It's Tuesday, which is the 55th day of the #Russia-#Ukraine war.
Slightly fewer missiles overnight, but Russia has tended to enjoy striking in the mornings recently - real terror tactics. Though perhaps they need to conserve weapons.
The real theatre of operation is in Donbas
Slightly fewer missiles overnight, but Russia has tended to enjoy striking in the mornings recently - real terror tactics. Though perhaps they need to conserve weapons.
The real theatre of operation is in Donbas
The siege of #Mariupol' continues. The remaining #Ukraine resistance sent this video this morning. Clearly the message is "bloodied but unbowed"
They insist women and children are sheltering in the Azovstal steel works but pleas for safe passage ignored
They insist women and children are sheltering in the Azovstal steel works but pleas for safe passage ignored
https://twitter.com/ukrpravda_news/status/1516312548060053505?t=tF54kd9TdRl_cyLhFXmJFA&s=19
⚡Breaking⚡
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Russia says a full scale assault has been launched on the metalworks in #Mariupol'
The Defence Minister for the "Donetsk Republic" says reports of women and children there is a fake.
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Russia says a full scale assault has been launched on the metalworks in #Mariupol'
The Defence Minister for the "Donetsk Republic" says reports of women and children there is a fake.
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Eduard Basurin told Rossiya-24 channel that special groups of DPR and Russian forces were selected for the "final operation"
"As far as I know, part of the assault groups that were specially selected to storm this facility have already begun their work" in #Mariupol!'
Eduard Basurin told Rossiya-24 channel that special groups of DPR and Russian forces were selected for the "final operation"
"As far as I know, part of the assault groups that were specially selected to storm this facility have already begun their work" in #Mariupol!'
Russia claims it struck 60 military facilities in #Ukraine in the last 24 hours.
Most of the missile attacks came yesterday morning including the attack on Lviv when at least one target was civilian, killing 7.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
#StandWithUkraine
Most of the missile attacks came yesterday morning including the attack on Lviv when at least one target was civilian, killing 7.
#SaveUkraine #StopRussia
#StandWithUkraine
* Breaking *
#Russia now says it will give another chance for #Ukraine's resistance in #Mariupol' to surrender.
The Defence Ministry at the Kremlin says they have between 2pm and 4pm Moscow time (12:00-14:00 UK) to lay down their arms and come out with white flags.
#Russia now says it will give another chance for #Ukraine's resistance in #Mariupol' to surrender.
The Defence Ministry at the Kremlin says they have between 2pm and 4pm Moscow time (12:00-14:00 UK) to lay down their arms and come out with white flags.
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#Russia claims that the village of #Golovchino has been shelled by #Ukraine with one woman injured.
First - here's the reported damage inflicted on a supposedly random which would serve no purpose.
#Russia claims that the village of #Golovchino has been shelled by #Ukraine with one woman injured.
First - here's the reported damage inflicted on a supposedly random which would serve no purpose.
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Now let's take a look at an interview with the husband of the woman reportedly injured in "#Ukraine's attack" on a small village in #Belgorod region.
I'm no weapons expert but surprised there's so much damage to the garage door and none o the brick or wood surrounding it 😉
Now let's take a look at an interview with the husband of the woman reportedly injured in "#Ukraine's attack" on a small village in #Belgorod region.
I'm no weapons expert but surprised there's so much damage to the garage door and none o the brick or wood surrounding it 😉
Can you guess what it is yet?
Of course, the 9 May Victory Parade on Red Square will feature a fly-past by Russian planes in a "Z" formation.
Sorry for poor resolution, screenshots from a report on Rossiya-1 channel.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Of course, the 9 May Victory Parade on Red Square will feature a fly-past by Russian planes in a "Z" formation.
