Day 273 of #Putin's illegal war and here's the daily news thread.
Today, Wednesday, marks the completion of 9 months since #Russia's full invasion of #Ukraine
This thread's updated live throughout the day. To check what you missed yesterday, click here:
Today, Wednesday, marks the completion of 9 months since #Russia's full invasion of #Ukraine
This thread's updated live throughout the day. To check what you missed yesterday, click here:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1594952753943560192
#Ukraine tonight has accused #Russia of kidnapping mayors of various mayors in #Kherson oblast.
The Interior Ministry says invaders abducted the leaders of several communities in the region and took them to the left bank of the Dnipro when they retreated.
They remain missing
The Interior Ministry says invaders abducted the leaders of several communities in the region and took them to the left bank of the Dnipro when they retreated.
They remain missing
It's potentially a huge day for the #EU.
The Union is today scheduled to set its price limit for #Russia's fuel.
Two questions - can they set it at a level which can hold and damage the Kremlin, and can they get all members to agree to it.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
The Union is today scheduled to set its price limit for #Russia's fuel.
Two questions - can they set it at a level which can hold and damage the Kremlin, and can they get all members to agree to it.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Boris Johnson says #France was in denial right until the moment of #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine.
The former British PM also criticised #Germany and #Italy for their initial response claiming Herr Scholz just "wanted it over quickly"
edition.cnn.com/2022/11/22/eur…
The former British PM also criticised #Germany and #Italy for their initial response claiming Herr Scholz just "wanted it over quickly"
edition.cnn.com/2022/11/22/eur…
Many news sites pathetically report a meeting between #Putin and mothers of #Russia's soldiers.
However 2 main protest groups, the “Council of Mothers & Wives” + the “Committee of Soldiers’ Mothers” weren't invited.
One member Olga Tsukanova said "they call their pocket women"
However 2 main protest groups, the “Council of Mothers & Wives” + the “Committee of Soldiers’ Mothers” weren't invited.
One member Olga Tsukanova said "they call their pocket women"
Also today a rare overseas visit for #Putin. He is scheduled to be in #Armenia for a CSTO meeting with (previously) friendly states.
The reception the Terrorist leader receives is unlikely to be too warm judging by the scenes on the streets of the capital #Yerevan last night!
The reception the Terrorist leader receives is unlikely to be too warm judging by the scenes on the streets of the capital #Yerevan last night!
Quick update on the seemingly imminent eruption of a volcano in #Russia.
The #Shiveluch sprang to life at the weekend and is predicted to explode very soon. This video shows the volcano, in #Kamchatka, in the far east of Russia, is very active.
The #Shiveluch sprang to life at the weekend and is predicted to explode very soon. This video shows the volcano, in #Kamchatka, in the far east of Russia, is very active.
It's being reported the EU will not be able to fix a price for this today and will postpone the decision.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1595214528878354437?t=ddH0W1kFUbfAVokAO-EZcg&s=19
#UK's daily Intel update makes a few points about drones. OWA = kamikaze drones.
Britain thinks #Russia's stocks of #Iran's drones may have been depleted, but awaiting fresh supplies.
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
Britain thinks #Russia's stocks of #Iran's drones may have been depleted, but awaiting fresh supplies.
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
#Russia has bombed another maternity hospital, this time 20km NE of #Zaporizhzhia
The strike came in #Vilniansk and one baby was killed.
A woman was reportedly in labour at the time but it seems she and a doctor were rescued from the rubble.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
The strike came in #Vilniansk and one baby was killed.
A woman was reportedly in labour at the time but it seems she and a doctor were rescued from the rubble.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Over 400 Russian troops thought to have died in the last 24 hours.
That's #Ukraine's estimate as the number starts to tick slightly up again.
#RussiansGoHome #StopRussian
That's #Ukraine's estimate as the number starts to tick slightly up again.
