Welcome to the Thursday's thread covering #Russia's war on #Ukraine.
It's Day 36 of the full invasion and 8 years since the original illegal incursion by Putin's troops into the territory of its peaceful neighbour.
Updates in real time right here⬇️ so read on...
It's Day 36 of the full invasion and 8 years since the original illegal incursion by Putin's troops into the territory of its peaceful neighbour.
Updates in real time right here⬇️ so read on...
Anyone remember the "Book of Heroic Failures"?
If it's reprieved, the category for most stupid soldiers would surely be won by #Russia.
7 buses of RU troops have arrived in Belarus for radiation treatment after digging trenches by Chernobyl. Who knew!?
mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
If it's reprieved, the category for most stupid soldiers would surely be won by #Russia.
7 buses of RU troops have arrived in Belarus for radiation treatment after digging trenches by Chernobyl. Who knew!?
mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
Earlier in the evening #Dnipro recorded one missile strike. The local administration refused to give further details.
However I've learned emergency services have now confirmed it was another hit on an oil depot, this time in Novomoskovs'ky.
No one was killed.
However I've learned emergency services have now confirmed it was another hit on an oil depot, this time in Novomoskovs'ky.
No one was killed.
This continues the trend of Russia trying to deplete #Ukraine fuel supplies as well as striking at food storage facilities.
Will this hinder quick redeployment?
It looks to me certain most Russian resources are heading to Donbas region for what could be the crucial battle.
Will this hinder quick redeployment?
It looks to me certain most Russian resources are heading to Donbas region for what could be the crucial battle.
#Ukraine troops in #Mariupol still defying all logic by holding out: Russia is still not in full control
Meanwhile BBC radio has spoken to a witness who gives in-depth details of Russia tricking her and taking her from Mariupol to Russia against her will
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
Meanwhile BBC radio has spoken to a witness who gives in-depth details of Russia tricking her and taking her from Mariupol to Russia against her will
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
Another victim of #PutinsWar comes in #France
General Eric Vidaud is being sacked as Head of Military Intelligence.
The French seemed to be convinced Putin would not attack. It was the last EU nation to tell citizens to leave #Ukraine
#StandWithUkraine
lefigaro.fr/international/…
General Eric Vidaud is being sacked as Head of Military Intelligence.
The French seemed to be convinced Putin would not attack. It was the last EU nation to tell citizens to leave #Ukraine
#StandWithUkraine
lefigaro.fr/international/…
#Russia says there will be a ceasefire in #Mariupol today. That's to allow humanitarian assistance.
Despite being in almost total control of the city, the Russians still managed to lose 3 tanks to the Resistance in the southern city yesterday, according to #Ukraine.
Despite being in almost total control of the city, the Russians still managed to lose 3 tanks to the Resistance in the southern city yesterday, according to #Ukraine.
The Red Cross has dismissed criticism of its role in #Ukraine as "fake news".
From what I can see in this interview, the Head of the @ICRC has not actually disproved any of the major claims.
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
From what I can see in this interview, the Head of the @ICRC has not actually disproved any of the major claims.
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
"Putin is a killer" - #Kazakhstan boxer stuns almost everyone with his winner's speech!
Temirlan Rahimkulov beat American Isa Sheldon in Philadelphia where he now lives. But his ring-talk seemed designed to land a telling blow to Russia's little leader:
Temirlan Rahimkulov beat American Isa Sheldon in Philadelphia where he now lives. But his ring-talk seemed designed to land a telling blow to Russia's little leader:
In the Ukrainian controlled part of #Luhansk, another fuel depot has been hit in Lysychansk while a school in Severodonetsk is on fire after an air strike.
Earlier Ukraine claimed it destroyed a plane, 10 tanks and 46 other military vehicles as it held off 5 ground attacks.
Earlier Ukraine claimed it destroyed a plane, 10 tanks and 46 other military vehicles as it held off 5 ground attacks.
45 buses are en route to Mariupol' from Ukrainian held territory.
