Hello and welcome to Day 996 of #Russia's barbaric war.
Putin's band of war criminals is throwing everything at #Ukraine's defenders for 2 months as the Kremlin is certain tRUmp will force negotiations and wants to be in the strongest position possible.
Here's the daily thread
Putin's band of war criminals is throwing everything at #Ukraine's defenders for 2 months as the Kremlin is certain tRUmp will force negotiations and wants to be in the strongest position possible.
Here's the daily thread
#Russia is literally teetering on the edge of economic meltdown. If the west does not take this opportunity to ensure justice, protect borders and prosecute war criminals, historians will look back and shake their heads. They may also ask why do anything in the previous 3 years?
Anyway, let's get on with the stories of the day, although we start as ever with the link back to Thursday's thread.
It was a day which saw more problems for #Russia, more war crimes with a civilian shot dead on the street and a terrible attack on #Odesa
It was a day which saw more problems for #Russia, more war crimes with a civilian shot dead on the street and a terrible attack on #Odesa
https://x.com/TWMCLtd/status/1856980233460621737
First news of a #Ukraine attack on #Krasnodar region.
#Russia says 36 drones were shot down, yet the Governor there says 46.
It's speculated that drones may have hit the #Krymsk military airfield.
#Russia says 36 drones were shot down, yet the Governor there says 46.
It's speculated that drones may have hit the #Krymsk military airfield.
During the drone attack on #Krasnodar, wreckage fell on a house in the village of #Poltavskaya.
There was only minor damage and no injuries reported.
Russian civilians would be safer if there was no air defence.
There was only minor damage and no injuries reported.
Russian civilians would be safer if there was no air defence.
#Russia broke all records last month with a mean of 1,354 deaths/wounded per day.
After two weeks of November, this month's average is 1,513/day.
So today's number is just normal now!
Also note 2 more anti-aircraft systems, making 999 in total + 16 pieces of special equipment
After two weeks of November, this month's average is 1,513/day.
So today's number is just normal now!
Also note 2 more anti-aircraft systems, making 999 in total + 16 pieces of special equipment
A bad night for #Odesa (as you may have seen at the end of yesterday's thread) but it was very quiet thereafter.
2 x Kh-59 missiles were fired, one was intercepted, while 25 of 29 drones were shot down.
Therefore we deduce 1 missile and 4 drones hit Odesa.
#StopRussia
2 x Kh-59 missiles were fired, one was intercepted, while 25 of 29 drones were shot down.
Therefore we deduce 1 missile and 4 drones hit Odesa.
#StopRussia
Terrible damage in #Odesa.
One woman whose bed was next to a window, was killed.
At least 10 others injured in two main areas of attack
Fires in many apartments and a well-known nightclub in the city
#RussiaIsATerroristState
One woman whose bed was next to a window, was killed.
At least 10 others injured in two main areas of attack
Fires in many apartments and a well-known nightclub in the city
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Another American VIP, Richard Verma, stepped off the train in Kyiv this morning. One wonders what will happen to these relationships in January.
I'm sure @ZelenskyyUa worked out all he has to do is offer to build a Tesla factory for free to win the war😉
I'm sure @ZelenskyyUa worked out all he has to do is offer to build a Tesla factory for free to win the war😉
https://x.com/USAmbKyiv/status/1857334440516530483
Air alarms in many places in #Ukraine only got switched off around 30 minutes ago.
Most nights this week #Russia has raised Tu-95MS bombers from the "Olenya" airbase, with almost everyone saying "this is the big attack" that's been expected.
But again there were no missiles
Most nights this week #Russia has raised Tu-95MS bombers from the "Olenya" airbase, with almost everyone saying "this is the big attack" that's been expected.
But again there were no missiles
#Russia publishes its alleged ambush of a 16-year-old "saboteur" who they claim was about to commit arson on the Trans-Siberian Railway in the #Kirov Region.
Of course it could all be staged as a warning to others. Obviously they get the kid to blame "curators" from #Ukraine.
Of course it could all be staged as a warning to others. Obviously they get the kid to blame "curators" from #Ukraine.
