Jane Lytvynenko
@janelytv.bsky.social
Reporting for WSJ in Kyiv.
Previously BuzzFeed News, Harvard Shorenstein Center.
Osint, investigations, sometimes disinformation.
Previously BuzzFeed News, Harvard Shorenstein Center.
Osint, investigations, sometimes disinformation.
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Jane Lytvynenko
@janelytv.bsky.social
· Sep 10
A Ukrainian Farmer Fought Back Against the Russians. He Paid With His Life.
Farming in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region has become a deadly profession as Russian drone pilots target civilians.
www.wsj.com
When Russia began bombarding farmers in Kherson with FPV drones, Oleksandr Hordienko fought back, shooting down over 80 with his rifle.
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
NEW: A baby held in immigration detention became so sick, she had to be rushed to a hospital in severe respiratory distress.
“She was at the brink of dying,” a lawyer told me.
But the girl didn’t go home after her 10-day hospital stay; instead, ICE put her and her mother back in lock up at Dilley.
“She was at the brink of dying,” a lawyer told me.
But the girl didn’t go home after her 10-day hospital stay; instead, ICE put her and her mother back in lock up at Dilley.
Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention without prescribed medication, lawsuit says
The 18-month-old was sent back to a South Texas facility after days in intensive care with severe respiratory distress, according to a federal lawsuit.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:25 PM
NEW: A baby held in immigration detention became so sick, she had to be rushed to a hospital in severe respiratory distress.
“She was at the brink of dying,” a lawyer told me.
But the girl didn’t go home after her 10-day hospital stay; instead, ICE put her and her mother back in lock up at Dilley.
“She was at the brink of dying,” a lawyer told me.
But the girl didn’t go home after her 10-day hospital stay; instead, ICE put her and her mother back in lock up at Dilley.
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
Russian drone attack on bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine kills at least 12
Russian drone attack on bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine kills at least 12
Employees of Ukraine’s largest private energy firm, DTEK, were travelling about 40 miles from frontline, says police
A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 people, officials said.
The bus was driving about 40 miles (65km) from the frontline, according to police. Images published by Ukraine’s state emergency service showed what appeared to be an empty bus, its side windows shattered and windscreen hanging from the front. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Russian drone attack on bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine kills at least 12
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We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
Musk’s Chatbot Flooded X With Millions of Sexualized Images in Days, New Estimates Show
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM
We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
2000 Meters to Andriivka was snubbed by the Oscars, but it's still the absolute best documentary of modern warfare. When the soldiers who survived stood up after the film's premier in Kyiv last summer, they received a 15 minute standing ovation.
Watch here 👇
Watch here 👇
2000 Meters to Andriivka (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
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January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
2000 Meters to Andriivka was snubbed by the Oscars, but it's still the absolute best documentary of modern warfare. When the soldiers who survived stood up after the film's premier in Kyiv last summer, they received a 15 minute standing ovation.
Watch here 👇
Watch here 👇
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb is one of the most ambitious covert operations to date, striking a precious airplane fleet deep in Russia's territory.
Read our exclusive account based on conversations with those involved:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Read our exclusive account based on conversations with those involved:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Inside Ukraine’s Daring ‘Operation Spiderweb’ Attack on Russia
Kyiv’s plan to smuggle more than 100 drones into enemy territory required meticulous planning, high-tech gadgets—and luck.
www.wsj.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb is one of the most ambitious covert operations to date, striking a precious airplane fleet deep in Russia's territory.
Read our exclusive account based on conversations with those involved:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Read our exclusive account based on conversations with those involved:
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
We're back to power outages in Kyiv after Russia's latest attack. In the neighbourhood café, staff and visitors exchange stories about the situation in their homes.
"I hope it's over soon," the waitress said to her guests, who are without power, "but, for now, enjoy our light."
"I hope it's over soon," the waitress said to her guests, who are without power, "but, for now, enjoy our light."
October 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We're back to power outages in Kyiv after Russia's latest attack. In the neighbourhood café, staff and visitors exchange stories about the situation in their homes.
"I hope it's over soon," the waitress said to her guests, who are without power, "but, for now, enjoy our light."
"I hope it's over soon," the waitress said to her guests, who are without power, "but, for now, enjoy our light."
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
“There will be no more mercy.”
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
Russian Drones Turn the Streets of Kherson Into a Civilian Kill Zone
The attacks on Kherson are part of Russia’s growing strategy to terrorize civilians in an effort to sap Ukrainians’ strength to resist in the fourth year of war.
www.wsj.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
“There will be no more mercy.”
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
“There will be no more mercy.”
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
Russian Drones Turn the Streets of Kherson Into a Civilian Kill Zone
The attacks on Kherson are part of Russia’s growing strategy to terrorize civilians in an effort to sap Ukrainians’ strength to resist in the fourth year of war.
www.wsj.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
“There will be no more mercy.”