Am I cynical thinking we get a first total ceasefire the day after high profile media grill the Red Cross about their perceived lack of help in Mariupol, which has been besieged for a month?🤔
#SaveUkraine
Am I cynical thinking we get a first total ceasefire the day after high profile media grill the Red Cross about their perceived lack of help in Mariupol, which has been besieged for a month?🤔
#SaveUkraine
I'm a little surprised to see British intelligence say #Ukraine forces still control the centre of #Mariupol'. We've already seen Russia "clean up" the theatre to hide number of deaths. I'd say UKR troops move from street to street to stay alive and cause maximum damage to RU 
When boredom can kill you and your colleagues...
The dangers of using a mobile phone on the front line in #Ukraine is nicely spelled out in this article.
news.sky.com/story/ukraine-…
The dangers of using a mobile phone on the front line in #Ukraine is nicely spelled out in this article.
news.sky.com/story/ukraine-…
One of the consequences of overnight shelling in #Kharkiv is 34,000 people left without gas.
An underground pipeline was broken in one attack. City authorities say it cannot immediately be repaired.
#StandWithUkraine️
An underground pipeline was broken in one attack. City authorities say it cannot immediately be repaired.
#StandWithUkraine️
Experience tells us this is a typical Russian war tactic now. Repeatedly in Syria, to a lesser extent Donbas 2014 onwards and again now.
Ceasefires anywhere are only upheld when it's strategically important for Russia and broken as soon as they're ready
Ceasefires anywhere are only upheld when it's strategically important for Russia and broken as soon as they're ready
https://twitter.com/LinkeviciusL/status/1509385268482260994
⚡Breaking⚡
The husband of #Ukraine's Deputy PM has been killed on the battlefield.
Olga Stefanyshyna's partner was killed near #Chernihiv
#SaveUkraine
The husband of #Ukraine's Deputy PM has been killed on the battlefield.
Olga Stefanyshyna's partner was killed near #Chernihiv
#SaveUkraine
#Russia's army further proving their own Nazi credentials today.
Putin's goons destroy a school and memorial dedicated to Ukraine's Second World War heroes who died fighting Nazi Germany
This the tiny village of Kukhari in Kyiv region, about 20km from Malyn.
Putin's goons destroy a school and memorial dedicated to Ukraine's Second World War heroes who died fighting Nazi Germany
This the tiny village of Kukhari in Kyiv region, about 20km from Malyn.
CORRECTION
Initial reports from Ukraine got the wrong person. I apologise and thanks to @rommari and others for pointing it out.
The man who died is Bohdan, the husband of MP from Holos party Olga Stefanishyna, same name different politicians.
Initial reports from Ukraine got the wrong person. I apologise and thanks to @rommari and others for pointing it out.
The man who died is Bohdan, the husband of MP from Holos party Olga Stefanishyna, same name different politicians.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1509445489137180676
Putin and his zombie followers seriously believe Ukraine has a serious "Nazi" problem (it's absolutely minimal)
Yet every day in #Russia there's evidence of extreme right wing nationalism and xenophobia which most people lap-up.
Yet every day in #Russia there's evidence of extreme right wing nationalism and xenophobia which most people lap-up.
https://twitter.com/ZoryaLondonsk/status/1509481339829030915
#UK has made a new round of Russia sanctions.
Russian propagandists are targeted, including owner of RT. UK Govt says these sanctions will ensure RT can never again be broadcast in Britain.
A Colonel-General described as "The butcher of #Mariupol" is also on the list.
Russian propagandists are targeted, including owner of RT. UK Govt says these sanctions will ensure RT can never again be broadcast in Britain.
A Colonel-General described as "The butcher of #Mariupol" is also on the list.
Reports from #Zaporizhia region that five more villages have been recaptured by #Ukraine.
Unverified, but the armed forces of🇺🇦 claim Russians have been driven out of Zatyshsha, Malynivka, Vesele, Zelenyi Hai and Chervone.
