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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.05.2025.
It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Deadly Air Barrage and Final Prisoner Exchange
⌨Russia launched one of its deadliest air assaults on Ukraine overnight, killing 12 people including three children and wounding over 60. The attack involved nearly 300 drones and 70 missiles striking 22 locations across Ukraine. By morning, casualties and damage reports escalated, with Kyiv region alone reporting 23 injured and four killed.
The third and final phase of the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange was completed, with 303 more Ukrainians returning home, bringing the total to 1,000. However, Azov regiment commander "Redis" expressed outrage that no Azov fighters were included in the exchange.
Netherlands announced the delivery of its final promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine for May 26. Intelligence reports revealed China is supplying Russia with critical components for military production, with Chinese-made electronics comprising 80% of Russian drone components. The Economist warned Russia may be preparing to launch simultaneous attacks with over 1,000 drones.
The third and final phase of the "1000 for 1000" prisoner exchange was completed, with 303 more Ukrainians returning home, bringing the total to 1,000. However, Azov regiment commander "Redis" expressed outrage that no Azov fighters were included in the exchange.
Netherlands announced the delivery of its final promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine for May 26. Intelligence reports revealed China is supplying Russia with critical components for military production, with Chinese-made electronics comprising 80% of Russian drone components. The Economist warned Russia may be preparing to launch simultaneous attacks with over 1,000 drones.
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Наразі не фіксуються спроби росіян розширити плацдарм на Харківщині або прорвати державну межу в інших місцях
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02:26 (23:26)⇢Massive Russian Strikes Across Ukraine
⌨The newspapers report on Russia's continued attacks across Ukraine. Multiple sources describe explosions and missile strikes in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and a massive drone attack across the country (Glavcom, UNIAN). Fighting remains intense with 160 combat clashes reported along the frontline, with the fiercest battles in Pokrovsk and Kursk directions (Ukrinform). DeepState reports Russians have established positions in Sumy region (Pravda), while military sources note Russian probing attempts at the Kharkiv border (Liga.net). In other news, prisoner exchanges continue with emotional reunions (LB.ua), and Donald Trump has vowed to end "nation-building crusades" if elected, citing the Ukraine war (Kyiv Post).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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РФ атакувала Україну ракетами різних типів та "шахедами"
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08:32 (05:32)⇢Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage
⌨The newspapers report on a massive Russian combined attack on Ukraine overnight. Multiple sources describe missile strikes and drone ("Shahed") attacks across the country, resulting in casualties and widespread damage (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Four people were killed and five wounded in Khmelnytskyi region according to Ukrinform UA. UNIAN reports "massive destruction" with many casualties and injured. A combat map dated May 25, 2025, shows the current state of fighting in Ukraine (Glavcom). This follows the ongoing prisoner exchange process reported in earlier coverage.
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The overnight assault came just one day after one of the largest air raids on Kyiv, when Russia launched over 200 drones and six ballistic missiles amid a major prisoner swap between the countries.
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Radio Svoboda
"Нас можно убить, но не сломать". История борьбы крымскотатарской семьи
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Kyiv Post
The overnight assault came just one day after one of the largest air raids on Kyiv, when Russia launched over 200 drones and six ballistic missiles amid a major prisoner swap between the countries.
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The overnight assault followed one of the largest air raids on Kyiv, when Russia launched over 200 drones and six ballistic missiles even as a major POW swap was carried out.
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The overnight assault followed one of the largest air raids on Kyiv, when Russia launched over 200 drones and six ballistic missiles even as a major POW swap was carried out.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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11:48 (08:48)⇢Deadly Russian Air Assault Kills 12, Wounds 60+
⌨The newspapers report on one of Russia's deadliest air assaults on Ukraine in weeks. The overnight attack killed 12 people, including 3 children, and wounded over 60 across the country (Kyiv Post, Pravda). In Kyiv region alone, 23 people were injured and 4 killed (Ukrinform UA). President Zelensky criticized American silence, saying it encourages Putin and prolongs the war (UNIAN). The attack involved over 200 drones and 6 ballistic missiles (Kyiv Post), with 204 combat engagements reported along the front lines (Ukrinform). In cultural news, an exclusive interview with poet Lina Kostenko was published for Kyiv Day (Glavcom).
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Це був останній етап великого обміну, завдяки якому Україна повернула з полону 1000 захисників
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Kyiv Post
The swap is part of the largest prisoner exchange between the two countries. Under the deal, both sides agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each, following negotiations in Turkey.
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Глава Міноборони зазначив, що скоро всі обіцяні винищувачі будуть в Україні
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Moscow contends that all the Ukrainian children made to participate in its marksmanship training and memorial parades obviously want to become good Russian citizens.
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16:19 (13:19)⇢Third Phase of Prisoner Exchange Brings 303 More Ukrainians Home
⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing major prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia. The third stage of the "1000 for 1000" exchange has been completed with 303 more Ukrainians returning from Russian captivity (Pravda, Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). However, concerns are raised about the absence of Azov regiment fighters in the exchange (Glavcom). In military aid news, the Netherlands will deliver the last of 24 promised F-16 fighters to Ukraine on May 26 (Liga.net, UNIAN). Media also reports on Russia's indoctrination of Ukrainian youth in occupied Zaporizhzhia (Kyiv Post).
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У списку двоє громадян України, резидент Гренади та росіяни з оточення Кадирова й кримінальних угрупувань
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Liga.net
Станом на початок 2025 року 80% критичної електроніки для російських безпілотників – китайського походження
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19:51 (16:51)⇢Chinese Military Components Flooding Russian Drone Production
⌨The newspapers report on sanctions imposed by President Zelensky against Mosiychuk and Boguslaev's son (Glavcom). Intelligence sources reveal China is supplying Russia with machines, chemicals, gunpowder, and components for military factories, with 80% of critical electronics for Russian drones being Chinese-made as of early 2025 (Liga.net). Military updates show 100 combat clashes on the frontline with the fiercest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). The Coordination Headquarters explained why Azov regiment fighters and those captured since 2014 were not included in recent prisoner exchanges (Pravda). Media also reports on the end of the voluntary transition period for breaking ties with the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine (Radio Svoboda).
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Посольство США не писало про масований російський удар
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Юсов зауважив, що Україна працює в дуже важких умовах
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