#RussiansGoHome #StopRussian
The dead baby was just two days old
#Volniansk #Zaporizhzia #Zaporozhe
#Volniansk #Zaporizhzia #Zaporozhe
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1595312780328009728?t=G8hHhkx5D8U4JGfEJOFkfQ&s=19
Among the hundreds of #Russia's soldiers dying daily, this Major from Orenburg, a Deputy Chief of Staff for a unit fighting in this illegal war.
https://twitter.com/666_mancer/status/1595171249558327322?t=l2oxRNHRQbu_XD3aJlZXBg&s=19
#Ukraine's Intel Agency says it's completed searches at premises of the Moscow Patriarch of the Orthodox Church in the country
People with suspected forged passports and Russians without real documents were found. Cash and propaganda material were seized
ru.interfax.com.ua/news/general/8…
People with suspected forged passports and Russians without real documents were found. Cash and propaganda material were seized
ru.interfax.com.ua/news/general/8…
Two people died when #Russia shelled #Kupiansk in #Kharkiv region this morning.
An apartment block and a polyclinic building were hit. Two other people were injured.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #SaveUkraine
An apartment block and a polyclinic building were hit. Two other people were injured.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #SaveUkraine
The Times reports Britain is to give helicopters to #Ukraine for the first time. A massive help to try to oust the invaders and protect sovereignty and democracy.
#StandWithUkraine️
thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-to-…
#StandWithUkraine️
thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-to-…
He's not wrong!
Some of us tried! I made a documentary about it. Incidentally we highlighted how #Ukraine's #UEFA vice-president refused to back calls to strip #Russia of hosting rights.
Last wk Hrihoriy Surkis was "elected" to the NOC before resigning
Some of us tried! I made a documentary about it. Incidentally we highlighted how #Ukraine's #UEFA vice-president refused to back calls to strip #Russia of hosting rights.
Last wk Hrihoriy Surkis was "elected" to the NOC before resigning
https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1595190992675958784?t=iD-nCf1gYSsBB6TTzedTew&s=19
As a follow up to the last tweet, I've also been watching the Netflix documentary series #FIFAUncovered. Good to see a nod to the late Andrew Jennings who was also an import contributor to my 2018 investigation. You can still watch it here:
Heavy shelling again in the liberated half of #Kherson region & a warning of a missile attack right now.
Eleven villages and towns were hit yesterday, two people were killed by #Russia's rockets.
Already today a cluster shell exploded in Zhilposelok in Kherson's western suburbs
Eleven villages and towns were hit yesterday, two people were killed by #Russia's rockets.
Already today a cluster shell exploded in Zhilposelok in Kherson's western suburbs
Some channels and accounts are reporting explosions in #Crimea, particularly around #Yevpatoria. There was action there yesterday where drones were probably shot down.
However, today's sounds are thought to be mobilised recruits training at the army base, not an attack.
However, today's sounds are thought to be mobilised recruits training at the army base, not an attack.
One of the members of #Ukraine's National Olympic Committee, whose integrity was NOT questioned, has resigned.
Georgi Zubko, Head of Ice Hockey, is outraged at the composition of the Committee and some of his fellow members with links to #Russia
facebook.com/georgii.zubko/…
Georgi Zubko, Head of Ice Hockey, is outraged at the composition of the Committee and some of his fellow members with links to #Russia
facebook.com/georgii.zubko/…
I wrote earlier that the EU may not be able to agree a price cap for #Russia's oil, but maybe the #G7 will take the initiative!
https://twitter.com/RedboxWire/status/1595367529073250304
The European Parliament officially declares #Russia "A state sponsor of terrorism"
euronews.com/my-europe/2022…
euronews.com/my-europe/2022…
494 MEPs voted in favour of the EU declaring #Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Just 58 were against while 44 abstained.
The resolution was passed for "deliberate attacks and atrocities carried out by the Russian Federation against the civilian population of #Ukraine."
Just 58 were against while 44 abstained.
The resolution was passed for "deliberate attacks and atrocities carried out by the Russian Federation against the civilian population of #Ukraine."
Thanks Steven C for the coffee💙💛
(see my profile page if you also want to thank me for the work on these daily threads. But don't feel under any pressure)
(see my profile page if you also want to thank me for the work on these daily threads. But don't feel under any pressure)
Mayor of #Kyiv, @Vitaliy_Klychko admits they may have to evacuate the capital.
“We have to prepare for the worst scenario. If there was a widespread power failure and even colder temperatures, parts of the city would have to be evacuated, but we don’t want it to get that far.”
“We have to prepare for the worst scenario. If there was a widespread power failure and even colder temperatures, parts of the city would have to be evacuated, but we don’t want it to get that far.”
The former heavyweight World Boxing champ made his comments about possible evacuation of #Kyiv in an interview with German magazine Bild.