Plenty of new trophies collected too!
Unverified, but the armed forces of🇺🇦 claim Russians have been driven out of Zatyshsha, Malynivka, Vesele, Zelenyi Hai and Chervone.
Plenty of new trophies collected too!
Putin has made a national TV address to threaten to disconnect gas supplies to "unfriendly nations"
Russia is demanding payment in Russian rubles, The EU, UK and US are sticking to the original contract agreement.
Loving a bit of brinkmanship, Putin has a deadline of tomorrow
Russia is demanding payment in Russian rubles, The EU, UK and US are sticking to the original contract agreement.
Loving a bit of brinkmanship, Putin has a deadline of tomorrow
Explosions heard in #Kyiv and #Kharkiv.
Air raid sirens have been sounding in many areas and now reports of loud bangs in both #Ukraine's two most populous cities.
#SaveUkraine
Air raid sirens have been sounding in many areas and now reports of loud bangs in both #Ukraine's two most populous cities.
#SaveUkraine
9 students, captured by #Ukraine's army, have told how they were forced to fight against their native country
Aged 19 & 20, they study at Donetsk National Technical University, but were sent to #Kharkiv and put on the front line with just a gun + bayonet
pravda.com.ua/news/2022/03/3…
Aged 19 & 20, they study at Donetsk National Technical University, but were sent to #Kharkiv and put on the front line with just a gun + bayonet
pravda.com.ua/news/2022/03/3…
First photo of smoke on the skyline above #Kyiv.
No way to verify this. Objects have to be blurred to hide location.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
No way to verify this. Objects have to be blurred to hide location.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Ukraine's Prosecutor General has opened 3,457 criminal cases against servicemen of the Russian Federation.
France joins Germany in saying it refuses to pay for Russian gas in Rubles.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1509525099149357057
A little grubby, you could say battered and bruised, but still intact and proud; soon to be restored to its rightful position.
The flag from the destroyed #Mykolaiv govt building was recovered from the rubble.
That's surely a metaphor for #Ukraine as a whole!
The flag from the destroyed #Mykolaiv govt building was recovered from the rubble.
That's surely a metaphor for #Ukraine as a whole!
#USA intelligence warns #Russia will keep bombing four main areas in #Ukraine
#Kyiv, #Chernihiv, #Izyum and #Donbas are the four cities/regions named by the Pentagon.
I broadly agree.
Kyiv to ensure UA troops need to stay
Chernihiv - basically hostages
Donbas - the main theatre
#Kyiv, #Chernihiv, #Izyum and #Donbas are the four cities/regions named by the Pentagon.
I broadly agree.
Kyiv to ensure UA troops need to stay
Chernihiv - basically hostages
Donbas - the main theatre
In #Sumy a newly refurbished state of the art hospital has been struck by #Russia's artillery.
In the video you see the "before" (from a promo film) and the "after" tanks fired mortars into the building.
Another war crime of course.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
In the video you see the "before" (from a promo film) and the "after" tanks fired mortars into the building.
Another war crime of course.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
I am seeing so much destroyed RU equipment, I keep having to check it's not old photos I've already posted.
These pics are from #Chernihiv region today, although I cannot verify when the photos were taken.
#Ukraine's North Command says it destroyed an enemy column
These pics are from #Chernihiv region today, although I cannot verify when the photos were taken.
#Ukraine's North Command says it destroyed an enemy column
#Ukraine's defence forces have also chosen to "take out" a bridge across a reservoir in #Chernihiv oblast.
It's been a popular route for Russian traffic and will impede progress.
#StandWithUkraine
It's been a popular route for Russian traffic and will impede progress.
#StandWithUkraine
We've seen many RU vehicles abandoned in fields, burned out or just blown-up.
But here's a new one - a drowned tank!
This was pulled from water in #Sumy region. The dead occupants were still inside.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
But here's a new one - a drowned tank!
