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At 06:00 Moscow time (03:00 GMT) yesterday, Europe entered its darkest hours since WWII. Putin announced a “military operation” in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Immediately, unprecedented armed violence on innocent people of Ukraine followed.

In the coming hours, repeated explosions were heard in Mariupol, Kyiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lutsk, Kherson, and Nikolaev, as it became clear the whole country was under attack. Videos of the capital Kyiv blasted by cruise or ballistic missiles emerged, with roads getting completely clogged with cars as residents desperately tried to escape. In a bid to hide from airstrikes, people packed their bags, bundled up against the cold, and took shelter in underground subway stations. As the world closed its eyes for the night’s rest, here in shelters, men and women, elders and children didn’t dare to fall asleep.

Putin’s war already took the lives of 137 innocent civilians and military personnel on the first day of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Today, Friday the 25th, the fatalities are likely to increase as the country waits for what Anton Herashchenko, an adviser to the country's interior minister, called the war's 'hardest day,' warning of potential tank assault on Kyiv.

Below are the raw and heartbreaking moments of the violent war happening in Ukraine right now. The war that many felt was impossible in the advanced century we live in today. So today the world stands strong with Ukraine.

Follow the live updates of the situation in Ukraine at the official page of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

If you want to help Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, donate to Ukraine’s main charity fund "Save Life." Scroll down below for the full charity list.

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"The breathtaking bravery of Russian citizens who know they’ll be arrested, and worse, for protesting the war and do it anyway"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's really heartening to see how many Russians are willing to invite the wrath of the authorities by protesting, knowing that it could result in their not only being imprisoned, but worse.

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We reached out to a native Ukrainian Yev Kanivets, a professional mobile engineer who has witnessed Russia's invasion firsthand. He shared his first-hand account with Bored Panda on what happened the past two days.

Yev was living in Kharkiv, which is one of the major cities attacked by Putin. “I woke up at 5 a.m. from the explosions in MY CITY. I was prepared and lucky enough to evacuate in one hour. There were traffic jams around the city, so we spent almost 2 hours going far enough,” Yev wrote in a heartbreaking post on Linkedin.

“I was lucky to evacuate. My wife and I were driving our car the whole day, 14 hours, like crazy to get as far as we could from the danger. We are exhausted, stressed, and worried about mothers who remained in the Kharkiv region.”

When Yev arrived at Kropivnitskiy, he and his family already had a room booked to stay at night. “The hostess was very nice to us,” he said.

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually one of the most effective ways of sticking it to Russia that I can imagine.

    Mathew Aaberg
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IDK creating a whole slew of Putin deep fake furry porn would ruin his image pretty good.

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    Bacony Cakes
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd cause all the Furries to laugh at him, too. That's a big chunk of the entire internet.

    Rosemary Probert
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And to publish the details of his wealth while so many of his people are poor, how he came to have so much money given his Presidential income, and how he gets his cronies to hide it for him.

    Meike H
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really doesn't do much: its just Ddos attacks on the public accessible part of army websites. Is has nothing to do with internal communication. It's a nice gesture of solidarity though.

    DogMom
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way to go Anonymous. We need more of this. WW3 will not only be fought with tanks and guns but also with keyboards and mice.

    Bill
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best target for them is Putin's financial holdings unwrapped and delivered to the Russian people

    Libstak
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go get em. I hope they humiliate Russia's so called cyber warfare experts and crash and burn all their sites.

    Quiltin Mammar
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing how we can actually stand together against such atrocities but sadly not often enough

    Bob Standen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a war not of the Russian people, but a war from a power mad dictator.

    Bill
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snowden revealed US intelligence practices to Russia so Ukranian blood is on Edward Snowden's hands

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    Russian stooge. Snowden will have visitors if he ever steps foot in the US again.

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    Gary's Mind
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was hoping this would happen and so happy they did it! Glad to see the hacktivist community stand up.

    Sarah
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They hacked the Russian MoD and have a list of everyone who works there including their email addresses and passwords. They then released this data and told people to do with it what you will. I bet Russia wasn't expecting that.

    Bob Standen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give it to them, Russian hackers just crashed the McDonalds site for ransom.

    Hafida
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #heroes!!!! Always have stand for humanity rights. Truly gave me some hope now that they got in action against that monster.

    Lolly
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering when these guys would do their work. 👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

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    Michelle Gosney
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of experts though Russia would use cyber warfare hand in hand with conventional tactic. Now we know why they are not. Too many fires at home.

