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Low level government bureaucrat trying to make the world a little better and safer. Focusing on climate change impacts and mitigation efforts. Former US Army Artillery Officer. Open water swimmer. Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦
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On August 5, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb on a residential apartment building in Kupiansk.
Local residents reported that people were sheltering in the building's basement at the time of the strike, seeking refuge from the constant shelling.
Local residents reported that people were sheltering in the building's basement at the time of the strike, seeking refuge from the constant shelling.
August 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On August 5, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb on a residential apartment building in Kupiansk.
Local residents reported that people were sheltering in the building's basement at the time of the strike, seeking refuge from the constant shelling.
Local residents reported that people were sheltering in the building's basement at the time of the strike, seeking refuge from the constant shelling.
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Children were playing here yesterday. Kryvyi Rih today: flowers and toys are brought to the site of the Russian missile attack. The missile hit the area of the playground.
Video: Радіо Свобода
Video: Радіо Свобода
April 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Children were playing here yesterday. Kryvyi Rih today: flowers and toys are brought to the site of the Russian missile attack. The missile hit the area of the playground.
Video: Радіо Свобода
Video: Радіо Свобода
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This is the house where a Russian Shahed drone hit late in the evening. An elderly woman lived here. She hid in the basement, but there was no chance of survival; the fire was very strong. Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
Video: СВОЇ Кривий Ріг
Video: СВОЇ Кривий Ріг
April 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This is the house where a Russian Shahed drone hit late in the evening. An elderly woman lived here. She hid in the basement, but there was no chance of survival; the fire was very strong. Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
Video: СВОЇ Кривий Ріг
Video: СВОЇ Кривий Ріг
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Children's playground in Kryvyi Rih, locals continue to bring flowers and toys since the morning. we are being killed and no one does anything
April 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Children's playground in Kryvyi Rih, locals continue to bring flowers and toys since the morning. we are being killed and no one does anything
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When houses are destroyed, it's terrible, but they can be rebuilt. But when people die, you can't bring them back. My heart realizes that neither a just peace, nor a just punishment of evil-doers can compensate for our Ukrainian lives, for our ruined lives.
April 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
When houses are destroyed, it's terrible, but they can be rebuilt. But when people die, you can't bring them back. My heart realizes that neither a just peace, nor a just punishment of evil-doers can compensate for our Ukrainian lives, for our ruined lives.
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Russia fired 23 missiles and 109 drones into Ukraine that night.
▪️9 Kh-101/X-55SM cruise missiles.
▪️8 Kalibr cruise missiles.
▪️6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
▪️109 Shahed UAVs and other types of imitation drones.
▪️9 Kh-101/X-55SM cruise missiles.
▪️8 Kalibr cruise missiles.
▪️6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
▪️109 Shahed UAVs and other types of imitation drones.
April 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Russia fired 23 missiles and 109 drones into Ukraine that night.
▪️9 Kh-101/X-55SM cruise missiles.
▪️8 Kalibr cruise missiles.
▪️6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
▪️109 Shahed UAVs and other types of imitation drones.
▪️9 Kh-101/X-55SM cruise missiles.
▪️8 Kalibr cruise missiles.
▪️6 Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
▪️109 Shahed UAVs and other types of imitation drones.
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Night attack by Shaheed kamikaze drones in Mykolaiv: four people are wounded. As a result of the attack, 3 private houses were completely destroyed. More than 30 buildings were also damaged.
April 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Night attack by Shaheed kamikaze drones in Mykolaiv: four people are wounded. As a result of the attack, 3 private houses were completely destroyed. More than 30 buildings were also damaged.
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⚡️ Kremlin claims it “only hits military targets”—even after killing 9 children in a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.
Russia says the attack aimed at a military meeting, but footage shows a near-empty restaurant after a beauty forum.
Russia says the attack aimed at a military meeting, but footage shows a near-empty restaurant after a beauty forum.
Russia Strikes Only Military Targets, Kremlin Spokesperson Claims
Following missile strikes in Kryvyi Rih, Kremlin claims targeting of military officials, while Peskov insists no civilian areas were struck.
united24media.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
⚡️ Kremlin claims it “only hits military targets”—even after killing 9 children in a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.
Russia says the attack aimed at a military meeting, but footage shows a near-empty restaurant after a beauty forum.
Russia says the attack aimed at a military meeting, but footage shows a near-empty restaurant after a beauty forum.
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More than 30 houses were completely destroyed and more than 50 damaged, including a school and a church. Russia dropped five guided aviabombs on civilian objects, causing terrible damage. Zaporizhzhya region
March 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
More than 30 houses were completely destroyed and more than 50 damaged, including a school and a church. Russia dropped five guided aviabombs on civilian objects, causing terrible damage. Zaporizhzhya region
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What an interesting illustration
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
What an interesting illustration
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The city of steel lives under daily enemy fire. In Kharkiv, a hostile Russian drone flew into a sixteen-story building. The explosion injured 5 people, including a 10-year-old child.
April 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The city of steel lives under daily enemy fire. In Kharkiv, a hostile Russian drone flew into a sixteen-story building. The explosion injured 5 people, including a 10-year-old child.
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I filtered out the noise and made a list of all the tangible things Europe has actually done in the past month to practically help Ukraine in reality:
March 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I filtered out the noise and made a list of all the tangible things Europe has actually done in the past month to practically help Ukraine in reality:
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🇺🇸 A double standard. Trump won’t sanction Russia (yet) because he wants peace talks, says Sec. of State Rubio.