All governments, leaders & all media should be repeating this, as one of #Norway's first online "newspaper" has done today.
tRUmp likes to talk about the cost of war (ignoring the jobs created), but he and Musk will never talk about the cost of surrender
nettavisen.no/ukraina/russla…
tRUmp likes to talk about the cost of war (ignoring the jobs created), but he and Musk will never talk about the cost of surrender
nettavisen.no/ukraina/russla…
#Russia crossed #Ukraine's border again - this time in the northern #Chernihiv region, near where it meets Sumy.
Ukraine officials point out it's a region cut off by the rivers and destroyed bridges, with no-one living there. Even so, should🇺🇦have undefended borders?
Ukraine officials point out it's a region cut off by the rivers and destroyed bridges, with no-one living there. Even so, should🇺🇦have undefended borders?
Not given Naomi a plug for a while, and Christmas is not far away after all!
Happy shopping to help #Ukraine
Happy shopping to help #Ukraine
https://x.com/naomimorris1980/status/1842559325799432389
#Ukraine could open #Lviv airport within months.
An insurance broker has told Reuters 2025 may see the western Ukraine city become the first to allow civilian air traffic since February 2022.
orig: reuters.com/world/europe/u…
An insurance broker has told Reuters 2025 may see the western Ukraine city become the first to allow civilian air traffic since February 2022.
orig: reuters.com/world/europe/u…
You may be aware #COP29 is taking place in #Baku.
You may also wonder why fossil-fuel kingdom #Azerbaijan was chosen as host.
Finally some protest, but why don't media actually state that #Russia vetoed any European country hosting the climate event.
news.sky.com/story/cop29-un…
You may also wonder why fossil-fuel kingdom #Azerbaijan was chosen as host.
Finally some protest, but why don't media actually state that #Russia vetoed any European country hosting the climate event.
news.sky.com/story/cop29-un…
Authorities in the #Georgia region of #Abkhazia, defakto stolen by #Russia in the 2008 war, thought they'd quelled unrest with arrests, violence then releasing protest leaders.
But as the "govt" presses ahead with plans to "accept" 🇷🇺 oligarchs cash, people invade Parliament Sq
But as the "govt" presses ahead with plans to "accept" 🇷🇺 oligarchs cash, people invade Parliament Sq
#Abkhazia UPD
And they're in!
No, not Trump's January 6 insurrection, but happening now, live in the #Russia controlled stolen Abkhazia territory.
Parliament is breached.
And they're in!
No, not Trump's January 6 insurrection, but happening now, live in the #Russia controlled stolen Abkhazia territory.
Parliament is breached.
Got to say I'm pretty disgusted by this. I now think even less of Scholz than before.
This shows his priorities.
Pure electioneering. Talking to an indicted war criminal just to try to pick up votes from the pro-#Russia section of the electorate.
This shows his priorities.
Pure electioneering. Talking to an indicted war criminal just to try to pick up votes from the pro-#Russia section of the electorate.
Something else we should also be disgusted about is @Apple
It's given in to the Kremlin again and removed the @SvobodaRadio App from the Russian AppStore.
Earlier, spineless Apple also stopped downloads of @CurrentTimeEng, another opposition outlet.
It's given in to the Kremlin again and removed the @SvobodaRadio App from the Russian AppStore.
Earlier, spineless Apple also stopped downloads of @CurrentTimeEng, another opposition outlet.
Cluster munitions reportedly hit near the #Sloviansk Thermal Power Station in free #Donetsk.
Fires broke out at the site in #Mykolaivka village.
#StopRussia
Fires broke out at the site in #Mykolaivka village.
#StopRussia
Student protesters clash with police in #Tbilisi.
They wanted to stage a "night strike" in Tblisi State University, but police blocked their entry.
The country still demands #Georgia is allowed free elections after the stolen ones.
They wanted to stage a "night strike" in Tblisi State University, but police blocked their entry.
The country still demands #Georgia is allowed free elections after the stolen ones.
#Russia claims between 8pm and 9pm (Moscow time), it destroyed 15 of #Ukraine's drones over #Kursk region.
The Kremlin says it also stopped a missile.
The Kremlin says it also stopped a missile.
#Russia is stopping gas supplies to #Austria.
It comes after a court awarded Vienna compensation, which Moscow refused to recognise.
