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#Bakhmut

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The #Ukrainian city of #Bakhmut was founded in the 16th century, was once a fortress, was active in salt mining, survived the plague in the 18th century, built factories in the 19th century, survived World War I and World War II, and developed in the 21st century.

Today, only #ruins remain of Bakhmut; the city is #dead.
#putin's propagandists describe the interruption of the city's five-hundred-year history and its destruction as "#liberation."

#MariaZaitseva, 24

Maria was #Belarusian and participated in #protests in #Minsk in 2020 against #electionfraud by #Lukashenko in #Belarus

Her facial scars are from fragments of a flash grenade in the protest (I'm not linking the gory picture of her that went viral)

She volunteered as a #soldier for #Ukraine

#KIA near #Bakhmut, yesterday

#Hero

#Vatniks, #Tankies, assorted #Western "both sides the same" edgelord contrarians: 🖕🖕🖕

Learn the real struggle

kyivindependent.com/24-year-ol

Here's what we are reading today:

#Russia is now just 6 miles outside of the town of Pokrovsk, and evacuations are underway.

Residents fear their home will turn into another #Bakhmut, as Russia slowly enters artillery range of the town.

nytimes.com/2024/09/01/world/e

The New York Times · With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its BagsBy Andrew E. Kramer

When he was wounded in fierce fighting near the eastern city of #Bakhmut in March last year, Ukrainian soldier Yevhenii #Korinets thought he was going to die.

The former military paramedic, whose left leg was amputated at the hip, qualified for the national sitting volleyball team and spoke during a break from training with fellow athletes ahead of the #Paralympics in #Paris which opened on Wednesday.

reuters.com/sports/olympics/uk

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A recent Russian offensive made up of dozens of armored vehicles has made significant progress 20 km west of #Bakhmut due to Ukraine’s lack of ammunition.

Ukraine’s new commander, Syrskyi, asked for quicker military aid to counter these recent Russian advances.

politico.eu/article/east-ukrai

POLITICO · Situation in east Ukraine has ‘deteriorated significantly,’ Kyiv commander saysBy Kathryn Carlson

The Ukrainian military extends Christmas greetings to the world while reminding everyone that the war in Ukraine persists.

John Lennon’s composition, instead of “war is over,” the Ukraine soldiers sing “war is not over.

(1 Minute) Video from Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, UNITED24 Instagram Reel

The video was filmed in a dugout facing #Bakhmut

Remember, the war is ongoing, and #Ukraine continues to need support. Today, on #Christmas and every day, your support is invaluable.💙💛