Thanks for reading the start of yet another daily thread documenting the news + crimes of #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine
Wednesday represents Day 343 of the conflict.
If you have the ability to support me, feel free to buy me a coffee (link in bio), but these threads remain free
Wednesday represents Day 343 of the conflict.
If you have the ability to support me, feel free to buy me a coffee (link in bio), but these threads remain free
A busy day yesterday - I will repost soon about the scandalous actions of Russia's gymnastics team.
But lots more news too, including a late announcement from the US of more military aid.
Catch up on everything that happened Tuesday right here:
But lots more news too, including a late announcement from the US of more military aid.
Catch up on everything that happened Tuesday right here:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1620328665958735874
I am hoping this starts a campaign to not only get the seemingly Soviet loving @gymnastics (cc @BritGymnastics) to change its stance, but also the whole @Olympics movement.
Please retweet this or the original tweet.
#KickTheKillersOut
Please retweet this or the original tweet.
#KickTheKillersOut
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1620552498900795392
1/2
I've had word from #Bakhmut that the town is still safe. While #Russia has advanced north and south in recent weeks, #Ukraine's positions on the higher ground is helping them wipe out waves of #Wagner troops
For the first time I'm going to say Wagner's likely short on troops
I've had word from #Bakhmut that the town is still safe. While #Russia has advanced north and south in recent weeks, #Ukraine's positions on the higher ground is helping them wipe out waves of #Wagner troops
For the first time I'm going to say Wagner's likely short on troops
2/2
That's not to say #Wagner is no longer a force but they don't appear to have the fresh meat in enough supply to launch many more concerted attacks.
Despite the open hatred between Prigozhin and #Russia's MoD, they have to work together to try to hit Putin's 24 Feb deadline.
That's not to say #Wagner is no longer a force but they don't appear to have the fresh meat in enough supply to launch many more concerted attacks.
Despite the open hatred between Prigozhin and #Russia's MoD, they have to work together to try to hit Putin's 24 Feb deadline.
Some of you may not like this, but Boris turned up in Washington DC
Note to Lindsey Graham - never say "THE #Ukraine" you just insult 40 million people in one fell swoop.
One of his advisors must read this, please pass it on, he repeatedly does this.
Note to Lindsey Graham - never say "THE #Ukraine" you just insult 40 million people in one fell swoop.
One of his advisors must read this, please pass it on, he repeatedly does this.
https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1620588312275857408
Earlier Boris spoke to reporters in Ukraine House in the U.S. capital along with @OMarkarova and later met other leading Republican politicians including Speaker of the House.
Sadly pay-walled but nice story here stating General Atomic is ready to sell Ukraine two "smart" Reaper MQ-9 drones for just $1
#Ukraine would have to pay around $10m for safe transportation (always the P&P which kills you isn't it?!)
Pending US clearance
wsj.com/articles/u-s-c…
#Ukraine would have to pay around $10m for safe transportation (always the P&P which kills you isn't it?!)
Pending US clearance
wsj.com/articles/u-s-c…
Even Intelligence Officials in #London can't explain why #Russia just repeatedly shells #Kherson.
I can help them. Bloodlust, hatred and embarrassment/anger at having lost the battle of #Kherson.
Job done✅
I can help them. Bloodlust, hatred and embarrassment/anger at having lost the battle of #Kherson.
Job done✅
Whaaaat?
I thought it was a cock and bull story.
Maybe just a silly cow for staying in Moscow 😜😅
I thought it was a cock and bull story.
Maybe just a silly cow for staying in Moscow 😜😅
https://twitter.com/BBCWillVernon/status/1620694804022853632?t=3GIZmidF5tU-JlS23Rww8Q&s=19
The big domestic news in #Ukraine this morning is that oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi's house is being searched!
He's the guy who made Zelenskyy's career through his TV channel and despite bringing down Privat Bank and being US blacklisted, had sat comfortably in Ukraine until now.
He's the guy who made Zelenskyy's career through his TV channel and despite bringing down Privat Bank and being US blacklisted, had sat comfortably in Ukraine until now.
Finished watching "Putin vs The West" last night, the three parter from the BBC with various foreign partners. So hopefully, wherever you are in the world you can watch it too
Nothing new, but interesting to hear it from the key figures (noticeable Obama and Merkel didn't speak)
Nothing new, but interesting to hear it from the key figures (noticeable Obama and Merkel didn't speak)
Over 900 more deaths for #Russia to mourn as the meat grinder takes effect again.