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
“No one deserves pity. Spare me your whining.”
Those are captions to videos of Russian drone operators attacking civilians in Kherson city and region.
Living in Kherson means risking execution from the sky.
www.wsj.com/world/russia... (read free)
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
When Russia began bombarding farmers in Kherson with FPV drones, Oleksandr Hordienko fought back, shooting down over 80 with his rifle.
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
A Ukrainian Farmer Fought Back Against the Russians. He Paid With His Life.
Farming in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region has become a deadly profession as Russian drone pilots target civilians.
www.wsj.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
When Russia began bombarding farmers in Kherson with FPV drones, Oleksandr Hordienko fought back, shooting down over 80 with his rifle.
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
When Russia began bombarding farmers in Kherson with FPV drones, Oleksandr Hordienko fought back, shooting down over 80 with his rifle.
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
A Ukrainian Farmer Fought Back Against the Russians. He Paid With His Life.
Farming in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region has become a deadly profession as Russian drone pilots target civilians.
www.wsj.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
When Russia began bombarding farmers in Kherson with FPV drones, Oleksandr Hordienko fought back, shooting down over 80 with his rifle.
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russians took notice.
“They’re hunting me,” he said.
Our story on what Ukraine's farmers in Kherson face:
www.wsj.com/world/a-ukra...
Russia's deadliest attack on Kyiv since Anchorage has damaged EU and UK offices and killed at least 17.
Among the infrastructure hit was a courier sorting facility and a train depot.
“Not a single train will be canceled,” the train company said.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Among the infrastructure hit was a courier sorting facility and a train depot.
“Not a single train will be canceled,” the train company said.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
August 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Russia's deadliest attack on Kyiv since Anchorage has damaged EU and UK offices and killed at least 17.
Among the infrastructure hit was a courier sorting facility and a train depot.
“Not a single train will be canceled,” the train company said.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Among the infrastructure hit was a courier sorting facility and a train depot.
“Not a single train will be canceled,” the train company said.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
August 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Once a nimble, scrappy fighting force, Ukraine’s army has been bogged down by a more rigid, Soviet-style bureaucracy. ”If you’re dumb and obedient, they leave you alone.”
Read free:
www.wsj.com/world/ukrain...
Read free:
www.wsj.com/world/ukrain...
Ukraine’s Once Nimble Army Is Mired in Soviet Decision-Making
As U.S.-Russia summit approaches, Ukrainian military faces growing divisions between the rank-and-file and top brass
www.wsj.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Once a nimble, scrappy fighting force, Ukraine’s army has been bogged down by a more rigid, Soviet-style bureaucracy. ”If you’re dumb and obedient, they leave you alone.”
Read free:
www.wsj.com/world/ukrain...
Read free:
www.wsj.com/world/ukrain...
Hoped it was aliens, turned out it was the Vulcan satellite launch.
August 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Hoped it was aliens, turned out it was the Vulcan satellite launch.
A youth-led backlash pushed Zelensky to his biggest u-turn yet, delivering another victory for Ukraine's robust civil society.
“The real opposition in Ukraine has always been the people,” said an organizer, a veteran who was among the first to call for protest.
🎁🔗 www.wsj.com/world/europe...
“The real opposition in Ukraine has always been the people,” said an organizer, a veteran who was among the first to call for protest.
🎁🔗 www.wsj.com/world/europe...
How a Youth-Led Backlash Pushed Zelensky to His Biggest U-Turn Yet
The Ukrainian president signed a bill that returned power to anticorruption agencies, the removal of which had lifted the lid on simmering discontent.
www.wsj.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A youth-led backlash pushed Zelensky to his biggest u-turn yet, delivering another victory for Ukraine's robust civil society.
“The real opposition in Ukraine has always been the people,” said an organizer, a veteran who was among the first to call for protest.
🎁🔗 www.wsj.com/world/europe...
“The real opposition in Ukraine has always been the people,” said an organizer, a veteran who was among the first to call for protest.
🎁🔗 www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Another massive attack on Kyiv last night, a total of 309 drones and 8 missiles used, most of them against the capital.
In my shelter, a mom brought her 8-month-old daughter who slept through the explosions while she worked.
In my shelter, a mom brought her 8-month-old daughter who slept through the explosions while she worked.
July 31, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Another massive attack on Kyiv last night, a total of 309 drones and 8 missiles used, most of them against the capital.
In my shelter, a mom brought her 8-month-old daughter who slept through the explosions while she worked.
In my shelter, a mom brought her 8-month-old daughter who slept through the explosions while she worked.
