Isn't it interesting how 99% of the people who advocate for the continuation of the war until Ukraine recaptures all of it's lost territory live in their comfy homes in safe, peaceful countries?

Isn't it curious how almost everyone who shouts "no negotiations with Russia!" don't have their sons or husbands being kidnapped off the streets, sent to the frontlines, and dying or being injured by the tens of thousands per month?

It sure is interesting how the vast majority of people advocate for fighting "until the last Ukrainian" don't have their country being destroyed every single day - both demographically and physically.

Ask yourself this: Do you support Ukraine and Ukrainians? Or do you just hate Russia and Russians.

Do you hate Russia more than you support Ukraine?

I received this message from a Ukrainian in response to my post above. He gave me permission to quote him here:

"The people who truly face war and live through it every day are the ones who most desire peace, tranquility, and an end to this horror; conversely, those unaffected by it—or those profiting from it—see no reason for it to stop."

"Statistically, Ukrainians suffering daily—especially in the east and south—desperately want the fighting to end, whereas those in the west who profit from the war (such as through high rents) do not; they are rarely targeted by missiles or drones, let alone aerial bombs or FPVs. Meanwhile, Ukrainians who fled to Europe advocate for the war to continue, as it gives them a reason to stay there without having to do anything to earn it."

"I am from the Donbas myself and faced discrimination because of my birthplace; back when we were calling for peace as early as 2014, we were branded separatists, terrorists, and worse, and were denied housing in Kyiv and the west. While we sought peace, propaganda conditioned people to believe we deserved to be killed, humiliated, and insulted; this drove a deep wedge between us and the rest of the population, leading us to interact primarily with our fellow countrymen."

"I have always wanted peace and still do, but alas, I am trapped in Ukraine, unable to work or walk the streets safely due to mobilization. I refuse to give even a drop of blood for a state system that instilled hatred toward me in others simply because I was born in a specific region of the country. I harbor no hatred toward Russians; in fact, it is quite telling that my friends from Russia are more concerned about my well-being—asking how I am and whether I have food—than anyone else."

These are the people who should decide what to do with the war - not Europeans, and not Americans. Ukrainians.

Russian mapper Radov confirmed my earlier information that Russian forces withdrew from northeastern Dobropillya and Hannivka, stating "Unfortunately, our troops have temporarily withdrawn from Annovka, but attacks on the village are ongoing. The enemy is using drones to counter our advances."

It's also reported that the Ukrainian 1st Heavy Mechanised Brigade has been redeployed from Sumy Oblast to hold the area south of Dobropillya. Prior to this, Ukraine redeployed the reformed remnants of the 425th Assault Regiment "Skala" and 225th Assault Regiment, with the 225th also responsible for holding the area south of Dobropillya.

The 425th is probably operating north and northeast of Dobropillya, alongside the 12th Azov Brigade, 25th Assault Brigade, elements of the 1st Assault Regiment "Da Vinci", 4th Rubizh Brigade, 20th Lyubart Brigade, 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade, 15th Kara-Dag Brigade, and 38th Marine Brigade, among several other units, which are all concentrated to hold the areas east, southeast, and northeast of the city.

Ukraine has concentrated a large number of units, including elite ones, to hold Dobropillya as long as possible, and prevent another August 2025-style breakthrough.

As you guys could probably have guessed, Twitter didn't particularly like these earlier posts (mainly non-Ukrainian westerners, ironically). But at least my block/mute list was expanded by a few hundred :)

There is an increased ballistic missile threat to Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast tonight from 11:30pm onwards (20 mins from now).

Russia could launch up to 28 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, as well as up to 8 Zircon/Oniks-M cruise missiles and possibly several Kn-23 ballistic missiles. There could also be additional Kalibr launches from the Caspian/Black Sea.

There is no guarantee that an attack will indeed take place tonight, but information about it exists.

Zelensky has now also confirmed that Russia intends to carry out a new massive missile attack on Ukraine soon.

Iranian Air Force fighter jets are airborne over Tehran.

1-2 Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles launched from southern Iran targeted a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

A third Iranian anti-ship cruise missile attack has now taken place.

A Russian Geran-5 jet-drone did a lot of maneuvering over Kyiv tonight, spending around an hour making large loops in and around the city, before being shot down northeast of Ukrainka, Kyiv Oblast.