These are mainly on the eastern front where, as I wrote earlier, from the higher ground they are picking off the foot soldiers with drones/artillery.
Good artillery/MLRS numbers too
Glory to Putin?
These are mainly on the eastern front where, as I wrote earlier, from the higher ground they are picking off the foot soldiers with drones/artillery.
Good artillery/MLRS numbers too
Glory to Putin?
Smoke seen in the east of #Melitopol
This is likely to be the Refma manufacturing plant which the Occupiers took over and use for the war now. Someone smoking on the job again, so careless!
#StopRussia
This is likely to be the Refma manufacturing plant which the Occupiers took over and use for the war now. Someone smoking on the job again, so careless!
#StopRussia
In the east, just behind the front line, locals report rockets/grads hitting #Slavyansk, #Kramatorsk and #Druzhkovka. This is unconfirmed, still waiting details.
Vice President of Germany's parliament arrived in Kyiv on the night train.
Katrin Göring-Eckardt says she admires the courage of the people of #Ukraine and is there to get an idea of the humanitarian situation and reconstruction.
Katrin Göring-Eckardt says she admires the courage of the people of #Ukraine and is there to get an idea of the humanitarian situation and reconstruction.
https://twitter.com/GoeringEckardt/status/1620696194472370176
The purge continues in #Ukraine.
Head of Zelenskyy's parliamentary group, David Arakhmiia announces that all customs chiefs have been fired.
"The country will change during the war. If someone is not ready for change, then the state itself will come and help them change."
Head of Zelenskyy's parliamentary group, David Arakhmiia announces that all customs chiefs have been fired.
"The country will change during the war. If someone is not ready for change, then the state itself will come and help them change."
A whole host of figures in #Ukraine politics informed of suspicion today, from the MoD to MPs.
One of the biggest names is Arsen Avakov, former Home Office Minister, who was reappointed by current Prime Minster Denis Shmyhal in 2020 before public outrage saw him resign in 2021.
One of the biggest names is Arsen Avakov, former Home Office Minister, who was reappointed by current Prime Minster Denis Shmyhal in 2020 before public outrage saw him resign in 2021.
Thanks to @claremnafo for supporting my work by donating a coffee and the kind words 💙💛
In #Kramatorsk the explosion I reported earlier appears to have been at the NKMZ plant.
No further details yet.
#Donetsk #StopRussia
No further details yet.
#Donetsk #StopRussia
A few connection and technical troubles today, but solved now and thankfully for #Ukraine and me, a very quiet day in the nation
A day after a luxury cars scandal, a new super-tax has been approved on 229 car models from the likes of Porsche, Lexus, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW + others
A day after a luxury cars scandal, a new super-tax has been approved on 229 car models from the likes of Porsche, Lexus, Bentley, Jaguar, BMW + others
A very interesting #RussiaOnFire to report.
Officials say recyclable plastic is burning at a warehouse in #Nakhabino, 35km west of central #Moscow.
But I know that in the same small town is a Drone production and technological equipment management facility (AOA 766 UPTK)
Officials say recyclable plastic is burning at a warehouse in #Nakhabino, 35km west of central #Moscow.
But I know that in the same small town is a Drone production and technological equipment management facility (AOA 766 UPTK)
Good to see US breakfast TV pick this up.
Very disappointed more hasn't been made of it in media here, at least yet.
Remember in addition we've had #Russia Olympians glorifying the "Z" war symbol at Putin ceremonies + many provocative social media posts:
Very disappointed more hasn't been made of it in media here, at least yet.
Remember in addition we've had #Russia Olympians glorifying the "Z" war symbol at Putin ceremonies + many provocative social media posts:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1620549022401564672
#UK Def Min @BWallaceMP has said he's learned to "never rule anything out" when asked about Britain's decision not to supply fighter jets to #Ukraine.
Mt Wallace said "now was not the right time" but it was “not a solid decision.”
Sound a bit like #Germany's leopards?
Mt Wallace said "now was not the right time" but it was “not a solid decision.”
Sound a bit like #Germany's leopards?
#Ukraine looks to have struck an oil depot near #Melitopol' this evening.
