Wednesday 11 January is Day 322 of the war in #Ukraine
#Russia continues its unprovoked and illegal invasion and continues to kill and commit further war crimes.
All the news in one place. And here you can catch up on yesterday's stories:
#Russia continues its unprovoked and illegal invasion and continues to kill and commit further war crimes.
All the news in one place. And here you can catch up on yesterday's stories:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1612626953550299138
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The last entry on yesterday's thread last night was about the explosions in #Kharkiv. And there were plenty of fireworks - literally!
Thankfully no-one was injured as #Russia's shells hit a fireworks factory in the northern Kyivskyi district of #Ukraine's second city.
The last entry on yesterday's thread last night was about the explosions in #Kharkiv. And there were plenty of fireworks - literally!
Thankfully no-one was injured as #Russia's shells hit a fireworks factory in the northern Kyivskyi district of #Ukraine's second city.
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There were many videos of the unplanned spectacular show in #Kharkiv.
Two rockets are thought to have hit the fireworks factory.
It's probably no coincidence #Russia targeted the city on the day #Germany's Foreign Minister visited and pledged more help to defeat Putin.
There were many videos of the unplanned spectacular show in #Kharkiv.
Two rockets are thought to have hit the fireworks factory.
It's probably no coincidence #Russia targeted the city on the day #Germany's Foreign Minister visited and pledged more help to defeat Putin.
Last night CNN published a revealing interview with one of #Ukraine's fighters in #Soledar
He confirmed the town's still being fought over, but “everyone understands it will be abandoned. I just want to understand.. why die, if we are going to leave it anyway today or tomorrow?”
He confirmed the town's still being fought over, but “everyone understands it will be abandoned. I just want to understand.. why die, if we are going to leave it anyway today or tomorrow?”
In yesterday's thread I covered the deliberate shelling of an aid distribution point in #Bakhmut.
It's now known two volunteers from #Poland were badly injured. A woman had part of her leg amputated, the man suffered a shrapnel and bullet wound.
pap.pl/aktualnosci/ne…
It's now known two volunteers from #Poland were badly injured. A woman had part of her leg amputated, the man suffered a shrapnel and bullet wound.
pap.pl/aktualnosci/ne…
#Switzerland is blocking #Ukraine from receiving some defensive aid.
#Spain makes shipments to Kyiv to defend the "unjust, illegal and cruel invasion" says Defence Minister Margarita Robles. However the Swiss vetoes sending Ukraine equipment they made.
europapress.es/nacional/notic…
#Spain makes shipments to Kyiv to defend the "unjust, illegal and cruel invasion" says Defence Minister Margarita Robles. However the Swiss vetoes sending Ukraine equipment they made.
europapress.es/nacional/notic…
Despite #Russia's boasts, #Soledar is still far from under the invaders' control. However, they continue to have a vast numerical and currently tactical advantage.
#Ukraine's soldiers fight frostbite as well as the enemy. One paratrooper will have all his toes amputated today.
#Ukraine's soldiers fight frostbite as well as the enemy. One paratrooper will have all his toes amputated today.
I've often said I don't usually publish maps as the situation changes rapidly and info is scarce, so they're usually out of date by the time they're published
But DeepState's are the most reliable in my opinion. Noteworthy now is the bulge around #Soledar (I also marked Bakhmut)
But DeepState's are the most reliable in my opinion. Noteworthy now is the bulge around #Soledar (I also marked Bakhmut)
Earlier #Russia claimed total control of #Soledar with wannabe president Prigozhin posing for a photograph with his mercenaries, supposedly in one of the town's salt mines.
At the same time they admitted fighting continues in the centre but promised to take all 🇺🇦troops prisoner
At the same time they admitted fighting continues in the centre but promised to take all 🇺🇦troops prisoner
Drones are not only used for reconnaissance and killing. They can also drop little treats to the troops fighting to save the country's existence.
Here sugar is dropped to a grateful recipient in one of #Ukraine's trenches.
Here sugar is dropped to a grateful recipient in one of #Ukraine's trenches.
