Thursday 6 April 2023, which happens to be Day 407 of #Russia's illegal war on #Ukraine.
Aa always, all the news, all day, in one handy thread. Soon I'll have more on the breaking news in #Russia of violence in an insurgent southern region.
Missed y'day?
Aa always, all the news, all day, in one handy thread. Soon I'll have more on the breaking news in #Russia of violence in an insurgent southern region.
Missed y'day?
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1643524997300797441
In the southern #Russia republic of #Ingushetia there's a shootout between police + rebels.
The region has a history of insurgency. The FSB says militants barricaded themselves inside a building in Malgobek
It's linked to an attack last week when 2 police officers were injured.
The region has a history of insurgency. The FSB says militants barricaded themselves inside a building in Malgobek
It's linked to an attack last week when 2 police officers were injured.
The IADAT Telegram Channel is reporting the deaths (unconfirmed) of multiple Russian troops/police in the #Ingushetia shootout.
They also report the shooting has now calmed.
#StopRussia
They also report the shooting has now calmed.
#StopRussia
In occupied #Melitopol' there are reports of another explosion tonight, as yet unconfirmed.
#RussiansGoHome #StopRussia
#RussiansGoHome #StopRussia
Meanwhile in #Russia a loud explosion somewhere in #Kursk, not far from the border with #Ukraine.
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine
The daily British update is also late to the game with the departure of Muradov, and he won't be the last according to London.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
UPDATE on #Melitopol'
The Occupiers say they shot down all 6 HIMARS missiles. However, #Ukraine's exiled Mayor of the city says there was huge damage for the occupiers, and locals report many ambulances heading to the military camp near the airfield.
The Occupiers say they shot down all 6 HIMARS missiles. However, #Ukraine's exiled Mayor of the city says there was huge damage for the occupiers, and locals report many ambulances heading to the military camp near the airfield.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1643754332909867008
#Russia's troop losses today the lowest for many weeks.
#Ukraine does report more artillery systems have been destroyed and another Russian helicopter downed.
#StopRussia #RussiansGoHome
#Ukraine does report more artillery systems have been destroyed and another Russian helicopter downed.
#StopRussia #RussiansGoHome
Street battles continue in #Bakhmut where the small town is definitely not lost
#Ukraine's Special Ops Forces released this video showing typical scenes
I find it so sad they're fighting in remnants of people's homes, shreds of curtains remain.
All because of war criminal Putin
#Ukraine's Special Ops Forces released this video showing typical scenes
I find it so sad they're fighting in remnants of people's homes, shreds of curtains remain.
All because of war criminal Putin
Interesting..
Someone has scrawled on #Russia's "dragon's teeth" defensive blocks "Ukraine, BNR is waiting."
This is said to be in Belgorod region, which Ukrainians refer to as BNR (Belgorod People's Republic), predicting the collapse of #Russia's Federation.
#SlavaUkraini
Someone has scrawled on #Russia's "dragon's teeth" defensive blocks "Ukraine, BNR is waiting."
This is said to be in Belgorod region, which Ukrainians refer to as BNR (Belgorod People's Republic), predicting the collapse of #Russia's Federation.
#SlavaUkraini
A councillor in #Russia has been fined 30,000 rubles ($375) for writing “The grave of men, the widowhood of women, the orphanisation of children” against the backdrop of Russia's flag.
It's true, but Vladimir Lyubimov, an elected official in #Ivanovo was "discrediting the army."
It's true, but Vladimir Lyubimov, an elected official in #Ivanovo was "discrediting the army."
I believe #Ukraine's Defence Minister @oleksiireznikov is due in Athens today
Not a very warm welcome to learn his counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos confirmed #Greece will NOT hand over Leopard-2 tanks or Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems.
#Russia's influence?
Not a very warm welcome to learn his counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos confirmed #Greece will NOT hand over Leopard-2 tanks or Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems.
#Russia's influence?
In occupied #Berdyansk, looks like panic is beginning to set-in their too.
#Russia's installed 'leadership' has drawn up hasty plans "in the event of evacuation."
#EATP Everything According To Plan!
#Russia's installed 'leadership' has drawn up hasty plans "in the event of evacuation."
#EATP Everything According To Plan!
Locals in #Melitopol post photos of missile wreckage in the streets of Pischanaya district.
They also report hearing rockets fly over their heads during the night.
The allegation is that #Russia's air defence is set up in residential areas, with frequent damage to houses/roads
They also report hearing rockets fly over their heads during the night.
The allegation is that #Russia's air defence is set up in residential areas, with frequent damage to houses/roads
#Russia says the #Ukraine light aircraft pilot crashed into power lines in #Bryansk yesterday because he was flying as low as possible, in order to avoid radar detection.
It could be true, or it could be an attempt to cover-up the failings of air defence and monitoring.
It could be true, or it could be an attempt to cover-up the failings of air defence and monitoring.
#Ukraine jounalists find "Pasha Mercedes" the head of the Moscow-aligned church has multi-million dollar properties in addition to his luxury cars & Swiss watches.
His 40-acre plot in #Voronkiv cost $1.3m in 2016, while he also owns a big house in #Kyiv
His 40-acre plot in #Voronkiv cost $1.3m in 2016, while he also owns a big house in #Kyiv
A 4-day holiday weekend coming up in the UK and many other countries around the world.
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But no rest for me, the daily threads will continue as they always have including Christmas, New Year and all holidays.
