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Taras Melnyk

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I'm Ukrainian🇺🇦 To understand why I'm here, just scroll through my feed. Ukraine will win! Twitter: https://x.com/taras19921?t=wvRJjPz5URUCBJw5UhC1Jg&s=09

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · Jun 25

russia is not over 1,000 years old, as some claim. At most, it is 900 years old — if we count from the establishment of the first political unit in the area of Moscow. The Vladimir-Suzdal Duchy, founded in 1125, is where we should begin the political history of the russia.
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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4h

#russiaHitsCivilians
#russiaIsATerroistState
#russianWarCrimes

Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 6h

Totally agree!

Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 6h

🇺🇦Myrnohrad.

It’s heartbreaking to watch the russians turn yet another Ukrainian city into ruins—while the world seemingly doesn’t notice.

#russiaHitsCivilians
#russiaIsATerroistState
#russianWarCrimes

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 8h

At least 5 drones have reportedly struck the oil refinery and railway station in russia's Matveev Kurgan, Rostov Region.

The extent of damage is currently unclear.

📹Exilenova+, Supernova+

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

❗️Novosibirsk, russia. A large fire broke out on the territory of the "Zavod Pripoev" plant, which specializes in: the production of electronics and microcircuits; repair and assembly of electrical devices; the defense-industrial complex (soldering of weapons, communications, radio electronics).

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

+30 anti-air FPV for the fighters of the 117th Separate Marine Brigade.

❗️Donation options:
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Reports:
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Donate | Sternenko Community Foundation

Donate to the Sternenko Community Charitable Foundation and support the Ukrainian army with FPV drones and modern equipment. Each contribution brings victory closer!

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

New delivery — 280 drones are already with the 🇺🇦 Defense Forces. Thank you for helping every day!
+50 10-inch FPV for the 5th border detachment.
+50 10-inch FPV for the TGR Medoid unit.
+100 10-inch FPV for the SSO Requiem unit.
+50 10-inch FPV for the fighters of Flying Skull.
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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

russian air defense hitting a residential building in Belgorod. russia causing its own blackouts 🙃

Source: x.com/NOELreports/...

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

The exact area of the blaze is being clarified, with 12 fire engines and 30 rescuers working on site.

No casualties have been reported so far. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Massive fire at turbine plant in Yekaterinburg

A large blaze broke out at the Ural Turbine Works in the Elmash district of Yekaterinburg.

According to russia’s Emergency Ministry (EMERCOM), the roof of a warehouse building is on fire.

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING:

Trump announces he has decided to sell Tomahawk cruise missiles to 🇺🇦Ukraine.

He still wants to know which military targets they would be used against. The Yelabuga drone factory, the Crimean Bridge & distant oil refineries are some of Ukraine’s top targets.

Source: x.com/visegrad24/s...

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

one of the units of the CSSP A of the 🇺🇦 SBU, fighters of the 🇺🇦 93rd OMBR and Flying Skull.

With YOUR drones they struck 5 tanks, 8 IFVs, 2 BMD-4s and 3 BMPs.💥

We REALLY, REALLY need YOUR help!

❗️Donation options:
sternenkofund.org/en/donate

Reports:
www.sternenkofund.org/en/reports

Donate | Sternenko Community Foundation

Donate to the Sternenko Community Charitable Foundation and support the Ukrainian army with FPV drones and modern equipment. Each contribution brings victory closer!

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

❗️On the 🇺🇦Kostiantynivka axis a large-scale mechanized assault by the russians was stopped!

The russians hoped that deteriorating weather would allow them to launch a mechanized offensive.
They were wrong.

The assault was repelled by GV BAS Feniks, one of the units of the CSSP A of the 🇺🇦 SBU,

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

In 🇺🇦Sumy, russians hit the 3rd maternity hospital.

A drone struck the building’s roof, causing a fire. No one was injured, as everyone managed to move to the shelter in time.

Inside the perinatal center in Sumy, there were 11 newborns, 35 mothers, and 120 staff members.

Source: Live Ukraine

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for supporting Ukraine!🫂

Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

— just because they are volunteers who will never refuse — will finally end.
Our forces were formed in the first days of the invasion from kilometer-long lines of volunteers — and that says it all. It’s an honor to be one of you! Eternal glory to those who fell in the battles for Ukraine’s freedom!

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

The 🇺🇦 Territorial Defense Forces are about highly motivated people who deserve proper treatment from command and at least the same level of equipment as the infantry of the Ground Forces. I hope that the practice of plugging holes with Territorial Defense units and throwing them into deadly missions

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

and defended our country from the russian invasion.
If we need to hold the line — we’ll do it. If we need to advance — we’ll take the position and hold it. Now is the era of unmanned systems — here, too, we’ll show great results. Unfortunately, we’ve often paid a heavy price for this.

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Day of the 🇺🇦 Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to all who serve and contribute!

We have long proven everything to everyone. Without equipment, without heavy weapons, often without proper planning — despite it all, we carried out combat missions

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for supporting Ukraine!🫂❤️

Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4d

#russiaHitsCivilians
#russiaIsATerroistState
#russianWarCrimes

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4d

Aftermath of the overnight bombing in central 🇺🇦Sloviansk by russia

2 bombs struck a residential high-rise. Five civilians were injured, including a 13-year-old boy. 1 guided aerial bomb hit the outer wall; the other pierced the roof and destroyed several apartments. 🤬

Source: x.com/BohuslavskaK...

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4d

A 60-year-old woman suffered a head contusion. Her condition is moderate.

My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones.
Eternal memory to the fallen.

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Taras Melnyk @taras19921.bsky.social · 4d

In Lapaivka village, Lviv region, tragedy struck today.
As a result of an enemy strike, 2 people were killed. 2 others were injured and are now in our hospital.

A 46-year-old man sustained severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. His condition is critical.

Source: x.com/AndriySadovy...

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