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Hello on Day 1298 of Russia's full invasion of its sovereign neighbour. So, only 1295 days late in fulfilling the boast of taking Kyiv in 3 days. #EATP for Putin.

I've compiled a🧵every single day without fail.
You can help my work with a boost, comment, re-post or a coffee🙏
Friday saw more important visitors arrive in Kyiv (and another familiar place is in Ukraine today).

There was more solidarity and practical support, while Russia suffered more oil woes.

If you missed anything, click and scroll here:

I'll start in Odesa, because that's where the familiar face has turned up.

He was planning to return to Ukraine a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't make it, but now Boris is back.
Loved by nearly all Ukrainians, his early arrival (with Lord Ashcroft) meant he avoids the crowds. Image
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Russia's battlefield losses remain pretty constant.

Just under 1000 more dead, or dying, invaders.
Enemy vehicles destroyed is back over 100

The average daily number of artillery systems destroyed is 25, so today's 39 is still well above the mean even though we've seen higher Image
Many more drones were fired by Russia last night, but General Kellogg kept Kyiv safe, with just one UAV hovering near the capital all night.

In total, 164 drones +1 ballistic missile were launched, of which 137 were stopped (84%)
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Sorry if it's too much Boris at breakfast!

The former UK PM joined in one of Ukraine's newest traditions - the "Piano Dawn" in Odesa.

Mornings are greeted on Langeron beach with pianist Ihor Yanchuk tinkling the ivories!
#StandWithUkraine
Last night I reported new US sanctions against Russia supporters. My story has now been confirmed.

China's Academy of Sciences, National Time Service Centre is probably the biggest name on the list while firms in India & Turkiye are also targeted.

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Sumy remains one of the most heavily attacked areas.

The regional council says 3 people have been killed and 5 more injured since yesterday morning.

The air raid in the region yesterday lasted 23 hours, 25 minutes 😳 Image
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After leaving Ukraine yesterday evening, Prince Harry allowed these photos to be released.

The Duke of Sussex visited the Alley of Fallen Heroes in Kyiv. He paid respects and thanks to Ukraine's armed forces. Ukraine provides one of the largest teams for the Invictus Games. Image
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Kharkiv region was also attacked overnight, with aerial bombs, FPVs & regular drones falling regularly.

In Balka village, nr Kupiansk, a woman was injured in a strike on a house which caught fire, while in Kalynove, a cultural centre, apartment blocks & a hospital were damaged. Image
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Russia says falling debris damaged a hospital in Volgograd this morning, but they have not released photos.

The city's airport was one of 4 to be shut due to the work of Ukraine's Dr One.
Yaroslavl, Samara and Saratov were the others, but all except Saratov have been reopened
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Recently Ukraine has switched to 'alternative' oil targets in Russia, rather than just refineries, such as depots, pipelines, pumping stations and sometimes even gas stations with large fuel reserves.

But today a broad daylight strike around 1600km away from Ukraine.
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This is the moment Ukraine's Dr One left a calling card at the Novo-Ufa refinery in Ufa.

When Russia's refineries this far away start getting hit, there are big problems for Russia, more problems at the pumps & with inflation soon after for the public.
📹 @Exilenova_plus
So much happened Thursday I forgot to write about another anniversary

9/11 we know about.
I mentioned it was 3 years since Russia fled Kharkiv.
But it was also exactly 6 months since Trump demanded a ceasefire. Ukraine agreed.

Ex-Pres Clinton knows Putin never wanted peace.
I've written recently about Ukraine targeting, and likely hitting, the occupiers' air defence.

The problem is always exposing what's happened when Russia hides, and lies about, everything.

But military insider "Spy Dossier" reports 2 more air defence systems have been hit. Image
Sorry to spoil the mood, but look at this.

Someone's been in the room with the Donald.
One can tell this is genuinely him writing by the schoolboy writing and capitals.

And of course it's not Putin's war. Zelenskyy invaded himself 🤦 Image
Bad scenes in Kharkiv region after what Ukraine says was another double-tap attack, killed 1 and injured 2.

In Borova village, just over the Oskil river, a strike destroyed a residential building.
As rubble was being sifted through, aerial bombs and MLRS attacked the same site. Image
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Err.. what's going on in eastern Poland?

Lublin is close to the Ukraine border.
I doubt closing a main airport on a Saturday afternoon was scheduled.

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There was an air alert in the neighbouring Ukraine region of Volyn, and Lutsk city.

There are online rumours of Russian drones straying in to Poland and Romania, but I cannot confirm that. I suspect Poland's actions are preventive rather than reactive.

Another place in the free Donetsk region, that I don't think I've ever mentioned before in 43 months of all out war.

Novodonetske is west of Kramatorsk. Russia has already done its usual "peacekeeping" here, destroying everything belonging to people they pretend to care about
A Ukraine drone has brought down one of Russia's best, and most expensive, UAVs.

The multi-purpose Orion drone can carry four guided bombs or four missiles with a 250kg payload. Each one costs around $8m and can probably stay airborne for up to 24 hours.
In south-west Poland, a Ukrainian church has been vandalised.

