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Great interview with latoon commander Heorhii, call sign Armani. He tells about his experience of fighting in northern Ukraine back in march, compares Wagner soldiers with other units, and describes the situation in Bakhmut. Source: censor.net wartranslated.com/afu-platoon-co…
My translation:
(Armani): At five in the morning, my colleague, the cashier, calls me and asks: "Heorhii, are we even working today? Something happened there," he recalled on February 24 last year. /1
(Armani): At five in the morning, my colleague, the cashier, calls me and asks: "Heorhii, are we even working today? Something happened there," he recalled on February 24 last year. /1
- "She spoke very quickly, so at first, I didn't quite understand what had happened. I said: "Mira, don't worry, everything is fine. We are going out and working. If something really happens, I will know about it" [smiles]. /2
An informative interview from today with a sergeant of the 46th Airmobile Brigade, Oleksandr Pohrebyskyy. He talked about #Soledar, occupants without equipment, and the "not a step back" policy in Wagner's army. By pravda.com
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My translation:
(Interviewer): Mr.Oleksandr, thank you for agreeing to talk, and I will start with the main question: who controls Soledar now? /1
(Interviewer): Mr.Oleksandr, thank you for agreeing to talk, and I will start with the main question: who controls Soledar now? /1
(Oleksandr): The Armed Forces of Ukraine fully control the situation [the conversation was recorded at 12 o'clock on January 11 – remark]. It would be incorrect to say the current situation as the fighting continues. /2
It is rare to find some interviews with Air Force soldiers. But here is a fascinating discussion with a well-known Ukrainian pilot Vadym Voroshylov with a call sign "Karaya" by pravda.com.
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(Interviewer): Vadym, when I first saw you in the media, I remembered the Russian pilot captured in Chernihiv. He was so... chubby. Is it the enemy's problem with physique, or is it my stereotype about aviators who supposedly all have to be athletes? /1
(Vadym): (Smiles). It was Krasnoyartsev. I would not say that they have such a problem. But, indeed, we already have a new concept of flight personnel training. After 2014, the emphasis is more on young people as the main force of strike aviation. /2
The Sandarmokh executions in November 1937 and their perception in today's #Russia. THREAD 
Sandarmokh is a forest massif from Medvezhyegorsk in the Republic of Karelia (Russia), where thousands of victims of Stalin's Great Terror were executed in 1937-38. /1
On 27 October and 2,3,4 November 1937, there were massive executions. An attempt to escape explains a break between 27.10 and 02.11. Prisoners decided to run since there was not much hope of surviving. This attempt was not successful, and they were shot. /2
Bitwa o Bachmut. Krótki opis dlaczego jednak i druga strona uczestniczy w tej maszynce do "mielenia mięsa".
Bachmut obecnie to jedyne wrota dla możliwości prowadzenia dalszej rosyjskiej agresji w kierunku Słowiańska, Kramatorska, Drużkiwki i Konstantynówki. Cel RUS od 2014. 1/
Bachmut obecnie to jedyne wrota dla możliwości prowadzenia dalszej rosyjskiej agresji w kierunku Słowiańska, Kramatorska, Drużkiwki i Konstantynówki. Cel RUS od 2014. 1/
RUS bez opanowania Bachmutu nie mają szans, aby zająć pozostającą pod kontrolą UA część obwodu donieckiego.
Samo miasto znajduje się w dolinie rzeki Bachmutka. Po jej zachodniej stronie położone się wzniesienia i wzgórza które będą stanowić ostatnią, silną linie obrony UA. 2/
Samo miasto znajduje się w dolinie rzeki Bachmutka. Po jej zachodniej stronie położone się wzniesienia i wzgórza które będą stanowić ostatnią, silną linie obrony UA. 2/
Wojska RUS potrzebowały 4 miesiące, aby podejść pod Bachmut. Nadal jednak nie kontrolują w jego regionie najważniejszych wzgórz, punktów oraz samego miasta.