This was pulled from water in #Sumy region. The dead occupants were still inside.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Also in #Sumy reports of a 42 year old man having been abducted by Russians and forcibly sent across the border.
It's the first report of forced deportation I've seen in the north of #Ukraine.
Although not verified, there is supposedly a witness.
If confirmed, another war crime
It's the first report of forced deportation I've seen in the north of #Ukraine.
Although not verified, there is supposedly a witness.
If confirmed, another war crime
Air raid sirens across much of #Ukraine right now, but not in the west and, so far, not in #Kyiv region either.
Just after 10pm in #Ukraine and this is the scene across the country - sheltering in bunkers.
This is #Kharkiv by night. Great photos.
credit: TG Ukraina Life
This is #Kharkiv by night. Great photos.
credit: TG Ukraina Life
Big fire in #Kharkiv this evening. But this one is NOT down to Russia.
It appears #Ukraine still has its share of idiots even during the war, as an arsonist started this blaze according to local police.
It appears #Ukraine still has its share of idiots even during the war, as an arsonist started this blaze according to local police.
All Russians have this evening left the #Chornobyl power plant.
Maybe they too "got sick" of their surroundings😉😅
Maybe they too "got sick" of their surroundings😉😅
Another evacuation train is on its way from #Luhansk region to #Lviv.
I don't often report on these - there are too many. But a great effort from the railway staff.
873 passengers are on board.
Further south, the ceasefire/evacuation for #Mariupol' is promised tomorrow.
I don't often report on these - there are too many. But a great effort from the railway staff.
873 passengers are on board.
Further south, the ceasefire/evacuation for #Mariupol' is promised tomorrow.
A Russian missile landed near the centre of #Kharkiv early this evening. There are casualties - no photos/video has been released.
Defence forces claim they've downed 4 of #Russia's air force today. 1 fighter plane and 3 bombers.
Defence forces claim they've downed 4 of #Russia's air force today. 1 fighter plane and 3 bombers.
#Austria says it will NOT agree to any ban on Russian oil and gas.
Coincidentally Austria is known to be riven with FSB agents - western countries never share intelligence with Austria. Anyone think the two are linked?
Coincidentally Austria is known to be riven with FSB agents - western countries never share intelligence with Austria. Anyone think the two are linked?
Air raid sirens now in all of Western Ukraine.
Unconfirmed reports of an explosion in #Dnipro
Big explosion in outskirts of #Lviv reported.
Someone claiming to be in #Lviv has submitted this video following the reported explosion. However the regional govenment is refusing to confirm anything yet
(yes L'viv even though posted on Odesa forum)
(yes L'viv even though posted on Odesa forum)
A site which monitors the launch of missiles from #Belarus territory reports that FIVE were launched towards #Ukraine this evening.
They were fired at:
22:14
22:55
23:02
23:11
23:34
They were fired at:
22:14
22:55
23:02
23:11
23:34
The leader has spoken, #Ukraine can sleep now!
@ZelenskyyUa in his late night message:
"We withstood much more than the enemy thought. They said 3-to-5 days. They thought they had enough to take over our entire country.
Already Day 36: we are standing and we will fight on"
@ZelenskyyUa in his late night message:
"We withstood much more than the enemy thought. They said 3-to-5 days. They thought they had enough to take over our entire country.
Already Day 36: we are standing and we will fight on"
Also reported to have been taken in #Lviv this evening - the skyline.
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
#Lviv authorities now saying there was a controlled gas leak at a plant in the outskirts of the city.
"There was a partial ignition"
They deny it was a missile from #Belarus.
Doesn't sound convincing to me, but I'm not there!
"There was a partial ignition"
They deny it was a missile from #Belarus.
Doesn't sound convincing to me, but I'm not there!
#Ukraine's armed forces claim they liberated no fewer than ELEVEN villages in #Kherson oblast today.
The march towards Ukraine's only occupied major city (Kherson itself) continues.
The march towards Ukraine's only occupied major city (Kherson itself) continues.
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