David Kirichenko

I never imagined I’d become a journalist — let alone a war correspondent. It was never part of the plan. And yet here I am, on the frontline with Ukrainian soldiers, documenting their fight for freedom.

🧊 Russia and China are quickly militarizing the Arctic—unopposed.

Moscow now commands 36+ icebreakers—including nuclear-powered vessels—while America has just TWO.

But Ukraine's battle-tested tech could come to NATO's rescue. Here's the next battleground. 🧵⤵️

Why Are Russia and China Militarizing the Arctic? Russia is rapidly militarizing the Arctic, forging closer ties with China, and exploiting NATO weaknesses. The Arctic could be a future site of international competition.

@kirichenko.bsky.social wrote this article, and it can be found here:

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Documenting the future of warfare with robotics in Ukraine.

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🧵1/ Ukraine has hit the Kerch Bridge three times.

Now it may be preparing for a final, decisive strike - one that could sever russia’s physical connection to Crimea.

The bridge is both a symbol and a logistical route for the russian military.

The Influence of Ukraine’s Drone War on the Middle East Ukraine’s drone innovations are reshaping warfare, influencing Middle Eastern conflicts and prompting global shifts in defense strategy, as nations recognize low-cost unmanned systems can disable bill...

Ukrainian innovations in drone warfare are rippling through the world, writes @kirichenko.bsky.social

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@kirichenko.bsky.social please give him a follow.

🧵1/ Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine is pushing the fight far beyond Europe.

From Africa to the Middle East, Kyiv is challenging Moscow’s influence through covert operations, diplomacy and soft power.

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🧵1/ Ukraine isn’t just fighting Russian troops - it’s battling remnants of its Soviet military past.

A new generation of generals is clashing with old thinking that threatens battlefield effectiveness.

Here's why that matters now more than ever:

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🧵1/ russia's summer offensive is underway.

Putin is more confident than ever that russia can outlast Ukraine and the West.

As 700,000 russian troops push across multiple fronts, and with Trump always "two weeks" away from a decision, Putin thinks he can win.

Reporters - Putin's recruits: The young Africans fighting for Russia in Ukraine Nicknamed the "Black Wagners", hundreds of African men have been recruited by the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. Lured by promises of high wages, jobs or even Russian passports, some have volu...

Nicknamed the "Black Wagners", hundreds of African men have been recruited by the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. Lured by promises of high wages, jobs or even Russian passports, some have voluntarily opted to join Russian President Vladimir Putin's army.

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Ukraine’s New Generals Battle the Old System Ukraine is fighting not only Russian forces but also the stubborn influence of Soviet-era thinking in its military.

Ukraine’s New Generals Battle the Old System | "Kyiv is fighting not only Russian forces but also the stubborn influence of Soviet-era thinking in its military." @kirichenko.bsky.social

Russia is waging a bloody summer offensive, ignoring Trump’s demands Russia is expected to continue its meatgrinder assault on Ukraine, with the Kremlin believing it can prevail on the battlefield, while the U.S. has yet to enact sanctions against Russia.

'Expect Moscow to go all-in this summer with unprecedented losses, as the dying empire is desperate to drag the world back into the 19th century.'

@kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @thehill.com on Russia's evolving drone capabilities.

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Belarusian Soldiers Fighting for Ukraine Left in Limbo Victory in Ukraine is vital for Belarusians, who hope it will help topple the regimes in Minsk and Moscow.

"Victory in Ukraine is vital for Belarusians, who hope it will help topple the regimes in Minsk and Moscow. But those who have joined Kyiv’s forces say they need more support." @kirichenko.bsky.social‬

Why Russia Should Fear Ukraine’s Advanced Intelligence Network Ukraine’s intelligence services, especially HUR and the SBU, have become globally formidable, conducting daring sabotage, assassinations, and cyber operations that reshape modern warfare and expose vu...

'While Ukraine’s conventional forces have earned headlines, it is the country’s intelligence services, particularly the Main Directorate of Intelligence, that are quietly waging a war in the shadows against Russia around the world.'

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Belarusian Soldiers Fighting for Ukraine Left in Limbo Victory in Ukraine is vital for Belarusians, who hope it will help topple the regimes in Minsk and Moscow.

Belarusian Soldiers Fighting for Ukraine Left in Limbo | "Victory in Ukraine is vital for Belarusians, who hope it will help topple the regimes in Minsk and Moscow. But those who have joined Kyiv’s forces say they need more support." @kirichenko.bsky.social

The CIA helped rebuild Ukraine’s shattered spy services after 2014.

What they created is now one of the most feared covert forces on Earth — a modern-day Mossad that hunts Russian war criminals across 3 continents.

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The Booming China-Russia Drone Alliance The Russia-China axis is expanding as engineers from both sides work side-by-side to produce lethal drone technology.