Sorry for poor resolution, screenshots from a report on Rossiya-1 channel.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Back to #Belgorod region in #Russia now, and our hero is back on TV again complaining about the "#Ukraine attack"
Now eager to tell how he saved his wife after her shrapnel wound. I think we must all agree this is absolutely compelling evidence of.... (fake?) blood on rags
Now eager to tell how he saved his wife after her shrapnel wound. I think we must all agree this is absolutely compelling evidence of.... (fake?) blood on rags
#Ukraine's security service has published a lengthy document (helpfully the word (Sekretno 'secret') is the first word on the first page.
It's supposed to prove #Russia was planning to invade #Belarus after the huge protests following the rigged election
t.me/c/1233777422/2…
It's supposed to prove #Russia was planning to invade #Belarus after the huge protests following the rigged election
t.me/c/1233777422/2…
More of #Russia's tanks and equipment taken out here. This video just published by #Ukraine's defence force showing how drones identify the targets first, then sweep back to check the job's done!
Not possible to identify location or date.
#StandWithUkraine
Not possible to identify location or date.
#StandWithUkraine
The equipment destroyed in the last video helped take the total of Russian tanks "lost" in the war to over 800. Good work in less than 8 weeks.
Almost 21,000 RU soldiers killed by #Ukraine according to Kyiv.
Almost 21,000 RU soldiers killed by #Ukraine according to Kyiv.
#Russia says it's in total control of #Mariupol' except the steel works
So why is it still bombing civilian areas? Just for fun like Grozny + Aleppo? This is what Putin plans for #Kharkiv and #Kyiv later. His hatred of #Ukraine is boundless.
Video from Mayor Petr Andryushchenko
So why is it still bombing civilian areas? Just for fun like Grozny + Aleppo? This is what Putin plans for #Kharkiv and #Kyiv later. His hatred of #Ukraine is boundless.
Video from Mayor Petr Andryushchenko
#Ukraine's women's tennis team almost pulled off a big shock against #USA over the weekend in the Billie Jean King Cup.
However one of the FTU's Centres in #Irpin looks like this today after a visit from #Russia's army
photo credit: TG: kyiv_n
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However one of the FTU's Centres in #Irpin looks like this today after a visit from #Russia's army
photo credit: TG: kyiv_n
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Russia has now taken control of #Kreminna in #Luhanks oblast.
I reported yesterday the invaders were in the town and street fighting was taking place.
The regional governor @TXlrgA0vCNNaf1G (genuine account) says 🇺🇦troops withdrew, which I believe is tactically correct.
I reported yesterday the invaders were in the town and street fighting was taking place.
The regional governor @TXlrgA0vCNNaf1G (genuine account) says 🇺🇦troops withdrew, which I believe is tactically correct.
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It's such a tough situation for #Ukraine's leader @ZelenskyyUa
NATO weapons didn't arrive early enough or in anywhere near enough quantity, let alone not being the ones really needed (e.g. fighter jets, long range weapons)
Now the best thing to do would probably..
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It's such a tough situation for #Ukraine's leader @ZelenskyyUa
NATO weapons didn't arrive early enough or in anywhere near enough quantity, let alone not being the ones really needed (e.g. fighter jets, long range weapons)
Now the best thing to do would probably..
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..be to retreat to a firm line they can defend which would likely mean conceding #Donbas region for now.
This keeps the best fighters + equipment for future battles.
But 2 problems
a: psychological damage for #Ukraine's people
b: Some western leaders will urge peace talks
..be to retreat to a firm line they can defend which would likely mean conceding #Donbas region for now.
This keeps the best fighters + equipment for future battles.
But 2 problems
a: psychological damage for #Ukraine's people
b: Some western leaders will urge peace talks
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@ZelenskyyUa has seen what German and French pressure to negotiate did in 2014/2015. A disaster!
Do not talk from a position of perceived weakness!
#Ukraine's best chance I believe is to wait for a counter offensive when better equipped. But the further problem then is..
@ZelenskyyUa has seen what German and French pressure to negotiate did in 2014/2015. A disaster!
Do not talk from a position of perceived weakness!
#Ukraine's best chance I believe is to wait for a counter offensive when better equipped. But the further problem then is..
