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Apr 23, 2023 35 tweets 31 min read Read on X
Hello and welcome to the daily "#Ukraine" thread for Day 424 of the awful and illegal war started by #Russia.

For those of us in #England, happy St George's Day. It's also London Marathon day, so let's wish luck to this remarkable man: #StandWithUkraine

Yesterday we saw #Russia's brotherly love for Eton Musk. Russian advances in #Bakhmut. Explosions in occupied #Melitopol as well as usual attacks on the liberated part of #Kherson and #Kharkiv.

Review anything you missed by clicking and scrolling⬇️

For the first time the @TheStudyofWar states that #Ukraine troops have claimed land south of the river (left bank) in #Kherson region.

I'm not 100% convinced. I'd say this coastal region is uncontrolled, with very regular sorties by 🇺🇦 tactical squads:

understandingwar.org/backgrounder/r…
#Russia's losses continue to creep up...
Almost 700 killed on the battlefield in the last 24 hours*

Again fairly large numbers of fuel tanks + special equipment, while also the helicopter I wrote about yesterday.

* estimate by #Ukraine govt.
#RussiansGoHome Image
Also @ToniScottSays reminds me it's Shakespeare's birth (and death) day adding "may the bard be with you!"

As long as you don't think this thread is much ado about nothing, I'm happy.
Cheers for all the replies + retweets helping overcome Twitter restrictions💙💛
More on the #Kherson "landings" by #Ukraine troops on the other side of the river.

Here's one, sent by @VASILIS11O - again I'm told these have been happening for weeks and are getting more common, but I'm not convinced there's a "permanent" camp (yet!):
Also in occupied bits of #Kherson & #Zaporizhzhia regions, many reports of #Russia's invaders grilling locals to know how many fighting age men remain in their village.

Trying to get occupied peoples to fight against their own is a war crime, but as UK says, 🇷🇺 is desperate Image
A gradfather on the outskirts of #Moscow says he found this American weapon in the garbage.

"Valeriy" found the Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) grenade launcher in a waste truck behind a supermarket while he looked for cardboard.

spotted by @Claire_Myfanwy ImageImage
Yesterday I posted a video from #ChasivYar, from where the supplies and rotating troops come from for #Bakhmut

Between the two on this route is the village of #Khromove. Sadly, the drone footage shows how many casualties there have been, and continue to be, on this deadly route.
The #Kherson landings again now.
My assessment confirmed by spokeswoman for 🇺🇦 South Command, Natalia Humeniuk

"When the front line passes through the wide and powerful obstacle of Dnipro river, it's a very difficult task. That's why the 'Study of War' needs to be patient." Image
A very nice surprise this morning to find a 'Ko-Fi' donation from #Bavaria - thank you Dr! Sunday wouldn't be Sunday without a nice cappuccino!
Vielen dank!

Ko-fi.com/home/coffeesho…
In #Zaporizhzhia's front line, a single small bomb from a single drone causes a lot of damage.

It's clear a fair bit of ammo was ignited at this camp used by #Russia.

#StopRussia
Just scum. It's presumed this is an occupier from #Russia in #Zaporizhzhia region.

While this cannot be conclusively proven, it's highly likely the case. But what sort of human does this to a clearly frail, likely disabled person?

#RussiansGoHome
#Cyprus finally seems to have been embarrassed into action against #Russia's colluders and sanction busters.

The President promises more action and possibly criminal charges against 23 Cypriots + 12 companies named by US/UK.

cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/23/mor…
More unsuspecting reinforncements on their way, possibly to hell.

"Columns from 20 to 50 trucks" full of #Russia's latest recruits heading to #Luhansk region in occupied #Ukraine.

Four people injured by Russian attacks in #Donetsk

There were two airstrikes on #Vuhledar (RU: #Ugledar) where the Governor says a high rise wa destroyed.

"#Bakhmut #Mariinka #Kurakhove #Avdiivka and other settlements also came under fire."

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#Spain's Def Min confirmed six Leopard-2s are already on their way to #Ukraine.

Margarita Robles said the tanks left Santander port "along with 20 heavy vehicles."

#StandWithUkraine
Uh oh #Russia. What's happened in #Vladimir region (150-300km east of Moscow)?

Baza reports big unexplained explosions in the forest!

#StopRussia #StandWithUkraine Image
Baza also has a story about this poor man, who suffered a stroke and a brain haemmorage in #Moscow

Such is #Putin's #Russia, that police arrested him for being drunk. The next day police just dumped him on the street, without his expensive rings but with bruises from batons. Image
WTF? Another startling example of life in #Putin's #Russia!
Employees at "Wildberries" are forced to strip to their underwear and pass over belongings for "inspection" before starting work.

#RussiaIsATerroristState
A work by @banksy on the outskirts of #Kyiv is being dismantled, but protected.

In Irpen, the council installed a structue of concrete blocks as the bombed building is demolished. The artwork is being cut out and placed in a metal frame, to be displayed elsewhere.
#SaveUkraine ImageImage
#Russia is throwing a hissy-fit over the U.S. refusing to give visas to so-called journalists from the Terrorist State.

FM Lavrov, who'll chair UN meetings said it "showed the worth of solemn assurances on freedom of speech”, conveniently ignoring Russia jailing a US journalist.
#Wagner owner Prigozhin promises to "destroy everyone who is on the battlefield and not take a single prisoner anymore."