So Austria planned not to pay until they'd received the equivalent in gas. Chancellor Nehammer said they would not be blackmailed.
It comes after a court awarded Vienna compensation, which Moscow refused to recognise.
So Austria planned not to pay until they'd received the equivalent in gas. Chancellor Nehammer said they would not be blackmailed.
#Russia is angry with @iaeaorg chief @rafaelmgrossi for saying they would keep monitors at the #Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant until "until the possible freezing of the war."
Now the Kremlin is threatening to kick out inspectors, saying it's up to them how long IAEA staff can stay.
Now the Kremlin is threatening to kick out inspectors, saying it's up to them how long IAEA staff can stay.
#Toretsk after #Russia's "peacekeepers" arrived.
Liberating roofs from houses and parents from families.
Liberating roofs from houses and parents from families.
https://x.com/andrii_sybiha/status/1857064190122278993
Agreed. #Scholz legitimises #Putin's war crimes.
https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1857479437111144827
The EU "has proof" #China has helped provide #Russia with lethal weapons.
orig:
faz.net/aktuell/politi…
orig:
faz.net/aktuell/politi…
Poignancy in #Kyiv earlier today.
The "Empty Chairs" action was held on Sofiia Square, to support missing journalists, writers, cultural figures and human rights defenders, being held captive by #Russia
#StopRussia
The "Empty Chairs" action was held on Sofiia Square, to support missing journalists, writers, cultural figures and human rights defenders, being held captive by #Russia
#StopRussia
#RussiaOnFire
In a misogynistic society, arson is feared after this blaze at the "Centre for Women in Difficult Life Situations" in #Moscow region.
21 people suffered injuries, five serious, in the fire at the centre in #Odintsovo.
In a misogynistic society, arson is feared after this blaze at the "Centre for Women in Difficult Life Situations" in #Moscow region.
21 people suffered injuries, five serious, in the fire at the centre in #Odintsovo.
Protesters refuse to back down in #Russia occupied #Abkhazia.
They gave "president" Aslan Bzhania an hour to resign.
They say they will go to the Interior Ministry building where he is hiding, if he does not quit.
They gave "president" Aslan Bzhania an hour to resign.
They say they will go to the Interior Ministry building where he is hiding, if he does not quit.
Tbere are currently 8 of #Russia's drones flying inside #Ukraine airspace.
They're all in the south right now and at least 2 have already been knocked down.
#StopRussia
They're all in the south right now and at least 2 have already been knocked down.
#StopRussia
In Kherson, the occupiers continue their murderous games.
Today a 60-year-old man escaped with his life, but was injured when a #Russia drone dropped explosives on him, according to the local governor.
Today a 60-year-old man escaped with his life, but was injured when a #Russia drone dropped explosives on him, according to the local governor.
#Russia says it has finally taken full control of a village in #Zaporizhzhia region which it has partially held for over 18 months.
The village is #Dorozhnianka, just south of #Hulyaipole.
This is not confirmed and could be psyops with #Ukraine fearing an attack on this front.
The village is #Dorozhnianka, just south of #Hulyaipole.
This is not confirmed and could be psyops with #Ukraine fearing an attack on this front.
About 20 drones are threatening #Ukraine and #Kyiv is among the cities which looks like coming under attack.
Roll of honour today - these are the fine people whose support helps me compile these threads every day.
Thanks for the KoFi
"Mihaela" @sitnround @pedroromero1754 @SergeyKofanov @Give_Up_On_Name
Thanks for the KoFi
"Mihaela" @sitnround @pedroromero1754 @SergeyKofanov @Give_Up_On_Name
We are down to 13 drones attacking #Ukraine now.
Air raid warnings still active for #Kyiv but may be switched off soon as most UAVs look to be flying away from the capital.
Many look to be heading to the "StarKon" airbase in #Khmelnytskyi region.
Air raid warnings still active for #Kyiv but may be switched off soon as most UAVs look to be flying away from the capital.
Many look to be heading to the "StarKon" airbase in #Khmelnytskyi region.
And that's it for another day, another🧵
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but up by over 300 on BSky. The X-odus continues.
If you can't find me there, send me a DM.
And see you here again in a few hours.
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