A quiet start to the day and I don't "pad out" the thread with inconsequential stories.
But I know a lot of people like to see the daily losses for #Russia (published by #Ukraine). But even here we see much lower numbers in the last 24 hours.
Outspoken Igor Girkin, aka Streltsov, slatms both #Russia's army + #Wagner for "being unable to do almost anything in winter and spring."
One of the main figures in #Moscow's original 2014 invasion of #Donetsk, Girkin also confirms Russia's had to retreat again around #Avdiivka
As it's quiet here's a story from #Russia that's interesting!
#India's Narcotics Control Bureau says it busted an international drug cartel in Goa. Two Russians were arrested, one reported to be 59yo Svetlana Varganova who was a silver medalist in breaststroke at 1980 Olympics.
Two of #Russia's top 3 artistic gymnasts have accepted an invitation to watch the forthcoming military parade in #Moscow.
Their coach Valentina Rodionenko says Vladislava Urazova and Viktoriya Listunova will sit in the VIP section, near Putin, glorying in the death of Ukrainians
Seen in #Moscow:
"Our President" written on a photo of #Ukraine's Head of Defence Intel Kyrylo Budanov.
Other posters in #Russia's capital simply ask "How's it going?"
Well, after 431 days of the 10-day war, not very well it seems for the invaders!
A 58 year old woman has died in #Kherson as a result of #Russia's shelling.
The local governor says "the enemy directly aimed at a residential building" in #Tyahynka.
In #Bilozerka, a 29 year old man is undergoing emergencu surgery after severe chest injuries during shelling.
A new mural has been painted in #Irpin on the outskirts of #Kyiv
Irpin saw fierce fighting early in the war and held #Russia at bay. #Bakhmut does the same now.
Cities of strong people - playing on the word sil (salt) with Bakhmut and Soledar being the centre of salt production
Residents of #Kramatorsk reported hearing around 10 explosions overnight but there were no confirmed reports from #Ukraine's authorities.
A local TG channel showed these photos of where the attacks were. #Russia now claims they destroyed 200 tons of ammunition. #SaveUkraine
New photos from the remains of #Mariinka, which #Russia has been trying to capture for 9 years.
What they can't get they destroy. Nothing changes.
One person died and two are injured after heavy shelling of #Nikopol.
The person who died was 48 years old, while an 80yo man and a 46yo woman were wounded in the town in #Dnipropetrovsk oblast.
The council says #Russia hit 6 high-rise buildings and 6 private houses."
A TG channel in #Russia which specialises on jails and prisoners, says recruitment of criminals is breaking all records
Here's the translation of the post as desperation inside the Kremlin does seem to be growing and the massive advertising campaign not having much effect so far
Only a 65% success rate for Ukraine's air defence last night.
75 drones were launched by Russia, initially at eastern areas, then attacking Kyiv later in the night.
One UAV is still flying, of the others, Ukraine brought down 48.
Wednesday. Day 1302 of the illegal war started by Russia.
For all the fact-checked news about Ukraine, analysis not sugar-coated, and honest appraisals of the situation, trust an expert who isn't here for clicks (if I was I'd post lies & gory videos).
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Yesterday an astonishing report from Yale showing Russia forcing kidnapped kids to work in drone factories, how Croatia may have embarrassed the Putin/ Hungary/Slovakia axis.
Those and many more stories in Tuesday's thread, click here to review:
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.
Here's the🧵
Yesterday began, and ended, with Russia attacking Zaporizhzhia, injuring civilians.
Also, the head of the IAEA disgraced himself in Russia's arms, changes of 🇺🇦army leadership, and how a Russian guy was a Putin opponent, until 3 mins after being elected.
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.
Here's Monday's daily🧵
If you were busy over the weekend, click the link to see all Sunday's stories.
It was a day when Ukraine had to quickly repair a main railway line after a massive explosion, but they also managed to make multiple hits on Russia's rail and oil industries
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.
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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.
I'll start in Odesa, because that's where the familiar face has turned up.
He was planning to return to Ukraine a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't make it, but now Boris is back.
Loved by nearly all Ukrainians, his early arrival (with Lord Ashcroft) meant he avoids the crowds.