Welcome to the weekend.
Day 157 of #Russia's illegal full-scale war on #Ukraine, but it's 8 and a half years since the start of the invasion when Putin's troops appeared on #Crimea and then later east 🇺🇦
Ukrainians fight on for freedom.
Here's the daily🧵
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Day 157 of #Russia's illegal full-scale war on #Ukraine, but it's 8 and a half years since the start of the invasion when Putin's troops appeared on #Crimea and then later east 🇺🇦
Ukrainians fight on for freedom.
Here's the daily🧵
All the news in 1 place
The condemnation of both the castration/murder videos & bombing of #Ukraine POWs in Russian held territory, continue at high levels.
The UN says it is "shocked by the recent videos" in a statement about the torture and shooting in the head of a prisoner
facebook.com/UNHumanRightsU…
The UN says it is "shocked by the recent videos" in a statement about the torture and shooting in the head of a prisoner
facebook.com/UNHumanRightsU…
The #EU Vice-President @JosepBorrellF, commenting on the killing of around 50 #Ukraine POWs in #Donetsk is "appalled"
#Russia's Wagner mercenaries are accused of bombing the prison camp in #Olenivka, trying to make it look like a Ukraine strike.
#Russia's Wagner mercenaries are accused of bombing the prison camp in #Olenivka, trying to make it look like a Ukraine strike.
https://twitter.com/JosepBorrellF/status/1553117081067032576
#Russia says the POWs were killed by #HIMARS missile strikes.
The respected @TheStudyofWar points out #Russia "published videos of the detention centre, which showed fire damage but not the sort of damage that a HIMARS strike would likely have caused."
understandingwar.org/backgrounder/r…
The respected @TheStudyofWar points out #Russia "published videos of the detention centre, which showed fire damage but not the sort of damage that a HIMARS strike would likely have caused."
understandingwar.org/backgrounder/r…
More reports of Russians refusing to fight in #PutinsWar being treated appallingly and forced to the front.
I didn't see this reported in English yesterday, so here's the BBC Russia version - it translates well.
bbc.com/russian/news-6…
I didn't see this reported in English yesterday, so here's the BBC Russia version - it translates well.
bbc.com/russian/news-6…
Numerous strikes on #Ukraine cities again overnight.
At least one person has died in #Mykolaiv /#Nikolaev and six were injured after missiles hit a high rise building. It follows yesterday's strike on people queuing at a bus stop when 5 died.
At least one person has died in #Mykolaiv /#Nikolaev and six were injured after missiles hit a high rise building. It follows yesterday's strike on people queuing at a bus stop when 5 died.
More from #Mykolaiv...
Children had a lucky escape when a Russian missile landed right next to a playground slide this morning.
More damage to residential buildings too.
#Nikolaev #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Children had a lucky escape when a Russian missile landed right next to a playground slide this morning.
More damage to residential buildings too.
#Nikolaev #StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
More shocking scenes from #Kharkiv - and a special word for firefighters, risking their lives even as shells as falling.
Spectacular photos as they tackle a blaze at a school which suffered two direct hits from Russian missiles shortly after 3am this morning.
#SaveUkraine
Spectacular photos as they tackle a blaze at a school which suffered two direct hits from Russian missiles shortly after 3am this morning.
#SaveUkraine
#Kharkiv - the attacks by #Russia this morning hit the Novobavarskyi and Slobidskyi districts (the latter where the school was hit)
Casualties not known - but no deaths reported.
#Kharkov #StopRussia
Casualties not known - but no deaths reported.
#Kharkov #StopRussia
#Russia hit the main bus station in #Sloviansk in the early hours this morning. More terrorism - thankfully no deaths or injuries.
Mayor Vadym Lyakh released these photos reporting that nearby buildings were also damaged.
#StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Mayor Vadym Lyakh released these photos reporting that nearby buildings were also damaged.
#StandWithUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
In #Dnipropetrovsk region, almost constant shelling reported in #Nikopol and the #Chervonohrihorivsk community.
Up to 80 shells fired by #Russia in the area.
One house, two businesses destroyed, 15 other private houses damaged and the area's without electricity.
#StopRussia
Up to 80 shells fired by #Russia in the area.
One house, two businesses destroyed, 15 other private houses damaged and the area's without electricity.
#StopRussia
Chair of German Parliament's Defence Committee slams Chancellor Scholz for delaying weapons for #Ukraine.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann reportedly said "The bottleneck that slows down Germany's military aid is, for some reason, the office of the chancellor."