Sanctioning the aggressor? ❌
Blocking weapons to Ukraine to force talks? ✅
Why is only Ukraine being pressured to compromise?
Sanctioning the aggressor? ❌
Blocking weapons to Ukraine to force talks? ✅
Why is only Ukraine being pressured to compromise?
March 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🇺🇸 A double standard. Trump won’t sanction Russia (yet) because he wants peace talks, says Sec. of State Rubio.
Sanctioning the aggressor? ❌
Blocking weapons to Ukraine to force talks? ✅
Why is only Ukraine being pressured to compromise?
Sanctioning the aggressor? ❌
Blocking weapons to Ukraine to force talks? ✅
Why is only Ukraine being pressured to compromise?
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Russia is massing forces along Ukraine’s eastern border, signaling an attack on Sumy region. This proves Moscow plans to ignore diplomacy & prolong the war. We understand this & will counter it. Partners must see Putin’s intent & prepare accordingly. Ukraine is ready to share real intel.
March 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Russia is massing forces along Ukraine’s eastern border, signaling an attack on Sumy region. This proves Moscow plans to ignore diplomacy & prolong the war. We understand this & will counter it. Partners must see Putin’s intent & prepare accordingly. Ukraine is ready to share real intel.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Ukraine's missile program is making major strides. The "Long Neptune" has passed tests & seen successful combat use—precise strikes at a 1,000 km range. A huge step for our defense. Kudos to our developers, manufacturers & military. We keep working to secure Ukraine.
March 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Ukraine's missile program is making major strides. The "Long Neptune" has passed tests & seen successful combat use—precise strikes at a 1,000 km range. A huge step for our defense. Kudos to our developers, manufacturers & military. We keep working to secure Ukraine.
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Zelensky: A ceasefire may take longer than 30 days, but the war can be ended—we have a chance. The US must not compromise with Russia, as Moscow aims to encircle Ukrainian forces, but we know their plans. Talks in Saudi Arabia were a victory for Ukraine, with all parties supporting a stronger AFU.
March 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Zelensky: A ceasefire may take longer than 30 days, but the war can be ended—we have a chance. The US must not compromise with Russia, as Moscow aims to encircle Ukrainian forces, but we know their plans. Talks in Saudi Arabia were a victory for Ukraine, with all parties supporting a stronger AFU.
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❗️Zelensky to EU leaders: Security guarantees are key to lasting peace. Europe needs its own defense forces with US support, faster arms production, & stronger air defense. A European contingent in Ukraine is vital—Putin has no say in our security. Europe must act now.
March 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
❗️Zelensky to EU leaders: Security guarantees are key to lasting peace. Europe needs its own defense forces with US support, faster arms production, & stronger air defense. A European contingent in Ukraine is vital—Putin has no say in our security. Europe must act now.
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Big student protests erupt in Serbia against President Vučić. Demonstrations, ongoing for months, are now escalating nationwide. Protesters demand the removal of Vučić & his party, calling for a transitional government. The movement intensified after a deadly incident at Novi Sad station killed 15.
March 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Big student protests erupt in Serbia against President Vučić. Demonstrations, ongoing for months, are now escalating nationwide. Protesters demand the removal of Vučić & his party, calling for a transitional government. The movement intensified after a deadly incident at Novi Sad station killed 15.
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NATO decisions—or any security format—must depend on our allies, not Russia’s wishes or veto. Russia has no legal say in this, and we must not give them the opportunity to dictate terms. – Zelensky
March 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
NATO decisions—or any security format—must depend on our allies, not Russia’s wishes or veto. Russia has no legal say in this, and we must not give them the opportunity to dictate terms. – Zelensky
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The former leader of the Russian neo-Nazi group "Rusich," Voislav Torden (Yan Petrovsky), has been sentenced to life in prison by a Finnish court for war crimes in Ukraine.
yle.fi/a/74-20141064
yle.fi/a/74-20141064
Käräjäoikeus tuomitsi Voislav Tordenin sotarikoksista elinkautiseen vankeuteen – Torden pöyristyi tuomiosta ja aikoo valittaa
Helsingin käräjäoikeus katsoo Voislav Tordenin syyllistyneen neljään sotarikokseen Luhanskissa Itä-Ukrainassa syyskuussa 2014. Vakavin rikos oli ukrainalaisen sotilaan surmaaminen.
yle.fi
March 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The former leader of the Russian neo-Nazi group "Rusich," Voislav Torden (Yan Petrovsky), has been sentenced to life in prison by a Finnish court for war crimes in Ukraine.
yle.fi/a/74-20141064
yle.fi/a/74-20141064
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The conviction stems from the group's actions in 2014, when they killed 22 Ukrainian soldiers and critically wounded four others.
Article also mentions that Voislav is outraged by the verdict and will likely appeal
Article also mentions that Voislav is outraged by the verdict and will likely appeal
March 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The conviction stems from the group's actions in 2014, when they killed 22 Ukrainian soldiers and critically wounded four others.
Article also mentions that Voislav is outraged by the verdict and will likely appeal
Article also mentions that Voislav is outraged by the verdict and will likely appeal
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A hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, was hit by russian drones overnight, causing significant damage and injuring a medical worker. The initial strike ignited the hospital's roof, and a subsequent attack occurred 40 minutes later. Yet another double tap aimed at rescuers.
March 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, was hit by russian drones overnight, causing significant damage and injuring a medical worker. The initial strike ignited the hospital's roof, and a subsequent attack occurred 40 minutes later. Yet another double tap aimed at rescuers.