A quick housekeeping note: Overnight my sinus infection decided to kick my dupa. I’ve been resting all day and am just going to run down the basics. I will get to the new survey data from Ukraine once I’m feeling better.
The Ukrainians bled the Russians, specifically the GRU funded, Prigozhin led Wagner PMC including convicts recruited by Prigozhin, at Bakhmut for 10 and a 1/2 months. Here’s what’s left a year and a half later under Russian occupation:
New pics and video of destroyed and Russian-occupied Bakhmut surfaced on Ukrainian and Russian social media accounts. This image was easy to geolocate: near intersection of Nezalezhnosti and Gorbatova; 48.594981, 38.000822; looking east. 🔴 = pic location + view; 🟢 = gas pipe; 🟡 = apartment block.
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Then this video of Bakhmut, filmed from SW ‘plane district’, looking NE. Easy to geolocate b/c of distinct view and building with the circles on it, which I passed almost daily en route to work when I lived there. Plus the smoke stack on the center-right and antenna in the distance on Skovorody St.
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Stills from the video above.
— Christopher Miller (@christopherjm.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 6:59 AM
The Russians committed more genocidal war crimes today by attacking a medical clinic in Zaporizhzia:
At least eight people could still be trapped under the rubble in Zaporizhzhia. Rescue efforts are ongoing on the site of the russian attack.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 11:41 AM
3 people were killed and 5 injured after the russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. Rescuers are searching for 6 others trapped under the rubble, according to local authorities
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 9:26 AM
They also attacked an IAEA vehicle:
Rashists attacked an IAEA service vehicle with a drone as it was heading for rotation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. But don’t worry. The IAEA expressed concern and condemned the Russians.
They were lucky the vehicle was armored.
t.me/c/1315043344…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Here is President Zelenskyy’s address from earlier today. Video below, English transcript after the jump.
Air Defense Systems Should Save Lives, Not Collect Dust in Storage Bases – Address by the President
10 December 2024 – 20:16
Dear Ukrainians!
A rescue operation is currently underway in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian missile strike. It was a ballistic missile. It hit the city buildings. Eighteen people have been wounded, all of them are receiving assistance. But tragically, there are some deaths. My condolences to their families. I have already spoken to the Commander-in-Chief about the things we need to make our cities safer. And we are speaking with all our partners about additional air defense systems. We don’t have enough systems now to protect our country from Russian missiles. But our partners do have these systems. We repeat, again and again, that air defense systems should save lives, not collect dust in storage bases. We are now preparing a schedule of meetings and negotiations for this month – to get as much done as possible. I spoke with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today – it was a good conversation. Ukraine is grateful to Poland for all the support it has provided – and it has been a significant support. We must keep working together to make our two countries stronger. During the conversation, we planned our joint work for these weeks and for the coming year, when the Polish Presidency of the European Union begins. Today I also spoke with NATO Secretary General Rutte. In particular, we discussed communication with all our partners and how to swiftly resolve issues related to our common security in Europe. We need strong guarantees and effective cooperation. Today, I also met with a delegation from the European Parliament – I am grateful to everyone for their support.
And one more thing.
Today I honored our scientists – 91 scientists – with the Paton Prize. This is an annual award. And our people are now successful in many ways – every name today speaks of results for Ukraine. In defense – in drones, missiles, and our production. And in medicine – in modern technologies that help save lives. And in things like demining, agricultural production, and, of course, energy. I thank everyone who is working to ensure that Ukraine endures and achieves the necessary results
Glory to Ukraine!
⚡️Zelensky announces ‘successful tests’ of new Ukrainian missile.
Successful tests of a new Ukrainian missile dubbed Ruta (Rue) are underway, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 10.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) December 10, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The Kyiv Independent reports on Ukraine’s new missile named for Balloon Juice front pager Rue:
Successful tests of a new Ukrainian missile, dubbed Ruta (Rue), are underway, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 10.