Nie zdobyli również miasta Sołedar, które ubezpiecza Bachmut od północy. Nie widać żadnych znaków, że to się zmieni. 3/
Nie zdobyli również miasta Sołedar, które ubezpiecza Bachmut od północy. Nie widać żadnych znaków, że to się zmieni. 3/
Swatowo. Co nowego na dzień 20.10.2022? Wojna pozycyjna z bardzooooo wolnym zdobywaniem terenu przez UA. Od ostatniej mojej mapki nie doszło do większych zmian. Poniżej prowizoryczna mapka oparta na różnych źródłach: telegramowych, ich aktualizacjach, zdjęciach, raportach itp.1/
- Na północy od Dworicznej był atak RUS. Zdobyli trochę terenu - bronił się tam tylko WOT UA i pod naporem RUS cofnął się w stronę lasów i zabudowań. Po interwencji prawdopodobnie 1 batalionu zmech. UA front się ustabilizował ale UA nie odbiło utraconego terenu na ten moment. 2/
- Na kierunku Swatowo. Małe postępy UA na północny-zachód od niego. Obszar między czerwoną linią a linią przerywaną (też czerwoną) nie jestem w stanie określić kto go obecnie kontroluje. Raczej RUS.
Telegramy RUS od kilku dni mówią o zbieraniu się w tej okolicy dużych sił UA 3/
Telegramy RUS od kilku dni mówią o zbieraniu się w tej okolicy dużych sił UA 3/
Fantastic interview about Kyiv, Kharkiv battles with a Ukrainian colonel Oleksandr Ohrimenko, commander of the 14th Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great. Published by armyinform.com.ua
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My translation:
(Interviewer): Where did the brigade encounter a full-scale invasion?
(Ohrimenko): At that time, the military unit was at the Rivne combined military training ground at the final stage of reconciliation. /1
(Interviewer): Where did the brigade encounter a full-scale invasion?
(Ohrimenko): At that time, the military unit was at the Rivne combined military training ground at the final stage of reconciliation. /1
We marched, having received appropriate combat orders to perform tasks in the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and partially Volyn regions to cover the section of the state border.
(I): What were your words to the staff on February 24? /2
(I): What were your words to the staff on February 24? /2
THREAD: Could #VladimirPutin repeat the 1999 apartment bombings scenario in 2022? /1
#UkraineRussiaWar #Ukrainekrieg #nuclearwar #nuclearattack #WarInUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #War_in_Ukraine #UkraineWar
#atomkrieg #RussiaisATerroistState
#UkraineRussiaWar #Ukrainekrieg #nuclearwar #nuclearattack #WarInUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #War_in_Ukraine #UkraineWar
#atomkrieg #RussiaisATerroistState
One of the possible escalation scenarios in the next weeks or months is a repetition, on larger scale, of the 1999 apartment bombings that brought #Putin his first presidency in 2000-2004. /2
In September 1999, the #FSB blew up four residential buildings in #Moscow, #Volgodonsk and #Buinaksk thereby killing about 300 #Russian civilians. /3
1/ #RussiaIsATerroristState that can be divided in three. Firstly, #Moscow. A city of over 10 million residents that reap all the benefits of a typical 19th century empire. Moscow population is assured to live in comfort by squeezing wealth from the provinces as needed.
2/ Secondly, the cities that Moscow uses to siphon wealth from the regions. Case in point, #StPetersburg. The city has been spared from the worst of the #War_in_Ukraine so far. There are indications however, that it is expendable to Moscow.
3/ Thirdly, everyone else. The most visible city in this group is Nizhny Novgorod. A city of over 1.4M three decades ago, its population now hovers around 1.2M. That points towards (at least) 200k souls leaving the place in search for a better future.
Unfortunately, all peaceful protests have not been effective in #Russia so far. Here is the story of a Russian student who didn't believe in these anymore and took another option to fight the regime – to join the Freedom of Russia Legion.
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My translation:
I was an ordinary student. Initially, I was a good student, but I was involved in the protest movement that we had in our country. /1
I was an ordinary student. Initially, I was a good student, but I was involved in the protest movement that we had in our country. /1
In particular, I started in 2019, when there was the Moscow case, and many of my comrades and like-minded people were arrested and for the case, the FSB started sewing against them. /2
The pro-Russian telegram channel "Russian Community ZOV" published their letter to the Ministry of Defense. They describe their concern about how fighters participating in the "Special operation" are treated.
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My translation:
Russian Community Intervenes for the Wounded Volunteers
Initially, we did not want to publicize our work. We were afraid of damaging the special operation and lowering morale. /1
Russian Community Intervenes for the Wounded Volunteers
Initially, we did not want to publicize our work. We were afraid of damaging the special operation and lowering morale. /1
But today, there are already stories in the press from wounded fighters who took part in the Special Military Operation (SMO) as contractors of the BARS system. /2
A story of a Russian soldier. He tells about how he invaded Ukraine in February 2022, but shortly after receiving an agitation leaflet, he surrendered and joined the Freedom of Russia Legion of AFU.