Please support me with a coffee if you can💙💛
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#Russia claims #Ukraine has lost "15,000 to 20,000 people in Artemovsk" the Russian name for #Bakhmut.
Yan Gagin, adviser to the acting head of the so-called #Donetsk Republic also denied reports that Ukrainian forces have recaptured several positions in the #Avdiivka area.
Yan Gagin, adviser to the acting head of the so-called #Donetsk Republic also denied reports that Ukrainian forces have recaptured several positions in the #Avdiivka area.
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The girl who drew this picture has been removed from an orphanage & reunited with her mother.
Masha Moskaleva was 12 when her school reported her to police for the artwork. It says Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes and No to Putin's war.
The girl who drew this picture has been removed from an orphanage & reunited with her mother.
Masha Moskaleva was 12 when her school reported her to police for the artwork. It says Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes and No to Putin's war.
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Masha's single parent father Aleksey was jailed for 2 years. Her mother had nothing to do with her since she was 2 years old.
But just days after Prigozhin intervened to say the girl shouldn't be in state care, the now 13 year old is with mum Olga.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Masha's single parent father Aleksey was jailed for 2 years. Her mother had nothing to do with her since she was 2 years old.
But just days after Prigozhin intervened to say the girl shouldn't be in state care, the now 13 year old is with mum Olga.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Again trying to foment hatred and trouble, media in #Russia are spreading a FAKE that Ukrainians burned down a church of the Moscow-Patriarch in #Mykolaiv (RU: #Nikolaev) region.
But the video is from 2013 and of a church in the Russian village of Ilyinka.
But the video is from 2013 and of a church in the Russian village of Ilyinka.
Russians returning from abroad are being quizzed by the FSB soon after their return.
#Russia's Mobilization News channel reports young men are being made to explain their actions after fleeing mobilsation. Some are being forced home after visas expired.
#Russia's Mobilization News channel reports young men are being made to explain their actions after fleeing mobilsation. Some are being forced home after visas expired.
#Russia publishes this photo of a drone which they say was shot down and fell in to a field in #Belgorod.
There were no injuries reported.
#StopRussia
There were no injuries reported.
#StopRussia
Earlier the Governor of #Bryansk said they had foiled an attempted incursion by armed militants, or a #Ukraine scouting mission.
However up pop the Russian Volunteer Corps again, claiming they did get across the border and spoke with locals. But this video doesn't prove anything
However up pop the Russian Volunteer Corps again, claiming they did get across the border and spoke with locals. But this video doesn't prove anything
More shelling in #Kherson oblast today.
#Antonivka and here in #Oleshky particularly hit.
No casualties reported.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
#Antonivka and here in #Oleshky particularly hit.
No casualties reported.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussia
Yet more explosions reported in #Melitopol'
If this is a another bluff from #Ukraine disguising a forthcoming offensive elsewhere, it's very convincing becuase it sure looks like Melitopol is being softened up.
RIA Melitopol says an enemy base in the Vesely district was hit.
If this is a another bluff from #Ukraine disguising a forthcoming offensive elsewhere, it's very convincing becuase it sure looks like Melitopol is being softened up.
RIA Melitopol says an enemy base in the Vesely district was hit.
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Now there is no way of verifying this story, so it comes with that warning to beware of propaganda and make up your own mind.
#Ukraine says 3,000 of #Russia's troops voluntarily surrendered during March, over twice the levels seen at the end of 2022.
news.liga.net/politics/news/…
#Ukraine says 3,000 of #Russia's troops voluntarily surrendered during March, over twice the levels seen at the end of 2022.
news.liga.net/politics/news/…
#Ukraine's gymnastics legend Oleh Verniaev led a scathing attack on sports allowing aggressor nations to compete
Emotional scenes on International Sports day, remembering 250 sportsmen + women killed in the war
"Is this not enough to exclude Russia and Belarusia?" said Verniaev
Emotional scenes on International Sports day, remembering 250 sportsmen + women killed in the war
"Is this not enough to exclude Russia and Belarusia?" said Verniaev
#Russia's authorities in #Ingushetia admit 3 policemen were killed in last night's armed conflict.
Just one insurgent seems to have been killed.
Just one insurgent seems to have been killed.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1643753019018977280
Coincidence? Another strong fire at a poultry farm?
This is near #Simferopol, on occupied #Crimea.
There were vague reports of explosions before the flames took hold. Local police in the village of Perovo say it's just an empty building at a chicken ranch!
#StopRussia
This is near #Simferopol, on occupied #Crimea.
There were vague reports of explosions before the flames took hold. Local police in the village of Perovo say it's just an empty building at a chicken ranch!
#StopRussia
Occupiers in #Luhansk say three people were killed in missile attacks on #Lysychansk.
Another person was injured. Russians published this video of the scene.
#RussiansGoHome
Another person was injured. Russians published this video of the scene.
#RussiansGoHome
🔞EXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT - Bodies🔞
In #Donetsk it's reported 9 people died in rocket attacks earlier today. This was the scene in the Kalininsky district of Donetsk.
It came hours after Pushilin told Putin rocket attacks were greatly down due to improved defences in Donetsk
In #Donetsk it's reported 9 people died in rocket attacks earlier today. This was the scene in the Kalininsky district of Donetsk.
It came hours after Pushilin told Putin rocket attacks were greatly down due to improved defences in Donetsk
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