Speaking at the Borys Paton National Prize presentation, Zelensky provided no additional details about the missile’s characteristics.
The president highlighted Ukraine’s progress in missile and drone development, noting that the Palianytsia, a lightweight missile-drone hybrid, has entered mass production, while the Peklo (Hell) hybrid has already been successfully deployed in combat.
Zelensky confirmed on Dec. 6 that the first batch of Peklo had been delivered to Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
In August, Zelensky announced that Ukraine had also tested its first home-grown ballistic missile.
These advancements reflect the rapid growth of Ukraine’s missile program since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
While Ukraine continues to develop indigenous missile capabilities, Western partners have only recently approved the use of foreign-made missiles for strikes on Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
North Korea:
The leader of the US Indo-Pacific Command revealed that Russia has reached an agreement with North Korea to send MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to Pyongyang in exchange for North Korean troops to assist in Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-to-su…— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:04 AM
From The Kyiv Independent:
Russia may have transferred MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to North Korea in exchange for North Korean soldiers, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said on Dec. 8, according to Aviation Week Network.
Paparo also noted that North Korea likely seeks additional military capabilities from Russia, including ballistic missile technology, reentry vehicles, submarine technology, and air defense systems.
Aviation Week highlighted that the transfer of MiG-29s and Su-27s would significantly upgrade North Korea’s air force, which currently relies on aging Soviet-era aircraft.
Defense Express says North Korea possesses 18 MiG-29s, 34 Su-25s, and a variety of older MiG models, many of which may be non-operational.
According to the publication, the extent of Russia’s aircraft transfers will depend on its current inventory, which reportedly included 185 MiG-29 and Su-27 as of early 2024.
North Korea’s strengthening military ties with Russia have drawn international scrutiny. During a Nov. 30 meeting with a Russian defense delegation, Kim Jong Un reaffirmed North Korea’s “invariable support” for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
This cooperation has also included the deployment of North Korean soldiers.
The Ukrainian National Resistance Center reported that North Korean troops, numbering between 10,000 and 12,000, have been stationed at obs
The US:
The U.S. Treasury disbursed the $20 billion backed by frozen sovereign Russian assets to a World Bank intermediary fund for economic and financial aid to Ukraine. home.treasury.gov/news/press-r…
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 1:45 PM
From the US Department of the Treasury:
Treasury Department Announces Disbursement of $20 Billion Loan to Benefit Ukraine, To Be Repaid with Proceeds Earned from Immobilized Russian Sovereign Assets
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Department of the Treasury is announcing the disbursement of $20 billion for the benefit of Ukraine, as part of the $50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans initiative.
“These funds – paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia’s own immobilized assets – will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends its country against an unprovoked war of aggression,” said Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen. “The $50 billion collectively being provided by the G7 through this initiative will help ensure Ukraine has the resources it needs to sustain emergency services, hospitals, and other foundations of its brave resistance. Together with America’s security assistance to Ukraine and the steps we will continue to take to decisively tighten sanctions on Russia, this action will further position Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and achieve a just peace. Right now, Putin is engaging our coalition in a contest of wills, counting on us to tire and ultimately retreat. But, through creative policymaking and the unity of the G7, we are sending an unmistakable message of resolve by making Russia increasingly bear the costs of its illegal war, instead of taxpayers in our coalition.”
Following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, G7 members took bold action to immobilize Russia’s sovereign assets in their jurisdictions and committed that these assets will remain immobilized until Russia ends its aggression and pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine—paving the way for G7 ERA loans. Today, the United States followed through on its October commitment to provide Ukraine with $20 billion under this initiative, by transferring these funds to the World Bank’s Facilitation of Resources to Invest in Strengthening Ukraine Financial Intermediary Fund (F.O.R.T.I.S. Ukraine FIF), through which they will be made available to Ukraine. Through the ERA initiative, the G7 has drawn forward the windfall proceeds from immobilized Russian sovereign assets, using those proceeds to support Ukraine.
