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Another weekend beckons, but every day is the same on the frontline in #Ukraine.
Welcome to Daily thread number 436 of #Russia's illegal invasion.
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Welcome to Daily thread number 436 of #Russia's illegal invasion.
If you like these threads please consider buying me ☕️ see my bio for the link. It's been a really tough slog this week.
A quieter start to the day than the last couple, which have been crazy to be honest and back to the bad old days of a year ago in #Ukraine.
If you missed something yesterday, click and scroll through yesterday's thread right here:
If you missed something yesterday, click and scroll through yesterday's thread right here:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1653903122245333000
The UK's daily intel report inspects the rails of #Russia after the spate of sabotage attacks recently. These attacks far more believable than the pantomime drone strike on the Kremlin.
#StopRussia
#StopRussia
So to the daily losses and if #Ukraine's figures here are anywhere near accurate it's a very, very encouraging sign for them for the imminent offensive.
#Russia's troop deaths top 600 again, but look at the number of artillery/MLRS/vehicles destroyed, way above the daily mean:
#Russia's troop deaths top 600 again, but look at the number of artillery/MLRS/vehicles destroyed, way above the daily mean:
Not only is #Putin President of the Terrorist State, he's one of the richest men in the world. Sitting atop a mafia clan, with each layer extorting cash and favours from the one below.
@NeneOriginal shared this story with me which shows just one example:
@NeneOriginal shared this story with me which shows just one example:
https://twitter.com/Beefeater_Fella/status/1654075972298108928
#Ukraine's morning situation report says all the hospitals in the Occupied Territories are full of #Russia's wounded as they continue to suffer massive casualties.
The main attacks and attempts to advance have been in #Bakhmut and #Lyman with "60 attacks repulsed"
#BakhmutHolds
The main attacks and attempts to advance have been in #Bakhmut and #Lyman with "60 attacks repulsed"
#BakhmutHolds
Last night #Ukraine embarassingly shot down one of its own drones in #Kyiv after it malfunctioned.
However, in #Dnipro they shot town two more #Russia attack drones, while in the wider region more devastation in #Nikopol with 10 houses hit by shelling.
#StopRussiaNOW
However, in #Dnipro they shot town two more #Russia attack drones, while in the wider region more devastation in #Nikopol with 10 houses hit by shelling.
#StopRussiaNOW
Interesting tactic from #Prigozhin last night.
The founder and expoiter of mercenaries lined up rows of #Wagner bodies, killed in the #Bakhmut region and blamed #Russia's Defence Minister and Head of the Army.
The video titled "Losses of PMC Wagner for 4 May 2023."
#StopRussia
The founder and expoiter of mercenaries lined up rows of #Wagner bodies, killed in the #Bakhmut region and blamed #Russia's Defence Minister and Head of the Army.
The video titled "Losses of PMC Wagner for 4 May 2023."
#StopRussia
As part of #Ukraine's "Army of Drones" project, 10,000 UAV operators have been trained.
A spokesman said"The drone army is about the comprehensive development of the field of UAVs both from the point of view of production and from the point of view of their application."
A spokesman said"The drone army is about the comprehensive development of the field of UAVs both from the point of view of production and from the point of view of their application."
Another attack this morning on #Russia's Ilsky Oil Refinery.
A drone, likely Ukrainian, hit the site for the second time in 2 days
No further details yet.
#StopRussia
A drone, likely Ukrainian, hit the site for the second time in 2 days
No further details yet.
#StopRussia
#Russia is also reporting a 3m drone "fell on a field" in #Rostov region.
The UAV was discovered by a local 60-year-old resident near the village of #Nizhnedonskaya late yesterday.
No one knows how the 330x75cm device got there!
#StopRussiaNOW
The UAV was discovered by a local 60-year-old resident near the village of #Nizhnedonskaya late yesterday.
No one knows how the 330x75cm device got there!
#StopRussiaNOW
Now verified that the British-French "Brimstone" project is now active on the frontline in #Zaporizhzhia and possibly in #Donetsk too.
