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Another small milestone in Europe's war.
Today is Day 450 of #Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of its neighbour.
This is the start of Friday's daily thread. Already another day of missile attacks.
For Thursday's news, click and scroll here:
Today is Day 450 of #Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of its neighbour.
This is the start of Friday's daily thread. Already another day of missile attacks.
For Thursday's news, click and scroll here:
https://twitter.com/TWMCLtd/status/1659074276807307264
The night attack by #Russia started with drones and ended with more cruise missiles.
Only 3 of the 6 missiles fired from the Black Sea were intercepted according to #Ukraine and there were hits in #KryvyiRih
16 more drones were shot down.
Only 3 of the 6 missiles fired from the Black Sea were intercepted according to #Ukraine and there were hits in #KryvyiRih
16 more drones were shot down.
In #KryvyiRih a 64-year-old woman was seriously injured.
A private business was hit. An administration building and workshops were severely damaged by the blast and subsequent fires.
Another man received slight injuries but did not go to hospital.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
A private business was hit. An administration building and workshops were severely damaged by the blast and subsequent fires.
Another man received slight injuries but did not go to hospital.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Powerful explosions were also heard in #Lviv and #Rivne in the west of #Ukraine.
Local officials say air defence worked.
Meanwhile defence in #Mykolaiv says they shot down all 3 Kalibr cruise missiles fired by #Russia from Black Sea ships before they could hit targets.
Local officials say air defence worked.
Meanwhile defence in #Mykolaiv says they shot down all 3 Kalibr cruise missiles fired by #Russia from Black Sea ships before they could hit targets.
#Kyiv's air defence stood up well again with nothing getting through the security net.
There was a fire in #Vyshhorod region during the night and while it was not hit by a drone or missile, it's not clear if this was caused by falling debris.
#StandWithUkraine
There was a fire in #Vyshhorod region during the night and while it was not hit by a drone or missile, it's not clear if this was caused by falling debris.
#StandWithUkraine
The British Intelligence update today notes #Russia's problems with sabotage attack.
While concentrating on yesterday's attack in #Crimea, this is a problem for the Occupiers in #Russia too.
While concentrating on yesterday's attack in #Crimea, this is a problem for the Occupiers in #Russia too.
And news of another railway attack in #Crimea overnight.
A drone fell on tracks in the #Dzhankoy region, hitting rail power lines as it fell. The railway track itself was not damaged, but trains are suspended.
There is a lot of debris at the crash site.
A drone fell on tracks in the #Dzhankoy region, hitting rail power lines as it fell. The railway track itself was not damaged, but trains are suspended.
There is a lot of debris at the crash site.
It's still not been officially confirmed, but it now seems almost certain that @ZelenskyyUa is on his way to #Japan to attend the #G7Summit in person for the first time.
Interesting that two of #Russia's biggest "soft" allies, #India and #Brazil are also invited to observe.
Interesting that two of #Russia's biggest "soft" allies, #India and #Brazil are also invited to observe.
The new package of US sanctions against #Russia will include about 300 companies, ships and aircraft.
Washington will also introduce export restrictions on about 70 companies from not only Russia but also go-between countries profiting from sanctions.
Washington will also introduce export restrictions on about 70 companies from not only Russia but also go-between countries profiting from sanctions.
#Russia's occupied territories are passing state laws on "the forcible relocation of residents."
This legislation was passed on the anniversary of native #Crimea people being driven from their homeland by Moscow under Stalin.
Russia now says it can 'legally' deport people.
This legislation was passed on the anniversary of native #Crimea people being driven from their homeland by Moscow under Stalin.
Russia now says it can 'legally' deport people.
In #Dnipropetrovsk, regional officials say a fire station was targeted by #Russia's strikes early this morning.
A reminder two people were injured - a 64 year old woman is critically ill.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
A reminder two people were injured - a 64 year old woman is critically ill.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#Russia's attack drones caused more damage in #Donetsk region overnight.
In #Pokrovsk, a small town between #Kramatorsk and #Donetsk, warehouses were targeted.
Further south in #VelykaNovosilka one person was killed by shelling.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
In #Pokrovsk, a small town between #Kramatorsk and #Donetsk, warehouses were targeted.
Further south in #VelykaNovosilka one person was killed by shelling.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#EATB #EverythingAccordingToPlan
Putin has just sacked Oleg Syromolotov from the Government.
He was Deputy Foreign Minister with responsibility for "countering terrorism" - maybe he tried to stop Putin?!
Putin has just sacked Oleg Syromolotov from the Government.
He was Deputy Foreign Minister with responsibility for "countering terrorism" - maybe he tried to stop Putin?!
Britain releases full details of its latest #Russia sanctions.
13 Gazprom Neft board execs are among the 86. So too Oleg Romanenko who led Occupiers at the #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear plant.
Banks and companies producing tech, lasers & metals are also listed.
gov.uk/government/new…
13 Gazprom Neft board execs are among the 86. So too Oleg Romanenko who led Occupiers at the #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear plant.