Ongoing support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression demonstrates the resolve of the United States and our partners to defend democracy against belligerent authoritarian regimes, to protect the global economy, and to reinforce our collective security. Supporting Ukraine is also vital for the national interest of the United States. Letting Ukraine fall would invite further aggression by Putin and jeopardize the safety of our NATO allies in Europe, who we are committed by treaty to defend. A successful Ukraine will demonstrate the resolve of the United States and our partners to defend democracy against aggression, protect the global economy, and reinforce our collective security.
Hungary:
⚡️Hungary vows to block potential EU sanctions on Georgia over protest crackdowns.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto pledged to veto a proposal to impose EU sanctions on Georgian officials, for their crackdown on anti-government protests, the First Channel of Georgia reported on Dec. 10.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) December 10, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Here are the details from The Kyiv Independent:
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has pledged to veto a proposal to impose EU sanctions on Georgian officials, for their crackdown on anti-government protests, the First Channel of Georgia reported on Dec. 10.
Speaking alongside Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili, Szijjarto criticized the EU and the “international liberal elite” and claimed that he is “categorically against” any sanctions towards Georgia.
“If the opposition had won the elections, Brussels would have been shouting loudly about democracy in Georgia. They would have said that democracy in Georgia has never been so strong, but the conservative party won the elections, and they are doing everything to deny and ignore the will of the citizens,” Szijjarto said.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council is set to discuss the situation on December 16, with a possibility of potential sanction introductions.
Tbilisi’s ties with multiple European countries have steadily deteriorated since the pro-Russian Georgian Dream adopted a controversial “foreign agents” law in May. Tensions only mounted after Georgian Dream declared victory in the Oct. 26 parliamentary elections despite widespread accusations of a rigged vote.
The latest wave of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party broke out two weeks ago, after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of the South Caucasus’ EU accession process until at least 2028.
Over 220 people have been arrested during the ensuing crackdown, with dozens reported injured as the Georgian police deployed tear gas and water cannons.
Budapest is broadly seen as the most Moscow-friendly country within the EU and NATO, repeatedly obstructing aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Russia. Szijjarto has also repeatedly visited Russia throughout the full-scale war, a step that his European colleagues avoided.
Georgia:
13th day of continuous #GeorgiaProtsests: Thousands gather on Rustaveli Avenue despite repression, beatings, and arrests.
22:15
📸 @Basti Mgaloblishvili/Publika
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 1:32 PM
This! #terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM
“Imagine you’re a law-abiding citizen, you go vote to express your political opinion but your voice is stolen; the court is not hearing you and they are blocking any other path – this is why we are here” Nano from #GeorgiaProtests: Why people in #Georgia are taking to the streets
— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) December 10, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Beartis Gazdeliani, who was arrested during the #GeorgiaProtests on Dec. 7, said before her administrative case trial:
“The policemen told me at the station after my arrest that they knew about me, that I do strip dancing, naked. I didn’t know what to do, it was terrifying”.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM
From what I can tell, Beatris Gazdeliani is actually the daughter of a former Georgian government official.
“I am standing where real art should stand. I am presenting the System Error painting. I think real artist should express reality. We are fighting for our freedom,” an artist from the #GeorgiaProtests: Why people in #Georgia are taking to the streets
— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
“I see this as the last kind of battle for democracy here in Georgia because we are sinking into the autocracy day by day,” Journalist Mariam Nikuradze (@mariamnikuradze.bsky.social) about #GeorgiaProtests: Why people in #Georgia are taking to the streets
🟥 www.youtube.com/shorts/RoqmN…
— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) December 10, 2024 at 1:41 PM
This is great. But I truly hope we can do major businesses strike soon. They must understand there is no future for them under a dictatorship. #terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 1:51 PM
“Fabrika”, a multifunctional cultural and entertainment centre in #Tbilisi, Issues a statement: No Christmas Market This Year
🔸 “We firmly believe that Georgia’s future lies on the European path, and we must overcome all obstacles on this journey together.”
