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Another family in Kyiv killed by russia in a strike on the night of July 31st. A mother, a father, and their 2-year-old son🕯
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
During a missile strike on Kyiv, two schoolgirls and their mother were killed.
Their school announced that Alina and Anastasia Humeniuk died along with their mother. They were internally displaced people from Donbas who had sought refuge in the capital. Russia found them and killed them there.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Overnight russian attack on Kyiv on July 31 killed Vitaliy Raboshchuk, 42, and his 18-year-old daughter, Vlada. Their beloved dog, Spike, also perished with the family.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Among the victims of russia’s attack on Kyiv were a school educator, Nataliya, her two sons, and her brother. The woman was 47 years old. Her two sons, ages 22 and 17, were killed along with her.
She leaves behind her husband and her youngest son.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Search and rescue operations have been completed in Kyiv following the latest Russian attack. The death toll has risen to 31 people, including 5 children. The youngest was just 2 years old. Other 159 people were injured.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
President Honors the Memory of Those Killed at the Site of the Russian Strike on a Nine-Story Residential Building in Kyiv
1 August 2025 – 22:59
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of those killed at the site of the Russian strike on a nine-story residential building in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district.
On the night of July 31, Russia destroyed an entire section of the building. The attack claimed the lives of 28 residents, including five children, and injured 21 people.
The President laid flowers at the destroyed section and spoke with residents of the building, who are now in need of assistance.
“We will help you all. Tomorrow, ministers will meet and quickly adopt decisions to support you. I don’t want to burden you with bureaucracy right now. They’ve already prepared everything needed to ensure you receive the money and understand where you’ll be living – so that everything is clear,” the Head of State said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked everyone who worked at the site – those who responded to the aftermath, helped people, rescued victims, and cleared the rubble.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko informed the Head of State that 216 personnel and 54 units of State Emergency Service equipment had been involved in the response at this site alone. Search and rescue operations were completed only this morning.
According to him, 470 house residents have filed reports about lost or damaged property.
In total, during this massive attack on Kyiv, Russia killed 31 people and injured 179.
🔴 Zelenskyy honors 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv—including five children.
— UNITED24 Media (@united24media.com) August 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here is President Zelenskyy’s address from earlier today. Video followed by the English transcript.
It Is Very Important That the Prospect of New Sanctions Has Now Begun to Put Pressure on Russia – Address by the President
1 August 2025 – 20:19
Dear Ukrainians!
Today, the search operations at the site of the Russian strike on Kyiv have concluded – a regular residential building, a direct hit. The missile killed 28 people. In total, the city suffered 31 fatalities from that strike, including 5 children. Children born in 2007, 2011, 2014, 2018, and even 2022. My condolences to the families and loved ones. This was one of the most brutal Russian strikes on Kyiv. One hundred fifty-nine people were injured. Ordinary buildings, enterprises, and even one of Kyiv’s mosques were hit. There was no military purpose at all. Many around the world have supported Ukraine, many have condemned Russian terror, their strikes, and their Russian refusal to end the war. Ceasefire proposals have been made long ago – Ukrainian proposals, U.S. proposals, and many others around the world have communicated this to the Russians. Each time, the only response from there has been attempts to gain more time for war, more time for terror. Russia does not operate otherwise. So it is very important that the prospect of new sanctions, strong sanctions, has now begun to put pressure on Russia – and not only against the aggressor state itself. All Russian finances, every scheme that fills the Russian budget, must be targeted by the world. Only this will convince Moscow to genuinely work for peace. Ukraine is grateful to the United States, grateful to Europe, and all our other friends around the world who strive for peace. Ukraine is ready to work as swiftly as possible for the sake of peace. We all clearly understand what steps are needed. We understand who calls the shots in Russia, and thus Ukraine is once again offering to move beyond technical talks – not to exchange statements, but to actually meet at the level of leaders. I want to thank President Trump for his readiness for such a meeting. I am grateful to everyone who has supported this. Russia’s readiness is needed. The Head of the Office, the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs will continue communication with our partners on this matter. Today, I spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, including about such diplomatic efforts, about contacts with our partners. I am grateful to the United Kingdom for their readiness to assist. Of course, it is important that we can count on further defense support and political cooperation.
There were reports today from our government officials: Yuliia Svyrydenko, the Ministers of Defense, Economy, and Finance. We discussed our work with partners – decisions we are making and financial matters. We are ensuring all aspects of resilience for our country as needed. The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reported on the elimination of the aftermath of Russian strikes.
Also today, I held a session summarizing the results of a meeting with our people who were released from Russian captivity. That meeting took place on Monday. It was very-very substantive; many issues were raised: post-captivity rehabilitation, guarantee of all rights, restoration of documents, and social reintegration. A very sensitive matter is the return of civilians from captivity. Andriy Yermak reported on decisions already developed by our Coordination Headquarters, those that are already being implemented. A bill is also being drafted that ensures protection and proper recovery after captivity. It concerns illnesses acquired during captivity. Therefore, it is only fair that assistance be equivalent to that provided for illnesses acquired while serving in the Defense Forces. Ihor Klymenko reported on the rehabilitation of former prisoners. Kyrylo Budanov reported on preparations for new exchanges – I hope that all of this will be successful and that we will implement it all. I thank everyone who cares about Ukraine, all who work and all who fight for our state.
