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28.11.2024

The Day A Million Lights Dimmed And Tax Laws Changed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 28.11.2024.

It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.11.2024The Day A Million Lights Dimmed And Tax Laws Changed
Russia launched its largest missile attack since winter 2024 began, targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine with 188 aerial targets, including 91 missiles and nearly 100 drones. Air defense intercepted 79 missiles and 35 drones, but 12 strikes hit power facilities, leaving one million citizens without electricity. Zhytomyr experienced complete blackout.

Putin announced serial production of new Oreshnik missiles while threatening Kyiv, as Netherlands delivered three Patriot launchers to strengthen Ukrainian air defense. By afternoon, Zelenskyy signed multiple significant laws, including 2025 budget and controversial tax increases.

Evening brought renewed drone attacks on Kyiv, damaging a polyclinic. The day's events followed the pattern of escalating aerial warfare seen in previous days, with Russia continuing to target civilian infrastructure while Ukraine enhances its air defense capabilities through Western support.
28.11.2024

01:53 (23:53)As Kellogg Steps In, NATO Stays Cool

The newspapers report on German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl's assessment that Russia is unlikely to attack NATO countries directly (Liga.net), while covering responses to US suggestions about lowering Ukraine's mobilization age (Glavcom, UNIAN). Trump's nomination of 80-year-old Keith Kellogg as Ukraine envoy, who advocates leveraging military aid for peace talks, receives significant coverage (Kyiv Post, Liga.net).
06:31
07:11
NV

Новий масований удар по енергосистемі / РФ атакує Калібрами і ракетами з Ту-95, вибухи пролунали в Рівному, Луцьку, Кропивницькому, Харкові - онлайн

07:11 (05:11 in your timezone)

07:13 (05:13)Kalibr Missiles Strike Energy Grid

The newspapers report on an ongoing Russian missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Multiple sources (Glavcom, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, TSN, UNIAN) indicate Russia launched Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea and missiles from Tu-95 bombers, with explosions reported in Rivne, Lutsk, Kropyvnytskyi, and Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Hromadske discusses scenarios for Ukraine's ability to withstand potential energy crises during winter.
07:35
07:43
NV

Новий масований удар по енергосистемі / РФ атакує Калібрами і ракетами з Ту-95, вибухи пролунали в Рівному, Луцьку, Кропивницькому, Харкові — онлайн

07:43 (05:43 in your timezone)
07:59
08:15
NV

Новий масований удар РФ по енергосистемі / Вибухи пролунали в Києві, Рівному, Луцьку, Кропивницькому, Харкові, Миколаєві, в регіонах є влучання

08:15 (06:15 in your timezone)
08:23
NV

Новий масований удар РФ по енергосистемі / Луцьк без світла, вибухи пролунали в Києві, Рівному, Миколаєві, Харкові, в регіонах є влучання — онлайн

08:23 (06:23 in your timezone)
08:39
NV

Новий удар РФ по енергосистемі — онлайн / Луцьк частково без світла, у Харкові та регіонах є влучання, вибухи чули в Києві, на заході та півдні України

08:39 (06:39 in your timezone)
08:55
NV

Новий удар РФ по енергосистемі — онлайн / Луцьк і Рівненська область частково без світла, у Харкові та регіонах є влучання, вибухи чули в Києві та по всій Україні

08:55 (06:55 in your timezone)

08:56 (06:56)The Morning Power Grid Went Dark

The newspapers report on an ongoing massive Russian missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure this morning. Multiple sources (Glavcom, Liga.net, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya, TSN, Ukrinform UA) indicate strikes on multiple cities including Kharkiv, Volyn, and Odesa, with Lutsk and Rivne regions experiencing partial power outages. Meanwhile, Kyiv Post reports on remaining US aid prospects, noting $6.8B in assistance might remain unused pending political decisions.
09:03
09:11
09:27
NV

Новий удар РФ по енергосистемі — онлайн / Луцьк і Рівне частково без світла, «прильоти» у Харкові та на Львівщині, вибухи чули в Києві і в усій Україні

09:27 (07:27 in your timezone)
10:15
10:39

10:43 (08:43)Morning Of A Thousand Blackouts

The newspapers report on a massive Russian missile and drone assault on Ukraine's power infrastructure this morning. Multiple strikes caused widespread power disruptions, with Zhytomyr completely blacked out (Novoe Vremya, Kyiv Post, LB.ua, UNIAN). US intelligence assesses that Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles against Russian targets won't trigger nuclear escalation (Liga.net), while coverage continues of Trump's special envoy's peace plan proposal (Glavcom).
10:55
11:19
12:55

12:59 (10:59)The Day A Million Lights Went Dark

The newspapers report on the aftermath of this morning's massive Russian missile assault. Out of 188 aerial targets, Ukraine's air defense intercepted 79 missiles and 35 drones (Pravda, TSN). One million Ukrainians lost power (Kyiv Post), though emergency blackouts were later cancelled (Glavcom, LB.ua). Zelenskyy specifically noted Russia's use of cluster-equipped Kalibr missiles (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN).
14:23
14:55

14:58 (12:58)The Day Patriots Landed As Lights Dimmed

The newspapers report on several developments: The Netherlands has delivered three Patriot launchers to Ukraine (LB.ua, Pravda). Following today's massive missile strikes, three rounds of power outages are scheduled (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Putin's announcement of Oreshnik missile production and threats against Kyiv receives coverage (TSN, Novoe Vremya), while questions emerge about Trump advisor Kellogg's peace plan viability (Kyiv Post).
15:35
15:43
NV

Новий удар РФ по енергетиці — онлайн / Луцьк, Рівне, Житомир, Львівщина частково без світла, Київ відбив атаку, графік відключень посилено

15:43 (13:43 in your timezone)
15:51
NV

Масована атака РФ — онлайн / Зафіксовано 12 влучань переважно в об'єкти енергетики, наслідки ударів ліквідовують у 14 областях

15:51 (13:51 in your timezone)
17:03
17:19

17:21 (15:21)The Day Leaders Signed Tomorrow's Laws

The newspapers report on several government decisions for 2025: President Zelenskyy signed both the state budget and new tax increase laws (LB.ua, TSN). New mobilization procedures through the Diia app will take effect December 1st (Liga.net). Meanwhile, South Korea declined to sell weapons to Ukraine (Novoe Vremya), while discussions continue about lowering the mobilization age to 18 (UNIAN).
17:43
Radio Svoboda

"Лучше не станет точно". Власти Вологодской области борются с алкоголизмом

17:43 (15:43 in your timezone)
18:15
19:35
19:51
NV

«Захист відпрацював на максимумі» / Провідний експерт з енергетики аналізує обстріли підстанцій та газосховищ та прогнозує строки відновлення

19:51 (17:51 in your timezone)

20:44 (18:44)Trump's Peace Maker Meets Putin's Escalation

The newspapers report on Trump advisor Keith Kellogg's peace plan for Ukraine (Kyiv Post, Liga.net), with Zelenskyy warning that Putin aims to escalate before Trump's potential return (Pravda, UNIAN). New reports emerge of Russian forces executing four Ukrainian POWs in Pokrovsk region (Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA). Zelenskyy signed new tax increase legislation (LB.ua, TSN).
20:47
Radio Svoboda

Защищал детский спортзал от Минобороны. За что тренера признали террористом

20:47 (18:47 in your timezone)
21:35