Russia declares war on Ukraine. Live updates from inside Ukraine

angelchemuel
reply to post by asen_y2k

 

I was just about to post that I was worried about you....and here you are. Please stay safe asen.

Rainbows
Jane

I will always be there for you guys to post any relevant news from Ukraine which I do not see in the western MSM.

Protestors have hoisted a Russian flag on the flagpole of the Council Building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, the are calling on the ex Ukrainian president to return and save them.

reply to post by asen_y2k


Thank you for posting from a feet on the ground perspective for us, Asen.

I have a quick question, of a more personal nature, if you don't mind. We are hearing and seeing a lot of the political side of things in the MSM.

But, I'd like to ask. With all the conflict and confusion where you are. How is life for the common everyday people faring?

Are you seeing a lack of goods for purchase, like food , fuel, necessities for everyday life. Are the avenues for restocking of supplies being kept open for people, or is it becoming more difficult to get certain items. Are everyday medical needs being met.

Stay safe Asen, and thanks again for your updates.

Des

reply to post by Destinyone


Well to say the least, here in western Ukraine life is absolutely normal, as it was last year or the year before, if someone never turned on the TV, he would never know that Russia has annexed parts of Ukraine and is building up a massive force on the border.

reply to post by asen_y2k


Thanks for the update! I'm really glad to hear things are normal where you're at. So many times in recent years we seem to see a nation slip into a state of unrest.....then never quite come back out of it entirely. I'm happy to hear that doesn't seem to be taking hold there, of all places.

asen_y2k
reply to post by Destinyone

 

Well to say the least, here in western Ukraine life is absolutely normal, as it was last year or the year before, if someone never turned on the TV, he would never know that Russia has annexed parts of Ukraine and is building up a massive force on the border.

One of my Taekwondo instructors is from Western Ukraine and he stated the very same thing coming from family there. Granted, he says there are still tension and worry that Russia will also annex them as well with no help from the West. I see their worries as we've done nothing to stop Russia.

asen_y2k
reply to post by Destinyone

 

Well to say the least, here in western Ukraine life is absolutely normal, as it was last year or the year before, if someone never turned on the TV, he would never know that Russia has annexed parts of Ukraine and is building up a massive force on the border.

Thank you for the reply Ansen, and for setting my mind at ease about your personal safety and everyday life.

One thing I've always said regarding uprisings and political change in a region. If you want to know how things are really going, look in the cabinets and fridge of the common people. If it looks normal, then what we see on the MSM is not depicting an accurate view of the situation. We only get the hot spots flashed in front of our eyes over and over again. Leading us to wonder if that region is actually a tinderbox ready to explode.

I'm happy to hear things haven't reached a point, of interfering with getting the things one needs to live life as you require.

Des

reply to post by Destinyone


Haha, but my cabinet is well stocked, I am an ATSer after all))

According to a Ukrainian news source on Twitter the electricity has been turned off in Crimea. I would presume this has been done by Ukraine but seeing as Russia 'are in control' surely they are also in control of the power stations in Crimea. I wonder if Russia will use this as an excuse to, in their mind, retaliate?!

ProfessorT
According to a Ukrainian news source on Twitter the electricity has been turned off in Crimea.

What's the source?

renden

ProfessorT
According to a Ukrainian news source on Twitter the electricity has been turned off in Crimea.

What's the source?

Ukraine cuts half of electricity supply to Crimea – vice PM

RT

Apparently Odessa wants to hold a Referendum, too

Rallies have swept eastern Ukraine, with residents protesting against Kiev’s coup-imposed government and demanding a referendum to decide on the future of the region. Thousands took to the streets in Kharkov, Donetsk, Lugansk, and Odessa on Sunday.

Hellas

renden

ProfessorT
According to a Ukrainian news source on Twitter the electricity has been turned off in Crimea.

What's the source?

Ukraine cuts half of electricity supply to Crimea – vice PM

RT

If this electricity cut off is motivated by political reasons, I see it as a crime against humanity.
You just don't cut off power to civilians unless there is very good reason for this.

reply to post by zilebeliveunknown


well if Crimea left Ukraine why would Ukraine continue to supply power to a foreign nation for no cost? and didnt the Russians cut off power to Ukrainian military bases and water and what not? seems more of tit for tat that has been going on for weeks there

zilebeliveunknown

Hellas

renden

ProfessorT
According to a Ukrainian news source on Twitter the electricity has been turned off in Crimea.

What's the source?

Ukraine cuts half of electricity supply to Crimea – vice PM

RT

If this electricity cut off is motivated by political reasons, I see it as a crime against humanity.
You just don't cut off power to civilians unless there is very good reason for this.

Whereas stealing another country's land and cutting off its gas is perfectly acceptable? The hypocrisy is staggering.

This latest news pretty much confirms how much propaganda Russia Today puts out. Their headline for the lack of power was "Ukraine cuts half of electricity supply to Crimea – vice PM" and then shortly later they update it with the news that the loss of power was caused by accident. RT needs to be disbanded.

reply to post by RalagaNarHallas

and didnt the Russians cut off power to Ukrainian military bases and water and what not?

Thanks for asking.
Why yes, but those are military objectives, these are civilians. And Russians used non lethal method to force them out. What would have happend if they decided to use fire power? Thank god they didn't. Think about it.

reply to post by DJW001

Whereas stealing another country's land and cutting off its gas is perfectly acceptable? The hypocrisy is staggering.

I was comenting on power cut off to civilians.
If you don't have nothing to add to that issue, I couldn't care less for your general stance on the matter.
Move along...

reply to post by zilebeliveunknown


oh its ok because its a polite invasion occupation eh? and i think cutting off water is a far serious crime then cutting off power as humans lived for thousands of years with out electricity remind me again how long humans can survive with out water....

zilebeliveunknown
reply to post by DJW001

 

Whereas stealing another country's land and cutting off its gas is perfectly acceptable? The hypocrisy is staggering.

I was comenting on power cut off to civilians.
If you don't have nothing to add to that issue, I couldn't care less for your general stance on the matter.
Move along...

Don't worry; the military bases have emergency generators. I'm sure they will provide electricity to the Crimean civilians for free. After all, they are only there to help them, right?