#StandWithUkraine
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann reportedly said "The bottleneck that slows down Germany's military aid is, for some reason, the office of the chancellor."
#StandWithUkraine
#Russia has again accused #Ukraine of shelling inside its border (why shouldn't it?)
With zero photos or video leaders in #Bryansk region claim artillery hit the village of Lomakovka. An electrical substation and several households were supposedly damaged.
#StopRussia
With zero photos or video leaders in #Bryansk region claim artillery hit the village of Lomakovka. An electrical substation and several households were supposedly damaged.
#StopRussia
In #Kherson large scale redeployment of troops continues according to sources; to prepare for the #Ukraine push
Meanwhile Telegram chanel kherson_typical publishes these photos highlighting growing discontent in the city, lack of goods and people trading with cigarettes or booze
Meanwhile Telegram chanel kherson_typical publishes these photos highlighting growing discontent in the city, lack of goods and people trading with cigarettes or booze
#Russia's launched an investigation after complaints a children's wallpaper featuring maps shows #Crimea as part of #Ukraine.
France owned @leroymerlinfr could be fined and blocked from selling the "offensive" product, which also failed to show other territory seized by Russia.
France owned @leroymerlinfr could be fined and blocked from selling the "offensive" product, which also failed to show other territory seized by Russia.
#Russia claims it has destroyed a military train in #Donetsk killing over 140 elite #Ukraine soldiers.
Moscow says a direct hit in #Pokrovsk (RU: #Krasnoarmeysk) wiped out an elite battalion of the 1st separate brigade of the President of Ukraine.
No comment yet from Kyiv.
Moscow says a direct hit in #Pokrovsk (RU: #Krasnoarmeysk) wiped out an elite battalion of the 1st separate brigade of the President of Ukraine.
No comment yet from Kyiv.
Another attck on #Ukraine held #Soledar this morning.
The "salt city" in #Donetsk oblast is being pounded relentlessly following the usual Russian modus operandi - destroy everything, everyone, then take over.
#StopRussiaNOW #StopRussianAggression
The "salt city" in #Donetsk oblast is being pounded relentlessly following the usual Russian modus operandi - destroy everything, everyone, then take over.
#StopRussiaNOW #StopRussianAggression
Still in #Donetsk, this time in the occupied area.
#Ukraine likely strikes the concrete plant "Astor" in the Kuibyshevsky district of #Donetsk
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Ukraine likely strikes the concrete plant "Astor" in the Kuibyshevsky district of #Donetsk
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Russia's Defence Ministry also saying today that they killed 30 of #Ukraine's Kraken Battalion in #Kharkiv.
Moscow reports Iskander missiles hit the deployment point in a local meat processing plant. They sau 10 units of military equipment were also destroyed.
Moscow reports Iskander missiles hit the deployment point in a local meat processing plant. They sau 10 units of military equipment were also destroyed.
#Ukraine's southern command has belatedly confirmed that the railway bridge over the Dnipro river in #Kherson has also been put out of action.
It's close to the #Antonivskyi road bridge which was hit at the same time, as well as another road bridge over the Inhulets river.
It's close to the #Antonivskyi road bridge which was hit at the same time, as well as another road bridge over the Inhulets river.
Excellent investigation and report here showing how #Russia has virtually taken over sovereign #Sudan, plundering the country so it can kill in #Ukraine and turn off gas to the west.
If we do not help, and defend, Africa it happens again + again
edition.cnn.com/2022/07/29/afr…
If we do not help, and defend, Africa it happens again + again
edition.cnn.com/2022/07/29/afr…
#Ukraine has managed to reopen a refurbished football stadium despite the war.
The ceremony for the arena in Kamianets-Podilskyi was held yesterday.
#SlavaUkraini #StandWithUkraine
uaf.ua/article/45859
The ceremony for the arena in Kamianets-Podilskyi was held yesterday.
#SlavaUkraini #StandWithUkraine
uaf.ua/article/45859
War sometimes still seems like a game.
East #Ukraine. Russian occupiers destroyed.
#StandWithUkraine️
East #Ukraine. Russian occupiers destroyed.
#StandWithUkraine️
#Poland is sending 8 more "Krab" rocket systems to #Ukraine, while #Norway is donating 14 armoured vehicles.