#GeorgiaProtests— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) December 10, 2024 at 11:02 AM
1/ The State Security Service of Georgia claims that “the organizers of the #GeorgiaProtests are planning to escalate the situation this week, potentially resulting in 2-3 casualties”.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:56 AM
2/ “With the mentioned sacrifice, they will attempt to intensify the protest, encourage radical attitudes, which, according to their intentions, should lead to uncontrolled processes, and subtly accuse the government,” claims the SSG.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:56 AM
3/ SSG claims that ‘this is the characteristic of “color revolutions,” including various staged scenes and gradual destruction, ultimately culminating in civilian casualties, which will further escalate the overall situation”.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Well… the tragedy is that we have the GD to begin with. But since we do, all these purges were going to happen anyway, so for our chances of victory it’s better if it’s sudden than subtle and over time. #terrorinGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) December 9, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Now where have I heard that before?
The reality of Russian occupied portions of Ukraine:
Some territories of Ukraine were occupied so quickly that people didn’t have time to react.
This happened to part of my family, who were at a hospital in a village right next to the Russian border. 👇
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 3:56 PM
By the time we in Kharkiv realized the invasion had begun and jumped out of our beds, that village was already occupied. There was no way to drive there and help them. The frontline was between us.👇
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 3:56 PM
They spent six months living in the hospital because there was nowhere else to go until the Ukrainian army liberated the village.
This is the reality for millions of families. Why am I writing this? Because I got into an argument today with someone who 👇
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 3:56 PM
couldn’t understand that not all people in occupied territories can leave.
Sometimes life happens faster than you can react. Cars break down, you fall, or the invasion of your country begins at 4:30 AM on a Tuesday.🔚
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Pokrovsk:
The Pokrovsk direction, once known as the Avdiivka direction, remains one of the most active and difficult areas. After failing to seize the town directly, as in Novohrodivka, Russian forces pushed towards south of the town, creating an increasingly dangerous situation.🧵Thread
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
2/ The fall of Selydove has allowed Russian forces to advance south of Pokrovsk, opening a path to Shevchenko, a key settlement before the town itself. With this vital position now almost lost, Russian forces can now expand to the south of Pokrovsk.
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
3/ A particularly bad development reported to our team is the growing Russian effort to target supply routes leading to Pokrovsk with FPV drones. Ground reports to our team confirm that russians have successfully deployed FPV drones with fiber-optic cables along the E-50 highway
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
4/ Reports from eyewitnesses on the ground indicate an alarming increase in FPV drone attacks targeting civilians in the Pokrovsk area:
– December 2. An FPV drone struck a civilian car traveling on the Udachne-Pokrovsk route, leaving the driver and passengers injured.— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
5/
– December 3 (morning): Another FPV drone targeted a civilian car on the Kotlyne-Pokrovsk route, resulting in the death of the driver– December 3 (later): A garbage truck in Zvirove, near Pokrovsk, was also struck by an FPV drone. The driver survived but sustained injuries
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
6/ The underlying issues driving these developments remain largely unchanged: persistent problems that have plagued Ukrainian forces for months, including poor coordination at operational and strategic levels, a personnel shortage, lack of firepower and inadequate troop rotations
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
7/ Ukrainian forces often demonstrate higher motivation, better training, and tactical agility, but the nature of Russian approach remains a problem. By employing small, continuous assaults, Russian troops eventually expose and exploit weak points in Ukrainian defenses
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
8/ While this approach results in high Russian losses , which deemed unsustainable in the long term – it has proven effective in the short to medium term. This sustained pressure has allowed Russian forces to capture key operational strongholds, including Vuhledar and Avdiivka.