The #UK MoD, #France's missile manufacturer MBDA and British vehicle supplier Supacat collaborated. The system fires 8 Brimstone missiles 🔥🇬🇧🇫🇷
The #UK MoD, #France's missile manufacturer MBDA and British vehicle supplier Supacat collaborated. The system fires 8 Brimstone missiles 🔥🇬🇧🇫🇷
💙💛 a flood of coffees!
Thanks so much to Mr Miller, "PL" (anon) and Maria Serna who also wrote a lovely message.
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Thanks so much to Mr Miller, "PL" (anon) and Maria Serna who also wrote a lovely message.
ko-fi.com/home/coffeesho…
Is #Russia at it again?
Already charged with #WarCrimes by the I.C.C., confirmation from #Zaporizhzhia that kids are being forcibly evacuated from occupied towns in the region.
This is happening today in #Polohy + #Tokmak. At the moment being taken to #Berdyansk not Russia yet.
Already charged with #WarCrimes by the I.C.C., confirmation from #Zaporizhzhia that kids are being forcibly evacuated from occupied towns in the region.
This is happening today in #Polohy + #Tokmak. At the moment being taken to #Berdyansk not Russia yet.
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Following his overnight rant, #Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin now says his mercenaries will withdraw from #Bakhmut in 5 days.
“On 10 May 2023, we are forced to transfer positions to units of the Ministry of Defence”
English subs by @vidtranslator (Papal Fortress = Popasna)
Following his overnight rant, #Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin now says his mercenaries will withdraw from #Bakhmut in 5 days.
“On 10 May 2023, we are forced to transfer positions to units of the Ministry of Defence”
English subs by @vidtranslator (Papal Fortress = Popasna)
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It's another long shouty statement by #Wagner owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin, who continues to posture for position as the "sole, true hero of #Russia" as people jockey for position to replace #Putin, whose days are now numbered with a clear victory unlikely.
Here's part 2:
It's another long shouty statement by #Wagner owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin, who continues to posture for position as the "sole, true hero of #Russia" as people jockey for position to replace #Putin, whose days are now numbered with a clear victory unlikely.
Here's part 2:
#Russia admits the news I posted y'day about the massive hit on its forces in #Luhansk
State agency TASS shows video from the "meat processing plant" (insert your own joke) in #Alchevsk
Look, they brought meat for the cameras, but it's still frozen and untouched by HIMARS!🤡🤡
State agency TASS shows video from the "meat processing plant" (insert your own joke) in #Alchevsk
Look, they brought meat for the cameras, but it's still frozen and untouched by HIMARS!🤡🤡
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More governors in #Russia are cancelling parades for Victory Day.
I've already mentioned this is the biggest holiday in Russian psyche (except for New Year). The regions are citing "terrorism" risks which is a useful smokescreen in my opinion.
So what are the reasons?
More governors in #Russia are cancelling parades for Victory Day.
I've already mentioned this is the biggest holiday in Russian psyche (except for New Year). The regions are citing "terrorism" risks which is a useful smokescreen in my opinion.
So what are the reasons?
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The most obvious reason is so much military equipment has been destroyed in #Ukraine or still being used there, that the flagship military parade of the "mighty" #Russia¦n army will look embarrassingly weak.
There's also the shortage of personnel with almost 200k dead.
The most obvious reason is so much military equipment has been destroyed in #Ukraine or still being used there, that the flagship military parade of the "mighty" #Russia¦n army will look embarrassingly weak.
There's also the shortage of personnel with almost 200k dead.
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A key (lesser known) part of #Russia's celebrations, is the 'Immortal Regiment' parade.
People bring photos of those who died fighting in war(s) for the country/#USSR
But there's panic that so many will bring photos of dead in #Ukraine the true scale of losses will be seen.
A key (lesser known) part of #Russia's celebrations, is the 'Immortal Regiment' parade.
People bring photos of those who died fighting in war(s) for the country/#USSR
But there's panic that so many will bring photos of dead in #Ukraine the true scale of losses will be seen.
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In Occupied #Donetsk today they've tried to get around the problems with an 'auto' Immortal Regiment "parade".
Flags and banners on cars commemmorating the World War II victory, with no pesky pictures of those 1000s who've died in occupied #Ukraine!
In Occupied #Donetsk today they've tried to get around the problems with an 'auto' Immortal Regiment "parade".
