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It's Day 481 of #Russia's illegal full invasion of #Ukraine.
To review Sunday's thread, click here.
It's Day 481 of #Russia's illegal full invasion of #Ukraine.
To review Sunday's thread, click here.
I tempted fate by saying I was hoping for sleep. Soon enough alarms were sounding in the south of #Ukraine.
Suspected cruise missiles launched from #Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and #Odesa has reported explosions. Hopefully it's just air defence.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Suspected cruise missiles launched from #Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and #Odesa has reported explosions. Hopefully it's just air defence.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#Ukraine: Today's updates from #UkraineWar: 1. UA military says it is advancing in several directions at once in S in #counteroffensive, up to 2 km in each direction. RU counterattack successfully defeated: #tweet100
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#Ukraine: 2. N of #Bakhmut, in a series of coordinated attacks, UA have breached several key RU positions & yesterday retook heights overlooking the city. #Prigozhin, seeing RU losses said collapse of RU N flank is "only a matter of time". #tweet100 (Map: @ChuckPfarrer)
Good morning, welcome to Daily Thread number 465 covering #Ukraine's heroic defence against #Russia's illegal aggression.
I've been here from (before) the start of war, reporting on (sometimes from) a country I've loved, worked + lectured in many, many times.
Overnight was quiet
I've been here from (before) the start of war, reporting on (sometimes from) a country I've loved, worked + lectured in many, many times.
Overnight was quiet
Before we get stuck in to today's news, a gentle reminder these threads are basically an unpaid full time job - actually more than that as you get days off with a job! Coffee donations welcome (link in Bio)
To catch up on Friday's news, click here
To catch up on Friday's news, click here
Day 464 of #Russia's illegal war in #Ukraine starts with another horrendous wait to see if air defence can protect them as cruise missiles head towards them as I type.
This is THE daily thread with all the news of the brutal war in one place, updated all day (and night!)
This is THE daily thread with all the news of the brutal war in one place, updated all day (and night!)
The start of meteorological summer. It's also the start of the 17th month which has seen war in #Ukraine.
It's Day 463 of #Russia's illegal war and Thursday is another day which has started with murder in #Kyiv.
All the important news and analysis in one thread, starts here:
It's Day 463 of #Russia's illegal war and Thursday is another day which has started with murder in #Kyiv.
All the important news and analysis in one thread, starts here:
First, a quick reminder that you can access all yesterday's developments in #Ukraine in this link to the start of Wednesday's thread⬇️
Thanks to all my followers, boosters, story suggesters and financial supporters (see my profile for the link)
Thanks to all my followers, boosters, story suggesters and financial supporters (see my profile for the link)
1/ Attack on #Kyiv
The first day of summer is Children's Day in #Ukraine. Yesterday schools closed for the summer.
In the first few hours of this special day, an 11 year old child was killed, murdered by #Russia's missiles, along with two adults in their 30s.
#StopRussia
The first day of summer is Children's Day in #Ukraine. Yesterday schools closed for the summer.
In the first few hours of this special day, an 11 year old child was killed, murdered by #Russia's missiles, along with two adults in their 30s.
#StopRussia
#France and #Macron deserve a thread in the context of #Ukraine, #Russia and beyond.
- First, some historical context: France, just like #Britain, is a declining power. This process started with the loss of colonies after the World War 2.
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theguardian.com/world/2023/may…
- First, some historical context: France, just like #Britain, is a declining power. This process started with the loss of colonies after the World War 2.
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theguardian.com/world/2023/may…
- A clear geopolitical shift happen with the Suez Crisis in 1956, which marked the emergence of #USA and #USSR as the world powers.
- #France also experienced a humiliating military defeat by #Germany during the World War 2. That shaped rather pretentious politics of ...
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- #France also experienced a humiliating military defeat by #Germany during the World War 2. That shaped rather pretentious politics of ...
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.. Charles de Gaulle, who tried to restore the French power with dissenting views vis-a-vis #Americans and #British (or the "collective Anglo-Saxons"). In 1966, #France withdrawn from the #NATO's military command.
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#Putin's double was not prepared enough
Yesterday, a man who looked like Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Zotov Centre constructive space, where he was introduced to the exhibition "Development of Creative Economy in #Russia" and interacted with...
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Yesterday, a man who looked like Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Zotov Centre constructive space, where he was introduced to the exhibition "Development of Creative Economy in #Russia" and interacted with...