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
9/ The situation is not hopeless, but it is deteriorating rapidly. Without swift action by the Ukrainian command to overhaul the command structure, improve resource distribution, and streamline truthful reporting, the fall of Pokrovsk may become inevitable in the near future
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
10/ The full report can be found on our stack at this link. Please like, comment, and share to support us and boost visibility:
frontelligence.substack.com/p/overview-o…
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:17 PM
A battery of three previously undocumented destroyed Russian 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled guns, presumably in the Pokrovsky district of Donetsk region. t.me/lost_warinua…
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Not quite sure where these are:
The same “stand still and hope it doesn’t notice” tactic used by Russian infantry when FPV drones approach
t.me/ua_regteam/246— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Ukrainian FPV intercepts Russian FPV
t.me/serhii_flash…— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Russians launched an assault with armored vehicles, but drones and artillery destroyed the vehicles as soon as the infantry disembarked. Ukrainian marines of the 505th separate battalion then effectively targeted the infantry with a heavy machine gun.
t.me/c/1377735387…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Russian occupied portions of Donetsk Oblast:
In Donetsk, unknown individuals posted calls to stop cooperating with the occupiers. The leaflets read: “Betrayal guarantees death.”
The Special Operations Forces claim that this was the work of the Resistance Movement in the occupied territories.
t.me/c/1315043344…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Note the headline “liberation.” This is Russia’s sham Donetsk republic telling us the “birds don’t sing” in Marinka and the “trees don’t grow.” And for good measure they add no one from its 10,000 population live there any more. It’s liquidation by Russia, not liberation.
— Glasnost Gone (@glasnostgone.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 7:15 AM
According to online reports, an ammunition depot in Yenakiyevo, Donetsk region, was preliminarily hit by shelling. The occupation authorities have announced an emergency evacuation of residents near the place of “arrival”. A video showing the detonation was posted online.
t.me/c/1194762769…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 6:27 AM
The Kursk cross border offensive:
Kursk direction. Another “Road of Wrath.” Ukrainian FPV drone greeted Russian soldiers.
t.me/c/2232931988…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Kursk region, an attempt by the Russians to break through to the positions of the 225th Assault Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a column of “Tiger” armored vehicles. It didn’t work out, you see the result.
t.me/c/1718690155…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Zlatopil, Kharkiv Oblast:
This morning, russian forces carried out two devastating missile strikes on the small town of Zlatopil in the Lozova district of Kharkiv Oblast, leaving ten people injured. Preliminary reports from the prosecutor’s office suggest the attack involved Iskander-M missiles.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Bryansk, Russia:
Burning oil depot in Bryansk, Russia, after it was targeted by Ukrainian drones.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 5:37 PM
russian Bryansk is partying hard 👀
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 5:43 PM
That’s enough for tonight.
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Hachiko, Grayfriar’s Bobby, and now Lioshka:
For two years now,a dog has been waiting every day near a gas station for his owner, Oleksii Savranskyi,who died in a battle in Donetsk region 2023
Oleksii worked there, often took the dog with. “Lioshka”– this is the name the dog reacts to
Oleksii’s family and friends care for the dog
📹Senichkin
— Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) December 9, 2024 at 10:57 AM
（2024/12/10每天画乌克兰🇺🇦第1018幅）两年来，一只狗每天都在一个加油站附近等待它的主人埃里克斯（Oleksii Savranskyi），他于2023年4月在顿涅茨克地区的一场战斗中阵亡。加油站的员工说，Oleksii生前在那里工作，常带着这只狗去上班。埃里克斯的家人和朋友经常照顾这只狗。尽管如此，狗也会来到它和主人曾经在一起的地方，等待奇迹出现……
@Gerashchenko_en
数码绘画：
《乌克兰·每一天》
#Ukraineeveryday
#Українакожендень— 🦋weixinart (@weixinart.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Here’s the machine translation of the skeet:
(2024/12/10 Daily Drawing Ukraine 🇺🇦 No. 1018) Every day for two years, a dog waited near a gas station for its owner, Eriks (Oleksii Savranskyi), who was killed in action in April 2023 during a battle in the Donetsk region.Employees at the gas station said Oleksii worked there during his lifetime and often brought the dog to work with him.Ericks’ family and friends often took care of the dog.Nonetheless, the dog comes to places where he and his owner used to be together, waiting for a miracle ……
@Gerashchenko_en
Digital painting: “Ukraine – every day
#Ukraineeveryday
#Українакожендень
Open thread!
