On #NAFOday, we present a special big #SquaDrone thread, featuring all the team drones. We'll start with a jab from one of Ukraine's greatest boxers, bought by The Drone Team 2 (we're not sure who fellas had in mind — @Vitaliy_Klychko, @Klitschko, or both)
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2/11
Big bada boom is so 1997.
Badda jagga bonk is much trendier, although the point is pretty much the same.
"Anybody Else Want To Negotiate?" #NAFO#SquaDrone
3/11
This amazing Millenium Falcon comes courtesy of Flight Lieutenant @AurelliaStrass and #NAFOJediforces. Unlike the original, the only things this ship smuggles are explosives for russian invaders. Much like the original one, however, it will serve the light side.
4/11
Following the #StarWars subject, here's a Wookie-themed UAV. As Han Solo once said, it's not wise to upset a Wookie. This one's already upset. And now it will return the favor. #NAFO#SquaDrone
5/11
While we're at it, here's a tip on how to properly upset a tankie: 1. Ask them any uncomfortable question about soviet history (so, any question…) 2. Watch them have a tantrum 3. If on your land, instead of pointless arguments, launch an FPI drone from above
6/11
Now, back to #StarWars.
We once stated that the #Fellas are modern day Ewoks (sort of) — they look friendly, but, much like Wookies, you don't want to upset them. In large numbers, they can work miracles, such as these
Ewok Attack Squadrones. #NAFOfellas#SquaDrone
7/11
In the New Testament, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are conquest, war, famine, and death.
Our Four Drone Riders of the Rage-pocalypse are much nicer, although, it's a matter of perspective. They will bring the same amount of wrath upon unsolicited visitors.
8/11
We remember the times when zombies were just a concept in music videos. Now, brainwashed
z-creatures are on our land, but
They hear a buzzing sound before they make it
They start to freeze
As camera looks them right between the eyes
They're paralyzed
Cause this is Thriller
10/11
The second name sounds a bit more intimidating. More real. As if making a promise that it'll actually transcend social media, and fly away to the battlefield. That's exactly what's gonna happen.
We megalike it. #NAFO#SquaDrone
11/11
We want to finish off the #SquaDrone thread on a wholesome, soup-centric, note. May this drone become a gift, as pleasant as hot borscht on the tables of our defenders, and a nightmare, as devastating as hot borscht spilled on the nether regions of invaders
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Ukrainian journalist Eskhakzai Ramina published an interview on her YouTube channel with three teenagers from Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk, who grew up under temporary russian occupation. When russia occupied their homes in 2014, Ivan (7y.o.) from Luhansk, a girl (7y.o.) from Donetsk and a girl (9y.o.) from Crimea. At 18, Ivan and the 2 girls decided to leave their homes and return to Ukraine. Now, for the first time in many years, they have experienced what it means to live without fear and speak their native language.
Ukrainian soldiers look completely different after returning from russian captivity. Often, their families can barely recognize them. Weight loss, exhaustion, signs of torture, and other inhumane methods of treatment by russia. But despite all the horrors of captivity, they endured and made it back to native land. We keep waiting for the day when all Ukrainians will be home.
1037 years ago, The Kyivan Rus, which modern Ukraine is heir to, adopted Christianity as its state religion in Kyiv. That was 110 years before moscow was founded. For years, russia has been trying to appropriate this episode of our history to justify their invasion of Ukraine🧵
Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories celebrate Ukrainian Statehood Day🇺🇦
Today, the Yellow Ribbon movement activists are marking this important national holiday, reminding that even under occupation, Ukrainian cities will always remain Ukrainian🧵
Senior Lieutenant Kateryna has flown over 30 combat missions. She is the co-pilot of an Mi-8 helicopter and navigates dangerous, low-altitude raids near the front line. She has known since age 10 that she wanted to fly.
This is her story👇