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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 31.12.2024.

It displays 114 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.12.2024 ⇢ The Sea Drone That Hunted Air
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Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on New Year's Eve morning, with air defenses intercepting 16 drones and 6 missiles, including a Kinzhal. Debris fell in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district.

The military reported a historic achievement near Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea - the first-ever destruction of an aircraft (Mi-8 helicopter) by a maritime drone Magura V5. This technological milestone dominated coverage through midday.

By afternoon, Zelenskyy appointed Tymur Tkachenko as new head of Kyiv's military administration, while signing legislation exempting former POWs and families of fallen soldiers from mobilization. Intelligence chief Budanov issued optimistic forecasts for 2025.

Evening brought reports of potential Russian strikes on Ukraine's gas infrastructure following the end of transit agreements, while leaked documents revealed Moscow's military planning against Japan and South Korea.

03:37

03:37⇢Billions Flow as Gas Stops

⌨The newspapers report on new US military aid of $2.5 billion, including thousands of missiles and equipment (Novoe Vremya). Air raid alerts sound in Kyiv and other regions (Glavcom), while occupied Sevastopol faces drone attacks from air and sea (Pravda). Ukraine announces the end of Russian gas transit (TSN), as Zelenskyy discusses potential diplomatic restoration with Syria (Liga.net). Poland pledges to accelerate Ukraine's EU accession process (UNIAN).
06:47
07:03
NV

«В полі зору воєнної стратегії заморозки війни я не бачу». Велике інтерв'ю NV з генералом Сергієм Наєвим

07:03
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07:45

07:45⇢New Year's Eve Under Fire

⌨The newspapers report on a series of Russian attacks on New Year's Eve, with air raid alerts and ballistic missile defense systems active in Kyiv (Glavcom, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya). Simultaneously, a drone attack reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region, 300km from the Ukrainian border (Liga.net, Pravda, TSN). The US pledges $2.5B in new aid while Moscow maintains its position on territorial demands (Kyiv Post).
08:23
NV

Серія ударів РФ 31 грудня / Росіяни атакують Київ балістикою, Україну — шахедами і ракетами з Ту-22, в столиці пролунали вибухи — онлайн

08:23
08:23
08:39
NV

Серія ударів 31 грудня — онлайн / РФ атакувала Київ балістикою, Україну — шахедами і ракетами, по Сумщині вдарила з Ту-22, у столиці чули вибухи

08:39
08:47
08:50

08:50⇢New Year's Dawn Missiles Strike Kyiv

⌨The newspapers report on an ongoing Russian missile attack on New Year's Eve morning, with multiple sources confirming ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv (Pravda, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA, Liga.net, LB.ua, Novoe Vremya). Debris fell in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, though no casualties are reported (LB.ua, Liga.net). The attack includes Shahed drones and involves strategic bombers striking Sumy region (Novoe Vremya).
09:03
NV

Серія ударів 31 грудня — онлайн / РФ атакувала Київ балістикою, Україну — шахедами і ракетами, у Шостці численні руйнування після ударів з Ту-22

09:03
09:27
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09:53

09:53⇢Sea Drone Takes Down Helicopter

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a historic military achievement: Ukraine's first-ever destruction of an aircraft (Mi-8 helicopter) using a sea drone Magura V5, near Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea (Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Meanwhile, Ukrainian media debunks fake warnings about Russia's "Oreshnik" missile launch (Kyiv Post), while combat continues with 168 clashes reported on the frontline (Ukrinform).
11:03
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12:42

12:42⇢Special Forces Strike at North Korean Presence

⌨The newspapers report on Ukrainian Special Forces operations in Russia's Kursk region, where North Korean troops were allegedly present (Novoe Vremya, UNIAN, Hromadske). A historic maritime drone strike destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea (Ukrinform, DIU). Syria's new foreign minister signals interest in strategic partnership with Ukraine (Kyiv Post), while media discusses potential ceasefire scenarios for 2025 (Liga.net).
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14:07
15:19
Radio Svoboda

"Ни о чём не жалею." Военный медик дезертировал из российской армии

15:19
16:01

16:01⇢Russian War Plans Beyond Ukraine Exposed

⌨The newspapers report on a combined Russian attack on New Year's Eve, with air defense successfully intercepting 16 drones and 6 missiles, including a Kinzhal (Pravda). A significant leak reveals Russian military plans targeting over 160 locations in Japan and South Korea (Kyiv Post). Following the end of gas transit, Bloomberg warns of potential Russian strikes on Ukraine's gas infrastructure (Novoe Vremya, TSN).
16:23
16:39
NV

«В полі зору воєнної стратегії заморозки війни я не бачу». Велике інтерв'ю NV з генералом Сергієм Наєвим

16:39
17:03
17:11
NV

«Обнулити» армію РФ / Яка західна зброя потрібна ЗСУ у 2025 році — NV відповідає на це питання за допомогою військових експертів

17:11
17:11
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18:17

18:17⇢New Commander for Kyiv's Defense

⌨The newspapers report on a leadership change in Kyiv's military administration, with President Zelenskyy appointing Tymur Tkachenko to replace Serhiy Popko (Glavcom, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya). Intelligence chief Budanov provides optimistic forecasts for 2025 (Pravda, UNIAN), while intense combat continues with 117 clashes reported along the frontline (Ukrinform, TSN). Experts from Atlantic Council and former officials assess Ukraine's situation entering 2025 (Kyiv Post).
19:43
NV

«Перед нами великий хаос і туман неясності». Інтерв'ю NV з істориком Ярославом Грицаком

19:43
20:07
NV

«Перед нами великий хаос і туман неясності». Інтерв'ю NV з істориком Ярославом Грицаком

20:07
20:31
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21:13

21:13⇢POWs Freed From Future Draft

⌨The newspapers report on New Year's Eve developments: Zelenskyy signs a law exempting former POWs and families of fallen soldiers from mobilization (Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi marks three years since Russia's failed attempt to take Kyiv in three days (Liga.net). Meanwhile, Ukrainian media reflects on 2024's successful special operations (Glavcom) while historian Yaroslav Hrytsak discusses uncertainty ahead (Novoe Vremya).
22:08
NV

«В полі зору воєнної стратегії заморозки війни я не бачу». Велике інтерв'ю NV з генералом Сергієм Наєвим

22:08
23:51
NV

LIVE / Новорічне звернення Володимира Зеленського — пряма трансляція

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