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..to regain territory in #Donetsk and #Luhansk, #Ukraine's army will likely have to bomb its own cities and towns, which will cause major resentment for many in the war zone and give a PR bonus to #Russia despite its own catalogue of war crimes and targeting civilians
..to regain territory in #Donetsk and #Luhansk, #Ukraine's army will likely have to bomb its own cities and towns, which will cause major resentment for many in the war zone and give a PR bonus to #Russia despite its own catalogue of war crimes and targeting civilians
Ukrainian men in occupied #Izium are being forced to fight for #Russia - that's according to #Ukraine's Commissioner for Human Rights.
Liudmila Denisova says "Occupiers are forcibly mobilising residents. Men are only allowed to cross checkpoints if they have a military pass."
Liudmila Denisova says "Occupiers are forcibly mobilising residents. Men are only allowed to cross checkpoints if they have a military pass."
#Ukraine security says it tapped a conversation where Russian Commanders say they will "level the Azovstal plant"
They say a "3-ton surprise" will be dropped from the sky
It's an audio recording in Russian. If you want to hear it, it's on Telegram here:
t.me/ukraina24tv/27…
They say a "3-ton surprise" will be dropped from the sky
It's an audio recording in Russian. If you want to hear it, it's on Telegram here:
t.me/ukraina24tv/27…
Explosions in #Kharkiv reported
#Luhansk - "it's impossible to count the number of victims" says the Governor.
Serhiy Haidai told how in Popasna + Rubizhne "people bury neighbours or relatives in their yards. Statistics say 200 have been killed, but there are many more."
#SaveUkraine
24tv.ua/lyudey-rozriva…
Serhiy Haidai told how in Popasna + Rubizhne "people bury neighbours or relatives in their yards. Statistics say 200 have been killed, but there are many more."
#SaveUkraine
24tv.ua/lyudey-rozriva…
Some German companies eventually getting the message. After almost 8 weeks of an illegal war, a massacre, chemicals giant @Henkel has decided it will stop working in #Russia
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
The number of civilian victims of #PutinsWar in #Kyiv alone has now topped 1,000
The region's Head of Police confirmed the news to @radiosvoboda
#SaveUkraine #PutinIsaWarCriminal #WarCrimes
radiosvoboda.org/a/news-zahybli…
The region's Head of Police confirmed the news to @radiosvoboda
#SaveUkraine #PutinIsaWarCriminal #WarCrimes
radiosvoboda.org/a/news-zahybli…
Just one word
#Mariupol'
#Mariupol'
https://twitter.com/AuschwitzMuseum/status/1516325756829421570?t=2buWqn_4GQ72WRDwlNVJgA&s=19
Well we knew they wouldn't go down without a fight!
The latest of #Russia's "surrender" deadlines in #Mariupol' went by with no one noticing!
Azov Battalion say they're still taking out the enemy.
The latest of #Russia's "surrender" deadlines in #Mariupol' went by with no one noticing!
Azov Battalion say they're still taking out the enemy.
https://twitter.com/Polk_Azov/status/1516388893213564934?t=WiWwtYmrjwKPUbMBFHB45Q&s=19
One of Russia's most important businessmen, @olegtinkov has issued a stunning rebuke of #PutinsWar
On his Instagram page I've included the Google translate, but he also writes a line in English to "the west"
"..a crazy war! Innocent people and soldiers are dying."
#SaveUkraine
On his Instagram page I've included the Google translate, but he also writes a line in English to "the west"
"..a crazy war! Innocent people and soldiers are dying."
#SaveUkraine
If you follow me for #Russia and #Ukraine updates, I do hope you follow @Kasparov63
I don't think I've disagreed with a word he's written
I don't think I've disagreed with a word he's written
https://twitter.com/Kasparov63/status/1516426789677154313?t=HHgwONiLO7g6xCD5QRZdXQ&s=19
Not sure who drew this, but it's started to go viral on social media in #Ukraine.
#Hollywood comes to the war zone.
#Oscars #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Hollywood comes to the war zone.