A red glow on the horizon and burning smells are reported by locals in #Novobohdanivka, about 20km north of Melitopol.
There are also rumours a #Russia army base in the south of Melitopol' has been hit.
A red glow on the horizon and burning smells are reported by locals in #Novobohdanivka, about 20km north of Melitopol.
There are also rumours a #Russia army base in the south of Melitopol' has been hit.
Following the previous tweet, the best information channel in #Melitopol ran a speculative story on 31 Dec that #Russia's "Head" of the region must be a double-agent.
Now it's compelling reading, with evidence of how Andriy Sihuta has revealed locations:
ria-m.tv/news/307952/dv…
Now it's compelling reading, with evidence of how Andriy Sihuta has revealed locations:
ria-m.tv/news/307952/dv…
⚡️Breaking⚡️
Apartment block suffers direct hit in #Kramatorsk.
Rescuers are on site with fears people are trapped under the rubble. It's reported that ceilings have been brought down by #Russia's missiles.
Apartment block suffers direct hit in #Kramatorsk.
Rescuers are on site with fears people are trapped under the rubble. It's reported that ceilings have been brought down by #Russia's missiles.
Sarah - thank you for buying me a coffee.
Much needed, one of those annoying and stressful days!
Sarah donated via Ko-Fi using the link in my profile page.
Much needed, one of those annoying and stressful days!
Sarah donated via Ko-Fi using the link in my profile page.
The video of the blast in #Kramatorsk was caught on CCTV and it looks awful.
There are reports a children's hospital may have been affected. Trying to find reliable info...
#RussiaIsATerroristState
There are reports a children's hospital may have been affected. Trying to find reliable info...
#RussiaIsATerroristState
I'm afraid the scenes and news from #Kramatorsk are really bad.
The information is not official yet but people are under the rubble of the residential building hit by a Russian rocket.
It's in the centre of the city in #Donetsk region and a key target for #Russia.
#StopRussia
The information is not official yet but people are under the rubble of the residential building hit by a Russian rocket.
It's in the centre of the city in #Donetsk region and a key target for #Russia.
#StopRussia
It's possible one of #Russia's Olympians was involved in this attack, or any of the myriad other war crimes in the last 11 months.
Predictably Russia claims the block of flats was a #Ukraine military base.
Unofficial reports: one death
#Kramatorsk #RussiaIsATerroristState
Predictably Russia claims the block of flats was a #Ukraine military base.
Unofficial reports: one death
#Kramatorsk #RussiaIsATerroristState
#Kramatorsk: Two civilians dead, seven injured.
Others may be under the rubble.
Information officially confirmed.
#Russia targeted a civilian residential block in the town tonight.
Others may be under the rubble.
Information officially confirmed.
#Russia targeted a civilian residential block in the town tonight.
There have been multiple attacks on #Kramatorsk today.
Earlier the invaders shelled a cemetery. Deliberate or not? Whatever, #Russia managed to open graves in the town. No rest even when you're dead against the evil empire.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Earlier the invaders shelled a cemetery. Deliberate or not? Whatever, #Russia managed to open graves in the town. No rest even when you're dead against the evil empire.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
First video from the site of #Russia's latest attack on civilians in #Ukraine.
This is the scene in #Kramatorsk now - the largest city in #Donetsk controlled by Ukraine.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
This is the scene in #Kramatorsk now - the largest city in #Donetsk controlled by Ukraine.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Photos from the scene of the terrorist attack in #Kramtorsk with the rescue operation now in full swing.
2 dead, 7 injured. Others feared to still be under this rubble.
In a few months #Russia's men's gymnastics team will be competing in World Champs in Antwerp😡😡
2 dead, 7 injured. Others feared to still be under this rubble.
In a few months #Russia's men's gymnastics team will be competing in World Champs in Antwerp😡😡
Forgot to credit photos for #Kramatorsk attack.
They were taken from social media, chat sites and local media sites, the three previous ones from TG channel Kramatorsk_Slaviyansk_News and ilovekramtorsk.
Also thanks to Tim S for a big donation to support my work.
They were taken from social media, chat sites and local media sites, the three previous ones from TG channel Kramatorsk_Slaviyansk_News and ilovekramtorsk.
Also thanks to Tim S for a big donation to support my work.
