Day 37 of #Russia's war in #Ukraine and this is Friday's daily thread of news & developments.
First let's have a look at the UK govt's view of the situation today. Ukraine continues to make progress towards breaking the siege of #Chernihiv.
They also still edge towards #Kherson
First let's have a look at the UK govt's view of the situation today. Ukraine continues to make progress towards breaking the siege of #Chernihiv.
They also still edge towards #Kherson
Sometimes dark humour is the only way to cope when your neighbour has launches a totally unprovoked war on you...
https://twitter.com/olex_scherba/status/1509790818248314919
Did they or didn't they?
#Russian border town of #Belgorod got hit again with a fire at an oil depot.
Russia blames Ukraine, which has so far refused to admit the strike.
#Russian border town of #Belgorod got hit again with a fire at an oil depot.
Russia blames Ukraine, which has so far refused to admit the strike.
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1509764935567519756?t=jTzEt31b-Nz0pNAYSzVx2A&s=19
Russian troops have also been pushed completely out of #Brovary district, east of #Kyiv.
Mayor Ihor Sapozhko announced the news, raising genuine hopes #Ukraine's troops can continue north east to relieve #Chernihiv
#StandWithUkraine
Mayor Ihor Sapozhko announced the news, raising genuine hopes #Ukraine's troops can continue north east to relieve #Chernihiv
#StandWithUkraine
The death toll in this week's attack on the government building in #Mykolaiv has risen to 27.
Emergency services are still sifting through the wreckage - you can imagine how dangerous it is working there.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Emergency services are still sifting through the wreckage - you can imagine how dangerous it is working there.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
More on this supposed Ukrainian attack on Russia.
Just so happens Putin's calling up conscripts today, he needed a public boost for the unpopular measure.
Also, do we seriously believe Russia's air defences failed to see 2 helicopters cross the border?
Just so happens Putin's calling up conscripts today, he needed a public boost for the unpopular measure.
Also, do we seriously believe Russia's air defences failed to see 2 helicopters cross the border?
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1509792146634723339?t=mcsKJj4H6D-GCDXAQwz-0g&s=19
As I've been reporting here for a while, Reuters + US intelligence now confirm: concerted Russian attacks on food storage facilities
Combined with blocking supply routes and besieging cities, starvation is a weapon in this war for Putin's Terrorist state
reuters.com/world/exclusiv…
Combined with blocking supply routes and besieging cities, starvation is a weapon in this war for Putin's Terrorist state
reuters.com/world/exclusiv…
Things not looking too promising for the evacuation of #Mariupol today.
Ukraine says categorically no aid is allowed in and no sign yet of vehicles either.
unian.net/war/v-merii-ma…
Ukraine says categorically no aid is allowed in and no sign yet of vehicles either.
unian.net/war/v-merii-ma…
Yet another war crime allegation from #Melitopol'
Mayor Ivan Fedorov says #Russia is allowing residents outbid the occupied city. But they can only go to occupied #Crimea.
Seems Russia's war may have been a way to solve the depopulation problem.
Mayor Ivan Fedorov says #Russia is allowing residents outbid the occupied city. But they can only go to occupied #Crimea.
Seems Russia's war may have been a way to solve the depopulation problem.
North-east from #Brovary, another small town has been liberated.
Here #Ukraine fighters stand outside the town hall of Velyka Dymerka recording this message to prove Russians have been forced out.
Here #Ukraine fighters stand outside the town hall of Velyka Dymerka recording this message to prove Russians have been forced out.
#Ukraine's liberators of Velyka Dymerka (see previous tweet) also posted a couple of photos, including inside one of the Russian bunkers.
#StandWithUkraine
#StopPutinNOW
#StandWithUkraine
#StopPutinNOW
A court in #Kyiv has ordered the seizure of 12 #Ukraine made Antonov aircraft being used by #Russia's Volga-Dnepr airlines.
