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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"801 days of horrifying torture — daily, mentally, psychologically, physically. This is the GULAG of the 21st century."
Ihor Shyshko has been held captive, abused and tortured by russia for over 2 years. He lost 50 kilograms. This is what russia does to Ukrainian POWs🧵1/6
Serving with Sergeant Liudmyla in the 100th Mechanised Brigade, Grigio is a beloved companion to every soldier. His grey fur, which earned him his name (Grigio is Italian for "grey"), brings warmth and comfort to everyone around him.
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Valeriia ‘Nava’ Subotina is a Ukrainian defender, who went through the siege of Mariupol and 327 days of torture in russian captivity. At Azovstal, she became a fiancée, a wife, and a widow. Nava had a dream that she promised to fulfill if she survived.
This is her story👇🧵1/8
2/8 Nava used to work as a press officer for the @azov_media and in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, where she met her future husband, Andriy Subotin.
On February 24, 2022, Andriy left for his service. Nava joined the Azov's press service and documented everything happening in Mariupol.
3/8 In March 2022, russians encircled the city. The Azovstal steel plant became the last stronghold of resistance, where thousands of civilians and soldiers sheltered in its bunkers.
"I understood that no matter what happened, I had to stay in Mariupol, I had to defend my city."
Mariia ‘Gerda’ Chekh is a Ukraine’s defender who survived the siege of Mariupol and russian captivity.
This is her story🧵👇
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This is an archival photo of the Azov Brigade servicewoman, celebrating her birthday in one of the Azovstal’s bunkers. She is the only one in the photo who survived.
In the early days of the full-scale invasion, Gerda documented the humanitarian catastrophe and civilian casualties in Mariupol. She sought refuge at Azovstal, as russian forces relentlessly bombarded the city with artillery and airstrikes.
Roman Oleksiv survived a russian missile strike, facing severe burns and a difficult recovery. For almost 2 years he wore a compression mask, and is now finally free of it. Roman came back from🇩🇪to Lviv, where he goes to school and spends time with his hobbies
Read his story🧵1/6
On July 14, 2022, then-7-year-old Romchyk and his mother were waiting for a doctor in Vinnytsia when russia launched a missile strike.
Roman’s mother was killed.
The explosion left the boy with burns covering 45% of his body, with the most severe—4th degree—on his back.