As always enormous respect for the rescue teams who go straight to the site fearlessly.
#Kramatorsk tonight. Another terrorist attack by #Russia
#Kramatorsk tonight. Another terrorist attack by #Russia
Germany's Nazis in 1939-45
Each depravity brought more hatred on Hitler.
He came to power democratically, brainwashed the people. Allies were too weak to act early enough.
History repeats itself in every fashion. Putler exists. Terrorism. Fascism. Nazism in Europe.
#Kramatorsk
Each depravity brought more hatred on Hitler.
He came to power democratically, brainwashed the people. Allies were too weak to act early enough.
History repeats itself in every fashion. Putler exists. Terrorism. Fascism. Nazism in Europe.
#Kramatorsk
#Kramatorsk
Powerful video from #Ukraine govt channel Freedom.
Rescuers switched off all engines and generators. In the silence they listen for cries, breathing, movement.
Good news - a young girl has been rescued alive from the ruins of the apartment block.
#StopRussia
Powerful video from #Ukraine govt channel Freedom.
Rescuers switched off all engines and generators. In the silence they listen for cries, breathing, movement.
Good news - a young girl has been rescued alive from the ruins of the apartment block.
#StopRussia
Meanwhile heavy shelling in #Kherson region again
This audio's published by a local channel claiming it's from occupied #Kakhovka this evening. The sounds are of launch & impact of a rocket. So close together it "proves" #Russia fires on its own.
I'm not convinced. Any experts?
This audio's published by a local channel claiming it's from occupied #Kakhovka this evening. The sounds are of launch & impact of a rocket. So close together it "proves" #Russia fires on its own.
I'm not convinced. Any experts?
#Ukraine's leading gymnast Oleg (Oleh) Verniaiev slams the IOC for allowing active terrorists to compete at next summer's games.
meanwhile the shambolic @gymnastics and @BritGymnastics remain silent too.
Stop pandering to terrorists BG - do the right thing and condemn war crimes
meanwhile the shambolic @gymnastics and @BritGymnastics remain silent too.
Stop pandering to terrorists BG - do the right thing and condemn war crimes
#Kramatorsk
Three people have now been rescued from the rubble. Another 10 are feared trapped.
Two deaths confirmed.
Each piece of debris following #Russia's strike on the residential block has to be carefuly removed
Loads of locals come to help.
Breaks my heart💔
#StopRussia
Three people have now been rescued from the rubble. Another 10 are feared trapped.
Two deaths confirmed.
Each piece of debris following #Russia's strike on the residential block has to be carefuly removed
Loads of locals come to help.
Breaks my heart💔
#StopRussia
I know I have followers with friends or family in #Kramatorsk. The address of tonight's tragedy is Marat 13.
The rescue continues.
Two dead. Seven injured. 10 missing, feared trapped.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
The rescue continues.
Two dead. Seven injured. 10 missing, feared trapped.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Grab the popcorn, this could be a good read!
#Germany #Russia #Betrayal #Spies @bellingcat
#Germany #Russia #Betrayal #Spies @bellingcat
https://twitter.com/FideliusSchmid/status/1620890729852674060?t=QsY9E5ZdWfCfjnsIBVTpPw&s=19
#Kramatorsk tonight after #Russia's attack on a city centre residential block.
Death toll: 3
Injured: 20
8 apartment buildings damaged according to police, one of which was obliterated.
Some people are still feared to be under the rubble.
#SaveUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Death toll: 3
Injured: 20
8 apartment buildings damaged according to police, one of which was obliterated.
Some people are still feared to be under the rubble.
#SaveUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Thanks Michael G and Renée for their donations to the coffee fund.
Tough evening. One of my contacts is often in Kramatorsk.
Too many times the world is shocked, the people of #Ukraine grieve but we allow it to happen again because we won't confront the obvious.
Tough evening. One of my contacts is often in Kramatorsk.
Too many times the world is shocked, the people of #Ukraine grieve but we allow it to happen again because we won't confront the obvious.
#Kramatorsk police say #Russia hit the residential building with one of its remaining Iskander-K missiles.
This was not an accident. The Kremlin's propaganda channels claim the apartment block was taken over by #Ukraine's military.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
This was not an accident. The Kremlin's propaganda channels claim the apartment block was taken over by #Ukraine's military.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