It translates well, good photos, and you may want to read the whole thing here:
bild.de/politik/auslan…
It translates well, good photos, and you may want to read the whole thing here:
bild.de/politik/auslan…
Reaction coming in from #Ukraine on the EU decision to confirm #Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism
https://twitter.com/DmytroKuleba/status/1595380125117317131
In the current air raid warning in #Ukraine already reports of air defence fire in many regions and some explosions in #Kherson and #Mykolaiv oblasts.
#Vinnytsia and #Kyiv regions also suffering explosions.
It's known numerous Kalibr/Calibre cruise missiles were launched by #Russia.
In #Kyiv oblast already reports of water disconnections and unexpected power outages (as opposed to scheduled cuts)
#RussiaIsATerroristState
It's known numerous Kalibr/Calibre cruise missiles were launched by #Russia.
In #Kyiv oblast already reports of water disconnections and unexpected power outages (as opposed to scheduled cuts)
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Known effect of today's multi-missile attack by #Russia on #Ukraine's energy infrastructure
#Kyiv: injuries
#Mykolaiv: nuclear plant in #Yuzhnoukrainsk shut down
#Kharkiv: metro and electric transport have stopped
#Lviv #Vinnytsia & #Kirovohrad/#Kropyvnytskyi: power cuts
#Kyiv: injuries
#Mykolaiv: nuclear plant in #Yuzhnoukrainsk shut down
#Kharkiv: metro and electric transport have stopped
#Lviv #Vinnytsia & #Kirovohrad/#Kropyvnytskyi: power cuts
Now a video from #Kyiv, which seems to be the worst affected in terms of civilians.
Government officials say one of #Russia's missiles hit a residential building in the region.
The air alarm has only just been cancelled.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #SaveUkraine
Government officials say one of #Russia's missiles hit a residential building in the region.
The air alarm has only just been cancelled.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #SaveUkraine
Confirmation from the local government in #Kyiv that water supplies have been disrupted for most of the capital's residents.
Engineers are working to try to restore both water and power, they hope it can be achieved this evening.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #StandWithUkraine
Engineers are working to try to restore both water and power, they hope it can be achieved this evening.
#RussiaIsATerroristState #StandWithUkraine
Also now confirmed explosions in #Kremenchuk and #Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Air defence shot down missiles in #Kyiv #Mykolaiv #Poltava regions and #KriviyRih
Parts of #Zaporizhzhia #Rivne #Ternopil #Odesa and #Sumy also without power in addition to places mentioned previously.
Air defence shot down missiles in #Kyiv #Mykolaiv #Poltava regions and #KriviyRih
Parts of #Zaporizhzhia #Rivne #Ternopil #Odesa and #Sumy also without power in addition to places mentioned previously.
The latest war crimes by #Russia (attacking civilian infrastructure) has also left parts of #Moldova without power
Reports in #Kyiv Oblast that one person was killed and another badly injured in the strikes there
Photo shows passengers stranded after metro stopped
#StopRussia
Reports in #Kyiv Oblast that one person was killed and another badly injured in the strikes there
Photo shows passengers stranded after metro stopped
#StopRussia
In #Zhytomyr there was also damage to critical infrastructure.
However no matter how many missiles fall, spirits remain high, the people remain resolute as proven in the city during today's air raid.
#Ukraine will win. #RussiaIsATerroristState
However no matter how many missiles fall, spirits remain high, the people remain resolute as proven in the city during today's air raid.
#Ukraine will win. #RussiaIsATerroristState
Much of #Khmelnitsky region also without power.
In fact, it seems most of #Ukraine is experiencing blackouts
In fact, it seems most of #Ukraine is experiencing blackouts
Laughing at this.
In #Armenia, yesterday we saw big crowds protesting against #Putin and close ties with #Russia.
Today look at this "counter protest" in favour of the Terrorist State. All the banners are still wet by the looks of it. Identikit paid protest signs and protesters!
In #Armenia, yesterday we saw big crowds protesting against #Putin and close ties with #Russia.
Today look at this "counter protest" in favour of the Terrorist State. All the banners are still wet by the looks of it. Identikit paid protest signs and protesters!
Insane. This 18 year old woman fled her home in #Ingushetia. She says she was being persecuted for her atheist views, her family trying to "drive demons out of her"
The teenager fled to St. Petersburg. But relatives found out and now she's been arrested.
