Remember, they did not have to use the Oreshnik. There are multiple other missiles to use against Lviv. They chose to do it for the visuals and to make the point that they have such a capability. These type of images make domestic Russian and international press./6
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Missiles and Shahed drones strike apartment buildings in Kyiv
Elsewhere, it was another hard night in Kyiv with missiles and Shaheds striking apartment buildings. /7 https://t.co/sLrtjyB5nB
— Dara Massicot (@MassDara) 9 janvier 2026Elsewhere, it was another hard night in Kyiv with missiles and Shaheds striking apartment buildings. /7
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Skepticism on drone targeting Putin’s residence and peace talks
Does Putin believe that Ukrainian drones were targeting his residence specifically? Did they make it up to derail peace talks / frame Ukraine? The actions that we’ve seen since are consistent with both theories. History tells me to be skeptical /4
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Russia claims Ukraine targeted Putin residence; US intelligence disagrees
Russia claims it was in response to Ukraine attempting to target ‘one of the Putin residences’. US intelligence did not find Russia’s claim be true. By the Russian military’s admission, they shot down drones in bordering regions./3
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Russia’s Oreshnik strike uses inert warheads as demonstration
For the second time, it seems like russia used inert (or low explosive at best) warheads during this strike. Russia has used other weapons to target critical infrastructure near Lviv previously. Oreshnik is not operationally required. It’s a demonstration and IMO, a stunt./2
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Russia’s Lviv strike: retaliatory flash to mask embarrassing week of setbacks
Russia claims last night’s strikes were “retaliation” for Ukraine’s drone strikes. Let’s talk about the Oreshnik strike on Lviv for what it is: a flashy lash out to scare the west and distract from what has been an embarrassing week of setbacks for Russian interests. /1 https://t.co/k8Dm6NihAI
— Dara Massicot (@MassDara) 9 janvier 2026Russia claims last night’s strikes were “retaliation” for Ukraine’s drone strikes. Let’s talk about the Oreshnik strike on Lviv for what it is: a flashy lash out to scare the west and distract from what has been an embarrassing week of setbacks for Russian interests. /1
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Russian drones attack civilian grain vessels near Chornomorsk port
Russian attack drones targeted two civilian vessels operating in and near the port area of Chornomorsk. One of the ships was en route to load grain as part of Ukraine's Maritime Corridor. Another was carrying agricultural cargo. The attack damaged the vessels and injured crew
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Honor Ukrainian electricity repairers with monument and benefits
When the war is over, we will need an absolutely enooooormous monument in honor of Ukrainian electricity repairers, and they deserve veeeery serious social benefits for their heroism.
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High threat of Russian missile launches toward Ukraine
High threat of Russian ballistic missiles launch toward Ukraine
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Leadership: Responsibility vs. Titles, contrasting city responses to residents.
Kharkiv supports its residents.
Dnipro scolds them.
Kyiv tells them to flee.
Leadership isn’t a title — it’s responsibility.
Some still remember what failure to perform official duties means under the law.