Thread by @dim0kq

This is one of the darkest moments for me in the war against Russia.

I just returned from visiting many our friends fighting in Donetsk region, and we had long discussions on the war, and geopolitics around it.

Authentic thoughts from Ukraine's frontlines, noted in this 🧵

I will kick it off with the fact that many Ukrainian military actually closely follow the news in the world, and know how it affects them.

Specifically, they follow border blocade and confirm they have volunteer military aid stuck in there.

They geniuinly don't understand WHY fellow Poles would block the biggest logistics border to Ukraine, a country at war.

Ukraine is especially weak now for political game, given it's being attacked with ballistic missiles and drones every day and night, not even mentioning arty.

No country can defeat Russia these days on its own, except the US possibly. That is why Ukraine needs the support, and it got a lot of support. Russia is strong.

Not every military operation was perfect for us, but this is exactly how any other country would perform. This is war

This is war and all of us are extremely thankful that we are not left 1x1 with this monster russia. This is obvious that if the world won't supply Ukraine with ammo, Ukraine will fall in a matter of weeks.

At this stage, to hold the line, you need enormous amounts of ammo.

Not a single country can outproduce russia in this case, and not a single country can afford to sacrifice as many men as russia did to conquer Ukraine.

If russia takes over, the world will see another and another Bucha, Mariupol, Marinka filled with our corpses.

Many fail to realize that russian invasion is not a case for our government to solve solely, but also to each and every citizen. Russia is going all-in on this war, and it touches everyone.

Moreover, it's a national security problem for so many countries in Europe.

Morerover, it's ideological war - dictatorship against freedom and democracy. To me, freedom is the dearest. Infact, this is the only thing worth fighting for.

I get it that many people have the luxury to switch onto the next thing, but we Ukrainians and supporters - we can't.

Our lives are at stake because most of us won't be able to survive under Russian government, pushing us as colonized meat into the meatgrinder for invading other European countries.

I am sad to acknowledge that people in Europe still don't understand that this war is not local.

So, this is combined with extreme conditions in the frontlines. We literally saw on drone livestream how hundreds of russians push our defense line.

Russia has a lot of men to send to assaults at Ukrainian trenches, mostly prisoners from Storm-Z.

This is also combined with russian Shahed drones and ballistic missiles targeting our infrastructure sites in our peaceful cities. Most military servicemen have their families in those peaceful cities, and they are significantly worried about what Russia will do this winter.

The production of Shahed drones has ramped up significantly, making it possible for Russia to produce 700-1000 drones a month. They have already started using them - e.g. latest attack was ~75 drones at once in all directions.

They really do a lot of damage if they hit.

We have talked to many commanders, and they say that at this stage of war, we must admit that Ukraine's fighters have been really heroic in standing against russia.

Moreover, we even did successful OFFENSIVES on tactical and strategic level.

This is unique thing to achieve without air superiority, naval fleet, not enough artillery ammo, not enough air defense... Ukraine held itself against all odds.

Still, Ukraine is already facing cruel reality of not being able to launch successful offensives without more supplies

The war at this stage is VERY active, but it's extremely hard for both sides to break through the defense.

Each position in the trench is being assaulted almost every hour, but with no to little gains - like literally meters.

I have massive respect for each and every country, community and individual supporting Ukraine. This tells me a lot about our shared values of freedom, liberty and compassion.

Thank you for this.

Ukraine can't win on its own. We can win if we stand together, united by shared values against the dictates of violence Russia is pushing.

Unite and make your impact against Russian invasion. I have seen how our initiative to get tech devices to Ukrainian defenders saves lives.

We will stand for freedom. It's not over yet, and I think we are still far from over.

I am afraid this will drag for another decade, but I don't see other choice for myself given my values. I will help Ukraine fight for freedom any way I can, until Ukraine wins.