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All the news on the #RussiaUkraine war for Mon 23 Jan
To scroll through yesterday's thread see here:
All the news on the #RussiaUkraine war for Mon 23 Jan
To scroll through yesterday's thread see here:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1617101960796061697
It continues to be fairly quiet in #Ukraine with no major missile attack for 9 days and even mortar attacks are less frequent in some of the usual hotspots.
In #Sumy for instance 'just' 15 mortars in Novoslobidsk and Shalyhinsk was shelled with artillery just once.
No injuries.
In #Sumy for instance 'just' 15 mortars in Novoslobidsk and Shalyhinsk was shelled with artillery just once.
No injuries.
#Russia's Occupiers in #Zaporizhzhia oblast claim they've "kicked Ukrainian troops out of" the village of #Kamianske (RU: #Kamenskoe)
Traitor Vladimir Rogov of the Occupying admin says it's now in the "grey zone"
#Ukraine insists it's disinformation, they've not retreated
Traitor Vladimir Rogov of the Occupying admin says it's now in the "grey zone"
#Ukraine insists it's disinformation, they've not retreated
#Russia also claims DPR soldiers have taken "several subscriber terminals" of the Starlink internet system during fighting around #Bakhmut.
No evidence of this - you'd expect them to be gleefully parading on camera to prove their haul.
No evidence of this - you'd expect them to be gleefully parading on camera to prove their haul.
Heavy shelling reported this morning in occupied #Kakhovka and #NovaKakhovka.
Thick black smoke is described with some saying there were 20 "arrivals" in the towns in #Kherson region.
No photos nor further details yet.
Thick black smoke is described with some saying there were 20 "arrivals" in the towns in #Kherson region.
No photos nor further details yet.
Not much equipment destroyed by #Ukraine in the last 24 hours according to the daily numbers released by #Kyiv.
But another 700+ of #Russia's soldiers were liquidated on the battlefield.
#StopRussia #RussiansGoHome
But another 700+ of #Russia's soldiers were liquidated on the battlefield.
#StopRussia #RussiansGoHome
Some photos already of the damage caused during the heavy bombardment I wrote about in #NovaKakhovka.
This part of Occupied #Kherson region was loud much of the night.
#RussiansGoHome
This part of Occupied #Kherson region was loud much of the night.
#RussiansGoHome
Being made to fight in #Ukraine for forcibly mobilised was always going to result in a few close shaves for #Russia's soldiers. Just not the kind they imagined, according to British Intel!
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
Not a pretty sight in #Uhledar this morning.
Not sure if this is fresh damage from overnight or not.
But certainly recently the Russians have again smashed the now frontline town.
#SaveUkraine
Not sure if this is fresh damage from overnight or not.
But certainly recently the Russians have again smashed the now frontline town.
#SaveUkraine
Heavy bombardments in occupied #Donetsk yesterday too. One pro-Russian channel has released this video of Prospekt Ilyich in the occupied city.
#DonetskIsUkraine #StopRussia
#DonetskIsUkraine #StopRussia
A pensioner's been killed by shelling in #Kharkiv.
Others have also been injured after #Russia fired on #Chuhuiv #Bohodukhiv #Kupyan as well as #Kharkiv districts.
Regional Gov Oleh Sinehubov, released these photos and confirmed the 67 year old died in Petrivka.
Others have also been injured after #Russia fired on #Chuhuiv #Bohodukhiv #Kupyan as well as #Kharkiv districts.
Regional Gov Oleh Sinehubov, released these photos and confirmed the 67 year old died in Petrivka.
You'd be forgiven for thinking this is a wind-up, an exaggeration. But then you remember it's #Putin's #TerroristState.
https://twitter.com/GlasnostGone/status/1617476231783497731?t=aPXGp59b5EqfmJH_xwEjCQ&s=19
Still a quiet day on the front, but not politically, which I'll detail in the next few tweets.
But typing those words reminds me, if you want to know what it's like for #Russia's army right now, just watch "All Quiet On The Western Front".
Over 100 years later but no change.
But typing those words reminds me, if you want to know what it's like for #Russia's army right now, just watch "All Quiet On The Western Front".
Over 100 years later but no change.
..AQOTWF is a very good film. Oscar nominations out tomorrow and it will do very well.
But not sure it's worth 14 BAFTA nominations.
Cinematography and Directing were brilliant, but doesn't get near my Top 20 films.
But not sure it's worth 14 BAFTA nominations.
Cinematography and Directing were brilliant, but doesn't get near my Top 20 films.
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More political upheavals in #Kyiv.
After deaths in a helicopter crash, sacking in a corruption scandal & another investigation into the Min of Defence, yet more changes.
#Zelenskyy's own party sacks its Deputy Head. Pavlo Halimon bought luxury estate in #Kyiv during the war.
More political upheavals in #Kyiv.
After deaths in a helicopter crash, sacking in a corruption scandal & another investigation into the Min of Defence, yet more changes.
#Zelenskyy's own party sacks its Deputy Head. Pavlo Halimon bought luxury estate in #Kyiv during the war.
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Head of "Servant of the People" faction, David Arakhamia, said of Pavlo Halimon's purchase:
"If you are a people's deputy and have a spare few million hryvnia, you should help your country."
Meanwhile 3 more Ministers look set to be sacked in a Zelenskyy reshuffle...
Head of "Servant of the People" faction, David Arakhamia, said of Pavlo Halimon's purchase:
"If you are a people's deputy and have a spare few million hryvnia, you should help your country."
Meanwhile 3 more Ministers look set to be sacked in a Zelenskyy reshuffle...
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Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, Sports Min Vadym Hutzait and the Minister of Strategic Industries Pavlo Ryabikin are favourites for the chop.
