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17.11.2025

The Day Ukraine Secured French Rafale Jets and SAMP/T Systems

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 17.11.2025.

It displays 79 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.11.2025The Day Ukraine Secured French Rafale Jets and SAMP/T Systems
Ukrainian media on November 17 initially reported a Russian missile strike on Balakliia, resulting in casualties, and continued attacks on energy infrastructure across five regions, leading to power outages. Concurrently, fighting in the Pokrovsk sector persisted.

The day's primary focus became President Zelenskyy's visit to France. Reports detailed the signing of a declaration to enhance Ukraine's defense, including discussions on acquiring 100 Rafale jets, radars, and 8 SAMP/T air defense systems. Ukraine reportedly aims for 100 Rafale jets by 2035, with France providing new generation SAMP/T systems first.

By evening, the media highlighted Ukraine's readiness for joint drone production with France, and discussions continued regarding French jets and air defenses.
17.11.2025
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05:21

06:52 (04:52)Balakliia Struck by Russia's Fury

Ukrainian media is primarily focused on the Russian missile strike on Balakliia, which resulted in three deaths and ten injuries, including children (Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Concurrently, multiple sources report on continued intense fighting on the front lines, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and significant Russian losses (Glavcom, Liga.net, Ukrinform). The Kyiv Post also highlights a US think tank's view on the strategic impact of a Trans-Siberian strike.
07:20
09:17
11:11

11:12 (09:12)Zelenskyy's French Visit Amid Energy Attacks

Ukrainian media is primarily focused on Russia's continued attacks on energy infrastructure across five regions, leading to power outages (Pravda, TSN, UNIAN). Concurrently, sources report on ongoing intense fighting, with Ukrainian forces repelling assaults in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform), and a Russian strike on Balakleia causing casualties (Radio Svoboda). President Zelenskyy's arrival in France is also noted (Glavcom).
11:28
12:52
13:00
14:51

14:53 (12:53)Ukraine Secures Rafale Jets Deal with France

Ukrainian media is primarily focused on President Zelenskyy and Macron signing a landmark declaration to enhance Ukraine's defense (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Pravda, TSN, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This agreement includes discussions on acquiring Rafale jets and SAMP/T air defenses, with Ukraine reportedly aiming for 100 Rafale jets by 2035 (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, UNIAN). Separately, intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform).
15:32
17:02

17:27 (15:27)Ukraine Secures French Military Might

Ukrainian media is primarily focused on President Zelenskyy and Macron signing a declaration to enhance Ukraine's defense, including discussions on acquiring 100 Rafale jets, radars, and 8 SAMP/T air defense systems (Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN, Kyiv Post). Separately, Ukrzaliznytsia has contracted for 55 Alstom locomotives (Liga.net). The alleged involvement of Chernyshov in Energoatom embezzlement is also reported (Glavcom).
19:22
20:20

22:15 (20:15)Ukraine, France Forge Drone Production Alliance

Ukrainian media continues its focus on President Zelenskyy's visit to France, with reports highlighting Ukraine's readiness for joint drone production with France (Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Discussions also mention a long-term defense agreement for French jets and air defenses (Kyiv Post). Separately, Russia's attacks on Dnipropetrovsk continue, leading to casualties (Pravda, Glavcom), and concerns arise over diversions on Polish railways impacting support for Ukraine (Liga.net).
22:53