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From a battalion commander in Donetsk Oblast one minute ago: “What do I see today? Five assaults in my sector alone, which are continuing as we speak. Right now, our infantry is in a firefight with the enemy, who has come to try and kill them.” Happy Easter everyone.

Yesterday was a particularly special day at work. Haven't felt emotions like this since reporting on the liberation of Kherson. Watch our report from yesterday's prisoner swap for The Kyiv Independent here: youtube.com/watch?v=WFff3A…

The battlefield is getting deadlier. Artillery and drone teams who once worked in relative safety are now often prey to drones, and evacuating the wounded is tougher than ever. Our report with the 3rd Assault Brigade’s medics for The Kyiv Independent is out: youtube.com/watch?v=0nfENx…

No no, it’s definitely aggressive NATO expansion that’s the main problem here…

Doesn't want Ukraine to collapse but unwilling to lift a finger to give Russia a good reason to stop their march forward. Then, when Russia doesn't stop, prepares to disengage and leave the way open for Russia to break Ukraine. Spectacular levels of open doublethink.

"Today, we must learn the lessons of World War II and apply them with urgency in support of Ukraine’s fight for freedom," writes Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in an op-ed marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. kyivindependent.com/russian-regime…

It's been a while, but great to be joining Francis Dearnley on Ukraine: The Latest today, we start now, so jump on if you are around!

On today's Lawfare Daily, Anastasiia Lapatina spoke to Francis Farrell to unpack the recent front line developments at the Ukraine-Russia War.

Excellent and thoroughly deserved Francis Dearnley Dom Nicholls Adélie Pojzman-Pontay this has become required listening for professional soldiers across Europe

Something personal. A good friend lost his silent struggle with mental health issues and sadly took his life in Ukraine. He fought here for years and was one of the few silent volunteers that wasn’t all over social media. Let’s help his family. gofundme.com/f/4jvgam-tom-p…

I'm not that active here these days, but my work at The Kyiv Independent to bring our audience as close to the battlefield as possible hasn't stopped for a second. If you like what I do, and want us to keep getting better, please consider supporting our work. kyivindependent.com/membership?amb…

8/ Join KI Insights for an exclusive briefing on Tuesday, June 17, where KI Insights Director Jakub Parusinski and Kyiv Independent war reporter Francis Farrell discuss Russia’s summer offensive, frontline pressure, and the developing military situation.