480 more dead Russian troops according to #Ukraine.
Equipment numbers also quite low, although the destruction of 10 tanks and 5 MLRS are both above the daily mean.
#StopRussia
Equipment numbers also quite low, although the destruction of 10 tanks and 5 MLRS are both above the daily mean.
#StopRussia
The British Intel update today looks at links between #Russia and its lickspittle neighbour #Belarus.
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
First edition of #RussiaOnFire for the day comes from #Russia's capital.
This is near the Rasskazovka metro station in the "New Moscow" area.
Officials say a container with diesel fuel caught fire at a construction site and soon engulfed vehicles in a car park.
This is near the Rasskazovka metro station in the "New Moscow" area.
Officials say a container with diesel fuel caught fire at a construction site and soon engulfed vehicles in a car park.
#Russia's installed "head" of occupied #Donetsk region says "#Mariinka is practically under their control"
Denis Pushilin "confirmed" the capture of #Soledar saying it opened the way to "the complete liberation" of Donetsk.
#DonetskIsUkraine
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
Denis Pushilin "confirmed" the capture of #Soledar saying it opened the way to "the complete liberation" of Donetsk.
#DonetskIsUkraine
#StopRussia #SaveUkraine
More mindless attacks on infrastructure in #Kherson overnight.
The Terrorist State was driven out of the city two months ago today. Despite still claiming Kherson is Russian, the invaders still try to kill its residents every day.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
The Terrorist State was driven out of the city two months ago today. Despite still claiming Kherson is Russian, the invaders still try to kill its residents every day.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
More civilian housing in #Kherson hit in the early hours of today.
#Russia has shelled the city almost every day since losing the only major city it gained in almost 10 months of war.
#StopRussia
#Russia has shelled the city almost every day since losing the only major city it gained in almost 10 months of war.
#StopRussia
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#Soledar and around - a mixed picture.
There's pretty good evidence now to suggest #Russia does control most of the town and #Ukraine's 46th Airborne paras tactically withdrew a little to avoid being surrounded, which Wagner claim they already achieved. Fighting does continue
#Soledar and around - a mixed picture.
There's pretty good evidence now to suggest #Russia does control most of the town and #Ukraine's 46th Airborne paras tactically withdrew a little to avoid being surrounded, which Wagner claim they already achieved. Fighting does continue
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Extra #Ukraine units have arrived to strengthen across the #Bakhmut frontline, but not early, or coordinated enough to save Soledar.
So #Russia can use most of the extensive mine network, though it's only of limited use
Importantly, 🇺🇦 should still have a way out of Soledar
Extra #Ukraine units have arrived to strengthen across the #Bakhmut frontline, but not early, or coordinated enough to save Soledar.
So #Russia can use most of the extensive mine network, though it's only of limited use
Importantly, 🇺🇦 should still have a way out of Soledar
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#Russia has taken control of the village of #Pidhorodne which they hoped would assist their attempts to surround #Bakhmut and give fire control of approaches to the city.
It's doubtful there was much of a fight there as #Ukraine fell back for the bigger battles to come.
#Russia has taken control of the village of #Pidhorodne which they hoped would assist their attempts to surround #Bakhmut and give fire control of approaches to the city.
It's doubtful there was much of a fight there as #Ukraine fell back for the bigger battles to come.
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#Pidhorodne though has not been anything like a staging post for #Russia's forces on the way to #Bakhmut.
At the moment the city is in no danger - #Ukraine has likely pushed back any Wagner mercenaries still further. It's possible RU moved units to Soledar.
#Pidhorodne though has not been anything like a staging post for #Russia's forces on the way to #Bakhmut.
At the moment the city is in no danger - #Ukraine has likely pushed back any Wagner mercenaries still further. It's possible RU moved units to Soledar.
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The other reason for more confidence about #Bakhmut is that an important link and supply route to Krasna Hora is under #Ukraine fire control with #Russia's mobilised troops perishing in large amounts around the smaller village.