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Why did this happen? Why, as a matter of fact, did I become a military man? I'm a young father who recently became one the last summer. And I realized that in the backwoods of Russia, it's a particular luxury, a great luxury, to support a family. /1
But my comrades kept telling me that getting a little bit more in the armed forces was possible. So I kept walking around, thinking about it. /2
The first time Russia tried to annex Ukrainian territories. THREAD
In 2022, we have often heard about Snake Island. There is another island that has been occupied since 2014 and which Russia tried to occupy in 2003. Its name is Tuzla.
In 2022, we have often heard about Snake Island. There is another island that has been occupied since 2014 and which Russia tried to occupy in 2003. Its name is Tuzla.
As always, we need to look at the background of the situation. Geography and history of the island matter.
The island is situated between Crimea and Krasnodar Krai (Russia). /1
The island is situated between Crimea and Krasnodar Krai (Russia). /1
Tuzla Island was formed when the spit that continued the Taman peninsula (Russia) suffered from massive erosion during a major storm in 1925. The island is 6 km long and 600 m wide. /2
PART 2 of the Interview with a Russian volunteer with a call sign "Maestro" who fights in an artillery unit in AFU. He came from Siberia to join the AFU. Video published on Solonin Mark Solonin Youtube channel.
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(I): So there are a lot of questions, but let's move on to not ours. What can you say about them? You've been fighting there for more than a month. Do they have their anger too, or are they forced to fight there? /1
(M): I mean, the closest contact battle we had was somewhere about 500 700 meters. It was like an exception. There was a tank, and the infantry fought it off. So I did not have direct contact so that I could touch it, touch it with my hands, feel and be a part of it. /2
Interview with a Russian volunteer with a call sign "Maestro" who fights in an artillery unit in AFU. He came from Siberia to join the AFU. Video published on Solonin Mark Solonin Youtube channel.
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My translation:
(Interviewer): I'm not asking which route you took to get to Ukraine. But can you tell us about your motivation? Have you thought that before February, or was it a quick decision?
(Maestro): I wasn't going anywhere after 2014. /1
(Interviewer): I'm not asking which route you took to get to Ukraine. But can you tell us about your motivation? Have you thought that before February, or was it a quick decision?
(Maestro): I wasn't going anywhere after 2014. /1
I understood that Russia was going in the wrong direction, but it was a sluggish story. After February 24, I woke up and looked at the news and realized that there were two sides, white and black, and I could not be in neutral status. So I would have to choose a side. /2
Amazing interview with AFU Lieutenant Colonel Pavel Rozlach for Censor.net. Many details about battles in the south and the east and military life in general. Translation provided by me and @Anastasiya1451A
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Translation:
(Rozlach): The news of the full-scale offensive caught me at the Shirokiy Lan training range in the Mykolaiv region. We were transferred there from the Yavoriv training range because the command understood there could be an offensive. /1
(Rozlach): The news of the full-scale offensive caught me at the Shirokiy Lan training range in the Mykolaiv region. We were transferred there from the Yavoriv training range because the command understood there could be an offensive. /1
That is why we were in the south of the country. On the night of February 24, I returned to the unit from Chernihiv - my wife had surgery. I was passing through Brovary when a rocket hit the SDF command building. So I immediately believed that it was severe. /2
I found a fascinating video from Ukrainian journalist Serhii Peichev about how Russia used sport to achieve its bloody and imperial goals. The video is 20 minutes long, so I will summarize critical things here.
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First, we need to go back to 1936. Nazi Germany organized the summer Olympics.
While Germany was becoming antisemitic, many participants of Jewish descent refused to go to Berlin. /1
While Germany was becoming antisemitic, many participants of Jewish descent refused to go to Berlin. /1
There have been boycott threats in some countries, but the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Pierre de Coubertin, came to Berlin and showed his support. /2
Taras Chmut is the head of the @BackAndAlive foundation and a former Marine who participated in the war in Donbas. He gave a very honest interview to @pravda_eng
Source: pravda.com.ua/articles/2022/…
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Source: pravda.com.ua/articles/2022/…
Translation is also available here: wartranslated.com/2908-2/
My translation:
(I): Let's start with the war. In recent weeks we have been anticipating a counteroffensive in the south. What do we need for this counteroffensive?
(C): Probably brains. /1
(I): Let's start with the war. In recent weeks we have been anticipating a counteroffensive in the south. What do we need for this counteroffensive?