Flags and banners on cars commemmorating the World War II victory, with no pesky pictures of those 1000s who've died in occupied #Ukraine!
For the first time, #Ukraine managed to shoot down one of #Russia's "invincible" Hypersonic 'Kinzhal' missiles.
The Ukrainian specialist Defence Express publishes proof of the landmark achievement the night before last, presumably with Patriot Defence:
defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tec…
The Ukrainian specialist Defence Express publishes proof of the landmark achievement the night before last, presumably with Patriot Defence:
defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tec…
This morning #Russia struck a power plant in #Donetsk, but #Ukraine officials say it's still working.
There have been local problems with electricity in #Kherson and some parts of #Donetsk after shelling of local infrastructure.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
rbc.ua/rus/news/sogod…
There have been local problems with electricity in #Kherson and some parts of #Donetsk after shelling of local infrastructure.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
rbc.ua/rus/news/sogod…
Time out to say vielen dank and thanks to bi-lingual @bk13051.
Dave's a big supporter with feedback, replies, retweets and a coffee or two as well💙💛
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Dave's a big supporter with feedback, replies, retweets and a coffee or two as well💙💛
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#Kherson region is being hit with guided aerial bombs again this lunchtime.
A church building's reportedly destroyed in #Vesele.
One person's injured with 20 homes badly damaged.
No photos yet, but pics are released of #Russia's attack yesterday on a factory in #Beryslav.
A church building's reportedly destroyed in #Vesele.
One person's injured with 20 homes badly damaged.
No photos yet, but pics are released of #Russia's attack yesterday on a factory in #Beryslav.
#Ukraine media are now reporting that Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat denies the downing of a Kh-47 "Kinzhal" missile.
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1654432205299499009
#EATP
The latest proof of "everything according to plan" for #Russia is the fact that car-sharing has been banned in #Moscow for the next 5 days.
Car rental agencies have also been ordered to close in the city until after the holidays!
#StopRussiaNOW
The latest proof of "everything according to plan" for #Russia is the fact that car-sharing has been banned in #Moscow for the next 5 days.
Car rental agencies have also been ordered to close in the city until after the holidays!
#StopRussiaNOW
#Russia has sentenced a former soldier to 13 years jail for Treason
Sgt Artem Semenov's trial was held behind closed doors and little is known about what he's alleged to have done. He was serving in Belgorod when detained: the offence said to have happened before the war started
Sgt Artem Semenov's trial was held behind closed doors and little is known about what he's alleged to have done. He was serving in Belgorod when detained: the offence said to have happened before the war started
Photos of the damage done in #Kyiv by the drone which fell on the capital when #Ukraine shot it down, saying it was one of their own, but malfunctioning.
I maintain Ukraine's forces did not know this when they shot, as it was dangerous to do so over a heavily populated area.
I maintain Ukraine's forces did not know this when they shot, as it was dangerous to do so over a heavily populated area.
In #Russia "Mash" media says today's fire at the Ilsky oil refinery was caused not by a drone, but by saboteurs, who've been caught by police.
Managers at the oil depot say saboteurs blew up the fifth installation with the help of IEDs.
It's not known if there were casualties.
Managers at the oil depot say saboteurs blew up the fifth installation with the help of IEDs.
It's not known if there were casualties.
Two new examples of #RussiaOnFire in the city of #Yekaterinburg.
The blazes were reported within minutes of each other.
The most dangerous was an apartment fire which spread quickly.
The blazes were reported within minutes of each other.
The most dangerous was an apartment fire which spread quickly.
The second #RussiaOnFire incident in #Yekaterinburg came in some small warehouses.
Probably only stuff belonging to locals, hoarded in lock-ups, but some accelerant in there by the look of it. Could be arson/insurance job.
Probably only stuff belonging to locals, hoarded in lock-ups, but some accelerant in there by the look of it. Could be arson/insurance job.
So this is interesting. Good work by @petite_michelle
Many have the feeling not everything is straightforward with Navalny.
Many have the feeling not everything is straightforward with Navalny.
https://twitter.com/petite_michelle/status/1653971397536886784
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Reports a drone "attempted to attack" an Aeroflot Airbus A320 as it was landing at #Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
A passenger on the flight from Samara said the UAV "dangerously approached" aiming at the side of the plane before flying away just before touchdown.