3 of the planes are currently impounded in Germany and another in Canada. The Order means the planes may be used as compensation
ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/8…
3 of the planes are currently impounded in Germany and another in Canada. The Order means the planes may be used as compensation
ua.interfax.com.ua/news/general/8…
An update on #Russia's alleged losses in #PutinsWar
274 aircraft and almost 100 Multi Launch Rocket Systems.
17,700 troops estimated killed, at current rates will be 20,000 in around 10 days
*Figures may be exaggerated by Ukraine
274 aircraft and almost 100 Multi Launch Rocket Systems.
17,700 troops estimated killed, at current rates will be 20,000 in around 10 days
*Figures may be exaggerated by Ukraine
Very disappointed that @SkyNews is showing live a press conference with the Foreign Minister of a terrorist state.
Currently Russia FM Lavrov is in #India.
Not even Al Jazeera nor Turkish TRT (nor the BBC) is showing this live.
Currently Russia FM Lavrov is in #India.
Not even Al Jazeera nor Turkish TRT (nor the BBC) is showing this live.
#Australia has agreed to send Armoured Personnel Carriers to #Ukraine.
The decision to donate the "Bushmasters" comes after @ZelenskyyUa's speech to the Aussie Parliament yesterday.
The decision to donate the "Bushmasters" comes after @ZelenskyyUa's speech to the Aussie Parliament yesterday.
In #Luhansk region overnight, the governor has confirmed that two residents of #Severodonetsk were killed.
Also victims in #Lisichansk and #Toshkovka after more heavy shelling.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Also victims in #Lisichansk and #Toshkovka after more heavy shelling.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Yesterday there were unconfirmed rumours of troops from the annexed (from Georgia) territory of South Ossetia refused to fight against #Ukraine.
Now the ex-President of S.Ossetia has admitted they left Ukraine without permission.
The Battalion Tactical Group was moved to Donetsk
Now the ex-President of S.Ossetia has admitted they left Ukraine without permission.
The Battalion Tactical Group was moved to Donetsk
New drone footage from #Hostomel which saw some intense fighting.
Residential areas around the airport obliterated - the ruins of the world's biggest plane, #Ukrain's "Dream" Antonov lies on the runway with other abandoned aircraft.
#StopRussia
Residential areas around the airport obliterated - the ruins of the world's biggest plane, #Ukrain's "Dream" Antonov lies on the runway with other abandoned aircraft.
#StopRussia
Hilarious that Lavrov threatens to quite "peace talks" because of one explosion in #Belgorod, Russia.
How many thousands of bombs and shells have they fired in #Ukraine? How many hospitals, schools?
Looking more and more like a staged self-harm event to ensure no peace.
How many thousands of bombs and shells have they fired in #Ukraine? How many hospitals, schools?
Looking more and more like a staged self-harm event to ensure no peace.
However peace talks are continuing in "an online format" according to #Ukraine presidential adviser Mikhailo Podolyak.
Alert - #Belarus
A big military convoy spotted here in #Hrodno which is close to Poland, many with Belarusian flags and all with Belarus licence plates,
The column is currently heading towards the border
A big military convoy spotted here in #Hrodno which is close to Poland, many with Belarusian flags and all with Belarus licence plates,
The column is currently heading towards the border
86 Ukrainian Prisoners of War have been released in a prisoner exchange.
The swap happened in Zaporizhzhia this afternoon. Ukraine didn't release details about Russian POWs released.
The swap happened in Zaporizhzhia this afternoon. Ukraine didn't release details about Russian POWs released.
A bus evacuating people from #Luhansk has been fired on by Russians.
Thankfully no one was injured.
#StandWithUkraine
Thankfully no one was injured.
#StandWithUkraine
The town of #Bucha west of #Kyiv. is officially free of Russian soldiers.
Like neighbouring Hostomel and Borodianka, it was almost completely destroyed in #PutinsWar as the invading army couldn't get further than the satellite towns on the edge of the capital.
