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Every single day I have been here and will continue to be, reporting on the illegal war in Ukraine started by Russia.
All the news, all the time.
Every single day I have been here and will continue to be, reporting on the illegal war in Ukraine started by Russia.
All the news, all the time.
But that surely can't happen for a generation now.
Ukraine brings so much to the table: experience, drone tech, manufacturing. It's madness NOT to invite them in.
But that surely can't happen for a generation now.
Ukraine brings so much to the table: experience, drone tech, manufacturing. It's madness NOT to invite them in.
Today marks 11 years and 4 months to the day since Russia subsequently admitted starting the invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
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Welcome to Friday's Daily Thread.
Today marks 11 years and 4 months to the day since Russia subsequently admitted starting the invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
All the🇺🇦 news, all the time, every single day.
Welcome to Friday's Daily Thread.
Lt-Gen Serhiy Naev posted that he's no longer heading the Vuhledar tactical group. "Based on the order of the General Staff, I have completed my term as commander."
Last year, when Zaluzhnyi was fired, Naev was also removed as Cmdr of Joint Forces.
Lt-Gen Serhiy Naev posted that he's no longer heading the Vuhledar tactical group. "Based on the order of the General Staff, I have completed my term as commander."
Last year, when Zaluzhnyi was fired, Naev was also removed as Cmdr of Joint Forces.
There was a Russian spy-drone in the air unhindered for over 20 minutes, allowing a second missile to have its direction corrected.
The number injured is surely over 11.
There was a Russian spy-drone in the air unhindered for over 20 minutes, allowing a second missile to have its direction corrected.
The number injured is surely over 11.
However only 3 deaths and 11 wounded are reported to by the General Staff, saying timely action in the seconds before the ballistic strike saved many lives.
However only 3 deaths and 11 wounded are reported to by the General Staff, saying timely action in the seconds before the ballistic strike saved many lives.
Six districts of Ukraine's capital were hit in total.
Six districts of Ukraine's capital were hit in total.
The Santer Clinic was only opened 7 months ago. Russia left it looking like this.
The Santer Clinic was only opened 7 months ago. Russia left it looking like this.
A school has been completely destroyed in the strike on Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi.
A graduation party was held in the lyceum just yesterday.
Zelenskyy reacted angrily saying it's not an accident, Russia knows exactly what it is targeting.
A school has been completely destroyed in the strike on Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi.
A graduation party was held in the lyceum just yesterday.
Zelenskyy reacted angrily saying it's not an accident, Russia knows exactly what it is targeting.
Kyiv says it's the final part of the repatriation following the Istanbul agreement, saying 6,057 bodies were returned in all.
However Russia says it's willing to return another 2,000+
Kyiv says it's the final part of the repatriation following the Istanbul agreement, saying 6,057 bodies were returned in all.
However Russia says it's willing to return another 2,000+
Mykhailo Drapatiy was very popular - some will hope his offer to fall on his sword will not be accepted.
Mykhailo Drapatiy was very popular - some will hope his offer to fall on his sword will not be accepted.
However, I believe the only thing agreed upon was another exchange. I'm told it will involve more civilians, but that's unofficial right now.
However, I believe the only thing agreed upon was another exchange. I'm told it will involve more civilians, but that's unofficial right now.
4 people were injured, 20 needed psychological treatment following the attack which led to several fires and damage to homes, shops, cars and businesses.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
4 people were injured, 20 needed psychological treatment following the attack which led to several fires and damage to homes, shops, cars and businesses.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
Ukraine continues to make a mockery of Moscow's boast of reaching Kyiv in 3 days - today is Day 1197 and this is the daily thread with all the news of Ukraine's fight for democracy & survival.
Ukraine continues to make a mockery of Moscow's boast of reaching Kyiv in 3 days - today is Day 1197 and this is the daily thread with all the news of Ukraine's fight for democracy & survival.
Two things spring to mind.
1-Trump didn't write the first one - carefully worded, correct grammar, no random caPitaLIZation.
2-China's response belittles the US president, with the undeniable meaning "We didn't do anything. He called. He capitulated. Job done."
Two things spring to mind.
1-Trump didn't write the first one - carefully worded, correct grammar, no random caPitaLIZation.
2-China's response belittles the US president, with the undeniable meaning "We didn't do anything. He called. He capitulated. Job done."
Around half of the country's injured were also in Kyiv.
An 11-year-old girl was among the 22 who needed treatment after inhaling toxic fumes. Most victims were from the tower block in Solomianskyi.
In Holosiivskyi district, a building storing humanitarian aid was damaged.
Around half of the country's injured were also in Kyiv.
An 11-year-old girl was among the 22 who needed treatment after inhaling toxic fumes. Most victims were from the tower block in Solomianskyi.
In Holosiivskyi district, a building storing humanitarian aid was damaged.
Now to Kyiv.
Many media, particularly international media like Sky and the BBC are reporting 4 people died in the capital. That's what mayor Vitaliy Klychko(Klitshcko) said around 3 hours ago.
However, the local and national government both say only the 3 firefighters were killed.
Now to Kyiv.
Many media, particularly international media like Sky and the BBC are reporting 4 people died in the capital. That's what mayor Vitaliy Klychko(Klitshcko) said around 3 hours ago.
However, the local and national government both say only the 3 firefighters were killed.
But as a former newsroom editor who spent years having to respect embargoes, I hope The Sun is severely punished.
But as a former newsroom editor who spent years having to respect embargoes, I hope The Sun is severely punished.
Earlier in the🧵we saw strikes on a microelectronics plant in Zelenograd & dramatic footage of a hit on drone developer Kronshtadt in Dubna.
Also 🇺🇦confirms yesterday's attacked the Dmitrovsky chemical plant in Ivanovo region.
Earlier in the🧵we saw strikes on a microelectronics plant in Zelenograd & dramatic footage of a hit on drone developer Kronshtadt in Dubna.
Also 🇺🇦confirms yesterday's attacked the Dmitrovsky chemical plant in Ivanovo region.
The other pic is from publicity during construction.
The accuracy of Ukraine's drones is💯
The other pic is from publicity during construction.
The accuracy of Ukraine's drones is💯
All residents had already been evacuated.
However Russia also says it controls 3 other villages I've marked.
All residents had already been evacuated.
However Russia also says it controls 3 other villages I've marked.
The guys at Exilenova+ are confident about the geolocation - the Murom Instrumentation Plant was the target.
Whether it was a direct hit, or shot down just before the factory, is not yet known.
The guys at Exilenova+ are confident about the geolocation - the Murom Instrumentation Plant was the target.
Whether it was a direct hit, or shot down just before the factory, is not yet known.
It seems the Russians don't like parks - I think this is the 3rd occasion when the city's Parks Dept vehicles have been hit by FPV drones.
It seems the Russians don't like parks - I think this is the 3rd occasion when the city's Parks Dept vehicles have been hit by FPV drones.
This is a translation of a post by Ukraine's MoD
The funds will be used to acquire defence weapons & equipment, supporting local projects in🇺🇦, but also to buy overseas gear
This is a translation of a post by Ukraine's MoD
The funds will be used to acquire defence weapons & equipment, supporting local projects in🇺🇦, but also to buy overseas gear