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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#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
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
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
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.
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.
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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.
Only a 65% success rate for Ukraine's air defence last night.
75 drones were launched by Russia, initially at eastern areas, then attacking Kyiv later in the night.
One UAV is still flying, of the others, Ukraine brought down 48.
Wednesday. Day 1302 of the illegal war started by Russia.
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Yesterday an astonishing report from Yale showing Russia forcing kidnapped kids to work in drone factories, how Croatia may have embarrassed the Putin/ Hungary/Slovakia axis.
Those and many more stories in Tuesday's thread, click here to review:
Day 1301 of Ukraine fighting for its survival. The right to be free, speak their own language, worship in their own churches, to learn their own history.
A history of long suppression by Russia.
As war crimes grow daily, the words "never again" don't seem to apply.
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Yesterday began, and ended, with Russia attacking Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians.
Also, the head of the IAEA disgraced himself in Russia's arms, changes of 🇺🇦army leadership, and how a Russian guy was a Putin opponent, until 3 mins after being elected.
Day 1300 of Putin's war.
Another 100 days of fighting completed.
We are no nearer peace than we were 100 days ago.
Almost 200 days ago Trump demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.
Not surprising as he started it, it's always Putin stopping peace.
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It was a day when Ukraine had to quickly repair a main railway line after a massive explosion, but they also managed to make multiple hits on Russia's rail and oil industries
Hello on Day 1298 of Russia's full invasion of its sovereign neighbour. So, only 1295 days late in fulfilling the boast of taking Kyiv in 3 days. #EATP for Putin.
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Friday saw more important visitors arrive in Kyiv (and another familiar place is in Ukraine today).
There was more solidarity and practical support, while Russia suffered more oil woes.
I'll start in Odesa, because that's where the familiar face has turned up.
He was planning to return to Ukraine a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't make it, but now Boris is back.
Loved by nearly all Ukrainians, his early arrival (with Lord Ashcroft) meant he avoids the crowds.