“Russia’s war in Ukraine has become a training ground for the West’s adversaries to sharpen their capabilities and deepen tech cooperation. The technology and tactics now emerging may well one day be used to fight the US.” @kirichenko.bsky.social

Russia’s war on Ukrainian children — opinion As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine grinds well into its fourth year, children remain among the war’s most vulnerable victims. Ballistic missiles have struck homes, schools, hospitals, and play...

There is so muvh healing that needs to happen in Ukraine. Putin is a monster. english.nv.ua/opinion/russ...

Ukraine’s cheap robot drones extract a heavy price from Russia By pioneering tomorrow’s battlefield tactics, Kyiv is rewriting military doctrine and setting the template for future wars.

Ukraine’s drone technologies have more in store. By @kirichenko.bsky.social
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The Booming China-Russia Drone Alliance The Russia-China axis is expanding as engineers from both sides work side-by-side to produce lethal drone technology.

The Booming China-Russia Drone Alliance | "The Russia-China axis is expanding as engineers from both sides work side-by-side to produce lethal drone technology." @kirichenko.bsky.social

After Ukraine’s innovative airbase attacks, nowhere in Russia is safe Ukraine carried out one of the most audacious operations in modern military history on June 1, using swarms of smuggled drones to strike four Russian airbases simultaneously and destroy a significant ...

'The attack highlighted Ukraine’s innovative use of military technologies and confirmed the country’s status as a world leader in the rapidly evolving art of drone warfare.’

@kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social.

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Ukraine’s volunteer IT Army is making gains on the cyber front The ‘IT Army of Ukraine’ continues to evolve its operations, redefining what it means for the average person to participate in cyber warfare

At the start of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine called on volunteer hackers to form a digital front. What began as a spontaneous effort evolved into the agile, coordinated #ITArmyofUkraine, writes @kirichenko.bsky.social. bindinghook.com/articles-hoo...

Senator Richard Blumenthal today In Kyiv promises to put 500% tariffs on anyone who is buying russian oil or gas 👀

Fiber optic drones could play decisive role in Russia's summer offensive Russia's emphasis on fiber optic drones is giving it a battlefield edge over Ukraine and may help Putin achieve a long hoped for breakthrough in his coming summer offensive, writes David Kirichenko.

‘In a war defined by attrition and innovation, Ukraine must now come up with urgent solutions to counter Russia’s fiber optic drone fleet’.

@kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social.

www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...

Michael Weiss on X: "Ukraine Cites Mossad as Assassinations Multiply - CEPA https://t.co/weJyTxlWdB" / X Ukraine Cites Mossad as Assassinations Multiply - CEPA https://t.co/weJyTxlWdB

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Another good piece by David Kirichenko
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"Ukraine Cites Mossad as Assassinations Multiply - CEPA"
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Trent Telenko (x.com/TrentTelenko) has also said things like this.

How AI Is Eroding the Norms of War | AI Frontiers David Kirichenko, May 27, 2025 — An unchecked autonomous arms race is eroding rules that distinguish civilians from combatants.

‘The evolution of automated drone combat in Ukraine should be a cautionary tale for the rest of the world about the future of warfare'.

@kirichenko.bsky.social writes for @aifrontiers.bsky.social.

www.ai-frontiers.org/articles/how...

Ukraine’s volunteer IT Army is making gains on the cyber front The ‘IT Army of Ukraine’ continues to evolve its operations, redefining what it means for the average person to participate in cyber warfare

Het Oekraïense 'IT-leger' gaat steeds gerichter te werk:

"Op dit moment concentreren we ons op doelen die de Russische oorlogsmachine rechtstreeks ondersteunen: logistieke knooppunten, transportboekingssystemen, bedrijven in de energiesector (...)'"

Via @kirichenko.bsky.social

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Ukraine’s volunteer IT Army is making gains on the cyber front The ‘IT Army of Ukraine’ continues to evolve its operations, redefining what it means for the average person to participate in cyber warfare

In his latest for Binding Hook, @kirichenko.bsky.social interviews a member of Ukraine’s IT Army, a group of volunteer hackers supporting the war effort. #cyberconflict #russiaukrainewar #ITArmyofUkraine bindinghook.com/articles-hoo...

5 reasons Ukraine became the West's most embarrassing blind spot Three years after Ukraine's allies gave it 72 hours to collapse, its "track pants soldiers" are still redefining global military strategy — exposing uncomfortable truths why Western experts got everyt...

Waarom Oekraïne de meest gênante blinde vlek van het Westen werd.

"Oekraïne wordt nog steeds voornamelijk verklaard vanuit het imperiale of strategische perspectief van Rusland."

Door @kirichenko.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Frontsight On the Ground in Ukraine: David Kirichenko’s Call to Report on the War

My reporting on the ground from the front lines in #Ukraine.

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