    Máté Jancsek
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its actually a shame, they waited so long. they letting this happen in Belarus, Hungary, Turkey, and many other countries.

    Heidi Bean
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anonymous has no leaders. Anonymous is not organized by anyone. Anonymous can be anything, or it can be nothing at all. Anonymous isn’t simply a group of internet hackers. Anonymous has no form. Anonymous is everyone, yet it can be no-one. Anonymous does nothing for recognition. Anonymous is a concept, not a group. Don’t forget that. They cannot stop us. They cannot stop the future. We are Anonymous. We are united by one, divided by none. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us.

    Kevin Warner
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please! Rick Roll the Russian Government! This is NOT the people...I have met so many of them and they have a peace-filled heart like I wish was still America!

    Aria Lake
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did they do nothing about Syria or Nigeria. I had better opinion of those people helping only some is like spitting in the face of the others....

    Ashley
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alright. Here we go. I've always been super neutral when it comes to conflicting opinions... as a nobody Canadian whom never votes and stays as far away from politics as I can., and doesntbknow the last thing about world leadership and governmental house parties.... just wanna say... liiiiike.. Russia...? Yeah, you need to gstop bro. Enough is enough already!

    Not PC
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Settle down everyone. Until it happens, it's just a rumor. A delicious, beautiful rumor. Yet still unproven.

    Buzz Anderson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BUT if they could only attack their communications ad screw up their attacks to the point of shooting at each other.

    Cee Mor
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worry that so many people around the world use Kaspersky for cyber protection...not the best idea

    Thomas Sweda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the russians have done it to Ukraine. Most Ukrainian web cams are offline.

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    56 Heartbreaking Pictures That Show The Reality Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read this on Twitter 30 mins before, and it was soul shattering. It's like I'm in a nightmare watching and listening to the destructions, and desperately want to wake up. But all these things are happening in real life, there is no 'waking up' here.

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    “We didn't eat anything the whole day because of stress and couldn't sleep enough. There were Ukrainian jet-fighters flying over us the whole night, so no bombs were dropped. But we couldn't sleep anyway. We worried a lot about our friends that stayed in Kharkiv, which was bombarded and attacked by tanks,” Yev recounted.

    The next morning Yev said they woke up tired, still stressed. “But, obviously, it's much better to wake up because of the sun, not explosions. In this part of Ukraine, there were no fights, no Russian troops, it was much easier to get the fuel,” he said. So they fueled the car and departed to the small city near Uman. “Hot dogs and coffee at the fuel station were our breakfast in the new world,” he said.

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need more commentaries like this from people with lived experience.

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    Rijkærd
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As much as its bad...This is a President..not for PR b******t but there to be with his soldiers...Putin should be ashamed how much of a wimp he is..attacking a peaceful for selfish egotistical reasons is a d**k move...

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    While driving, Yev and his family visited many small cities. “There was no single person in panic. Everybody stayed calm, friendly, and ready for anything. No problems with goods or resources.”

    Because they planned their trip at night and in a hurry, there was a mistake with the booking date. “So when we arrived at Tulchin and asked for our booking we discovered it was for tomorrow. Hence we didn't have a place to spend a night in,” he said.

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    Yev said that it was the first time we called hotels by phone in our whole lives since he said, “we’re Booking and Airbnb generation.” “We called about a dozen hotels, and all places were taken. Then we tried to increase the area and, finally, found a small room 40 minutes from us. At this point, we were totally exhausted again,” he told us. Yev said that finally, they’re going to sleep well.

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    "An 80-year-old who showed up to join the Ukrainian army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids"

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    Susie Elle
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember that loads of Russians don't want this to happen either. I read somewhere that 80% of Russians support the invasion, but meanwhile 1600 protesters were arrested already and knowing Putin's skill with falsifying information and results, I HIGHLY doubt it's that many Russian people wanting this absolute shitshow.

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    “I (and other 40 million Ukrainians) are fully aligned with what official Ukraine's Twitter account says about the situation. The only thing I'd added from my personal experience is that I've never seen Ukraine this united–the Russian invasion was like a catalyst,” Yev said.

    Yev urges foreigners to follow the official trustworthy accounts of the Ukrainian government, like this one. “Spread what you see there, so everybody knows what's happening,” he said.

