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25.05.2026

The Day Moscow Named Kyiv Targets

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 25.05.2026.

It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.05.2026The Day Moscow Named Kyiv Targets

The day's coverage was dominated by the aftermath of the May 24 attack on Kyiv and new Russian threats. In the morning, Zelensky stated about 300 objects were damaged in Kyiv, and the wounded count rose to 92. By early afternoon, Moscow explicitly named future targets in Kyiv, threatening systematic strikes on defense industry enterprises, and warned foreigners to leave. Russia also introduced a new Geran-4 drone reaching 500 km/h. Ukrainian officials dismissed the threats as psychological warfare. Meanwhile, five major NATO states blocked a plan for additional military aid to Ukraine. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrived for her first visit to Ukraine. A Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk killed two and wounded three. The systematic torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia was documented.

25.05.2026
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04:19Elite Discontent in Moscow

The newspapers report on growing elite discontent in Russia, with The Guardian citing sources about Putin's fixation on Donbas and deep disappointment among elites (Liga.net, Pravda). Meanwhile, a Russian airstrike on Druzhkivka killed one and wounded several (Glavcom), and Kyiv's casualty toll from the previous attack rose to 86 wounded and 2 dead (Ukrinform UA). Macron warned Lukashenko against joining the war (UNIAN).
07:39
08:47

08:49Kyiv's Wounded Rise, NATO Aid Blocked

The newspapers report on the aftermath of a Russian strike on Kyiv that injured 87 and damaged the Chornobyl Museum, with Ukraine demanding an emergency UN Security Council meeting (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform UA, TSN). Meanwhile, five major NATO states blocked a plan for additional military aid to Ukraine (Pravda). Svetlana Tikhanovskaya arrived in Ukraine for her first visit (Glavcom).
10:22
Dozens of Ukraine’s most skilled drone operators just flew against each other in a Top Gun/Turkey Shoot competition. Ten agreed to talk about tactics, training and how they sleep at night.
10:22
11:09

13:12Kyiv's 300 Wounds

The newspapers report on the aftermath of a massive Russian attack on Kyiv on May 24, with Zelensky stating about 300 objects were damaged (Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, Russia changed the format of using Zircon missiles (UNIAN), and a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk wounded three (Pravda). Kyiv transport fares rise (Liga.net), and the dollar weakens (TSN).
14:57

17:19Moscow Names Kyiv Targets

The newspapers report on Russian threats of systematic strikes on Kyiv's defense industry and a new high-speed drone, while coverage of the previous attack's aftermath continues. Moscow named future targets in Kyiv (Glavcom, Pravda), and a new Geran-4 drone reaching 500 km/h was analyzed (UNIAN). A strike on a residential building in an unspecified region wounded many (TSN). The systematic torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia is documented (Kyiv Post). A German expert urges forcing Putin to stop via military support (Ukrinform UA). Social media dismisses the strikes as compensating for military helplessness (Radio Svoboda).
17:35
19:59

20:40Russia's Kyiv Threats Dismissed

The newspapers report on Russian threats of systematic strikes on Kyiv, with officials urging calm and dismissing the threats as psychological warfare. Meanwhile, coverage continues on the aftermath of the massive May 24 attack, with casualty numbers rising. A separate story covers the reburial of OUN leader Andriy Melnyk.