Another weekend, another daily thread about the war in #Ukraine, a country fighting for its survival in the face of the onslaught from #Russia's huge army of war criminals and mercenaries.
It's Day 206
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So all Saturday's stories coming up, although I am commentating all day today so updates may be slower, apologies in advance.
Friday was quite a day. If you missed anything, fear not. Relive the unfolding events right here:
#SlavaUkraini #StopRussia
First, nice to start with a success story from #Ukraine
Donations helped keep #Mykolaiv zoo and its animals alive and well despite the war.
Online ticket sales raised €3m, staying in business and keeping animals alive. What's more, a rare Amur Leopard cub was born this year
Saturday hasn't started so nicely in #Kharkiv
Nightly explosions are back after a brief respite a couple of days ago.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Ukraine's Commissioner for Human Rights claims Russian soldiers fled so quickly in the disorganised retreat from #Kharkiv region, that some even forgot their passports
Dmitry Lubinets gleefully says "Russian, we know you" as he holds one of the documents, but he doesn't open it
Pres. adviser @Podolyak_M talked about Friday's bombings in occupied #Berdyansk #Melitopol + #Kherson saying they're legitimate targets.
The last two were hit by missiles while Patriots are believed to have killed the Dep Mayor + his wife in Berdyansk, who prepared a referendum.
After the photos from #Izium (RU: #Izyum), last night many channels carried video reports after the world's media was allowed to see the horrors left by Russians.
I've picked out this emotional piece from the BBC's @OrlaGuerin
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Some relief for #Russia in its' "sphere of influence" as ceasefires seem to be holding in both the #Armenia-#Azerbaijan conflict as well as #Kyrgyzstan-#Tajikistan flare up.
24 people died in border clashes in the latter.
#StopRussia
Despite continuation of the illegal war, not to mention despicable war crimes, the Head of the Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach is reported to have talked about the possibility of participation of athletes from #Russia in the Olympics
@iocmedia shd clarify
forbes.ru/forbeslife/477…
This morning Britain hints at more possible territorial gains for #Ukraine, questioning #Russia's supplies and morale in defending the front line in #Luhansk.
Ukraine taking control of the Kupiansk railway junction yesterday is important if confirmed.
#StandWithUkraine️
How cool is this?
Reportedly a train from #Kyiv to #Uzhhorod in the west.
7 carriages on the "train to victory", each one beautifully painted to represent a region which had been under Russian occupation.
Credit TG TSN
#StandWithUkraine️ #RussiansGoHone
The thermal power plant in #Sloviansk is burns after #Russia's missiles hit.
Mykolaivka a small town near #Pokrovsk was left without water after shells fell there this morning.
#Ukraine's Head of Donetsk says it's clear the invaders are targeting infrastructure to hit civilians
The Collaborators killed in #Berdyansk yesterday were shot dead, it's revealed.
The so-called "deputy head" of the town, Oleh Boyk, had two gunshot wounds to the leg and one to the head, his wife Liudmila was shot once in the head.
#StandWithUkraine
📷Volodymyr Rohova
Also an attack today on #Ukraine held #Kramatorsk in #Donetsk region.
There are at least 3 civilians known to be wounded after missiles hit the city.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
An 11 year old girl has been injured after a missile landed in #Chuhuiv in #Kharkiv oblast.
She's being treated in hospital.
#SaveUkraine #RussiansGoHome
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Two more villages in #Donetsk region have been liberated today.
First let's look at the blue and yellow flag being raised in #Dybrov.
#SlavaUkraini
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And north east of #Sloviansk, the #Ukraine flag is also flying again in #Shchurove.
#RussiansGoHome #HeroiamSlava
Today #Kyiv and #Ukraine said goodbye to one of the country's foremost ballet dancers.
Oleksandr Shapoval volunteered to protect his country, and died in #Donetsk this week.
#HeroiamSlava #VichnaPamyat
📷AP
#Ukraine says it has uncovered another torture chamber used on residents in #Kharkiv region.
The grim discovery came in the village of Kozach Lopan.
These photos are from the basement. Police and war crimes investigators have opened a case.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Sorry to keep pushing, but we really need help to get near or reach our goal. The more we raise the better price we get for the equipment, the more #Ukraine soldiers we can help. Please share even if you can't afford a donation. Thank you 💙💛
oops! A coal wagon mysteriously overturned in #Russia.
This happened in Kamensk-Uralsky, #Sverdlovsk region. Six wagons came off the tracks.
Obviously there are no saboteurs causing an increase in derailing in Putin's Russia😉
The head of the papal alms service, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, came under fire in #Ukraine
He told the #Vatican News portal. The incident occurred during the distribution of humanitarian aid.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #StandWithUkraine
It's been a long, tough day.
The good news is you guys have taken the fundraiser over £500 in a day and a half, around 600 Euros.
The even better news is we've sourced some great volunteers, drivers and suppliers.
Soon, photos of what your money will be buying & a special offer!
In #Kherson tonight high drama with a long shoot out on the streets.
The military of the Occupier appears to have been attacked and they claim to have destroyed the gang of unknown armed men with no casualties among the Russians.
#RussiansGoHome #SaveUkraine
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