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The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, showed journalists from the German newspaper BILD the crater left in the capital city after a Russian Kinzhal missile strike. The crater was several meters deep and the missile could not be intercepted by air defense systems.

Vitali Klitschko gave an interview to German newspaper journalists at the site of the crater left in the capital after a Russian Kinzhal missile strike. The crater was several meters deep and Klitschko noted that this type of missile cannot be intercepted by air defense systems. The interview lasted for 9 minutes and Klitschko and the journalists remained in the crater for the duration.

The German government has approved the transfer of 88 Leopard 1 tanks from its own stockpile - Süddeutsche Zeitung. This is great news, however, there is a caveat in that the supply of Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine is only possible after they have been repaired, which will take some time. Berlin is also in negotiations to purchase 15 Gepard tanks from Qatar for Ukraine.

On February 2, the Volunteer House charity foundation reported that Russian forces had fired at volunteers in Bakhmut, resulting in the injury of five people. Among the wounded were two volunteers from Norway, Sander Søren Trelvik and Simon Johnsen. Sander's mother Greta Sørsven posted on Facebook that her son had been burned and had shrapnel in his body, but his internal organs were not damaged. Simon reported that they had gone to provide medical aid and were fired upon by the Russians.

The Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigations have revealed that the leadership of the Central Military Medical Commission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has been taking bribes from those trying to avoid mandatory military service under martial law. Evidence was found of a conscript being extorted for USD 5,000. During searches of the suspects' workplace and home in a private sector of the capital, law enforcement officers discovered large amounts of cash in various currencies, totaling more than UAH 5 million.

The Ukrainian National Guard has shot down another Russian Su-25 fighter jet near Bakhmut.

The Kyiv police uncovered a large-scale drug laboratory and a network for distributing psychotropic drugs, which had a monthly profit of up to 10 million Ukrainian hryvnia. Six searches were conducted, resulting in the seizure of 700 grams of amphetamine, more than 4 kilograms of Alfa PVP, 3 kilograms of cannabis, packaging material, electronic scales, a pistol for shooting rubber bullets, and ammunition, with a total black market value of over 3 million hryvnia. The suspects were arrested and taken to a temporary detention center, and their fate will be decided by the court, with a potential sentence of up to three years in prison. The investigation was conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kyiv Region Police, the National Police Drug Enforcement Department, and was supervised by the Kyiv Region Prosecutors Office.

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Lithuania has raised an impressive €1 million in just one hour for air defense radars for Ukraine, according to Andrius Tapinas, the coordinator of the fundraiser. The total amount raised for the radars has now reached €5.3 million.

Andrius Tapinas stated that Lithuanians have achieved an impressive feat today, raising one million euros in just one hour to purchase radars for the Ukrainian army. Furthermore, IT company Tesonet has pledged to double the amount, bringing the total to two million euros in one hour.

Capitol rioter breaks down crying in court — gets hit with 68-month prison sentence - Raw Story
I am fresh out of f*cks to give.

https://www.rawstory.com/capitol-rioter-daniel-caldwell-2659346191/

Ilhan Omar’s removal from panel was ‘stupidest vote’, says Republican – report | Ilhan Omar | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/03/ilhan-omar-house-panel-removal-republican-reaction

"The Iranian people have made themselves clear: They want freedom and democracy. Not dictatorship and theocracy.

Join me in standing with protestors calling for freedom."

That's what Hillary Clinton said

Sign this petition please ⬇️ :
https://www.change.org/p/i-just-signed-freedomhouse-s-iransolidarity-petition-to-demand-more-support-for-the-iranian-protesters-fearlessly-demanding-freedom-will-you-join-me?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=b9b0ec60-9c2b-11ed-81ba-33c67e6cc559

#IRGCterrorists
#IranRevolution
#زن_زندگی_آزادی

https://mstdn.social/@roham/109793149335507139

February 1st marks the anniversary of fhr return of the then exiled Khomeini back to Iran and the beginning of the ‘79 devolution of #iran. In this photo we see school girls flipping the bird to his photo as well as his successor Khamenei. The people of Iran do not want the #IRGCTerrorists in charge anymore. #iranrevolution

School girls flipping off a photo of Khomeini and Khamenei https://persia.social/@kambiz/109792904319711104

Tonight, “Abadan has been freed,” as Iranian Freedom Fighters have taken over large parts of the city. They chant “Command us Prince” (referring to Reza Pahlavi). I personally don’t have a chip in the game about the Prince and I’m just sharing how the #IranRevoIution continues.

Protesters in Abadan Iran March in the streets claiming they have taken over the city. https://persia.social/@kambiz/109792780132461068

A brave Iranian Freedom Fighter ignited a #IRGCTerrorists poster ablaze in #iran. These forms of civil disobedience never get old to me. #iranrevolution

In this video we see an Iranian freedom fighter set a Islamic Republic propaganda poster on fire in protest against the regime. https://persia.social/@kambiz/109801198869875774

This man is not an Auschwitz prisoner. He is imprisoned in the Islamic Republic. His name is Farhad Meysami, an Iranian political prisoner. He began a hunger strike in October, 2022 against the execution of political prisoners & for opposing the compulsory hijab in Iran.

#MahsaAmini
#WomenLifeFreedom
‎⁦‪#FarhadMeysami‬⁩
‎⁧‫#فرهاد_میثمی‬

https://universeodon.com/@Nariman/109797507858626489

Good morning Resisters

2020 Redistricting Cycle Report: How Maps Were Challenged in Court - Democracy Docket

Some southern states are still drawing up racially discriminatory maps

https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/2020-redistricting-cycle-report-how-maps-were-challenged-in-court/

ISP admits lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals – Ars Technica

These liars should be prosecuted as fraud.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/02/cable-company-tries-to-block-grants-to-rivals-by-lying-about-coverage-area/