The even better news is that whilst holding Kyiv the Ukranians inflicted some exceptionally heavy losses on the Russians – including shooting down two Russian IL-76 heavy transport aircraft, believed to be carrying paratroopers.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Zelenskyy to Americans: need ammunition, not a ride
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@ZelenskyyUa to americans: โthe fight is here; i need ammunition, not a ride.โ -
Kyiv held firm overnight, good news
If you're just waking up, the good news is Kyiv held firm overnight.
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Dawn. Ukraine stands. Kyiv stands. Glory to Ukraine!
Sunrise. Ukraine stands. Kyiv stands. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!
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Astonishing loss of two Russian IL-76 transport aircraft in contested airspace
The loss of two – very possibly fully laden – Russian IL-76 transport aircraft is absolutely astonishing. Sending such slow vulnerable targets into contested airspace is just something ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ. Everyone knows that, don't they? What were the Russians thinking?
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Wow: US government sources confirm Ukraine shot down two Russian IL-76s
Wow: sources in the American government seem to indirectly confirm that the Ukrainians have indeed shot down two Russian IL-76 heavy transport aircraft. Incredible.
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Mariupol and Zaporizhzhia attacked; no escape to Poland
Mariupol residents unable to leave after their neighbourhood came under attack. Trains have stopped running; only one road out remainsโtoward more fighting. Zaporizhzhia, once a safer destination for people seeking safety, is under attack. Poland is over 1k km away #Ukraine
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Kyiv defense: artillery, air raids absent; flanks vulnerable
I would also expect artillery barrage and air raids. Have not really seen/heard any of those in kyiv. I don't think East and South flank is even close to be in place. This would make the north flank vulnerable for flanking. North flank is probably same as west,
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Kyiv push unlikely in next 4-5 hours due to lack of troops
I dont think we will se any major push for kyiv in the next 4-5h atleast. I dont think they have the troops in place.
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Gostomel: Ukrainian-controlled burial ground for Russian forces
"Gostomel is a burial ground" Gostomel is in Ukrainian control, it doubles as Russian cemetery.