Glory to Ukraine!
Georgia:
The public gathered for 10+ hours at the Batumi city court for regime prisoner journalist Mzia Amaglobeli’s sham trial escorted her out with cheers.
“Freedom to Mzia! Freedom to regime prisoners! Fire to false witnesses!”
Day 247 of #GeorgiaProtests
@netgazeti.org
📷 Droa
— Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@marikamikiashvili.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It took Mzia’s lawyers 8+ hours to deliver their closing arguments. They dismantled the prosecution’s case. Mzia stood the entire time, listening intently.
When it was her turn to speak, she asked for a recess to gather strength.
Court resumes Monday.
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
President Salome Zourabichvili is there, too.
📷 Batumelebi
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
As of 13:10, reps from Norway, Sweden, Germany, Czechia, the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, and the EU were at the Batumi courthouse for Mzia Amaghlobeli’s verdict. Some couldn’t get in — the courtroom fits only 60 people. (via RFE/RL)
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM
A lot of supporters outside. Photo via Mautskebeli
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
In court, Mzia Amaghlobeli’s lawyer just read quotes by top Georgian Dream officials — including the PM and Parliament Speaker — showing repeated violations of her presumption of innocence and state-led smear campaigns.
This way she shows the case is political. (via Publika)
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Mzia’s lawyer:
– The court rejected all 18 defense witnesses
– It relies solely on police testimony — all officers who work under Dgebuadze
– Their statements were clearly coordinated: they all used the same obscure word for “wearable” you never hear in everyday speech— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 7:06 AM
It took Mzia’s lawyers 8+ hours to deliver their closing arguments. They dismantled the prosecution’s case. Mzia stood the entire time, listening intently.
When it was her turn to speak, she asked for a recess to gather strength.
Court resumes Monday.
— Rusudan Djakeli (@rusudandjakeli.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In Batumi, supporters of Mzia Amaglobeli marched from the City Court to the “Batumelebi” office after the session ended, and then continued to the Constitutional Court. The court hearing today lasted for more than 8 hours.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The parents of prisoners of conscience came to the Batumi City Court to support Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti earlier today.
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A protest was held in front of the Georgian Embassy in Berlin, parallel to the final court trial of Mzia Amaglobeli in Georgia. The crowd expressed support for Mzia and demanded her release, along with the release of other prisoners of conscience.
#GeorgiaProtests
— Publika.ge (@publikage.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🟥 Citizens saw off the vehicle taking Mzia Amaglobeli to Rustavi women’s prison with chants of solidarity.
She will deliver her final statement on August 4 at 1:00 PM, as she requested a postponement due to the nine-hour hearing.
#FreeMzia #Georgia #RepressionInGeorgia
— Batumelebi&Netgazeti (@netgazeti.org) August 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The US:
Well, that escalated quickly!
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“A threat was made and I don’t think it was appropriate. And we have to protect our people.” — Trump, on deploying nuclear subs near Russia.
Oh my sweet summer child. They make those threats twice before breakfast and have their people convinced they’re already at war with you.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Trump claims nearly 20,000 Russian soldiers died in Ukraine this month, bringing total Russian losses since January to 112,500. He puts Ukrainian losses at about 8,000 troops in 2025, not counting the missing.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I find it quite amusing that people who claim Trump lies about everything and isn’t trustworthy suddenly treat him as a reliable and truthful source, as soon as he announces casualty figures that sound favorable for Ukraine.
So he’s lying… until he says something you like to hear, right?😆— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The whole point of having these submarines is to create strategic ambiguity about where they are and what they might or might not be doing at any given time.
We are most definitely not green on OPSEC.
Lithuania:
🇱🇹 In Lithuania, a Russian Gerbera drone that entered from Belarus earlier this week has been found at the territory of the Gaižiūnai military training ground.
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that it came down on a Lithuanian military training ground.
Germany:
Germany will send Ukraine two more Patriot systems, with launchers arriving in the coming days and additional units in the next few months. In exchange, Germany will get new Patriots from the US.
www.bmvg.de/de/presse/de…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Back to Ukraine.
In July alone, russia launched over 6,000 drones and nearly 200 missiles against Ukraine. The numbers speak. Is anyone listening?
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ukraine’s air defenses achieved an 87% interception rate in July, downing 5,702 out of 6,529 Russian aerial targets, Ukrainian analysts report via the Military Journal Telegram channel.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Russia set a new monthly record for drone launches—16% higher than in March—while cruise missile activity remained steady at 116 launches.