Like neighbouring Hostomel and Borodianka, it was almost completely destroyed in #PutinsWar as the invading army couldn't get further than the satellite towns on the edge of the capital.
No real surprise that #Russia continues to block hopes of aid reaching #Mariupol'
The Red Cross had hoped to manage the evacuation of citizens still trapped, as well as allow aid in to the city. The ICRC team returned to Zaporizhia and say they'll try again tomorrow.
The Red Cross had hoped to manage the evacuation of citizens still trapped, as well as allow aid in to the city. The ICRC team returned to Zaporizhia and say they'll try again tomorrow.
#Ukraine has formally denied attacking the oil depot in Russia which was hit in the early hours today.
Russia claims two helicopters entered its airspace at 5am with the attack on #Belgorod just a few minutes later. However Ukraine says that "does not correspond to reality"
Russia claims two helicopters entered its airspace at 5am with the attack on #Belgorod just a few minutes later. However Ukraine says that "does not correspond to reality"
Earlier today in #Konotop a man died when a car went over a land-mine.
Three others were injured in the incident in north-east #Ukraine. Russian soldiers are also said to have shot another civilian in the town.
Three others were injured in the incident in north-east #Ukraine. Russian soldiers are also said to have shot another civilian in the town.
As well as Borodianka, Bucha + Hostomel, 15 other #Kyiv Oblast villages have been liberated from Russia today:
Demydiv, Dymer, Lytvynivka, Gavrylivka, Kozarovychi, Zhovtneve, Hlybivka, Yasnogorodka, Talakun, Sukoluchchya, Lypivka, Gavronshchyna, Makovyshche, Mykolaivka, Khmilna
Demydiv, Dymer, Lytvynivka, Gavrylivka, Kozarovychi, Zhovtneve, Hlybivka, Yasnogorodka, Talakun, Sukoluchchya, Lypivka, Gavronshchyna, Makovyshche, Mykolaivka, Khmilna
If only they'd watched the #Chernobyl mini-series!
One of the Russian soldiers messing around digging in the exclusion zone, has already died of radiation poisoning according to reports.
Another 26 are said to be very sick in hospital.
One of the Russian soldiers messing around digging in the exclusion zone, has already died of radiation poisoning according to reports.
Another 26 are said to be very sick in hospital.
A Turkish TV channel has proved Armenia fighter jets have been flown to 🇷🇺 to kill Ukrainians.
#Armenia officially denied the claims after word leaked out, but journalists tracked the flights and backed it up with satellite images.
Meanwhile NATO is scared to give planes to 🇺🇦
#Armenia officially denied the claims after word leaked out, but journalists tracked the flights and backed it up with satellite images.
Meanwhile NATO is scared to give planes to 🇺🇦
A big fire is raging in #Kherson amid rumours it could be yet another strike on Russian gear at the airport #Chornobaivka (#Chernobaevka)
Governor of neighouring Mykolaiv, Vitaly Kim began the rumours by posting a photo of the blaze and then "1 April, Chernobaevka"
Governor of neighouring Mykolaiv, Vitaly Kim began the rumours by posting a photo of the blaze and then "1 April, Chernobaevka"
#Ivankiv another town in #Kyiv region free of Russian troops again.
Legendary film director Oleh Sentsov published these photos. In a sham trial he was sentenced to 20 years in jail in Crimea in 2014 after Russia's 1st invasion.
He served over 5 years before a prisoner exchange.
Legendary film director Oleh Sentsov published these photos. In a sham trial he was sentenced to 20 years in jail in Crimea in 2014 after Russia's 1st invasion.
He served over 5 years before a prisoner exchange.
My favourite video of the day.
#Ukraine 2022 in 20 seconds.
Amid the ruins in the outskirts of #Kyiv a Cellist plays.
Meanwhile behind him a man appears to continue with his life, despite the lack of a front wall.