(C): Probably brains. /1
Because it is impossible to conduct a counteroffensive and publicly warn the enemy about a month before. As for the practical component, nothing has changed in recent months. /2
How Russia has become the world's largest sponsor of terrorism and what legal recognition of this will bring - in a column by Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba for RBC-Ukraine.
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My translation:
"It is time to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and to do so as quickly as possible. /1
"It is time to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and to do so as quickly as possible. /1
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, his office head Andriy Yermak, and I, as a foreign minister, have been persistent in stressing this on all international platforms. /2
How do most Russians perceive Putin? Thread
I will try to understand what people in Russia think about Putin. My thoughts are based on my experience reading/watching the Russian internet and real-life conversations with Russians.
I will try to understand what people in Russia think about Putin. My thoughts are based on my experience reading/watching the Russian internet and real-life conversations with Russians.
The perception of the President in Russia is entirely different from any democracy. I believe that person raised and that lives in a democratic society can not imagine the scale of the disaster. /1
I would say that Putin in Russia has made himself something like God, a holy person.
First, he publicly denied any personal relations with people. He doesn't have a wife (officially since 2013), and his children have different surnames. He always avoids questions about them. /2
First, he publicly denied any personal relations with people. He doesn't have a wife (officially since 2013), and his children have different surnames. He always avoids questions about them. /2
Part 2 of the interview with general Marchenko. This one concerns the liberation of Crimea, Cherson, and UA victory.
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My translation:
(I): What is the situation with these key crossings over the Dnipro? As far as I understand, we are "perforating" the bridge in Daryivka, the Antonovsky road bridge, too. What about the Antonovsky railway bridge?
(M): It was also damaged. /2
(I): What is the situation with these key crossings over the Dnipro? As far as I understand, we are "perforating" the bridge in Daryivka, the Antonovsky road bridge, too. What about the Antonovsky railway bridge?
(M): It was also damaged. /2
General Dmytro Marchenko told in an interview on 09.08.2022 why Russia is moving troops to the south, why the occupiers would not hold a referendum in Kherson on September 11, and what Ukraine needs to celebrate its victory next spring.
Maj. Gen. Dmytro Marchenko was in charge of the defense of the Mykolaiv region until April.
Source: rbc.ua/ukr/news/gener…
Text version also available at @wartranslated: wartranslated.com/ukrainian-gene… /1
Source: rbc.ua/ukr/news/gener…
Text version also available at @wartranslated: wartranslated.com/ukrainian-gene… /1
My translation:
Interviewer (I): Until April, you were in charge of the defense of the Mykolaiv region. What tasks do you have now in the area - from what you can tell?
Gen. Marchenko (M): I can't tell you anything, I help to get a victory. /2
Interviewer (I): Until April, you were in charge of the defense of the Mykolaiv region. What tasks do you have now in the area - from what you can tell?
Gen. Marchenko (M): I can't tell you anything, I help to get a victory. /2
In another video, Ukrainian Brigadier General Dmytro Krasylnykov spoke about Bachmut and its importance for UA forces. Here is the short thread:
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My translation:
"Regarding Bakhmut - I'm afraid to give any assessments, but I think that we should hold Bakhmut, Soledar, and Seversk.
"Regarding Bakhmut - I'm afraid to give any assessments, but I think that we should hold Bakhmut, Soledar, and Seversk.
Everything that was happening there probably allowed our soldiers and our units to conduct certain regroupings and strengthen the defense in these directions.
Many of us have wondered why the battle for Severodonetsk was quite lengthy, but AFU could not hold that long in Lysychansk, which is on higher ground and across the river. Ukrainian Brigadier General Dmytro Krasylnykov about Lysychansk and morale of UA soldiers:
My translation:
"Unfortunately, it turned out that for some reason, everyone forgets the problem. I have always said that the main problem is not the top-down, not the altitude or the lowlands. The main problem is logistics and provision because you can be courageous. /1
"Unfortunately, it turned out that for some reason, everyone forgets the problem. I have always said that the main problem is not the top-down, not the altitude or the lowlands. The main problem is logistics and provision because you can be courageous. /1
You can be fearless. You can be super prepared, have three night-vision eyes, and all that. But what happened to Severodonetsk?
Three bridges that connected Lysychansk and Severodonetsk were destroyed. That is, any supply could have been conducted by what? /2
Three bridges that connected Lysychansk and Severodonetsk were destroyed. That is, any supply could have been conducted by what? /2
