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Russian drone strikes destroy Ukraine maternity hospital full of newborns: 'This was pure terror' trib.al/J4lZJbD

Last night, the Russians launched a massive strike on Odesa. There was no military purpose whatsoever – this was pure terror against ordinary civilian life. Over 60 drones were used in the strike on the city. Sadly, there is extensive damage. Among the sites hit were a maternity hospital, ordinary residential buildings, businesses, as well as the port and critical infrastructure. Our services continue to work on the ground wherever needed, providing assistance. Tragically, as of now, one person has been reported killed. My condolences to their family and loved ones. More than ten people have been wounded, including a child. There were also strikes overnight in the Poltava and Dnipro regions. Each such strike proves that Russia has no intention of ending this war. That is why any easing of pressure on it is dangerous. And coordinated efforts to protect people and lives will help us, help our country’s defense and our diplomacy. I thank all our partners who are working with us and supporting our people. We are working with everyone to give our country more strength and more capacity to protect life in Ukraine every day and every night: our cities and villages, our infrastructure. Collective defense and coordinated action can deliver the most effective results.

When I travel outside of Ukraine, I get daily intelligence updates online. This morning, I was briefed that U.S. military facilities in the Middle East and the Gulf region were photographed by Russian satellites in the interests of Iran. On March 24th, they imaged the U.S.–UK joint military facility on Diego Garcia located in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. They also captured pictures of Kuwait International Airport and parts of the infrastructure of the Greater Burgan oil field. On March 25th, they took pictures of the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The Shaybah oil and gas field in Saudi Arabia, İncirlik Air Base in Türkiye, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were all imaged on March 26th. There are no Ukrainian facilities on this list. But who is helping whom when sanctions are lifted from an aggressor that earns daily revenue and provides intelligence for strikes against American, Middle Eastern, UK, and U.S.–UK bases and so on? When surveillance is carried out over facilities in Ukraine, we always understand that they must be protected, since plans are in motion to destroy them – energy and water infrastructure, military facilities, and so on. Everyone knows that repeated reconnaissance indicates preparations for strikes. How can sanctions be eased if this is what the Russians are doing? There must be pressure on the aggressor. And lifting sanctions is certainly not pressure. It looks strange. Sanctions are being lifted, while the aggressor is providing intelligence to strike facilities, including those of the countries that are discussing or have already lifted sanctions. From my conversation with journalists (3/3).

Russia now targets Ukrainian passenger trains regularly. Our train stopped in the field and evacuated because of a Shahed threat. Mostly mothers with children. This time the attack didn’t come, and we continued. Until the next stop.

So proud of another major accomplishment contributed to by the @syrianetf

BREAKING: A Russian drone attack on an electric train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed a 61-year-old passenger.

Another night of Russian terror against Ukraine. A massive combined missile and drone attack targeted cities across the country. In the Poltava region and Zaporizhzhia, at least three people have been already confirmed killed, with over ten injured. Civilians are being deliberately targeted. When Russia fails on the battlefield and cannot impose its will at the negotiating table, it resorts to terror against civilians. Typical methods of Russian criminals. Pressure on Russia must be intensified without delay. Sanctions must bite harder. The 20th EU package must be adopted. The shadow fleet must be anchored. Those complicit in this war must face travel bans and full isolation. Russia must not be admitted to any international sporting or artistic events. Together, we must defend international peace and security through strength and decisive action. Russia will not stop on its own—it must be made to stop.

The hospital in Zaporizhia, Ukraine. Because of the russian terrorism.

Proud to announce that Tony Kassis, the narcoterrorist trafficker for Maher Al Assad and the 4th armored Division of the Assad Regime, and Hizballah, and the liaison between Assad regime and south and North American narcoterrorist groups and cartels and cousin of the deposed dictator Bashar Al Assad has been found GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS, including narcoterrorism and providing support to a terrorist organization @syrianetf @SURATTTEAM #Syria #Colombia #Alexandria #Virginia

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Exactly four years ago. The heart of Kharkiv’s downtown looked devastated and deserted after brutal russian attacks on our historic center. Each building there is a unique masterpiece, and to this day they still bear the scars.

Every March for the past 5yrs reopens wounds that will never heal. These days, russians committed Mariupol genocide, massacred families in the northern regions who tried to flee. We must never forget. Every child shot by the invaders. Every innocent soul. Photo Andriy Dubchak.

Russia started supporting the Iranian regime with drones. It will definitely help with missiles, and it is also helping them with air defense. What’s next? Given the situation, there is only one question: when and which country will be the first to support the Iranian regime by sending troops? As happened with Russia, when North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers, who are now deployed in Russia but can be sent to Ukraine. The same could happen in Iran – Russia could send troops there. In an interview with Caolan Robertson (1/3)

Put pressure on the aggressor, not the victim!

Congrats on the amazing work @syrianetf now let’s catch Putin and Assad

The trial of Syrian war criminal Brigadier General Samir Othman al-Sheikh begins today in Los Angeles. After years of investigation, SETF identified his presence in the United States and helped bring this case forward. A historic step toward justice for Mazen al-Hamada, Deir Ezzor, and victims across Syria.

Today, we are very excited to launch our new membership program where anyone for the first time can now join our team and contribute to our work while also supporting what we do and our important programs on the ground. To become an SETF member, go to: setf.ngo/membership/

Europe must finally equip itself with real strength, real ability to defend its skies, its land, and its sea against any type of attack. In particular, this means building sufficient air defense production capacity — both against drones and against ballistic missiles. The situation in the Middle East shows how difficult it is to provide one hundred percent protection against missiles and “shahed” drones. Even in the Gulf countries, which have more advanced air defense systems than those provided to us so far by our partners and have them in larger quantities, not all ballistic missiles are intercepted. There were also “shaheds” that air defense in the region has not stopped. Everyone can now see that Ukraine’s experience in defense is, in many respects, irreplaceable. We are ready to share this experience and help those nations that helped Ukraine this winter and throughout this war. We are ready to work on developing Europe’s shared defensive capabilities. Europe must have enough air defense missiles, enough experience in shooting down drones, and sufficient production of modern interceptor drones. Together, we can make this happen. Thank you to everyone working to strengthen the power of a united Europe.

BOOM! Novorossiysk port and oil terminal, russia 🔥 🤩

Greetings from Kyiv. I will never tire of praising its beauty. March 1. We made it. We survived this winter.