    Another way to help is to peacefully press your government to help Ukraine and sanction Russia, says Yev. Donations are very needed as well, so if you want to help Ukraine and support the future of democracy, scroll down below for the list of charities.

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    "Rt, A popular Russian propaganda platform is down #anonymous"

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    "Red paint thrown at the Russian Embassy in Ireland. We stand with you, Ukraine"

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    More then 10 thousand people in Vilnius, Lithuania, walked up to the Russian embassy to demand peace

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes me so happy to see how many people want this over with. It's good to know that, even though humans aren't great all the time, they can come through when it matters.

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    President Joe Biden yesterday released a statement condemning Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and called the attack “unprovoked and unjustified.” Biden stated that “Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way.” He assured that “the world will hold Russia accountable.”

    On Thursday, Biden unveiled a list of sanctions on Russia to punish the country for its full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. The new sanctions include export blocks on technology, a centerpiece of Biden's approach to limit Russia's advancement of its military and aerospace sector as much as possible. In addition, sanctions were applied on Russian banks and "corrupt billionaires," as well as their families who are close to the Kremlin.

    However, there was disappointment that the round of sanctions unveiled by the US and Europe did not remove Russia from the SWIFT financial messaging system. Here is the list of global sanctions applied on Russia for the war in Ukraine.

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    "Wow, this one got me, Ukrainian's taking shelter in a Metro station, and a man protecting his cat :("

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    "A Ukrainian father says goodbye to his family, while he stays behind to fight the Russians"

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every man between 20 and 60 has been (re)called to join the Ukrainian military.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t believe it, it’s as if we’re in a time warp, to see war again in Europe like this.

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    As news of the invasion and its consequences for the Ukrainian people is spreading around the world, making people observe the country in a tragedy unprecedented for the advanced century we live in, you may feel the desire to help. Below are some ways you can help.

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    Charities that help the war effort

    Save Life: This NGO crowdfunds non-lethal military equipment, such as thermal vision scopes, & supplies it to the Donbas front lines. It also provides training for Ukrainian soldiers, as well as researching troops’ needs and social reintegration of veterans.

    Donbas SOS: This organization helps those who live in the Donbas war zone, those who relocated to other parts of Ukraine, and freed prisoners of war. It offers legal support, accommodation assistance, and psychological aid among other things.

    Crimea SOS: This organization has been helping internally displaced people from Crimea since Russia occupied the peninsula in 2014. It documents Russian authorities' repressions against Crimeans and advocates for the end of the occupation.

    Hospitallers : This is a medical battalion that unites volunteer paramedics and doctors to save the lives of soldiers on the frontline. They crowdfund their vehicle repairs, fuel, and medical equipment.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the previous post in which civilians of Ukraine wrote what was happening there, there was a woman who had 5 cats. She couldn't leave them behind; she stayed at her home listening to all the explosions and rattling sounds, scared for her as well as for her kids' lives.

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    "Ukrainian soldiers after retaking Hostomel Airport near Kyiv today"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This image could be in a future textbook. Brings memories of famous wwII photos

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    Charities that help children

    Tabletochki: This foundation has been supporting children with cancer for 10 years. They procure medicines, equipment, and arrange overseas treatment, among other things.

    ChildrenWeWillMakeIt: This movement grew out of a campaign that raised $2 million to get the world's most expensive medicine for a Ukrainian boy with spinal muscular atrophy. It now fundraises for the treatment of other Ukrainian children with SMA.

    Ruka ob Ruku: This is a running club for children with disabilities. The initiative gives children an opportunity to train and take part in races together with their parents and volunteers.

    Charities for the elderly

    Happy Old: This charity provides older people across Ukraine with groceries and medicine, holds educational, entertainment, and sports events, as well as helps with employment. They even created a modeling agency for the elderly.

    Let's Help: This charity cares for older people living alone and helps state retirement homes. They also advocate for better treatment of older people by the state, including providing people aged 60+ with easy access to education.

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    Starenki: It’s a charitable initiative devoted to issues of old age in Ukraine. They help lonely seniors by providing them with groceries and hygiene products.

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    LJK_LJK
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheap show off. Too little, too late. Germany should have stopped kissing the Russians' ass long time ago.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except that clearly shot at some event in the summer and taken totally out of context, don't leave yourselves open to charges of 'fake news'!

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    Charities that help women

    Women Perspectives: This organization has been helping women who have faced domestic violence, discrimination in the labor market, and other issues. The NGO works with local and state authorities to promote pro-equality gender policies in Ukraine.

