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Tymofiy Mylovanov

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President, Kyiv School of Economics; Minister of economy, Ukraine, 2019-2020; Associate professor, University of Pittsburgh

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · Dec 25

This Christmas, please donate to support the education of children displaced by war in Ukraine

Meet Anastasiia Bazir: from hiding from tanks at 10 to leading at KSE. Her village lies in ruins, but she’s rebuilding her future - and helping others to do the same 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Source: www.airandspaceforces.com/ukraines-f-1...

Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are studying Ukrainian tactics to counter Western combat capabilities while U.S. hesitates on full support. 5X

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

AB's top request for increased success: "Block 70 F-16s and more missiles. There are a lot of targets to shoot down."

U.S. policy currently prevents American personnel from assisting or observing Ukrainian F-16 operations — missing real-time combat lessons. 4/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Soviet-era legacy fleet sustainment is now a major worry due to parts sourcing from Russia.

Russian electronic warfare — jamming, spoofing, interference — poses increasingly urgent daily challenges requiring better countermeasures. 3/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Ukrainian pilots fly old Block 10-15 F-16s without formal training, U.S. contractor help, standard procedures.

After nearly 4 years of war, no Ukrainian air base has been destroyed. F-16 units use agile combat tactics, moving often between dispersed airfields under attack. 2/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Ukraine's small F-16 fleet now flies roughly 80% of all Ukrainian Air Force sorties despite limited pilot numbers and armament.

F-16 wing vice commander "AB" revealed his unit downed over 1,000 Russian Shahed drones and dozens cruise missiles — Air & Space Forces Mag. 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Source: hromadske.ua/viyna/252205...

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

On Aug 15 2025, after 7 years in captivity, Ihor Kirianenko finally returned to Ukraine. “We couldn’t believe it,” he said.

“People waved flags, shouted ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ I cried.” He arrived with two bags of clothes and no teeth. 9X

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

In August 2022 a shell exploded near the yard. “We were playing chess,” he said.

“A shard hit my leg; my friend Anatolii died instantly.” His own wounds bled. There were no bandages. Guards sent him back to the barrack. 8/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

In Makiyivka colony guards offered him a Russian passport 7 times. He refused.

During roll calls he answered in Ukrainian: “Ihor Volodymyrovych.” They beat him for it. Food came cold. He burned coal to survive the winter. 7/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

At trial he told judges about electrocution, broken ribs, teeth ripped out, and the cut under his nose. They concluded: “No evidence of torture.”

His confession came after threats to bring his wife and torture her “on the table in front of him.” 6/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

“They cut me under the nose down to the bone. The pain can’t be described,” Ihor said. Later they connected wires to his genitals and ears. Sparks flew. He passed out again and again. 5/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

When they brought him to a cell, guards refused to accept him — he was too bloody. A doctor checked him and said: “He won’t die overnight, don’t worry.” They forced him to sign a paper saying he had fallen down the stairs. 4/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

On New Year’s Eve they got drunk. “They knocked out all my teeth. Pulled my fangs with pliers. I heard a crunch and blacked out,” Ihor said.

When he woke, they were kicking him, breaking ribs and fingers. 3/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

When he screamed, the guards joked: “Don’t shout, there’s a kindergarten upstairs.”

After torture they took him home, smashed his antique shop, searched for “bugs,” and found nothing. Then they arrested his wife too. 2/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 17h

Russians seized Donetsk doctor Ihor Kirianenko in 2018. He was 57.

They tied him to a table like a cross, wired his feet and fingers, and electrocuted him until he screamed. Then they tore out his teeth with pliers and broke his ribs and fingers, writes Hromadske. 1/

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Source: www.thetimes.com/world/russia...

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

After 50 days, Rus and four infantrymen were finally relieved.

They walked two days through enemy fire and suicide drones.

He returned with a reputation: one soldier who stopped a Russian push with patience, ambushes, and a rifle.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

On day 30, a mortar collapsed their shelter.

Rus survived in the basement; Artist was concussed and hit by shrapnel. He staggered out and walked back to a hospital.

Rus stayed behind and fought on.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Conditions were brutal. The men lived in ruins, with artillery targeting their houses. They washed only with wet wipes.

Taking off a helmet or body armor for 30 minutes was the only “rest” they allowed themselves.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

Over 50 days, Rus personally killed 27 Russian troops with his rifle.

Drone operators confirmed each kill. “He destroyed them personally with small-arms fire,” said his commander.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

The Russians advanced in small groups. Rus waited until they were just 30 meters away before opening fire.

He and his team ambushed them again and again, forcing retreats, then disappearing back into cover.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

They split into small fire teams, clearing houses and setting ambushes.

A captured Russian radio let them eavesdrop on enemy troops.

Ukrainian drones watched above, confirming every move and strike.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

"Rus" and “Artist” entered the village in late July with two weeks of supplies.

Their task: hold two bridges. Instead of 14 days, they lasted seven weeks under Russian drones, artillery, and infantry assaults.

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Tymofiy Mylovanov @mylovanov.bsky.social · 6d

A Ukrainian sergeant known as “Rus” defended two bridges near Dobropillia for 50 days.

He killed 27 Russian soldiers. His brigade nominated him for Hero of Ukraine, the nation’s highest honor. - The Times.

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