#Oscars #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Terrible reports coming in from #Mariupol'
Deputy commander of the Azov regiment Svyatoslav Palamar told @radiosvoboda "Heavy bombs" are being dropped on the Azovstal plant, and "a lot of people are under the rubble"
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Deputy commander of the Azov regiment Svyatoslav Palamar told @radiosvoboda "Heavy bombs" are being dropped on the Azovstal plant, and "a lot of people are under the rubble"
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
In the east of #Ukraine a counter attack has pushed back Russian forces a little.
🇺🇦Defence chiefs say they've regained control of Marinka village. Ukraine claims Russia suffering heavy losses
By the way Marinka is called a city, but had fewer than 10,000 residents in peacetime
🇺🇦Defence chiefs say they've regained control of Marinka village. Ukraine claims Russia suffering heavy losses
By the way Marinka is called a city, but had fewer than 10,000 residents in peacetime
#Finland and #Netherlands have both today pledged to give military aid to #Ukraine.
Finland will not reveal what they are sending, but the Dutch PM Mark Rutte promised weapons and armoured vehicles.
#StandWithUkraine
Finland will not reveal what they are sending, but the Dutch PM Mark Rutte promised weapons and armoured vehicles.
#StandWithUkraine
Unconfirmed reports that #Russia is offering another "surrender or die" option tomorrow for #Ukraine's valiant fighters inside #Mariupol's steel plant.
After rejection of the two previous similar offers of a "green corridor" it seems unlikely to be accepted.
#SaveUkraine
After rejection of the two previous similar offers of a "green corridor" it seems unlikely to be accepted.
#SaveUkraine
Sources have confirmed the EU and the US are putting the finishing touches to new #Russia sanctions - and it should finally toughen up on oil, bankrolling the Kremlin's war machine.
Thursday they hope to be able to simultaneously announce details.
Thursday they hope to be able to simultaneously announce details.
In the Donbas today #Ukraine claims it shot down one #Russian helicopter, one Su-34 plane and destroyed 12 enemy tanks.
When in a war zone it's never advisable to make Tik-Tok vids without checking who's watching😎
Russian fighters, thought to be Chechens, caught by surprise!
#StandWithUkraine
credit: TG tryxa_ha
Russian fighters, thought to be Chechens, caught by surprise!
#StandWithUkraine
credit: TG tryxa_ha
By the way the TikTok app has been removed from the App store for Russian and Belarussian customers.
7 people were killed in shelling of #Kharkiv today.
Three of those who died were emergency workers trying to detonate live bombs.
The bombardment of Kharkiv does not stop - the constant rumble continues
Three of those who died were emergency workers trying to detonate live bombs.
The bombardment of Kharkiv does not stop - the constant rumble continues
A "Looter in Chief" identified by @novaya_gazeta of organising theft and export from #Ukraine, has been killed in battle.
A vastly experienced Commander with the #Luhansk "separatist" forces, 48 year old Mikhail Kyshchyk, met his match in the battle for #Kreminna
A vastly experienced Commander with the #Luhansk "separatist" forces, 48 year old Mikhail Kyshchyk, met his match in the battle for #Kreminna
Wagner mercenaries are turning up on the floors of battlefields in east #Ukraine too.
#Ukraine soldiers found tell-tale signs of fighting in Libya, where Russia's "private army" has been fighting.
The Wagner group provides plausible deniability when Putin wants to fight abroad
#Ukraine soldiers found tell-tale signs of fighting in Libya, where Russia's "private army" has been fighting.
The Wagner group provides plausible deniability when Putin wants to fight abroad
Lukashenka has been a great recruiter for #Ukraine's army.
I hope this kid gets the justice he deserves. Defeating Russia will quite possibly free his homeland too.
Respect
#StandWithUkraine
@Tsihanouskaya
I hope this kid gets the justice he deserves. Defeating Russia will quite possibly free his homeland too.
Respect
#StandWithUkraine
@Tsihanouskaya
https://twitter.com/MotolkoHelp/status/1516514111814869004?t=I14UOru4nnMgm-EdqmbzSA&s=19
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