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unacquainted but quite prepared for the meeting people. It is worth understanding that #Putin, in recent times, does not personally participate in events where he has to communicate in person and be near unacquainted but prepared people.
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He is replaced by the double. If one looks closely at the video from yesterday's event, it is clear that this is not #Putin. Firstly, the differences are not only visible on the outside but also in the behavior and the manner of holding and speaking.
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#DroneAttack on #Moscow
#Putin took reports yesterday and held several meetings via video call with the security and military leadership. The military leadership reported the destruction and interception of 30 of the 32 (two allegedly fell on their own) drones that...
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#Putin took reports yesterday and held several meetings via video call with the security and military leadership. The military leadership reported the destruction and interception of 30 of the 32 (two allegedly fell on their own) drones that...
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were used to attack Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as no casualties or significant damage. According to the military leadership, the target of the attack was military, civilian and energy infrastructure, as well as administrative and residential facilities.
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Security Council Secretary Nikolay #Patrushev made a presentation during an evening meeting with representatives of the military and security bloc leadership. According to the Security Council Secretary, at least 40 drones were used in the raid on the capital and...
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Day 462 of #Europe's war, the last day of May.
Mercifully a quiet morning so far this Wednesday in #Ukraine
This is my 462nd daily thread.
All the info you need about #Russia's attack in one handy thread, updated throughout the day.
You can support me with a coffee (see bio)🙏
Mercifully a quiet morning so far this Wednesday in #Ukraine
This is my 462nd daily thread.
All the info you need about #Russia's attack in one handy thread, updated throughout the day.
You can support me with a coffee (see bio)🙏
If you happen to have missed all yesterday's news, put the kettle on and prepare for a long read!
Here's the link for yesterday's thread on what happened in #Ukraine and #Russia.
#SlavaUkraini
Here's the link for yesterday's thread on what happened in #Ukraine and #Russia.
#SlavaUkraini
The biggest event overnight happened in #Russia's #Krasnodar region.
Drones hit the Afipsky Oil Refinery and a fire soon took hold, although it's since been extinguished; no-one was hurt.
About 150km from the front, that's less fuel helping Russia kill Ukrainians.
#StopRussia
Drones hit the Afipsky Oil Refinery and a fire soon took hold, although it's since been extinguished; no-one was hurt.
About 150km from the front, that's less fuel helping Russia kill Ukrainians.
#StopRussia
1. Obvious lies cause even the great KGB liar to choke up. IMO other than for projection and deflection of Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, I'm at 90% certain it's a false flag is to justify the movement of Russian air defenses to Moscow. Why? Because it's undefended.
2. If you view the Russian democratic partisans' attacks on #Belhorod as reconnaissance-in-force, and then overlay the actual deployment of Russian forces based around Moscow, it would not be hard to imagine that Putin fears Moscow could be the target of an offensive.
3. First, the sheer size of the Russian force deployment to Ukraine is staggering. It has be the bulk of the entire Russian ground force. They've burned up most of their serviceable armor and the pilots needed for air support are being killed in deadly Storm Shadow strikes.
🇷🇺 Drone spotted in the village of Ilinka, Krasnogorsk District. So far preliminary reports 10ndrones shot down near/around Moscow, this morning.
Drone spotted IVO Krasnogorsk and Odintsovo districts
Third drone
Any military operation that has been expected for months usually fails because the opponent has had plenty of time to plan a defence. Most successful operations are surprise operations, but not all surprise attacks work against a prepared opponent.
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Expected attacks can work if there's overwhelming force. An example is #DesertStorm.
Example of successful surprise operations: #PearlHarbor, The #Incheon Landings in the #KoreanWar, #OperationUranus at #Stalingrad in October 1942 that encircled the #German #SixthArmy.
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Example of successful surprise operations: #PearlHarbor, The #Incheon Landings in the #KoreanWar, #OperationUranus at #Stalingrad in October 1942 that encircled the #German #SixthArmy.
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An example of a failed attack because there was no surprise in it was #OperationCitadel at the #BattleofKursk in June 1943. The expected line of attack was obvious to everyone because of the disposition of troops.
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#Russia and #Belarus signed agreements formally advancing preparations to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus as part of a longstanding effort to cement #Moscow’s de facto military control over #Minsk. isw.pub/UkrWar052523
2/ #Russia has not yet deployed nuclear weapons to #Belarus and their possible deployment is highly unlikely to presage any Russian escalation. isw.pub/UkrWar052523
3/ The deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to #Belarus requires both significant military infrastructure and Russian command and control over elements of the Belarusian Armed Forces.