    Marsh Zhinok (Women’s March): Every year, on March 8, this initiative holds a rally promoting gender equality and the protection of women from gender-based violence. Currently, the organization is petitioning for Ukraine to adopt the Istanbul Convention.

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    Charities for blood donation

    Blood Agents: It is an NGO that promotes regular, conscious and gratuitous blood donations. They have encouraged people to donate blood over 5,000 times over the past six years.

    Donor UA: It is an automated system for recruiting and managing blood donors, designed to promote the donor movement in Ukraine. You can help by signing up and donating blood or by supporting the project with money donation.

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    "Such a powerful image. Russian woman protesting Russian invasion of Ukraine. F*ck you Putin rot in hell"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putin is nothing but a spineless coward. No circle of hell is foul enough for what he has done.

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    Charities for animals

    Sirius: The largest shelter for stray animals in Ukraine established in 2000. Its capacity is over 3,000 animals. The institution crowdfunds for animal feed, veterinary drugs, construction and repair of enclosures, and other needs.

    Happy Paw: A charity dedicated to solving the problems of homeless animals in Ukraine. The charity helps owners find lost animals, sterilizes domestic animals of people in need & holds lectures on humane treatment of homeless animals for schoolchildren.

    UAnimals: A movement for protecting animals from exploitation & abuse. The organization managed to achieve a ban on animal circuses & persuaded many designers participating in Ukrainian Fashion Week to abandon natural fur.

    Charities for the environment

    Ukraine Without Waste: It is a Ukrainian non-profit promoting the practice of sorting household waste. They educate companies on how to go green at their offices, and hold lectures for the wider public.

    Laska: It’s a chain of two charity stores in Kyiv that promote conscious shopping. They accept donated clothes, resell 15% of them, and send the rest to orphanages, homes for the elderly and centers for people with disabilities.

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    "Ukrainian army official Facebook account shares how this soldier sacrificed his life to stop the russians from entering the capital by blowing up a bridge:
     
    THE HEROES OF THE MOMENTUM. Pidled the city together with myself #stoprussia On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people give away to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion. In order to stop the promotion of the tank column, a decision was made to overthrow the Geniche Car Bridge. The engineer of a separate battalion sailor Skakun Vitaliy Volodymyrovich was called to perform this task. The bridge was replaced, but he didn't have time to get out of there. According to the words of the brothers, Vitaliy came out of contact, and informed about what pídrivâ the bridge. There was an explosion right away. Our brother was killed. His heroic act significantly slowed down the push of the enemy, allowing the unit to relocate and organize defense. The Marine Corps Command will be concerned before the higher command about the awarding of the Skakun sailor Vitaliy Volodymyrovich state award. Russian invaders, know, under your feet the earth will burn! We will fight as long as we live! And as long as we are alive we will fight!"

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    Alexia
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out the Ukrainian police officers who died defending the Snake Island in the Black Sea. A Russian war ship asked them to surrender or they would be bombed. They literally responded "Russian war ship, go f**k yourself!" They were all killed.

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    Charities for the homeless

    Help the homeless: This initiative supports homeless people & the elderly in need, by providing them with free meals, medicine, hygiene products, clothes & shoes. Launched by a group of volunteers in 2016, the organization has been relying on crowdfunding.

    Suka Zhizn: This organization grew big from a 2017 Instagram account launched to tell stories of homeless people. Now volunteers provide various support to the homeless: employment, sorting out documents, searching for relatives & legal counseling.

    Charities for investigative journalism

    Slidstvo: An independent agency launched in 2012 that produces award-winning documentaries exposing corruption. They have investigated mismanagement of prisons, fraud, money laundering at PrivatBank & the assassination of journalist Sheremet.

    UKRPravda News: Founded in 2000 by Gongadze, a prominent journalist who was killed the same year, this publication is among the most influential in Ukraine. The reporters break political scoops and unmask officials who abuse their power.

    Zaborona Media: This is an independent media outlet founded by journalists. They investigate topics such as violations of Ukrainian workers’ rights in the Middle East, arms trafficking, and corruption in the construction sector.

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    "Dallas, TX. USA lighting up the Downtown skyline with the colors of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity"

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    Charities that preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage

    Parkhomivka Museum: The museum, located in a small village in eastern Kharkiv Oblast, is an 18th-century villa that offers a permanent collection of exhibits by artists as iconic as Picasso, Malevich & Manet. You can support it by coming & buying a ticket.

