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Putin and Russia celebrated the new year by bombarding Ukraine.
On this New Year’s night, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 63 Russian drones over our country.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Kyiv city center. On New Year’s morning, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 Shahed drones. The only language this country understands is power, nothing less
— Maria Avdeeva (@mariainkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A Russian attack on Kyiv tragically claimed the lives of renowned neurobiologist Igor Zyma and his wife,” a friend of the family shared.
“Our friend, Dr. Igor Zyma, perished alongside his wife and their beloved cat. The attack occurred in their own home, while they were peacefully sleeping”
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⚡️Prominent scientists among victims of New Year’s Day drone attack in Kyiv.
Married couple Ihor Zyma and Olesia Sokur both worked as scientists with the Institute for Biology and Medicine at the Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. They were killed in a Russian drone strike on Jan. 1.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) January 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From The Kyiv Independent:
The two victims killed in Russia’s Jan. 1 drone strike on Kyiv were a married couple who both worked as scientists, Education and Science Minister Oksen Lisovyi announced.
Prominent neurobiologist Ihor Zyma and doctor of biological sciences Olesia Sokur were killed in the attack, Lisovyi said on Facebook. Zyma and Sokur were married.
“The family devoted almost their entire lives to science,” Lisovyi said.
Zyma was a senior researcher and associate professor at the Institute for Biology and Medicine at the Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. Sokur also worked at the Institute as a deputy director of scientific work and a member of the Academic Council.
“My sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased, as well as to all who suffered from today’s morning terror,” Lisovyi said.
Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv on the morning of Jan. 1, killing two people and injuring six others, including two pregnant women. The attack also damaged a building of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Russia’s full-scale invasion has taken a severe toll on Ukraine’s scientific community. According to a study published by the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) on Dec. 11, 23.5 percent of scientists still living in Ukraine have lost access to critical input for their research, and 20.8 percent cannot physically access their institution.
Around 18% of Ukraine’s scientists have fled the country amid Russia’s ongoing war.
As I am writing tonight’s update, almost half of Ukraine – all of eastern and almost all of central Ukraine – are under air raid alert at 8:05 PM EST/3:05 AM local time in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy did not make an address today.
The cost and the reason:
A special trip to the Carpathians for the children of fallen soldiers was organized by bikers who are now soldiers in the 93rd Motorized Rifle Brigade❤️
— Sofia (@sofiaukraini.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
More on the New Year’s Day attacks after the jump.
Kyiv:
The aftermath of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv. Two people were killed, and at least seven others sustained injuries.
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📷: Dobronosov / Telegraf
— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) January 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) January 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) January 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) January 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) January 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Kharkiv:
In 2024, Russia bombed Kharkiv 318 times, resulting in 1,108 injuries and 94 deaths.
The air raid alerts lasted a total of 156 days.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
For the first time since Russia invaded, I’m seeing so many smiling faces on the streets of Kharkiv. Hard to believe the active frontline is just 20 km away. Yet another reminder of how Russia failed to break this city’s spirit 🌟🇺🇦💪🏻
— Maria Avdeeva (@mariainkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Explosion in Kharkiv ‼️ russia attacks us with glide bombs right now
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Kherson:
New Year in Kherson: Devastating Russian strikes on civilians and residential areas.
💔a 23 y.o. volunteer killed by artillery
💔Woman, 76, injured4 high rises damaged
Non-stop attacks
My friend Olha sent me her video.
— Zarina Zabrisky (@zarinazabrisky.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Georgia:
January 1 – #Tbilisi
For 35 consecutive days, #GeorgiaProtests have continued nationwide, undeterred by holidays or weather, with support from emigrants worldwide.
Protesters demand new parliamentary elections and the release of those detained for pro-European demonstrations.— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) January 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
January 1 – #Batumi
#GeorgiaProtests mark their 35th consecutive day, with demonstrators demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of all political prisoners.
— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) January 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Protesters brought Chichilaki (Georgian traditional Christmas tree) with a photo of Irakli Kobakhidze on it. They said its name is “Chichirakli”.
35th day of protest.— Mariam Nikuradze (@mariamnikuradze.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Georgian national polyphonic song Mravalzhamieri on January 1, day 35 of large-scale protests. Continuity with tradition energizes the Georgian fighting mood and neutralizes propaganda that portrays us as anti-patriotic. #GeorgiaProtests #NewElectionsforGeorgia
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We have just blocked Rustaveli again on January 1, day 35. We don’t expect many people tonight but it was a matter of principle that we don’t skip a day without taking over the place. ✊🏻🇬🇪🇪🇺
#GeorgiaProtests #NewElectionsforGeorgia— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Amid endless crowds marking the protest New Year’s on Rustaveli, Georgian dancing was performed. These are not mere dances – it reminds people of their roots, the history, the struggle, and merges tradition with modernity. #GeorgiaProtests #NewElectionsforGeorgia 1/2
📷 Salome Barker— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The dances, the traditional polyphonic songs and the supra (feast) also neutralizes the propaganda that features us all as “anti-patriotic gay warmongers.” 2/2.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Here’s the context:
This!
Both supporters and opponents must know that dancing and partying is a national mobilizing force in Georgia, and when people are determined to fight, it energizes them even more instead of relaxing them. 1/— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
When supporters worry, we should explain this to them, but there’s some category of supporters who simply dolisten to insiders and value their “I told you so” position above all else, and keep insisting on “stop dancing, you’re screwed.” I find it ever-harder to consider them as supporters. 2/
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Also, if some people could stop obsessing over revolutionary clashes and realize that national liberation is a process that also includes national self-discovery and continuity with the national spirit such as folk dancing and singing too, that would be great. #GeorgiaProtests 3/3.
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) January 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
That’s enough for tonight.
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Open thread!
Jay
Thank you, Adam.
Nukular Biskits
Quick run thru tonight, Adam, to hit (no pun intended) the “highlights” (poor choice of words there, but I’m tired).
As always, thanks.
YY_Sima Qian
Thanks Adam! Posted the below to yesterday’s thread after it was dead, but I think you were a bit hyperbolic in your criticism of the Biden FP team:
Ksmiami
I’d like to burn Russia down to the last drunk fucktard. Miserable, worthless nation
Jay
@YY_Sima Qian:
nitter.poast.org/DarthPutinKGB/status/1874146982769680516#m
And a better graphic version if Adam wants to use it.
nitter.poast.org/pic/orig/media%2FGgJkelkaUAAPnXl.png
KatKapCC
@YY_Sima Qian: Of course Adam can speak for himself, but I’ll just note that I have seen him say more than once that for all of his justified disagreement and frustration with Biden’s team, they are certainly preferable to whatever band of thieves and dipshits Trump will bring in.
However, speaking for myself here, that does not mean Biden’s team has been great. And I think most Ukrainians would agree.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
Ksmiami
@KatKapCC: Jake Sullivan should be yeeted into the sun
YY_Sima Qian
@Jay:
@KatKapCC:
I’ve not been shy w/my criticism of the Biden team myself, wrt the PRC, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, India, the Global South, global trade, etc., etc. However, it can’t be the worst FP team since Bush 43, when there had been the Trump 45 term in there, & the incoming Trump 47 term.
Jay
nitter.poast.org/Tendar/status/1874435997657862583#m