May 24 Assessment Highlight:
The #Kremlin continues efforts to portray #Russia as having significant diplomatic partnerships. 1/4
isw.pub/UkrWar052423
The #Kremlin continues efforts to portray #Russia as having significant diplomatic partnerships. 1/4
isw.pub/UkrWar052423
“DISINFO: THE #RUSSIAN #ORTHODOX #CHURCH IN #UKRAINE IS BEING #OPPRESSED AND…”
‘According to #Archbishop #Evstratiy, a spokesman of the #Ukrainian #Orthodox #Church, the statements of #Patriarch #Kirill are #untrue.
‘According to #Archbishop #Evstratiy, a spokesman of the #Ukrainian #Orthodox #Church, the statements of #Patriarch #Kirill are #untrue.
Since the #annexation of #Crimea, the #Moscow #Patriarchate has lost most of its #adherents in #Ukraine.
Good evening/morning - it's Day 451 of #Russia's illegal and inhumane war.
#Ukraine is under attack again tonight with attack drones currently threatening large parts of the country.
All the details, throughout the day (and night) each and every day, in one handy thread.
#Ukraine is under attack again tonight with attack drones currently threatening large parts of the country.
All the details, throughout the day (and night) each and every day, in one handy thread.
If you missed yesterday's news, including F-16s for #Ukraine, plenty of sabotage attacks in #Russia, plus related news from #Cyprus #Georgia and #SouthAfrica... then catch up here with a click and a scroll:
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
A reminder multiple drones threaten #Kyiv tonight
Regional Gov Serhii Popko says fire atop a multi-storey building, caused by debris from a falling UAV, is around 80 sq m.
There may be victims
Bits of drones have fallen on several streets in Darnytskyi & Solomyanskyi districts
Regional Gov Serhii Popko says fire atop a multi-storey building, caused by debris from a falling UAV, is around 80 sq m.
There may be victims
Bits of drones have fallen on several streets in Darnytskyi & Solomyanskyi districts
Day 447 of #Russia's illegal war starts with a huge bombing attack on #Ukraine's capital #Kyiv.
Welcome to Tuesday's thread with all the news of Europe's war, updated live throughout the day.
For new followers or visitors, yes there's been a thread every single day!
Welcome to Tuesday's thread with all the news of Europe's war, updated live throughout the day.
For new followers or visitors, yes there's been a thread every single day!
First a link to the start of yesterday's thread. Catch up on what you missed Monday with a click and a scroll.
You only learn how popular something is when you miss it out, as I did recently, so this is staying!
#StandWithUkraine
You only learn how popular something is when you miss it out, as I did recently, so this is staying!
#StandWithUkraine
Hello everybody - let's get the show on the road for another week!
It's the original, the one & only daily🧵with all you need to know about what's happening in #Ukraine's defence against #Russia, which has reached day 446.
Catch up on Sunday's news here:
It's the original, the one & only daily🧵with all you need to know about what's happening in #Ukraine's defence against #Russia, which has reached day 446.
Catch up on Sunday's news here:
More very damaging losses for #Russia yesterday.
#Ukraine's figures show almost 7% of all destroyed artillery systems happened in the last 24 hours.
Vehicles, fuel tanks and special equipment also above the mean as well as killed soldiers.
#RussiansGoHome
#Ukraine's figures show almost 7% of all destroyed artillery systems happened in the last 24 hours.
Vehicles, fuel tanks and special equipment also above the mean as well as killed soldiers.
#RussiansGoHome
The British update today questions #Russia's air defence.
It's always been a problem for Moscow after sending most of its domestic protection to #Ukraine, only to have to bring some back as #Kyiv shows more ability to hit long range targets.
#StandWithUkraine
It's always been a problem for Moscow after sending most of its domestic protection to #Ukraine, only to have to bring some back as #Kyiv shows more ability to hit long range targets.
#StandWithUkraine
Welcome to Saturday's #UkraineWar thread on Day 444 of #Russia's invasion.
All the news as always throughout the day in one handy thread, but with a fun #Eurovision twist today which I'll explain in the next tweet.
If you want to buy me a coffee there's a link in my bio🙏💙💛
All the news as always throughout the day in one handy thread, but with a fun #Eurovision twist today which I'll explain in the next tweet.
If you want to buy me a coffee there's a link in my bio🙏💙💛
So what's all this about #Eurovision ?