    Save Kyiv Modernism: A movement that unites architects, designers and activists who advocate for the protection of the remarkable Soviet modernist structures across Ukraine.

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    FrankivskToCareAbout: A movement for the preservation of architectural heritage in the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk. Founded in 2016, the initiative renovates old wooden doors of the city's ancient buildings.

    Charities helping with COVID

    Svoyi: Svoyi gives free oxygen concentrators to people who contracted COVID & can’t be hospitalized due to personal circumstances or when hospitals are overflowing. It also helps those discharged too early in favour of patients in more serious conditions.

    Monsters, Inc.: This organization is based in Odesa and provides emergency medical aid to people living in the region. They also help COVID hospitals, procuring medicines and equipment.

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    "Protester burns his russian passport in front of Russian embassy in tel aviv, israel"

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture already hit hard, and then I saw that my daughter has the same binky. It's so unreal and I can't even process what's happening. But just imagining that I would be there is so terrifying. I'm so sorry for the Ukrainians.

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    Russians have turned out by the thousands to decry their country’s invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media.⁠
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    Some 1,745 people in 54 Russian cities were arrested on Thursday, at least 957 of them in Moscow.⁠
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    As sirens blasted in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, and large explosions were heard there and in other cities, Russians were signing open letters and online petitions demanding the Kremlin halt the assault, which the Ukrainian president said had killed at least 137 Ukrainians and wounded dozens more.⁠
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    One petition, started by a prominent human rights advocate, Lev Ponomavyov, garnered more than 330,000 signatures by the end of the day.⁠
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    More than 250 journalists put their names on an open letter decrying the aggression. Another one was signed by some 250 scientists, while 194 municipal council members in Moscow and other cities signed a third one.⁠
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    Several Russian celebrities and public figures, including some working for state TV, spoke out against the attack. Yelena Kovalskaya, director of a state-funded Moscow theatre, announced on Facebook she was quitting her job, saying “it’s impossible to work for a killer and get paid by him”.⁠
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    Russia’s Investigative Committee issued a warning on Thursday afternoon reminding Russians that unauthorised protests are against the law.⁠
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    Despite the pressure from the authorities, more than 1,000 people gathered in the centre of Moscow on Thursday evening, chanting “No to war!” as passing cars honked their horns.⁠

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    "Prayers in central Kiev - war is hell. Manmade hell"

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    BC_Animus
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impossible dream perhaps, and unenforceable, but war and conflict should be outlawed by all the nations...

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    Fans Of "Liverpool" Hung Out The Flag Of Ukraine During The Match With "Norwich". Thanks For The Support!

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    Tamra Stiffler
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God, those poor people. Homes - gone. Possessions - gone. Safety - gone. And for what??

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    Alexander Neil
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Ukrainian Demolitions Marine set the explosives. He didn't have time to clear ground zero. He detonated them anyway.

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    "Russian celebrities and influencers condemn war by posting these black squares on their instagram"

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    Katy McMouse
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If these women and men were citizens of most any other country, I'd expect this - it's almost a token response. However, this seems extremely brazen and frighteningly brave, seeing as how the world knows how brazenly vengeful and frighteningly disturbed Putin is. If they didn't have a target on their backs already, they surely have one now.

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so proud of the Russian people that have the courage and determination to protest. If they can overwhelm the police/military system by thousands and thousands of arrests to process, it's a great message.

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    Scagsy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't imagine how terrifying that must be. We must be able to do SOMETHING.

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    A lit up Ukrainian flag hangs in Lithuania as a symbol of hope

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I have read so many reports of "no civilian casualties" and I didn't believe it.

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    Susie Elle
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putin is making an ass of himself, to the entire world and also his own people. The Russians are not out enemy, but Putin and his following are.

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    #51

    57 Heartbreaking Pictures That Show The Reality Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine

    "Russian military vehicle ran over a civilian car in Kyiv, Ukraine. An old man inside miraculously survived"

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    PaulV
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a video of this on reddit. The tank swerved to its right, seemingly to get to the side of the car and then accelerated onto the car as it was about to pass. Total a55holes. In a longer video that I did not see but was described by a redditor, the man in the car was later seen standing by the car (after others pried him out with great difficulty), implying that he was mostly OK.

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    Remains Of What Looks Like A Shot Down Russian Aircraft Over In Kyiv Right Now

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