Analysts note that as the number of attacks grows, so does the absolute number of targets getting through, even with high air defense effectiveness.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
As of 16:00, Ukraine’s Defense Forces report 70 combat clashes today. Russian attacks continue across the front, with heavy fighting near Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kupyansk. Border communities in Sumy and Kharkiv regions came under fire.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
> government does something people don’t like
> people organize within hours and take it to the streets with assertive clear demands
> government compliesThis is a healthy democracy light years ahead of yours btw
— Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 (@reshetz.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The condescending omerican tone is just so endlessly jarring, you’re throwing grenades in your already collapsing glass house stfu, I really needed that break tbh
— Mira of Kyiv 🇺🇦 (@reshetz.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Russian tank stopped by the anti-tank barrier
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Ukrainian air strikes on Russian targets t.me/YT29JTacRome…
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) July 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Kharkiv:
As the sun set over Kharkiv, russia struck a residential area in the city with a Molniya drone, injuring ten people — including three children. The youngest is just five months old.
— Iryna Voichuk (@irynavoichuk.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Kyiv:
People are leaving flowers and stuffed animals as a tribute to 31 killed victims in Kyiv, where a russian attack caused a section of an apartment building to collapse on sleeping families.
— Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Moment a Russian Iskander-K missile is shot down over Kyiv by the Presidential Brigade, night of July 31.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Zaporizhzhia Oblast:
Ukrainian MiG-29 launching AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile
— 🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Chasiv Yar:
Deep State confirms Russian advances in Chasiv Yar, but denies its full loss as claimed by Russian sources. Russian forces have also made gains near the Dnipropetrovsk region border and in Toretsk.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Ukrainian drone operators from the 30th Mechanized Brigade are using fiber-optic FPV drones to strike Russian logistics near Chasiv Yar, destroying equipment and enemy personnel.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Kamchatka, Russia:
A Russian nuclear submarine base in Kamchatka was damaged by a tsunami triggered by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, satellite images show. A pier at the Rybachiy base was bent out of position, but no damage to submarines was reported, The Telegraph reports.
www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) August 1, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Saturday breakfast delivered by the Hachiko team in the frontline areas of Kherson and Donetsk in Ukraine. It’s getting more dangerous due to huge numbers of Russian drones attacking civilians, but we will keep doing what we can to help these little ones.
— Nate Mook (@natemook.bsky.social) July 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Open thread!
J. Arthur Crank
I wonder what “provocative” words Dmitry used. Also too, wasn’t Peter Sellers taking to Dmitry on the phone after the missiles were launched towards the USSR in the movie Dr. Strangeglove? Somehow I doubt the Trump/Dmitri dialog is as funny.
Gin & Tonic
You know, Chris Miller is a good journalist, who knows Ukraine well and has lived there for a long time, but that “burgeoning if imperfect” line was really fucking tone-deaf, and has pissed off a lot of Ukrainians. Mira’s analysis is spot-on. Really, if you have two adjectives, how would you characterize the US? The UK?
Gin & Tonic
@J. Arthur Crank: Medvedev is a clown.
AlaskaReader
Thanks Adam
Adam L Silverman
@Gin & Tonic: No politician in the US has immediately reversed legislation or regulation based on any of the protests. They either ignore them or double or treble down.
Adam L Silverman
@AlaskaReader: You’re welcome.
Adam L Silverman
@J. Arthur Crank: Medvedev threatened Russia making war on the US. Which, as I’ve written about too many times, Russia has been doing since at least 2011 if not 2009.
J. Arthur Crank
@Adam L Silverman: Thanks for the reply.
Ah, so this would be Obama’s war then? Or perhaps Obama and Biden could split it, since the latter was VP.
Gin & Tonic
@Adam L Silverman: Popular t-shirt in Kyiv now says “The real center of power in the country is people [in the streets] with cardboard [signs.]”
Adam L Silverman
@Gin & Tonic: I saw the pics. Those are great. People here don’t get it. Massive protests every 90 days isn’t going to cut it. We both know what the EuroMaidan was actually like. We’re watching what the Georgians are doing.
There will be no American equivalent to the EuroMaidan. Best we can hope for is when the Ukrainians finish protecting Europe from Putin, they’ll build a coalition to come and free us.
Adam L Silverman
@J. Arthur Crank: Putin declared the war at the 2007 Munich security conference, so it’s on W.
Westyny
Thank you, Adam.
Martin
The story of Ukraine dropping a 40kg ebike by drone a mile behind enemy lines to rescue a soldier is wild.
Sister Inspired Revolver of Freedom
Since this is an open thread, technically, I want to point out that the Kamchatka Earthquake, the sixth largest ever recorded, is but a preview of the Cascadia Megathrust earthquake and resulting tsunami. Which is projected to be at least a 9.0 magnitude, so actually bigger than Kamchatka. We actually got lucky that the tsunami weren’t as bad as predicted. We also got lucky that the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre did its job so very well. Too bad, really, because guess which institution is up next to get its funding cut.🙄 Yeah.
Thank you Adam.
Jay
Thank you, Adam.