Also, 4 MPs from pro-#Russia party, Messrs Ponomaryov, Soloda + Voloshin & Ms Korolevska, are to be stripped of citizenship.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, Sports Min Vadym Hutzait and the Minister of Strategic Industries Pavlo Ryabikin are favourites for the chop.
Also, 4 MPs from pro-#Russia party, Messrs Ponomaryov, Soloda + Voloshin & Ms Korolevska, are to be stripped of citizenship.
Authorities in #Dnipro have still not been able to identify six of the dead, 9 days after #Russia's missile destroyed a residential tower block.
46 died and 127 were injured in the Terrorist attack.
#StopRussia #RussiaIsATerroristState
46 died and 127 were injured in the Terrorist attack.
#StopRussia #RussiaIsATerroristState
In #Kramatorsk explosions and smoke now rising in the city.
Locals say there were two blasts about a minute apart.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Locals say there were two blasts about a minute apart.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#RussiaOnFire
In central #Moscow, the two-storey mansion of Sergei Yelagin caught fire today.
Built at the end of the 19th century, the building is listed as being of cultural heritage.
In central #Moscow, the two-storey mansion of Sergei Yelagin caught fire today.
Built at the end of the 19th century, the building is listed as being of cultural heritage.
#Ukraine️'s air defence had had a good day.
They've managed to hit two of #Russia's Su-25 fighter aircraft plus an attack helicopter.
Unverified.
#SlavaUkraini
They've managed to hit two of #Russia's Su-25 fighter aircraft plus an attack helicopter.
Unverified.
#SlavaUkraini
Couldn't resist including this bizarre story from #Russia, spotted by @CarolynnePries1
In #Omsk a man has been bitten to death by a camel.
moe-online.ru/news/zhivotnie…
In #Omsk a man has been bitten to death by a camel.
moe-online.ru/news/zhivotnie…
#Ukraine's Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has confiscated the assets of a Russian billionaire.
Mikhail Shelkov is the Head of Investments at Rostec state company. He owned property in Odesa and Nikopol, sports cars and a business "Titan Ukraine"
Forbes says he is worth $1.5bn
Mikhail Shelkov is the Head of Investments at Rostec state company. He owned property in Odesa and Nikopol, sports cars and a business "Titan Ukraine"
Forbes says he is worth $1.5bn
#Ukraine's General Staff has just confirmed 16 of #Russia's invaders were killed and 35 more injured in a clash in #Zaporizhzhia first reported 3 days ago.
It happened when Ukraine attacked in Mali Shcherbaky. A tank and 7 armoured vehicles were also destroyed, another 4 damaged
It happened when Ukraine attacked in Mali Shcherbaky. A tank and 7 armoured vehicles were also destroyed, another 4 damaged
Today the new model #Bayraktar with a #Ukraine engine completed a second successful test flight.
It's next generation attack drone from the Turkish company which has strongly supported Ukraine.
It's next generation attack drone from the Turkish company which has strongly supported Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/BaykarTech/status/1617528900648861698
The axe continues to swing in @ZelenskyyUa's office.
As expected, Kyrylo Tymoshenko has penned his resignation letter as Deputy Head of the President's Office.
It's also now reported a number of regional Governors are being sacked too:
24tv.ua/timoshenko-op-…
As expected, Kyrylo Tymoshenko has penned his resignation letter as Deputy Head of the President's Office.
It's also now reported a number of regional Governors are being sacked too:
24tv.ua/timoshenko-op-…
After taking virtually no action for many months on misdemeanours, allegations of malpractice and corruption, it seems finally The President of #Ukraine is reacting.
Maybe some western leaders made it clear Leopards would be released when the house is in order?
Maybe some western leaders made it clear Leopards would be released when the house is in order?
Unusual protest in #Germany.
An exact replica of Kremlin critic #Navalny's prison cell appeared outside #Russia's embassy in Berlin.
Thanks @NeneOriginal for spotting this.
An exact replica of Kremlin critic #Navalny's prison cell appeared outside #Russia's embassy in Berlin.
Thanks @NeneOriginal for spotting this.
https://twitter.com/lugeration/status/1617617301939052545
Another "friend of #Russia" arrested in #USA
A bit of background here:
A bit of background here:
https://twitter.com/forensicnewsnet/status/1617599819312422914
Christ, only just seen this.
It should be a resigning matter. It won't be, but it should be. Sunak should join Zahawi out the door.
Helping Prigozhin sue @EliotHiggins - it can't get much more disgusting and brings Rishi's family RU links back in to focus
opendemocracy.net/en/prigozhin-g…
It should be a resigning matter. It won't be, but it should be. Sunak should join Zahawi out the door.
Helping Prigozhin sue @EliotHiggins - it can't get much more disgusting and brings Rishi's family RU links back in to focus
opendemocracy.net/en/prigozhin-g…
One of the regional Governors sacked by #Zelenskyy tonight is Valentin Reznichenko in #Dnipropetrovsk
His scandal was quite recent, but gained little traction until the sudden apparent clampdown.
His scandal was quite recent, but gained little traction until the sudden apparent clampdown.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1607379214361333761
It's like a parody!
#Russia's Prosecutor General "recognises the activities of the Andrei Sakharov Foundation as undesirable"
Sakharov was a nuclear physicist in the USSR but became a dissident, peace activist who campaigned for human rights as well as nuclear disarmament.
#Russia's Prosecutor General "recognises the activities of the Andrei Sakharov Foundation as undesirable"
Sakharov was a nuclear physicist in the USSR but became a dissident, peace activist who campaigned for human rights as well as nuclear disarmament.
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