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So it's Day 417 of the war, and I have to say "Khrystos Voskres" (Christ Is Risen) or "Happy Easter" to all my readers from #Ukraine - and indeed #Russia if they are in the minority which opposes war.
The same wishes to all Orthodox believers celebrating Easter today.
💙💛
British Intelligence tries to keep up with all the comings and goings in #Russia's military, which has more changes than managers in the Premier League!
Also mention of horrific thermobaric weapons in #Luhansk
An increase today in #Russia's losses today compared to recent days.
Over 182,000 dead invaders now according to #Kyiv while a very notable number of artillery systems and Multi-launch rocket systems were also destroyed in the last 24 hours.
Actually we can see here that the church was not hit, but a market nearby was. People are seen running in to the church after the explosion.
I think it unlikely a priest was injured and that was probably added for effect by #Russia.
And here's another view showing quite a lot of distance from significant damage to the church, which was unscathed in this rocket attack in the occupied city.
#Russia says this is a kindergarten burning in #Donetsk after another rocket in the occupied territory.
And this was Kindergarten #294 in #Donetsk this morning. No injuries.
A hostel, DonNUET, also suffered damage in the shelling of central areas of occupied #Donetsk.
This is the scene at the covered market in the centre, near the church.
Occupiers now say 6 people were injured as well as the one dead woman - but she was not pregnant as they earlier reported.
Occupiers evacuate more #Ukraine citizens to #Russia. This is #Enerhodar, home of the biggest nuclear power plant.
Impossible to say if they are leaving voluntarily - certainly they're not allowed to go to unoccupied Ukraine. Also the children may not be with their real families
Around 30 Howitzers spotted on their way to #Ukraine.
This video was taken yesterday in #Udine, with #Italy making good on its promise with these M109L models being transported.
Canoes the best form of transport in some places right now.
It shouldn't last - very little rain forecast in #Ukraine's capital in the coming week and spring temperatures.
#Ukraine's losses in the war are subject to constant speculation.
Now, #Ukraine's Defence Min @oleksiireznikov has told Spanish media that they've lost fewer soldiers than victims of the earthquake in #Turkiye (50,500)
EU commissioner @arianna_podesta says "it's unacceptable" that member states are unlaterally banning imports of #Ukraine's grain.
#Poland was first and Zelenskyy accepted this as they've given so much support. But #Hungary quickly followed, now #Bulgaria says it may do likewise.
In its evening statement, #Ukraine's General Staff reveals they shot down 4 of #Russia's drones today.
In addition Ukraine made 5 strikes on the invaders' troops and anti-aircraft missile complex.
They claim to have repelled 45 attacks in #Bakhmut and #Mariinka during the day.
Yet more bodies were found in the rubble in #Sloviansk this evening.
The rescue operation has now ended at the block of flats. The final death toll is 15.
24 were injured, 15 of whom were rescued alive from the ruins, including a 14 year old girl.
The day started with news of attacks in #Zaporizhzhia and as we approach the end of what is Easter Day in #Ukraine, the region has been under attack again tonight.
First reports indicate that dachas (holiday homes) have been damaged but no casualties. #StopRussia
Earlier today, for the first time in 300 years, #Ukraine was able to hold an Easter service in the Ukrainian language in the Dormition Cathedral at the famous Lavra in #Kyiv.
Here's a nicely written piece with all the background:
A new damning complaint from a #Russia brigade of mobilised. The vid is nearly 7 min so can't upload (TG link below)
They say they're not combat ready & don't receive medical needs
And accuse Commanders of stealing weapons by saying they've replaced them t.me/mobilizationne…
I've been super busy today and not had time to go through your replies and comments here. I have hit the down button 150 times, but poured a large glass of red and about to go through everything.
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A new day, a new week and Monday 17 April is Day 418 of #Ukraine's existential fight, a struggle for its very independence against the illegal onslaught by #Russia.
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Yesterday was surprisingly busy for a Sunday, with a lot of claim, counter claim and destruction on what was the Orthodox calendar's Easter Day.
Rocket attacks, church services and a late night hit inside #Russia by drones. Review everything here:
News of another strike on the suburbs of #Zaporizhzhia during the early hours this morning.
All we have so far is this statement:
"As a result of night shelling by #Russia, there were no casualties or injuries. A hit to the territory of critical infrastructure was recorded."
As I've been reporting, things are incredibly difficult in #Bakhmut for #Ukraine's troops right now.
That's echoed in the daily British update today:
Here we go again. Day 414 of #Russia's mission to wipe #Ukraine from the map and continuing its imperialistic goals.
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Reaction to the beheading videos dominated yesterday's news. If you missed anything or want a recap, here's the link for the start of yesterday's thread.
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It's Tuesday and also Day 412 of #Russia's illegal war, welcome to my daily🧵
So far today it's very quiet in terms of news. But there was quite a lot happening yesterday. If you missed anything, take a quick scroll through Monday's thread here.
The daily losses published by #Ukraine show that #Russia has now lost a total of 600 aircraft as I reported yesterday when another fighter helicopter was downed.
500 more troops met their end too, all for a few metres of muddy land and Putin's ego.
Here's the daily update from #London too, which again indicates how quiet things are... but one of my followers in particular will be furious with another use of the word "likely" instead of "probably"😅