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Mar 12, 2022, 67 tweets

Russian tanks firing in the streets of #Mariupol today. There is massive destruction and a high number of civilian casualties.

Massive destruction in #Mariupol after heavy Russian attacks on the city

Over 1500 people were killed during the siege of #Mariupol so far according the mayor’s office. Electricity, gas and water supplies are out of service.

Ukrainian troops in #Mariupol knocked out some Russian equipment

The number of killed civilians in #Mariupol is so high, they have to be buried in mass graves

There is also massive damage in #Kharkiv. Russian troops continue to shell the city.

Aftermath of fighting in Makariv, west of #Kyiv. Russian troops closing in on the city. Tonight heavy shelling is reported from the western direction.

#Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister earlier today warned that foreign convoys with weapons for #Ukraine could become targets for the Russian Armed Forces
tass.ru/politika/14049…

The Zaporozhye regional administration says a new mayor has been installed in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, which is under Russian military control, after the elected mayor was detained on Friday - CNN

Ukrainian authorities say 9 people were killed and 57 others injured in a Russian attack on a military base near Lviv, ~20km from the Polish border

Aftermath of Russian strikes in Yavorivs'kyi, Lviv oblast

Multiple missile launches towards #Ukraine from Luninets in #Belarus this morning

A Russian aircraft was reportedly shot down over Izyum

A residential building in Chernihiv was hit this morning. One killed, seven wounded. Building was likely mostly empty.

Russian strikes hit Danylivka, northern #Kharkiv

"From three in the morning they firing everything they can, the planes continue to bomb the city of #Mariupol with impunity."

Ukrainian officials on FB say the mayor of Dniprorudne has been kidnapped by Russian forces

Apocalyptic scene from #Mariupol this morning.
via @samueloakford

#Ukraine's Defense Ministry condemns Russian attack on the International Center for Peacekeeping and Security near #Lviv this morning, says there are foreign instructors stationed at this place. Unclear so far if foreigners are among the casualties.

Impacts and fires in #Mariupol, reportedly from today

Russian troops in Melitopol announce with loudspeakers that rallies are banned in the city after daily protests against the occupation.

Russian strikes on Kramatorsk reportedly this morning

Outgoing Russian MLRS fire, location unknown

Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the destruction of Ukrainian positions in the #Kyiv region

#LPR claims they blocked the eastern and southern entrances of Severodonetsk

Russian troops in Volnovakha

More footage from the aftermath of Russian missile strikes on the Yavorovsky training ground in the Lviv oblast. The explosions were audible in Poland according to reports.

Oh and despite all the bad news, good morning! ☕️

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9 people killed due to Russian strikes in Nikolaev

UPDATE: 35 killed, 134 wounded in the Russian strike at the Yavorovsky base in #Lviv the regional governor says. There is possibly foreign military aid stored at this base so this could be the first Russian strike on foreign weapon supplies.

Exact name of this base is "Yavoriv International Center for Peacekeeping and Security". Location:
google.com/maps/place/IPS…

Reportedly footage of Russian troops in the city of Izyum, #Kharkiv region

Damage to civilian infrastructure in Severodonetsk. The city an surrounding cities are under constant Russian artillery fire.

Footage circulating reportedly showing the head of the Chechen Republic Kadyrov in #Ukraine somewhere around #Kyiv. No way to confirm the video is indeed in Ukraine.

Meanwhile there are again anti war protests in multiple Russian cities with many arrests

Protests against Russian occupation in Kherson

Protests against Russian occupation in Berdyansk

Multiple reports that Russian troops start to arrest protesters in occupied cities. This video is from Enerhodar.

Unconfirmed reports that a New York Times journalist was killed due to clashes in Irpin, #Kyiv today

Sadly confirmed: New York Times journalist was killed due to clashes in Irpin, #Kyiv today
m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Reportedly from Ryazan, #Russia yesterday

Reportedly Chechen troops on the move in #Russia. Unknown exact location but multiple videos of convoys uploaded yesterday.

Statement by @NYTimesPR on the death of a journalist in Irpin today. He was not on assignment for the New York Times at the time of his death.

#Russia says it is counting on #China to help it withstand the blow to Russian economy from Western sanctions - Reuters

Drone footage of destroyed and occupied Volnovakha

Video of an abandoned Ukrainian Strela-10 SAM system

2,187 civilians were killed by shelling and bombing by Russian forces in #Mariupol so far
t.me/babel/11335

#Russia says strike against Yavoriv facility "destroyed up to 180 foreign mercenaries" - Reuters

Fires burning after Russian strikes on Dergachi near #Kharkiv

#Russia also says it destroyed a large batch of foreign weapons at the Yavorivskyi military training ground in the #Lviv region

Column of Russian military equipment with "V" markings near Gomel, #Belarus today

Some cautious optimism from Ukrainian and Russian delegation after talks. Both sides said they think "some results" could be achieved "in a matter of days".

#Avdiivka under heavy Russian shelling again today. The coke chemical plant is on fire. Water, electricity and internet are not working according to local sources.

Russian troops in Irpin, #Kyiv reportedly today

Regarding the picture of Russian VDV troops in Irpin, they are technically "in" the city but at the very edge of it

Drone footage shows Russian troops under attack by Ukrainian forces in #Mariupol

A Chechen reconnaissance group was ambushed by Ukrainian troops near #Kyiv

Saltivka, #Kharkiv tonight

Footage from the Russian attack on Yavoriv base in #Lviv this morning (second part shows aftermath)

Massive MLRS attacks on #Kharkiv tonight

BREAKING: The Washington Post reports that according to #US officials, #Russia has asked #China for military equipment and aid for its war in #Ukraine

#US officials declined to discuss any reaction by #China to #Russia's requests. WH national security adviser will meet Chinese officials Monday to warn them of any future Chinese efforts to bolster Russia in its war or undercut #Ukraine - NYT

Sleep well and most likely see you tomorrow 👋

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