The cross was actually cut from the top of the 🇺🇦Greek Catholic church in Legnica.

Some say there has been an increase in such racist incidents since the right-wing president was elected. Image
Two of Putin's Rosgvardia officers have been killed in a sabotage attack on Russia's railway in Oryol region.

Another Russian Guard is seriously wounded after an explosive device detonated on tracks near Maloarkhangelsk.

Tonight passengers are still having to switch to buses.
There was an explosion in Dnipro earlier, during a ballistic missile alert.

As always with the council in this city, nothing is ever reported promptly, leading to speculation & allegations of them hiding the truth

No news on injuries, or even if this fire was due to the attack
The Smolensk and Tver regions of Russia are under strongest attack by Ukraine's drones tonight.

There were also explosions in occupied Melitopol', but it may have been purely air defence.
Also explosions seen and heard in Kyiv tonight.

An oil depot if on fire. However, it's not due to enemy projectiles. Police and military officials suspect sabotage.
Another very long-range target may have been hit by Ukraine (unverified).

Supernova says the video shows Metafrax Chemicals in Gubakha (Perm' region), almost 2,000km away from the Ukraine border, if on foot (shorter in the air)

Metafrax products can be used in explosives.

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Feb 13
It's Day 1451 of the attempt to wipe Ukraine off the map/

Russian athletes compete at the #WinterOlympics while a Ukrainian athlete is in court right now trying to overturn his ban.

This is THE daily thread. Facts not fabrication. Proof not propaganda. Every single day.
Here's the link for the start of yesterday's thread, for those playing catch-up.

A day dominated by the IOC's own goal, but more, regular attacks by Russia day and night.

Another tragedy/massacre in Ukraine, with at least four civilians killed in another Russian airstrike.

It happened in Kramatorsk in free Donetsk.
Three of those killed were under 21 years of age, the other victim was in his 60s.
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Feb 7
The war in Europe continues. This is Day 1445 of Russia's attempt to erase Ukraine from the map & destroy its language and culture.

The genocide continues as I type, with a massive missile attack underway.

For all the news as it happens, keep checking back. This is THE daily🧵
Yesterday started with a supposed assassination attempt on another very senior Russian soldier.

A load of other great stories too, including the start of the overnight attack on Ukraine's remaining energy facilities. Catch up on what you missed here:

Having seen around 200 attack drones flying at the height of Russia's attack tonight, there are now around half that.
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Feb 6
Day 1444 of Russia's merciless war has begun with the invaders losing another Lieutenant General - has Ukraine's special services struck again?

Detail on all the stories, all day, every day in my daily thread. Let's Go!
Thursday's thread included the release of a relatively small number of POWs - but finally some Azov fighters were freed.

And double delight for Ukraine tennis fans, to offset a little of the pain of more Russian attacks.
If you missed anything, click⬇️

So, Russia's reporting (which doesn't necessarily make it true) that one of the most senior Generals has been shot.

Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseev is said to be alive and in hospital after the attack in Moscow.

What makes me a little suspicious is there are no photos from the scene. Image
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Feb 2
It's Monday, the second day of the 2nd month.
Day 1440 of Russia's illegal full invasion of its sovereign neighbour.

As we approach another round of "peace talks", Russia seems to be preparing by committing an ever growing number of sickening war crimes.

This is THE daily🧵
Yesterday was one of those days when I was repeatedly sickened by the actions of the monsters from Moscow.

The "energy truce" broken by attacking a bus of civilian miners heading to work. A medical building inc. a maternity unit hit, and more
Review here
Monday is a day of mourning in Dnipropetrovsk region following the deliberate targeting of a bus in the small town of Ternivka, near Pavlohrad.

16 people were killed. Another 14 are in hospital, seven of whom are in a serious condition.
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Dec 27, 2025
Saturday 27 December 2025 is Day 1403 of Russia's war of choice.

The day began with missile attacks on Ukraine shortly after midnight and the terrorism continued with drone strikes, may into residential areas, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of the damage.

Here's THE daily thread
Here's the link to yesterday's thread, which started with Russian murders, missiles on streets in Kharkiv and ended with the missile attack on Kyiv.

But there were also 'direct sanctions' taken by Ukraine on war criminals and military targets:

News is still coming in from Kyiv especially after the awful bombardment. Mayor of the city, @Vitaliy_Klychko has just issued an update saying 28 people have been injured, with 13 hospitalised

Although the city's had the air raid warning lifted, it's still affecting Kyiv region Image
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Dec 24, 2025
Christmas Eve is another milestone as we mark the latest 100 days of war

Yes, it's Day 1400 of Ukraine's fight for its existence.
Coming up:
Zelenskyy accepts peace plan but are we really nearer peace?
A twist in Moscow's 2nd car bomb in 24 hours.
And all the news yet to happen
A very late start today - I apologise but it's Christmas time with things to do, places to go and also my body demanding enough sleep to survive!

So we start as usual with the throwback to yesterday for you to catch up, which included car bomb #2..

The seemingly random attack on police officers in Moscow last night, may have been a Ukraine targeted attack.

Two "traffic officers" died overnight on the same street where a Lt Gen was eliminated the day before.
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