MomSense
Thank you, Adam. I hope you feel better soonest!
I’ve been sharing these posts with my DIL’s doctoral professor/advisor. DIL is now a PhD and teaching at a college here in Maine but still in contact with her professor. Her professor is Ukrainian and is sheltering and supporting her large extended family (only the women and children) in her tiny NYC apartment. The men are in Ukraine serving.
She asked me to extend her thanks to you for your daily coverage.
I find that I don’t have adequate words to express the rage and sadness that I feel so I am just trying to bear witness and not hide from what is happening. My heart is breaking every day with every atrocity.
I can only imagine what you must be feeling as you faithfully document this war.
Gin & Tonic
My dear wife got up this morning, checked her feed and learned that a friend’s husband was KIA in/near Zaporizhzhia. Mid-50’s, family man, three kids, teacher, community activist. Volunteered for service after the full-scale invasion, to do what had to be done.
Heroyam slava!
Gin & Tonic
Couple of interesting things in that Dmitri post about “betrayal guarantees death.” First, the word for “betrayal” is “зрада” – romanized as “zrada.” On the poster it’s written with the latin/english “Z” with the rest of the word in Cyrillic characters – using the “Z” by which the russians identify themselves/their equipment. Very pointed. In a banal sort of irony, the other poster just below it is a basic “help wanted” sign for a sales clerk in a smokeshop. But the poster in the second, smaller image shows a body hanging from a tree, with the words “Yesterday occupier – today fertilizer.”
If you don’t follow these posts every day, yesterday’s included news that a car bomb took out a notorious occupier/collaborator in Donetsk.
Adam L Silverman
@MomSense: Please tell her she is most welcome.
Adam L Silverman
@Gin & Tonic: I’m so sorry to read that. My sincerest condolences.
Jay
Thank you, Adam.
Jay
@Gin & Tonic:
I am so sorry for your wife’s friend’s loss of her husband. Ukraine continually is losing it’s best.
YY_Sima Qian
@Adam L Silverman: Thank you Adam!
& thanks for sharing the Weixinart account. I am not sure if it is the Chinese artist’s actual account, & whether they are his work being posted. Xu Weixin, who I had not known about before, appears to be an establishment artist (an art professor in a top university, high level member of several official fine arts associations). Then again, this is a BlueSky account, which is blocked by the Great China Firewall, & the content is not overtly political.
YY_Sima Qian
@Gin & Tonic: My sincerest condolences!
Adam L Silverman
@YY_Sima Qian: You’re welcome. The bio links to a university of Michigan site.
YY_Sima Qian
@Adam L Silverman: The UMich link points to an exhibition of his works. Chinese web still shows him as an active professor of Remin University.
Adam L Silverman
@YY_Sima Qian: Interesting, because if you scroll through the account the owner is posting these types of sketches with an Ukraine tag on a regular basis.
YY_Sima Qian
@Adam L Silverman: Yeah, that’s why I am wondering if it is really Xu Weixin’s account. If it is, he is keeping to a very low profile, & letting his work do the talking.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
way2blue
May I again ask what is required to suspend Hungary’s ability to vote in EU matters? I’m not even hoping to have them expelled at this point—just to block their ability to single-handedly monkey-wrench the EU’s ability to address Russian aggression.
way2blue
Also. Cpuld someone tell me the status of Ukraine’s F-16 fleet? How many aircraft have been transferred; how many more are promised; how many pilots & support crew are either trained or in progress… Thanks.