The other reason for more confidence about #Bakhmut is that an important link and supply route to Krasna Hora is under #Ukraine fire control with #Russia's mobilised troops perishing in large amounts around the smaller village.
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I'm already receiving Qs about #Soldar. If #Ukraine's troops are still on the outskirts can't they take it back?
In theory, yes, but very unlikely in the immediate future. They're crammed in, with attacks from 3 sides. Better to retreat, wait for more weapons, then attack.
I'm already receiving Qs about #Soldar. If #Ukraine's troops are still on the outskirts can't they take it back?
In theory, yes, but very unlikely in the immediate future. They're crammed in, with attacks from 3 sides. Better to retreat, wait for more weapons, then attack.
While #Russia's sports stars are largely able to compete unhindered, another #Ukraine sportsman has died in the war.
Volleyball player and coach Vasyl Berdychevsky died defending Mariinka. Almost 200 of the country's athletes have been killed by Russia.
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Volleyball player and coach Vasyl Berdychevsky died defending Mariinka. Almost 200 of the country's athletes have been killed by Russia.
facebook.com/minmolodsport/…
No sleep for the wicked! I managed to squeeze in some tennis commentary already today too. Much as I crave sleep, I'm battling on so I can join @ATipplingPhilo for a YouTube live today at 12:00 GMT, 14:00 Kyiv for a chat about all things #Ukraine
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Some videos have been posted by those fighting for #Ukraine on the eastern front, saying the situation is still difficult but stable in #Soledar
We are in the propaganda stage of a battle - all I can say is don't believe everything you see as one side is lying and possibly both!
We are in the propaganda stage of a battle - all I can say is don't believe everything you see as one side is lying and possibly both!
Remember this a couple of months ago in #Moscow?
Today a state news agency in #Russia announces "Mobilised serviceman Leshkov was sentenced to 5.5 years in a strict regime colony" for his part in this protest.
Today a state news agency in #Russia announces "Mobilised serviceman Leshkov was sentenced to 5.5 years in a strict regime colony" for his part in this protest.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1591758460168945665
If you have a question, or just want to hear my ramblings, come on over!
https://twitter.com/ATipplingPhilo/status/1613141386773102592
#RussiaOnFire
This one in Siberia. Doesn't seem overly suspicious but quite a nice video clip.
All workers at the retail complex managed to evacuate the buildings.
It happened in Irbeysky in #Krasnoyark province,
This one in Siberia. Doesn't seem overly suspicious but quite a nice video clip.
All workers at the retail complex managed to evacuate the buildings.
It happened in Irbeysky in #Krasnoyark province,
Another fire now, but this one in #Ukraine and very suspicious.
In the village of Ovadne in the western #Volyn region locals report that the rector of this church yesterday refused to leave the Moscow Patriarch of the Orthodox Church.
Today the Holy Ascension Church is burning.
In the village of Ovadne in the western #Volyn region locals report that the rector of this church yesterday refused to leave the Moscow Patriarch of the Orthodox Church.
Today the Holy Ascension Church is burning.
President Erdogan may not be "everyone's cup of tea" but he plays a canny game.
This time he allowed Turkiye's biggest city to host a rallying cry for the independence of one of #Russia's suppressed Federal states.
This time he allowed Turkiye's biggest city to host a rallying cry for the independence of one of #Russia's suppressed Federal states.
https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1613135802778746882
Thank you Ali, Carolynne, Chris and Phil for suggestions and tip offs today helping to catch some of the stories which escape the main western media.
#SlavaUkraini
#SlavaUkraini
I saw this earlier but didn't want to risk posting myself, may violate Twitter rules. Strictly 18+ beware it's sickening to watch.
Said to be in #Kreminna area.
Said to be in #Kreminna area.
https://twitter.com/JulianRoepcke/status/1613168952653258752?t=76Nnww3gNnVx6lwz2mzYyg&s=19
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More squabbles and internal fighting inside #Russia's hierarchy.
I predicted a reshuffle this week and that Defence Min Shoigu was fighting for his job with strong criticism from Wagner boss Prigozhin as well as Girkin/Strelkov, mastermind of the original Donetsk invasion.