Well to mark #Ukraine's "hosting" of the final in #Liverpool tonight, in my tweets today there will be winning song titles🎶 in some of the posts (not all)
Just for fun. Reply if you spot one, as it will help fight the shadow ban on my a/c
Well to mark #Ukraine's "hosting" of the final in #Liverpool tonight, in my tweets today there will be winning song titles🎶 in some of the posts (not all)
Just for fun. Reply if you spot one, as it will help fight the shadow ban on my a/c
Give yourself bonus points if you know the country and year the song won!
Anyway if you missed anything yesterday, you can review Friday's thread here. A day when we had all kinds of everything going on:
Anyway if you missed anything yesterday, you can review Friday's thread here. A day when we had all kinds of everything going on:
Hello again. It's Friday 12 May + Day 443 of the #UkraineRussiaWar
I'm back again. Another daily thread for all the news that matters in one place.
Two big developments y'day - #Ukraine's counter offensive prep + long range weapons arrive! Catch up here:
I'm back again. Another daily thread for all the news that matters in one place.
Two big developments y'day - #Ukraine's counter offensive prep + long range weapons arrive! Catch up here:
First a strange tale from the far east of #Russia where a private helicopter cut through power lines during a "hard landing"
The Mi-2's landing cut off power to the Transneft station in Primorsky Krai.
It's so remote it took 2 days to find the chopper & the pilot's disappeared!
The Mi-2's landing cut off power to the Transneft station in Primorsky Krai.
It's so remote it took 2 days to find the chopper & the pilot's disappeared!
A big increase in #Russia's manpower losses in the last 24 hours. Still a lot of equipment being hit by #Ukraine too.
#RussiansGoHome
#RussiansGoHome
MYTH 3 – THE #USSR CONSISTENTLY FOUGHT FOR PEACE AND THE #MOLOTOV–#RIBBENTROP PACT WAS A FORCED MOVE
“The Essence of the #Myth
The policy of the #USSR before the #Second #World #War only included support for world peace and stopping #Hitler’s aggression.
The policy of the #USSR before the #Second #World #War only included support for world peace and stopping #Hitler’s aggression.
Only because of the West’s rejection of #Moscow’s peace proposals was the #Soviet leadership forced to conclude the #Molotov–#Ribbentrop Pact in order to win some time and postpone the beginning of the #war.”
Welcome to the #UkraineRussiaWar news thread for Day 442 of the full invasion.
All the news in one handy place, updated throughout the day, sprinkled with my analysis.
Busy yesterday? Catch up with a click and scroll of Wednesday's news, here⬇️
All the news in one handy place, updated throughout the day, sprinkled with my analysis.
Busy yesterday? Catch up with a click and scroll of Wednesday's news, here⬇️
Fairly quiet again overnight. But a couple of stories inside #Russia's borders to highlight
In #Kursk region there were power cuts after reports of shelling in the village of #Tyotkino
Local officials say 5 rockets from #Ukraine hit the electricity substation in the settlement.
In #Kursk region there were power cuts after reports of shelling in the village of #Tyotkino
Local officials say 5 rockets from #Ukraine hit the electricity substation in the settlement.
Earlier, #Russia claimed a council building was attacked by drones in #Bryansk region.
The Governor said "a UAV of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at an administrative building in the town of #Starodub."
There were no casualties.
#StopRussiaNOW
The Governor said "a UAV of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at an administrative building in the town of #Starodub."
There were no casualties.
#StopRussiaNOW
Wednesday 10 May
Day 441 of this terrible war.
At least #Ukraine has woken relatively peacefully today in contrast to most recent days.
All the news on #Russia's invasion, all day in one thread. If you want to buy me a coffee please see my bio for the link💙💛
Day 441 of this terrible war.
At least #Ukraine has woken relatively peacefully today in contrast to most recent days.
All the news on #Russia's invasion, all day in one thread. If you want to buy me a coffee please see my bio for the link💙💛
ICYMI: US busts open #Russia|n malware used to help #Moscow spy in + 50 countries
@NSAGov @FBI @CISA w/#Britain #Australia #Canada #NewZealand announced Thursday they ID's the code behind the #FSB's #Snake Malware
nsa.gov/Press-Room/Pre…
@NSAGov @FBI @CISA w/#Britain #Australia #Canada #NewZealand announced Thursday they ID's the code behind the #FSB's #Snake Malware
nsa.gov/Press-Room/Pre…