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
A protest in central #Kyiv this lunchtime urged world leaders to recognise #Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Among those on Sofiia Square were many relatives of "Azovstal" fighters; they know many may have been killed in the massacre at #Olenivka prison in #Donetsk
Among those on Sofiia Square were many relatives of "Azovstal" fighters; they know many may have been killed in the massacre at #Olenivka prison in #Donetsk
The former Head of the CIA reckons #Ukraine will be able to reclaim all territory lost since February.
David Petraeus told Bild "It seems increasingly likely" noting "in May Russia fired 20,000 artillery shells per day, now it's only about 5,000"
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine️
David Petraeus told Bild "It seems increasingly likely" noting "in May Russia fired 20,000 artillery shells per day, now it's only about 5,000"
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine️
#Russia reportedly loses another aircraft.
#Ukraine's 25th airborne brigade says an enemy Su-25 was taken down by MANPADS in #Donetsk region yesterday.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
#Ukraine's 25th airborne brigade says an enemy Su-25 was taken down by MANPADS in #Donetsk region yesterday.
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
A civilian died when #Russia shelled a railway repair station in #Bakhmut.
Rescue work continues with fears more bodies may be found under the rubble of the building in #Donetsk region.
#StandWithUkraine️ #RussiaIsATerroristState
Rescue work continues with fears more bodies may be found under the rubble of the building in #Donetsk region.
#StandWithUkraine️ #RussiaIsATerroristState
#Kharkiv shuddered to the sound of strong explosions this afternoon.
No further details right now.
#Kharkov #StopRussia #SaveUkraine
No further details right now.
#Kharkov #StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Bizarrely the #Russia rap star Timati (Putin lickspittle) has purchased all the Starbucks outlets in the Federation.
#Russia claims #Ukraine has fired on the village of Tyotkino in #Kursk region.
Several streets are left without power according to the local authorities.
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
Several streets are left without power according to the local authorities.
#StandWithUkraine️ #StopRussia
The graves of Russian soldiers killed in #Ukraine, have been desecrated in the far east of the country.
These photos are from #Borza in #Transbaikal region, just 40km from the border with Mongolia.
Gravestones were daubed with paint, wreaths scattered.
#StopRussia #PutinsWar
These photos are from #Borza in #Transbaikal region, just 40km from the border with Mongolia.
Gravestones were daubed with paint, wreaths scattered.
#StopRussia #PutinsWar
A shipyard in #Kherson has been totally taken over by Russians.
The "Smart Maritime Group" issued this statement saying they lost control yesterday. Employees are not allowed into the premises.
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
smart-holding.com/uk/press-centr…
The "Smart Maritime Group" issued this statement saying they lost control yesterday. Employees are not allowed into the premises.
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
smart-holding.com/uk/press-centr…
#Ukraine's Air Force reports a successful day in the east.
Impossible to verify the claims, but they say their missile and bombing raids took out two Russian field ammunition depots, two company strongholds, up to twenty units of armored combat vehicles and "dozens of orcs"
Impossible to verify the claims, but they say their missile and bombing raids took out two Russian field ammunition depots, two company strongholds, up to twenty units of armored combat vehicles and "dozens of orcs"
A leading #Ukraine media channel reports two whole companies of elite Russian forces refused to fight.
Channel 24's own intelligence sources claim the enemy's Kantemyriv tank division wouldn't agree the contracts, even under threats.
#StopRussiaNOW
24tv.ua/rota-elitnoyi-…
Channel 24's own intelligence sources claim the enemy's Kantemyriv tank division wouldn't agree the contracts, even under threats.
#StopRussiaNOW
24tv.ua/rota-elitnoyi-…
After a crucial 48 hours delay, #Russia now "invites" UN and Red Cross members to the #Olenivka jail, site of the massacre of 50 Ukrainian Prisoners of War.
Of course it will be at least another 1-2 days before anyone will get there. Plenty of time to "prepare" the site.
Of course it will be at least another 1-2 days before anyone will get there. Plenty of time to "prepare" the site.
According to the occupiers, today four people died in the #Donetsk region under Russian control.
11 more civilians were injured as around 300 #Ukraine rockets landed on the occupied territory.
This from earlier this evening in west Donetsk
11 more civilians were injured as around 300 #Ukraine rockets landed on the occupied territory.
This from earlier this evening in west Donetsk
And a nice little ditty to close the thread for today.
This sent to me by @gplaucio
Thanks for all contributions, tip-offs, ideas etc.
Hope you're enjoying the threads.
See you back here tomorrow!
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This sent to me by @gplaucio
Thanks for all contributions, tip-offs, ideas etc.
Hope you're enjoying the threads.
See you back here tomorrow!
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