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Kate from Kharkiv

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · Aug 18

My name is Kate, i'm posting from Kharkiv, Ukraine. I share daily updates on russia’s invasion of my country and glimpses of civilian life in one of the most bombed cities on earth.

This account is fully independent.

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Hi, my name is Kate. I'm currently in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Trying to keep the world informed about Ukrainian prospective of war, tell the world how war feels for a regular citizen in a city that gets mer

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 9h

Occupied Feodosiya looks lit 🔥

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 9h

Her name was Ruslana Morozova. Just 23.

On October 11, a russian drone struck the store in Nikopol where she worked, killing her.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 9h

Occupied Feodosiya, Crimea. Right now🔥🔥🔥

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 10h

Explosions reported near the village of Chervona Polyana in occupied Crimea, followed by a fire outbreak.

Reports suggest a gas storage facility was hit.

There are also reports of a second strike on the oil depot in Feodosia, which has again resulted in a fire.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 10h

Ruins of Kostiantynivka. Russia destroys everything

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 12h

3 loud explosions in Kharkiv ‼️ fuck russia ‼️

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 16h

Explosion in Kharkiv ‼️ the city is under russian drone attack right now.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 17h

Russian drones over Kharkiv right now ‼️

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 17h

but local authorities have confirmed that he did not survive.
Earlier reports stated that four members of his family were killed in the strike, including his 15-year-old daughter.

This was the most intense missile assault the region has faced since the beginning of the war.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 17h

In Lviv region, a fifth member of the family whose home was struck by a Russian missile has died.

Following the October 5th attack on the village of Lapaivka, 46-year-old Vitalii Konstantynov was hospitalized with severe injuries. Doctors fought to save his life,

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18h

Occupied Donetsk. Gas station line.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18h

This was a lyceum in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region. Russian destroyed it, injuring 5 people.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

Since summer, the United States has been helping Ukraine carry out deep strikes inside Russia, targeting key energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, according to the FT.

Kyiv selected the targets, while Washington provided intelligence on their vulnerabilities.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

Russian drones targeted the city of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, injuring 5 people.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

After Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the German government revoked the export license, and Rheinmetall terminated the partnership. However, Russia had already received part of the technology and equipment before the contract was officially canceled.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

These technologies were intended to help establish a network of training centers modeled after German standards, similar to the Altmark training ground where modern combat scenarios are simulated. The goal was to enhance the combat readiness of Russian military units.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

Merkel Enabled Russian Military Preparations Ahead of Ukraine Invasion — Spiegel

During Angela Merkel’s tenure as Chancellor (2011–2013), the German Rheinmetall was granted permission to develop advanced training systems for Russia, including simulators, software, and technical equipment in a deal

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

Occupied Donetsk right now 🔥‼️

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

“We’ve observed large, heavily armed groups engaging in suspicious activity. These are clearly not border guards, and the situation poses a real threat,” Estonian border officials stated.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

Estonia has urgently closed part of its border with Russia following the appearance of armed "little green men," ERR reports‼️

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

In Kostyantynivka, a russian bomb killed a 4-year-old girl and the priest who tried to shield her inside the church.

Bastards. Murderers.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

We all knew they’ll try to drown us into darkness again. The world knew it. Everyone knew it. And yet, it happens again. For the fourth time.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn once brought a quiet kind of joy: cozy evenings, golden leaves, hot chocolate, and the gentle thrill of the festive season approaching.

Now it brings russian bombing campaigns, blackouts, and a fresh wave of uncertainty, if more of it is even possible for us.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

Belgorod, russia. Siren and explosions 👀

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 1d

The mystery of how russia managed to lose its ultra-expensive electronic warfare toy has been solved. Finally.

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