He was responding to a recording, suspected by many to be fake, allegedly of #Ukraine military discussing how they killed a captured wounded Wagner soldier. Image
The headline from today's update from #Ukraine's General Staff is that #Russia suffered heavy losses in #Avdiivka.
Kyiv claims the invaders tried unsucessfully to advance.

Ukraine also says "heavy battles are on-going for the city of #Bakhmut."

Neither claim can be verified
Please allow me to say a few thank yous for coffees received this afternoon.

@p_o_funke, My scientific friend from USA and here EODmo bought me a virtual cuppa!
Love and peace to you all💙💛

Ko-fi.com/home/coffeesho…
An elderly grandfather has been killed by Russian shelling in #Kherson.

The 80 year old was hit in the village of #Kizomys this afternoon.

A local school and 25 residential buildings were hit.
Two women, aged 57 and 85 were wounded, the latter suffering a head injury.
One person's died in shelling of occupied #Donetsk.

This happened in the Petrovskyi district of the city.
#DonetskIsUkraine ImageImageImageImage
This was filmed near the railway station in occupied #Donetsk.

#RussiansGoHome
#Russia's state news agency reports the mystery disappearance of three diplomats in a pleasure boat in the Red Sea.

My first thought is they're fleeing something and faking death. Why was the ID tracking switched off? Image
A couple of people alerted me to the fact that I have started appearing in searches again today.

Surely not unconnected is the fact I have more new followers today then in the past 10 days combined.

Thanks to everyone who retweets, replies and likes to beat Twitter's algorithm! Image
Suspicious?

The deaths of two MPs in #Russia has been announced on the same day.

56 year old Dzhasharbek Uzdenov had reportedly been ill for a long time, while Nikolai Bortsov who was 77 has also died. Both were from the majority "United Russia" party. ImageImage
A Ukrainian oligarch who's under investigation for helping #Russia, has turned up in #Switzerland after managing to flee the country.

Vadim Novinsky, who's also suspected of fraud, now masquerades as a deacon at the Russian Orthodox Church in #Zurich.

20min.ch/story/gesuchte…
When an editor and then when lecturing in journalism I used to preach this. Figures mean little to most people. Make relevant facts.

Great job here by @Mylovanov showing the damage caused by #Russia to its peaceful neighbour #Ukraine.

I started the day wishing well to Roman Kashpur.

I'm delighted to say that 4 years after losing half a leg when stepping on a landmine, Roman typified the #Ukraine spirit and completed the London Marathon today.

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Day 1301 of Ukraine fighting for its survival. The right to be free, speak their own language, worship in their own churches, to learn their own history.

A history of long suppression by Russia.
As war crimes grow daily, the words "never again" don't seem to apply.
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Day 1300 of Putin's war.
Another 100 days of fighting completed.
We are no nearer peace than we were 100 days ago.

Almost 200 days ago Trump demanded a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.
Not surprising as he started it, it's always Putin stopping peace.

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If you were busy over the weekend, click the link to see all Sunday's stories.

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The overnight bombardment from Russia remained lower than usual, although 84 drones and 3 S-300 missiles caused a fair bit of damage on 'soft' targets

With 59 UAVs stopped, that's a 70% success rate.
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Day 1299 - the daily thread starts here, covering all things to do with the illegal invasion of Ukraine by its demonic neighbour.

Plenty to catch up on due to the late start today.
So no time to waste, let's go...
Apologies for the much later start than intended, due to a few technical issues, as well as Dad's Taxi being booked for a rescue mission😂

Before we look at today's events, here's the link back to Saturday's thread:
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Accidents happen, but either way it's a clear blow.
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Hello on Day 1298 of Russia's full invasion of its sovereign neighbour. So, only 1295 days late in fulfilling the boast of taking Kyiv in 3 days. #EATP for Putin.

I've compiled a🧵every single day without fail.
You can help my work with a boost, comment, re-post or a coffee🙏
Friday saw more important visitors arrive in Kyiv (and another familiar place is in Ukraine today).

There was more solidarity and practical support, while Russia suffered more oil woes.

If you missed anything, click and scroll here:

I'll start in Odesa, because that's where the familiar face has turned up.

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Hello once again on Friday 12 September 2025.

Day 1297 of Russia's imperialist war, but the senior bully keeps being given a bloody nose by the junior school kid next door. How embarrassing for the "world's second greatest army" and more 'punches' thrown by Ukraine overnight..
There was so much in yesterday's thread.

Russia hitting churches, Ukraine striking a boat.
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It was busy at Kyiv's main railway station this morning with two VIP arrivals making unannounced visits.

Prince Harry accepted a request to return to Ukraine saying "we have to keep (the war) at the forefront of people's minds."

Poland's FM @sikorskiradek hopped off soon after Image
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Day 1296 of Russia's genocidal war in Ukraine, welcome to THE daily thread for Thursday 11 Sept.

My thoughts today are with all Americans on the 24th anniversary of a sickening terrorist attack, born of hatred.

It seems we learned little. A cycle of violence has to end.
Some may accuse me of hypocrisy, and that's fine, it's their right in a free world.

My strongest criticism is reserved for leaders who spread lies, try to brainwash and use people instead of helping them.

I don't hate all Russians, though I detest what the country has become.
If ever the U.S. and the free world needed to be unified, it is now, just like we were 24 year ago.

Russia is an existential threat to Ukraine even existing, but also to the way of life of all of us.

Yesterday was momentous, read the thread:
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