Tymofiy Mylovanov

Source: www.thetimes.com/world/russia...

After 50 days, Rus and four infantrymen were finally relieved.

They walked two days through enemy fire and suicide drones.

He returned with a reputation: one soldier who stopped a Russian push with patience, ambushes, and a rifle.

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On day 30, a mortar collapsed their shelter.

Rus survived in the basement; Artist was concussed and hit by shrapnel. He staggered out and walked back to a hospital.

Rus stayed behind and fought on.

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Conditions were brutal. The men lived in ruins, with artillery targeting their houses. They washed only with wet wipes.

Taking off a helmet or body armor for 30 minutes was the only “rest” they allowed themselves.

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Over 50 days, Rus personally killed 27 Russian troops with his rifle.

Drone operators confirmed each kill. “He destroyed them personally with small-arms fire,” said his commander.

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The Russians advanced in small groups. Rus waited until they were just 30 meters away before opening fire.

He and his team ambushed them again and again, forcing retreats, then disappearing back into cover.

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They split into small fire teams, clearing houses and setting ambushes.

A captured Russian radio let them eavesdrop on enemy troops.

Ukrainian drones watched above, confirming every move and strike.

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"Rus" and “Artist” entered the village in late July with two weeks of supplies.

Their task: hold two bridges. Instead of 14 days, they lasted seven weeks under Russian drones, artillery, and infantry assaults.

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A Ukrainian sergeant known as “Rus” defended two bridges near Dobropillia for 50 days.

He killed 27 Russian soldiers. His brigade nominated him for Hero of Ukraine, the nation’s highest honor. - The Times.

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Source: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Russian side took extensive notes during Moscow meeting, leading Europeans to speculate they were ordered to provide detailed readout up chain of command. 8X

Dutch PM Dick Schoof supports downing planes: "The Russians should be aware it could happen if they enter NATO airspace." 7/

Trump backed NATO leaders' calls for shooting down Russian jets while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned allies risk sleepwalking into Putin's "escalation trap." 6/

Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov: "If NATO shoots down a Russian plane under the pretext of an alleged violation of its airspace, this will be war." 5/

Romanian authorities tracked Russian drone breaching airspace for 50 minutes on Sept 13 with 2 F-16s but didn't shoot citing debris risks, drawing criticism and prompting Thursday approval of engagement rules. 4/

NATO's Article 4 [consultation over perceived threat] invoked only 9 times since 1949 — twice this month alone after Poland and Estonia incursions. 3/

[Total bullshit. Attacking another country because you are being attacked by a country with which you are at war, a war that you started.] 3/

European diplomats concluded Estonia violation was deliberate tactic ordered by Russian commanders, Russian diplomat told them incursions were response to Ukrainian attacks on Crimea. 2/

That’s new. Europeans privately tell Russia they are ready to shoot down Russian jets, Bloomberg.

British, French, and German envoys warned Kremlin in Moscow meeting that NATO is ready to shoot down Russian planes for further airspace violations, after 3 MiG-31 jets' incursion over Estonia. 1/

Q: Are you okay with Europe getting Tomahawks despite escalation risk?

JD Vance: I’ve always said Europe must step up. Under Trump, they’re buying US arms instead of us just giving.

On Tomahawks, the president will decide based on US interests — that’s his guiding rule. 3X

JD Vance: Russia is stalled — killing many, losing many, with little to show. Its economy is in shambles.

Trump says it’s time they face reality, stop the killing, and talk peace. We want talks, but Russia refuses bilateral or trilateral meetings with Ukraine. 2/

JD Vance: We’re looking to sell Tomahawk missiles to Europe for Kyiv. Key shift — not just US giving weapons, but Europeans buying them, putting skin in the game.

It invests them in defense and peace. Meanwhile, Russia gains little, economy wrecked, people dying for nothing. 1/

Source: thetimes.com/life-style/c...

He misses his four children but says he will stay in Ukraine “as long as I can be useful.”

He rents a Kyiv flat, studies Ukrainian, and says: “The defence of the UK starts in Ukraine. I’m fighting for my children’s future in a free Europe.” 6X

UK law from 1870 still bans citizens from serving in foreign armies.

Because of it, the British Embassy in Kyiv refuses to meet Lopresti or deal with him. He calls this “nonsense” and wants ministers to let veterans help Ukraine openly. 5/

Lopresti now helps secure drones and counter-drone tech for Ukraine’s frontline. He also joins observation missions in the south and east, sometimes under fire.

“We’re in a fast-moving arms race — every week the technology changes,” he said. 4/

After the Conservatives’ 2024 defeat, when he lost his Filton and Bradley Stoke seat, he prepared to fight.

He trained himself, improved his fitness, joined the Legion online, and by January 2025 Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence gave him a hybrid role: procurement and combat. 3/

Before politics he served in the Royal Artillery reserves, including a tour in Afghanistan.

In Parliament he chaired Conservative Friends of Ukraine and lobbied for weapons deliveries. His last Commons speech was also on Ukraine. 2/

Jack went to Ukraine, joined the International Legion, and now works in military intelligence — sourcing drones for frontline units and traveling to Donbas.

He is the only ex-British MP fighting in Ukraine. 1/

A UK conservative MP lost his seat and went to Ukraine to fight at the frontline. What a story.

The Times: Jack Lopresti, 56, lost his UK Conservative MP seat in 2024. 0/