More squabbles and internal fighting inside #Russia's hierarchy.
I predicted a reshuffle this week and that Defence Min Shoigu was fighting for his job with strong criticism from Wagner boss Prigozhin as well as Girkin/Strelkov, mastermind of the original Donetsk invasion.
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But the change has come on the battlefield with General Surovikin being demoted after just 3 months in overall command.
Surovikin was seen as Prigozhin's ally
Now Valery Gerasimov takes over.
I think Putin's suddenly wary of Prigozhin's popularity & trying to limit his power
But the change has come on the battlefield with General Surovikin being demoted after just 3 months in overall command.
Surovikin was seen as Prigozhin's ally
Now Valery Gerasimov takes over.
I think Putin's suddenly wary of Prigozhin's popularity & trying to limit his power
Reliable local posters and channels in #Zaporizhzhia say #Russia has suffered another attack on its bases.
In occupied #Tokmak, two series of blasts today, particularly near the airfield.
Also reports of a "gathering of Orcs" being hit in #Nove nr the state border with Donetsk
In occupied #Tokmak, two series of blasts today, particularly near the airfield.
Also reports of a "gathering of Orcs" being hit in #Nove nr the state border with Donetsk
President @ZelenskyyUa has rebuked Prigozhin for saying Wagner mercenaries captured #Soledar
#Ukraine's leader says its lies, spread to improve Russian support for a new mobilisation.
There is still fighting in Soledar: we don't know if 🇺🇦 troops are effectively trapped or not.
#Ukraine's leader says its lies, spread to improve Russian support for a new mobilisation.
There is still fighting in Soledar: we don't know if 🇺🇦 troops are effectively trapped or not.
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is persistent though saying they now control ALL of #Soledar.
“Peaceful citizens were withdrawn, Ukrainian units that did not surrender were destroyed. About 500 people were killed. The whole city is littered with the corpses of #Ukraine servicemen"
“Peaceful citizens were withdrawn, Ukrainian units that did not surrender were destroyed. About 500 people were killed. The whole city is littered with the corpses of #Ukraine servicemen"
Head of the @iaeaorg will visit #Ukraine next week
@rafaelmgrossi will then likely head to #Russia.
He said an agreement on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant "is not impossible as a nuclear incident is in no one's interests, including Russia"
@rafaelmgrossi will then likely head to #Russia.
He said an agreement on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant "is not impossible as a nuclear incident is in no one's interests, including Russia"
Fears of a Naval attack on #Ukraine increase as numerous Russian ships simultaneously leave port near #Crimea.
Among the fleet are 3 subs and the Project 11711 Ivan Gren class landing ship, Pyotr Morgunov, the largest amphibious ship in the Black Sea.
navalnews.com/naval-news/202…
Among the fleet are 3 subs and the Project 11711 Ivan Gren class landing ship, Pyotr Morgunov, the largest amphibious ship in the Black Sea.
navalnews.com/naval-news/202…
#Ukraine's boxing hero raised his status beyond legendary today! 🥊🥊🇺🇦💙💛🦾
https://twitter.com/ZoryaLondonsk/status/1613169154395176963
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#Russia has been desperately trying to weaken the western alliance. One of their made up stories is that #Poland plans to partition #Ukraine and invade the western regions.
This evening crowds in #Lviv gave Polish President @AndrzejDuda a rapturous ovation!
#Russia has been desperately trying to weaken the western alliance. One of their made up stories is that #Poland plans to partition #Ukraine and invade the western regions.
This evening crowds in #Lviv gave Polish President @AndrzejDuda a rapturous ovation!
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It follows a joint declaration by the leaders of #Ukraine, #Lithuania and #Poland.
The Leopards are being released, with Poland confirming the tanks will be given to Ukraine, while Lithuania will provide Ukraine with extra air defence systems.
#StopRussia
It follows a joint declaration by the leaders of #Ukraine, #Lithuania and #Poland.
The Leopards are being released, with Poland confirming the tanks will be given to Ukraine, while Lithuania will provide Ukraine with extra air defence systems.