Banks and companies producing tech, lasers & metals are also listed.
gov.uk/government/new…
Almost #RussiaOnFire after another sabotage attempt.
Officials in #Tula region say someone tried to set fire to a relay cabinet on the Krivoluchye-Prisada section of the railway. However it "only became slightly sooty" with a partially burned rag hanging out of the door.
Officials in #Tula region say someone tried to set fire to a relay cabinet on the Krivoluchye-Prisada section of the railway. However it "only became slightly sooty" with a partially burned rag hanging out of the door.
Lots of smoke can be seen on the horizon in Occupied #Donetsk.
This is looking to the central Petrovskyi district.
#DonetskIsUkraine #RussiansGoHome
This is looking to the central Petrovskyi district.
#DonetskIsUkraine #RussiansGoHome
Cheers to @mlabik77 who has bought me my first coffee of the day. Much needed Martin, and thank you for your continuous support 💙💛
ko-fi.com/home/coffeesho…
ko-fi.com/home/coffeesho…
Worth taking a look at #Russia's losses in a bit more depth. Ragnar always obliges!
#SlavaUkraini
#SlavaUkraini
https://twitter.com/ragnarbjartur/status/1659480952354099201
#Volkswagen finally leaves #Russia.
The German company has sold its Russian assets to the Avilon dealer holding it's said in a statement.
The German company has sold its Russian assets to the Avilon dealer holding it's said in a statement.
Eyebrows raised in #Cyprus at this news..
Police there say there is not enough evidence to charge two Russians after earlier arresting them for trying to murder a journalist who was against #Putin
One of the two will be deported, the other has residency
cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/19/cha…
Police there say there is not enough evidence to charge two Russians after earlier arresting them for trying to murder a journalist who was against #Putin
One of the two will be deported, the other has residency
cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/19/cha…
President Zelenskyy has arrived in #Jeddah for the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.
He arrived on a French government jet.
Despite denials, I still expect #Ukraine's leader to appear at the #G7HiroshimaSummit this weekend.
He arrived on a French government jet.
Despite denials, I still expect #Ukraine's leader to appear at the #G7HiroshimaSummit this weekend.
https://twitter.com/aawsat_News/status/1659493829819486209
Interesting that the popular (ex) Mayor of #Yekaterinburg was only fined for "discrediting the army"
Yevgeniy Groizman said it was because everyone knew he was not guilty of anything.
Likely the Kremlin is scared of big protests in his home city.
Yevgeniy Groizman said it was because everyone knew he was not guilty of anything.
Likely the Kremlin is scared of big protests in his home city.
https://twitter.com/Sota_Vision/status/1659494734979641345
I probably shouldn't laugh!
A busy-body in #Crimea called police to urgently complain about a young woman with a tattoo of the hated #Ukraine nationalist, Stepan Bandera.
Turned out if was Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders!
A busy-body in #Crimea called police to urgently complain about a young woman with a tattoo of the hated #Ukraine nationalist, Stepan Bandera.
Turned out if was Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders!
Indeed. Last year #Russia was 49th on the list of #SouthAfrica's trading partners.
I can only gue$$ at the reasons.
Illegal, under the radar arms sales probably not recorded in those figures😜
I can only gue$$ at the reasons.
Illegal, under the radar arms sales probably not recorded in those figures😜
https://twitter.com/Bacchus92377966/status/1659468622908080128?t=1fdHTH3EdsP03B2dxOtrPQ&s=19
The first plane from #Russia to #Georgia landed in #Tblisi.
There was NOT a warm welcome for passengers from the Terrorist State!
The banner says "Russian plane...." and I shouldn't translate the rest😂🤭 (think of the message to the Moskva ship from Snake Island!)
There was NOT a warm welcome for passengers from the Terrorist State!
The banner says "Russian plane...." and I shouldn't translate the rest😂🤭 (think of the message to the Moskva ship from Snake Island!)
The same message from the previous tweet may have accompanied a package sent to #Russia's Chief propagandist😅😉
Margarita Simonyan says she was sent explosives.... actually, the gift from Hong Kong proved to be a sex toy.
#StandWithUkraine
Margarita Simonyan says she was sent explosives.... actually, the gift from Hong Kong proved to be a sex toy.
#StandWithUkraine
Chaos in #Georgia outside the airport now.
Protesters and police out in number. Journalists try to ask visitors from #Russia why they've come.
Two parts of Georgia are still occupied by Russia.
Protesters and police out in number. Journalists try to ask visitors from #Russia why they've come.
Two parts of Georgia are still occupied by Russia.
So I was away commentating on tennis in #Rome where a big story developed for #Ukraine
@angie_kalinina played the match of her life to beat #Russia's Kudermetova in 3 sets.
Kalinina, originally from occupied from Nova Kakhovka, is into the final of a 1000 event for the 1st time
@angie_kalinina played the match of her life to beat #Russia's Kudermetova in 3 sets.