The teenager fled to St. Petersburg. But relatives found out and now she's been arrested.
https://twitter.com/Sota_Vision/status/1595408383749881858
Another prisoner exchange has taken place.
It's said to be today, but may have been part of the deal #Belgorod's governor referred to earlier this week.
36 Ukrainians, including one civilian, returned home.
Among the liberated were more defenders of #Azovstal.
#StandWithUkraine
It's said to be today, but may have been part of the deal #Belgorod's governor referred to earlier this week.
36 Ukrainians, including one civilian, returned home.
Among the liberated were more defenders of #Azovstal.
#StandWithUkraine
#Russia fired 31 missiles at #Ukraine's capital today.
That's according to #Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klychko (Klitschko), who says 21 were shot down by air defence.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
That's according to #Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klychko (Klitschko), who says 21 were shot down by air defence.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
I mentioned earlier the power cuts in #Moldova caused by #Russia's barrage of missiles on #Ukraine.
A good response from the Moldovan Prime Minister who continues to #StandWithUkraine
A good response from the Moldovan Prime Minister who continues to #StandWithUkraine
https://twitter.com/natgavrilita/status/1595426316811374595
There must be some decent Russians who squirm and are acutely embarrassed by this sort of b*ll*cks.
https://twitter.com/francis_scarr/status/1595454047867539457?t=5U6GuJkQLR_WUDslWRJyLw&s=19
Power is returning, little by little, to many regions of #Ukraine after the wave of destruction unleashed by #Russia.
Police stations were told to open their doors to those needing light and heat.
Another consequence, police returned to directing traffic - this in #Odesa
Police stations were told to open their doors to those needing light and heat.
Another consequence, police returned to directing traffic - this in #Odesa
Six people died and 36 suffered injuries in today's nationwide missile attack on #Ukraine.
Police say 16 missile hits were recorded at objects across the country
Police say 16 missile hits were recorded at objects across the country
The death toll from today's missile attack on #Ukraine has risen to 10.
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Denis Monastyrsky gave the news and confirmed 3 hits on multi-storey buildings, incl these photos from #Vyshhorod in #Kyiv
Almost 600 missiles fired by #Russia since 17 Oct
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Denis Monastyrsky gave the news and confirmed 3 hits on multi-storey buildings, incl these photos from #Vyshhorod in #Kyiv
Almost 600 missiles fired by #Russia since 17 Oct
#Ukrine's engineers have worked wonders to restore power in many cities already, including #Odesa #Lviv #Chernivtsi #Zaporizhzhia + #Chernihiv
#Kyiv should have supplies restored in a few hours.
#StopRussia
#Kyiv should have supplies restored in a few hours.
#StopRussia
Europe's biggest nuclear power plant has again been without power.
However, as I just reported, #Zaporizhzhia city had power restored recently. That doesn't mean it's fixed in occupied #Enerhodar but it is likely the danger is averted.
However, as I just reported, #Zaporizhzhia city had power restored recently. That doesn't mean it's fixed in occupied #Enerhodar but it is likely the danger is averted.
https://twitter.com/iaeaorg/status/1595491388380135425
Many explosions reported in at least two districts of occupied #Donetsk right now.
This is a video from the centre, where it's loud and smoky.
#StandWithUkraine #RussiansGoHome
This is a video from the centre, where it's loud and smoky.
#StandWithUkraine #RussiansGoHome
#RussiaOnFire
Less than 20 miles from central #Moscow a big blaze on the Nosovikhinsky highway. This is in Balashikha area.
No news yet of what was in the building or casualties.
Less than 20 miles from central #Moscow a big blaze on the Nosovikhinsky highway. This is in Balashikha area.
No news yet of what was in the building or casualties.
Back to #Donetsk now...
Another missile arrives in the centre of the Occupied city.
#DonetskIsUkraine #DonbasIsUkraine #RussiansGoHome
Another missile arrives in the centre of the Occupied city.
#DonetskIsUkraine #DonbasIsUkraine #RussiansGoHome
Meanwhile the fire in #Moscow region is spreading...
A second building is alight in #Balashikha, just east of #Russia's capital. New video just in
#RussiaOnFire
A second building is alight in #Balashikha, just east of #Russia's capital. New video just in
#RussiaOnFire
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