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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 12.01.2025.
It displays 81 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.01.2025 ⇢ The North Koreans Who Wanted to Stay
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Morning reports expanded on the North Korean soldiers captured in Kursk region, with South Korean intelligence confirming significant DPRK casualties. Ukrainian air defense intercepted 60 of 94 Russian Shahed drones in overnight attacks. By midday, reports indicated Russian forces advancing to within 7km of Dnipropetrovsk region's borders, potentially bringing seven communities within range of guided bombs.
In the afternoon, preparations for Trump-Putin talks emerged, with Swiss authorities offering to host despite ICC warrants. Ukrainian forces struck a Russian command post in Novohrodivka. The Engels oil facility continued burning for its fifth day after drone strikes.
Evening coverage centered on Zelenskyy releasing footage of the North Korean POWs' interrogation, with one expressing desire to remain in Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposed exchanging them for Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia, while also offering to send 150 Ukrainian firefighters to combat California wildfires.
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According to Zelensky, the capture was challenging, as Russians and DPRK troops often kill their wounded to hide evidence of North Korea’s involvement in the war against Ukraine.
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04:01⇢North Korea's Hidden Dead
⌨The newspapers report on several developments around North Korean soldiers in Ukraine. After the initial capture of two DPRK troops in Kursk region, Zelensky revealed Russians deliberately kill wounded North Korean soldiers to hide their involvement (Kyiv Post, TSN). Meanwhile, Russian forces are advancing around Pokrovsk, approaching Dnipropetrovsk region (Pravda, UNIAN), with 157 combat clashes reported today (Ukrinform). U.S. companies paid Russia $1.2 billion in taxes during the second year of full-scale war (Ukrinform UA).
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Liga.net
Попередньо, авто виїхало на зустрічну смугу
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NV
Вже спілкуються з СБУ / Сили оборони у Курській області взяли у полон двох солдатів армії КНДР — Зеленський
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"[Ми] продовжимо ділитися інформацією щодо північнокорейських полонених у тісній співпраці з українськими розвідувальними органами", – заявили у відомстві
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09:21⇢North Korean Losses Mount
⌨The newspapers report on North Korean casualties in Ukraine, with a captured DPRK soldier revealing significant losses among their ranks (Liga.net, Pravda). ISW analysis suggests Russian drones are causing heavy casualties among North Korean assault troops. Meanwhile, 184 combat clashes occurred in the past day, most intense in Pokrovsk direction (Ukrinform). Ukrainian "Winchester" drones reportedly changed tactics in targeting Russian soldiers (UNIAN).
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Seoul pledged to collaborate with Ukraine’s intelligence agency to monitor North Korean involvement in the war.
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Liga.net
У 2021-му російський диктатор зустрічався у Женеві з Байденом, після початку повномасштабного вторгнення РФ вважає Швейцарію недружньою країною
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Ukrainska Pravda
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13:13⇢Swiss Ready for Putin-Trump Summit
⌨The newspapers report on three main developments: Ukraine's air defense intercepted 60 of 94 Russian Shahed drones in overnight attacks (LB.ua, TSN), while a Russian oil facility in Engels continues burning for the fifth day after a drone strike (Pravda). Switzerland expressed readiness to host Putin-Trump talks despite ICC arrest warrants (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Meanwhile, South Korea confirmed Ukraine's capture of two North Korean soldiers and pledged intelligence cooperation (Kyiv Post).
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9 січня російський контр-адмірал Валерій Варфоломеєв вчергове безуспішно спробував домовитися, але його не допустили до переговорів, пише розвідка
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Ukrainska Pravda
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However, recent reports and analysis suggest that Moscow is progressing in drone navigation and guidance, potentially with onboard artificial intelligence (AI).
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Ця операція є продовженням серії вогневих уражень командних пунктів окупантів на Донецькому напрямку
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У зоні підвищеного ризику є сім прикордонних громад Дніпропетровської області
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15:37⇢Command Post Strike in Novohrodivka
⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Ukrainian forces hit a Russian command post in Novohrodivka, Donetsk region (Novoe Vremya, Pravda, UNIAN). Russian forces are now within 7 km of Dnipropetrovsk region's border, putting seven communities at risk from guided bomb attacks (Liga.net). Meanwhile, analysis suggests Russia is making progress in AI drone swarm technology, though still faces significant limitations (Kyiv Post).
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У зоні підвищеного ризику є сім прикордонних громад Дніпропетровської області
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Radio Svoboda
"Он наступил Сталину на ногу". Граф Борис Толстой в сибирском лагере
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Словацький прем'єр вдається до нових погроз на тлі припинення транзиту російського газу з боку України
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Майбутній радник обраного президента США заявив в ефірі ABC News, що Трамп працюватиме над питанням російсько-української війни найближчими місяцями
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Ukrainska Pravda
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18:25⇢Trump's Advisor Shapes Ukraine Policy
⌨The newspapers report on Trump advisor's recent statements regarding Ukraine. Multiple sources (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, TSN, UNIAN) indicate preparations for Trump-Putin talks are underway, with a possible phone call in coming days. The advisor suggested Ukraine should lower its mobilization age to 18 and claimed Crimea would remain under Russian control post-war. Meanwhile, 75 combat engagements occurred at the front (Ukrinform UA), while air defense successfully intercepted enemy drones overnight.
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Since being sent to Ukraine as part of the US April 2022 $800 million aid package the venerable M113 APC has become the invaluable workhorse for Kyiv’s armed forces.
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Український президент переконаний, що Фіцо зробив "програшну ставку" на Москву, а не на власну країну чи на європейських союзників
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Північнокорейські військові стверджують, що не знали, що прямують на війну проти України. Командування казало їм про "звичайне тренування"
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Liga.net
За словами президента, там "дуже важка ситуація", і українські рятувальники могли б допомогти врятувати життя
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23:29⇢North Korean POWs for Ukrainian Soldiers
⌨The newspapers report on two main developments: Zelenskyy offered to send 150 Ukrainian firefighters to help with California wildfires (Glavcom, Liga.net), while also proposing a prisoner exchange with North Korea for Ukrainian POWs held by Russia (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). Separately, the US M113 APC, despite its age, has proven highly effective in Ukraine's operations (Kyiv Post).