“I don’t want for my niece, my future children, my younger brother to live in a country with corruption,” said Vladyslava. “I don’t want to live in a country with corruption.”
www.wsj.com/world/europe... (gift link)
www.wsj.com/world/europe... (gift link)
Ukrainians Ramp Up Protests, as Zelensky Seeks Way Out
Ukraine’s president pledged a new course after protesters criticized his signing of a bill to strip anticorruption agencies of power.
www.wsj.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
“I don’t want for my niece, my future children, my younger brother to live in a country with corruption,” said Vladyslava. “I don’t want to live in a country with corruption.”
www.wsj.com/world/europe... (gift link)
www.wsj.com/world/europe... (gift link)
For two nights now, Ukrainians have gathered across the country to protest a law passed by Zelensky's party defanging anti-corruption agencies. There were easily over 5,000 gathered in Kyiv last night.
The protesters have also began proposing a name: Cardboard Revolution.
The protesters have also began proposing a name: Cardboard Revolution.
July 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
For two nights now, Ukrainians have gathered across the country to protest a law passed by Zelensky's party defanging anti-corruption agencies. There were easily over 5,000 gathered in Kyiv last night.
The protesters have also began proposing a name: Cardboard Revolution.
The protesters have also began proposing a name: Cardboard Revolution.
After last night’s Russian bombardment in Kyiv, a metro station — probably the most bombed one in the city — filled with smoke as people were sheltering in it.
Russia used over 400 attack drones and 24 missiles in last night’s air raid across Ukraine.
Russia used over 400 attack drones and 24 missiles in last night’s air raid across Ukraine.
July 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
After last night’s Russian bombardment in Kyiv, a metro station — probably the most bombed one in the city — filled with smoke as people were sheltering in it.
Russia used over 400 attack drones and 24 missiles in last night’s air raid across Ukraine.
Russia used over 400 attack drones and 24 missiles in last night’s air raid across Ukraine.
Russia launched 1,125 attack drones at Ukraine in the past two nights.
Recently, Russia launched more attack drones in a single day than in the all of July last year, per @cen4infores.bsky.social.
Our story on Russia's growing capabilities @mjluxmoore.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Recently, Russia launched more attack drones in a single day than in the all of July last year, per @cen4infores.bsky.social.
Our story on Russia's growing capabilities @mjluxmoore.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
July 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Russia launched 1,125 attack drones at Ukraine in the past two nights.
Recently, Russia launched more attack drones in a single day than in the all of July last year, per @cen4infores.bsky.social.
Our story on Russia's growing capabilities @mjluxmoore.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Recently, Russia launched more attack drones in a single day than in the all of July last year, per @cen4infores.bsky.social.
Our story on Russia's growing capabilities @mjluxmoore.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
The Lolita update is that we’re besties now
July 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The Lolita update is that we’re besties now
Another harrowing night in Kyiv and my neighbourhood is getting pummelled.
A boy ran into my shelter with his family earlier, crying. “I thought this was my last night,” he told his grandma as she cuddled him.
Then, at 3:00 am: “I’m 8 years old now! It’s already my birthday!”
A boy ran into my shelter with his family earlier, crying. “I thought this was my last night,” he told his grandma as she cuddled him.
Then, at 3:00 am: “I’m 8 years old now! It’s already my birthday!”
July 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Another harrowing night in Kyiv and my neighbourhood is getting pummelled.
A boy ran into my shelter with his family earlier, crying. “I thought this was my last night,” he told his grandma as she cuddled him.
Then, at 3:00 am: “I’m 8 years old now! It’s already my birthday!”
A boy ran into my shelter with his family earlier, crying. “I thought this was my last night,” he told his grandma as she cuddled him.
Then, at 3:00 am: “I’m 8 years old now! It’s already my birthday!”
Putin is plotting yet another summer of relentless attacks, trying to exhaust Ukraine's army and civilians as U.S. pulls back support:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Putin Plots Summer of Relentless Attacks on Ukraine
Russian aerial and ground assaults on Ukrainian cities are mounting, as the Trump administration is withholding some weapons from Kyiv.
www.wsj.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Putin is plotting yet another summer of relentless attacks, trying to exhaust Ukraine's army and civilians as U.S. pulls back support:
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
After bombardments like yesterday's, Kyivans say hello with the words "was it loud where you were?" and later, when departing, wish each other quiet.
July 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
After bombardments like yesterday's, Kyivans say hello with the words "was it loud where you were?" and later, when departing, wish each other quiet.
Reposted by Jane Lytvynenko
ICYMI: @WSJ.com's @janelytv.bsky.social highlighted our Airborne Axis report, which goes behind the scenes to map a multi-billion-dollar deal to localize Iranian-designed drone production in Russia.
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Russia Is Churning Out Attack Drones. Ukraine Is Feeling the Impact.
Moscow’s drone strikes have grown exponentially thanks in part to a deal with Iran to produce its Shahed drones on Russian soil. An attack overnight that focused on Kyiv killed at least 15.
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July 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ICYMI: @WSJ.com's @janelytv.bsky.social highlighted our Airborne Axis report, which goes behind the scenes to map a multi-billion-dollar deal to localize Iranian-designed drone production in Russia.
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