславський — про заклики до виборів, «невиважені» заяви Келлога й претензії Зеленського до нардепів
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22:05⇢Korean Troops Join Kursk Assault
⌨The newspapers report on heavy fighting in the Kursk region, where Russian forces with North Korean soldiers engaged in a 16-hour assault (Glavcom, Pravda). Zelenskyy warns that Putin is preparing to expand his army by 100,000 troops (Ukrinform UA). In financial news, Belgium's promised €1.7B from frozen Russian assets remains unconfirmed (Kyiv Post). European far-right politicians, including Orban and Le Pen, gather in Madrid for a "Make Europe Great Again" event (Liga.net).
22:06
За словами військових, штурм почався опівночі, тривав всю ніч накатами в кілька хвиль і продовжувався понад 16 годин
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