#Ukraine 2022 in 20 seconds.
Amid the ruins in the outskirts of #Kyiv a Cellist plays.
Meanwhile behind him a man appears to continue with his life, despite the lack of a front wall.
One of the best TV reports today came from the BBC's Jeremy Bowen who witnessed the horrific war crimes committed by Russia west of #Kyiv.
Warning: graphic scenes
#SaveUkraine #PutinWarCriminal
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
Warning: graphic scenes
#SaveUkraine #PutinWarCriminal
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…
#Ukraine singer Kamaliya reports Russians have shot dead her horses.
The invaders ruthlessly killed the animals at the stables in #Bucha outside Kyiv; she posted on Instagram.
Some may remember her from the 2013 TV series "Meet the Russians"
gordonua.com/news/war/kamal…
The invaders ruthlessly killed the animals at the stables in #Bucha outside Kyiv; she posted on Instagram.
Some may remember her from the 2013 TV series "Meet the Russians"
gordonua.com/news/war/kamal…
Wow! #Moldova refuses to align with the EU over sanctions on #Russia.
President Maia Sandu, elected on an anti-Russian standpoint, now says the country is too vulnerable to losing gas and oil. Astonishing considering it may be next in Putin's firing line
moldova.europalibera.org/a/maia-sandu-c…
President Maia Sandu, elected on an anti-Russian standpoint, now says the country is too vulnerable to losing gas and oil. Astonishing considering it may be next in Putin's firing line
moldova.europalibera.org/a/maia-sandu-c…
Earlier in the day a cancer hospital in #Chernihiv was hit.
Just 22 patients remained at the hospital in the besieged northern city dubbed "the new Mariupol". None of the patients was hurt when the shell struck but 2 staff suffered mild shrapnel wounds and another had concussion
Just 22 patients remained at the hospital in the besieged northern city dubbed "the new Mariupol". None of the patients was hurt when the shell struck but 2 staff suffered mild shrapnel wounds and another had concussion
#Odessa has come under quite sustained attack this evening.
Local officials report air defences working well in the Black Sea resort. It's believed damaging critical infrastructure was the plan but none hit the intended targets
#Odesa #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Local officials report air defences working well in the Black Sea resort. It's believed damaging critical infrastructure was the plan but none hit the intended targets
#Odesa #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Reports coming in that #Kharkiv and #Dnipro have both been hit with missiles (maybe shells).
Not confirmed yet, but 3 explosions heard and reported in Kharkiv, while in Dnipro already reports of casualties after an explosion there.
#StopRussia #SaveUkrain
Not confirmed yet, but 3 explosions heard and reported in Kharkiv, while in Dnipro already reports of casualties after an explosion there.
#StopRussia #SaveUkrain
#KryvyiRih has also come under fire this evening.
Oleksandr Vilkul, Chairman of the Region says they have been attacked by MLRS (rockets)
A gas station is reportedly on fire in the Ingulets district of Kryvyi Rih.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
Oleksandr Vilkul, Chairman of the Region says they have been attacked by MLRS (rockets)
A gas station is reportedly on fire in the Ingulets district of Kryvyi Rih.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
Friday saw the war kill 7 Ukrainians in government controlled #Donetsk region.
The deaths were:
4 in Maryinka, 2 in Vuhledar and 1 in Novoselivka
However in Mariupol' and Volnavakha it's impossible to get data.
#SaveUkraine
The deaths were:
4 in Maryinka, 2 in Vuhledar and 1 in Novoselivka
However in Mariupol' and Volnavakha it's impossible to get data.
#SaveUkraine
The explosions in #Odesa appear to have been Russian missiles being taken down by #Ukraine's air defences.
The local administration reports no problems and no damage to the city.
The local administration reports no problems and no damage to the city.
In #Dnipro the information I am getting is that no residential areas have been hit. There are fires, maybe some infrastructure has been damaged, but no further news likely until the morning.
#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
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