Kalinina, originally from occupied from Nova Kakhovka, is into the final of a 1000 event for the 1st time
Meanwhile NBC reports that the western coalition is on the verge of giving F-16s to #Ukraine.
Great! Just over a year late. Had the jets, modern tanks and Patriots been given in May 2022 the war would have been over by now, saving 1000s of lives.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
Great! Just over a year late. Had the jets, modern tanks and Patriots been given in May 2022 the war would have been over by now, saving 1000s of lives.
nbcnews.com/politics/white…
Interesting story here.
#Russia has used tonnes of sand to link an island off the south coast of #Ukraine with the rest of its occupied territory in #Kherson.
They're using the nature reserve as a military training ground.
pravda.com.ua/news/2023/05/1…
#Russia has used tonnes of sand to link an island off the south coast of #Ukraine with the rest of its occupied territory in #Kherson.
They're using the nature reserve as a military training ground.
pravda.com.ua/news/2023/05/1…
Three workers in the energy sector have been killed by #Russia.
A drone hit the car they were in near #Yunakiv in the #Sumy region.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
A drone hit the car they were in near #Yunakiv in the #Sumy region.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Head of the President's office in #Ukraine, Andriy Yermak confirms #Zelenskyy will attend the #G7Summit in #Japan and meet with @POTUS.
Yermak's also delighted with the news they're going to receive new generation fighter jets.
Yermak's also delighted with the news they're going to receive new generation fighter jets.
https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1659646396469747713
Three powerful explosions reported in #Mariupol tonight
At least one of the blasts is at the airport which has been quite a big base for #Russia's occupiers.
There were also explosions in the suburbs of the city on the Donetsk coast.
#RussiansGoHome
At least one of the blasts is at the airport which has been quite a big base for #Russia's occupiers.
There were also explosions in the suburbs of the city on the Donetsk coast.
#RussiansGoHome
In #Odesa region today there was an explosion.
An IED exploded under the car of a local businessman in the town of Reni.
The car was badly damaged but no one was injured.
An IED exploded under the car of a local businessman in the town of Reni.
The car was badly damaged but no one was injured.
President of #Moldova, Maia Sandu confirmed on TV tonight that #Russia tried to overthrow the pro-European govt in Chisinau in the Spring.
"The Kremlin's plans are obvious: a change of government in Chisinau to a pro-Russian one and to use Moldova against Ukraine in the war"
"The Kremlin's plans are obvious: a change of government in Chisinau to a pro-Russian one and to use Moldova against Ukraine in the war"
#Russia, responding to sanctions from the USA a little earlier, has put 500 Americans on its own black list.
I'm sure @BarackObama is gutted he can't visit the Terrorist State!
I'm sure @BarackObama is gutted he can't visit the Terrorist State!
#Russia says @Greenpeace "pose a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order and security of the Russian Federation."
The campaign group has been blacklisted by Moscow as "an undesirable organisation."
#RussiaIsATerroristState
The campaign group has been blacklisted by Moscow as "an undesirable organisation."
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Officials in #Dnipro say two more drones have been shot down near the city this evening.
#StopRussia
#StopRussia
A brilliant thread on western coalition countries and companies helping the Terrorist State.
Look away now if you're German (or Czech) or put pressure on your leaders to act.
Thx @honeydewhugs for alerting me.
Look away now if you're German (or Czech) or put pressure on your leaders to act.
Thx @honeydewhugs for alerting me.
https://twitter.com/betelgeuse1922/status/1659509824344952839?t=hhD8rhx-UtQaE3Nd_w2EmQ&s=19
Another night of drone attacks is underway in #Ukraine.
#Russia's current weapon of choice, the #Iran-made UAVs are over the country again. One already reportedly shot down by #Kyiv's air defence (unconfirmed)
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#Russia's current weapon of choice, the #Iran-made UAVs are over the country again. One already reportedly shot down by #Kyiv's air defence (unconfirmed)
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Explosions in #Kyiv again.
About 10-12 drones are currently buzzing #Kyiv and neighbouring regions.
7 'Mopeds' can be heard over fairly central areas of #Ukraine's capital now. Others are around the regional borders with #Chernihiv and #Zhytomyr oblasts.
7 'Mopeds' can be heard over fairly central areas of #Ukraine's capital now. Others are around the regional borders with #Chernihiv and #Zhytomyr oblasts.
#Kyiv update
Falling debris from a drone has hit a 10-storey building in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.
A fire has broken out. No further details.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussiaNow
Falling debris from a drone has hit a 10-storey building in the Darnytskyi district of the capital.
A fire has broken out. No further details.
#StandWithUkraine #StopRussiaNow
This was the look in the sky over the #Darnytskyi region of #Kyiv after the multi-storey caught fire when debris fell on it.
#StopRussia
#StopRussia
In #Kyiv, here's some of the debris from the UAV shot down which led to the fire in the capital.
#StandWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
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