Reports a drone "attempted to attack" an Aeroflot Airbus A320 as it was landing at #Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
A passenger on the flight from Samara said the UAV "dangerously approached" aiming at the side of the plane before flying away just before touchdown.
The fake "head" of occupied #Zaporizhzhia confirms my earlier news about evacuating children.
But Yevgeny Balitsky now says there will be a "partial evacuation" of 18 villages. Most notable is the town of #Enerhodar where the country's biggest nuclear power station is built.
But Yevgeny Balitsky now says there will be a "partial evacuation" of 18 villages. Most notable is the town of #Enerhodar where the country's biggest nuclear power station is built.
#Ukraine's arrested an infamous pro-Russian blogger who says he's originally Chilean but is thought to be an American citizen. "Gonzalo Lira" has lived in Kharkiv for many years.
The Daily Beast wrote about him a year ago.
thedailybeast.com/gonzalo-lira-i….
The Daily Beast wrote about him a year ago.
thedailybeast.com/gonzalo-lira-i….
Finally! The bickering is over and the go ahead has been given for the EU to procure, then give, #Ukraine ammunition and missiles worth €1bn.
consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…
consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…
The last tweet must be extra infuriating for #Wagner owner Prigozhin.
He's crying about not being given ammo. Meanwhile #Ukraine rubs it in with Deputy Defence Min. Hanna Malyar quietly announces they've destroyed enemy ammo stores in #Bakhmut and doesn't believe they're leaving
He's crying about not being given ammo. Meanwhile #Ukraine rubs it in with Deputy Defence Min. Hanna Malyar quietly announces they've destroyed enemy ammo stores in #Bakhmut and doesn't believe they're leaving
Did you hear the one about @VodafoneUkraine saving #Zaporizhzhia?
It's not a joke but 100% true!
The mobile company's base station in #Komyshuvakha village took the full force of a missile flyng towards the city.
Despite the damage, communication was restored the next day.
It's not a joke but 100% true!
The mobile company's base station in #Komyshuvakha village took the full force of a missile flyng towards the city.
Despite the damage, communication was restored the next day.
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The twin cities of #Kramatorsk and #Sloviansk have suffered heavy damage after shelling to factories this afternoon.
The NKMZ (Novokramatorsk Machine Building Plant) is one of the largest heavy engineering plants in Europe. Casualties unknown after this attack.
#StopRussia
The twin cities of #Kramatorsk and #Sloviansk have suffered heavy damage after shelling to factories this afternoon.
The NKMZ (Novokramatorsk Machine Building Plant) is one of the largest heavy engineering plants in Europe. Casualties unknown after this attack.
#StopRussia
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While #Russia may claim the plant in #Kramatorsk was a legitimate war target, there's no way the attack on #Sloviansk can be justified.
A ceramics factory was reduced to ruins after two missiles slammed in to the buildings of ZEUS in the town.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
While #Russia may claim the plant in #Kramatorsk was a legitimate war target, there's no way the attack on #Sloviansk can be justified.
A ceramics factory was reduced to ruins after two missiles slammed in to the buildings of ZEUS in the town.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
An elderly woman's died as their evacuation vehicle came under fire when leaving #Bakhmut.
#Ukraine police in #Donetsk gave a detailed account of the horrible ordeal and risks taken to rescue 5 of 20 residents who were hiding in a basement.
dn.npu.gov.ua/news/ruslan-os…
#Ukraine police in #Donetsk gave a detailed account of the horrible ordeal and risks taken to rescue 5 of 20 residents who were hiding in a basement.
dn.npu.gov.ua/news/ruslan-os…
A Berlin court has lifted the ban on #Ukraine flags being worn or waved at three Soviet memorials this weekend.
The court said it was obviously illegal. Remember, a higher % of Ukrainians died in WWII than Russians.
Well done to those who fought the law!
The court said it was obviously illegal. Remember, a higher % of Ukrainians died in WWII than Russians.
Well done to those who fought the law!
https://twitter.com/emrshtn/status/1654552579701964801
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