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16.11.2024

The Day Eighty-Three Drones Filled Night Skies

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 16.11.2024.

It displays 82 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.11.2024The Day Eighty-Three Drones Filled Night Skies
Russia launched 83 Shahed drones overnight, with Ukrainian forces downing 53 and losing track of 30. Debris damaged residential buildings in Kyiv's Obolonsky district, while critical infrastructure was hit in Zaporizhzhia region. The attack marked an escalation in drone warfare tactics previously observed this week.

Ground forces reported 170 combat clashes, with Russian units securing positions near Kupyansk and Ukrainian forces advancing in the Kursk region. The situation near Kupyansk continued deteriorating, following patterns from previous days.

Zelenskyy's criticism of Scholz's call with Putin dominated political discourse, while reports emerged of a Russian figure seeking the position of Trump's special envoy for Ukraine peace negotiations. By evening, media attention shifted to North Korea's military support for Russia, with reports of 50 self-propelled artillery pieces and 20 rocket systems delivered.

The day concluded with discussions of Trump's potential peace initiative and Musk's dismissive response to Zelenskyy's independence statements.
16.11.2024

00:03 (22:03)The Day Drones Replaced Missiles

The newspapers report on a significant increase in drone warfare, with experts noting Russia's shift from missiles to increased drone attacks (Novoe Vremya). Ukrainian forces report repelling 21 enemy attacks in the Kursk region (Pravda), while discrepancies emerge between military and police accounts of a shooting incident in Shchaslyve (Liga.net). An ongoing discussion continues regarding Zelenskyy's rejection of any potential "Minsk-3" agreement following Scholz's call to Putin (Ukrinform UA).
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07:07 (05:07)The Night Drones Hit Obolonsky

The newspapers report on a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, with debris falling on a residential building in the Obolonsky district (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, TSN). In parallel, German Chancellor Scholz's first call with Putin since 2022 is discussed, emphasizing Germany's continued support for Ukraine (Kyiv Post). The Japanese Foreign Minister's arrival in Ukraine is noted (Glavcom, TSN).
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08:41
The German chancellor spoke with Ukraine’s President before and after the call, but his message to Putin was not “coordinated” with Ukraine and its allies. Zelensky said Scholz opened “Pandora’s Box.”
08:41 (06:41 in your timezone)

10:03 (08:03)The Night of 83 Shaheds

The newspapers report on an extensive overnight drone attack, with Russia launching 83 Shahed drones at Ukraine, of which 53 were shot down and 30 lost to local defenses (TSN, Ukrinform UA). The military situation shows 170 combat clashes at the front, with Russian forces securing positions near Kupyansk while Ukrainian forces advanced in the Kursk region and Kurakhove area (Ukrinform, Novoe Vremya). The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces blackout risks following Russian strikes (UNIAN).
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11:29
NV

Доба Трампа / Чи є в нового президента США реальний план закінчення війни за 24 години, та ще й прийнятний для України

11:29 (09:29 in your timezone)
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13:47 (11:47)Trump's 24-Hour War End Promise

The newspapers report on Trump's role in Ukraine's future, with President Zelenskyy expressing expectations for support while addressing Trump's claim about ending the war in 24 hours (Pravda, Novoe Vremya, TSN). Poland announces important war-related negotiations (Glavcom), while a rare North Korean long-range cannon is spotted moving westward in Russia (Kyiv Post). Reports emerge about Russia's attempts to secure positions in Kursk region before potential negotiations (UNIAN).
14:17
NV

Правила для бізнесу стануть іншими / Як уряд змінив підхід до бронювання військовозобов'язаних і що показав аудит — NV дізнався подробиці

14:17 (12:17 in your timezone)
14:57
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15:37

17:39 (15:39)Russians at Kupyansk's Gates

The newspapers report on two main developments: air raid alerts in Kyiv and other regions due to missile threats (Glavcom), and Russian forces' advance near Kupyansk, using rain cover and stolen uniforms (Liga.net). G7 leaders reaffirm their support for Ukraine (Pravda), while media discusses potential Trump-Putin dynamics, with The Independent warning both leaders underestimate each other (Radio Svoboda, UNIAN). Ukrainian Navy reports on Russian preparations to defend Crimea (TSN).
17:45
NV

Чого хоче Кремль / Преображенський — про стан російської економіки, готовність Путіна до переговорів і ситуацію у владі

17:45 (15:45 in your timezone)
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21:39 (19:39)Trump's Peace Broker Named

The newspapers report on a new focus on Trump's potential role in Ukraine-Russia negotiations (TSN, UNIAN, Radio Svoboda). Reports emerge about Russia's use of thermobaric drones alongside decoys (Pravda), while Ukraine announces the halt of Russian gas transit to Europe (Hromadske). In sports news, Ukraine draws 1-1 with Georgia in Nations League (Liga.net), while Zelenskyy receives $3B support from Japan as part of G7 initiative (Ukrinform).
22:33
22:42
NV

Аналіз ISW / Сили оборони просунулися в Курській області та в районі Курахового, росіяни закріпилися на околицях Куп’янська

22:42 (20:42 in your timezone)
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