#StopRussia
The #UK is also upping its support. As well as these useful bits of kit, Britain is also expected to provide tanks.
A Downing St spokesman telling the @FT support includes "next-generation military technologies that will help win this war."
A Downing St spokesman telling the @FT support includes "next-generation military technologies that will help win this war."
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1613234414200184858
One of the clearest insights into what's really happening in #Soledar comes from @CNN
Their contact inside the town confirms his unit is still fighting "but practically on their own, without commanders"
Jamming equipment stops communications: they may be the last ones standing:
Their contact inside the town confirms his unit is still fighting "but practically on their own, without commanders"
Jamming equipment stops communications: they may be the last ones standing:
Cheers to Darren who's just bought me another coffee! First donation of the day.
Thank you sir. Your support really helps me spend the time needed to research and write up what I try to make an accurate and honest report on the situation using my sources and open Intel.
Thank you sir. Your support really helps me spend the time needed to research and write up what I try to make an accurate and honest report on the situation using my sources and open Intel.
#Wagner is reporting that the body of one of the missing volunteers has been found in #Ukraine.
Prigozhin is quoted by some Russian channels as saying both are dead.
Neither statement is confirmed, but the mercenaries did release documents from Mr Parry and Mr Bagshaw
Prigozhin is quoted by some Russian channels as saying both are dead.
Neither statement is confirmed, but the mercenaries did release documents from Mr Parry and Mr Bagshaw
UNCONFIRMED:
#Russia announces complete control of #Opytne in the #Donbas.
The village in #Donetsk region is only about 4km from #Avdiivka, which becomes more vulnerable for #Ukraine's defenders if this news is confirmed.
#Russia announces complete control of #Opytne in the #Donbas.
The village in #Donetsk region is only about 4km from #Avdiivka, which becomes more vulnerable for #Ukraine's defenders if this news is confirmed.
More shelling in #Kherson region of course.
This in the village of #Antonivka, near the famous bridge over the Dnipro.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
This in the village of #Antonivka, near the famous bridge over the Dnipro.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
This video may be the same location a little earlier when the fire was at its height. The poster said #Kindiika which is just outside #Antonivka.
#Kherson #StopRussia
#Kherson #StopRussia
UPDATE: Still UNCONFIRMED
Now reported that the body allegedly found is that of Andrew Bagshaw, the British born aid worker who lives in New Zealand. He was said to be carrying the documents of both men.
Chris Parry is still missing.
Now reported that the body allegedly found is that of Andrew Bagshaw, the British born aid worker who lives in New Zealand. He was said to be carrying the documents of both men.
Chris Parry is still missing.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1613267136788439041
By mid afternoon #Soledar was relatively quiet judging by this video I've just seen.
I cannot post it here as there are many bodies of #Ukraine soldiers, some in terrible condition.
The Wagner guy talking is amazed they refused to surrender.
Link:
t.me/yaremshooter/7…
I cannot post it here as there are many bodies of #Ukraine soldiers, some in terrible condition.
The Wagner guy talking is amazed they refused to surrender.
Link:
t.me/yaremshooter/7…
Thank you Filip F for tipping me via the Ko-Fi link on my profile page here on Twitter.
Slava Ukraini
Slava Ukraini
Stunning photo - how long did it take you to work out what it is?
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It's a satellite photo via @Maxar of craters from rockets and grads landing mainly in fields near #Bakhmut.
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It's a satellite photo via @Maxar of craters from rockets and grads landing mainly in fields near #Bakhmut.
In #Belgorod region some residents of #Severniy village were left without water and power for a while after a drone hit power lines.
So far the administration has not blamed #Ukraine.
So far the administration has not blamed #Ukraine.
Update on the previous tweet in the thread.
#FriendlyFire in #Belgorod
Looks like it's one of #Russia's own drones, carrying a small bomb, which came down on power lines inside their own border!
#FriendlyFire in #Belgorod
Looks like it's one of #Russia's own drones, carrying a small bomb, which came down on power lines inside their own border!
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