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301 Madrid Blvd

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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Amazing service and the food was delicious. Kudos to the new chef. This another Go-To spot for dinner fare.

Saturday afternoon tee time for party of 4. Booked tee time through golfnow. Course was full but we played in 4 1/2 hours. The practice chipping green and putting green were convenient to clubhouse and 1st tee. The course was challenging and lots of water on course but really doesn't come into play. Loved all the ponds with natural habitats for birds of all kinds. We would return to play again.

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nice spot, under some construction which is understandable after the hurricane. nice quite club. we enjoyed al the wild life on the course. was very nice would return again.

Great course great greens little difficulty because it was the 1st time I have played here I am from California but absolutely love this course waterways and hazards seems like it has a lot more sand than most beaches but only added to the challenge

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First time here, starter wasn't the nicest guy, pace of play was pretty slow. Tee boxes aren't well taken care of. Also got hit into while on the green on a par 3. Cart died while being in the middle of the fairway on 18. Saw a gator tho so I gave 2 stars. If you're looking for a nice round of golf this isn't the place.

What a special little GEM located in the BSI neighborhood of Punta Gorda. We recently had the pleasure of dining here on "Roast Beef" buffet night and were in for a treat. Usually, buffet food is tired and dried out but here everything was kept fresh and delicious. The roast beef had it's own personal carver as well. (I'm sure there's some type of fancy name for a meat carver other than butcher...lol.) The wait staff was friendly and attentive. I was told they are offering free membership through the end of the year. Didn't get much more in terms of details but we just might. They do add an automatic 18% gratuity on their food bills. The dining rooms are clean and vibrant, the pool area inviting and the view of the golf course very relaxing and beautiful. I recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner but you must go with a member. Enjoy!

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Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda fights diversity to produce worthy golf on the Gulf

By Tim McDonald, Contributor

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Twin Isles Country Club has a bit of a schizophrenic history when it comes to the architectural aspect.

Originally built about 30 years ago with "input" from noted Florida architect Ron Garl, the course underwent a major renovation in 2000 under the brush of golf architect Chip Powell. Among other changes, they re-did the drainage and bunkering and added trees.

Then, Hurricane Charley had its "input," roaring over the course last year, taking out most of the trees Powell put in, not to mention devastating the clubhouse and other buildings - they found air-conditioning units in the parking lot and swimming pool.

Through it all, one of the better courses in the Punta Gorda area - named one of the top metro areas in the U.S. by Golf Digest - somehow emerged. The private course is beautifully laid out, with an interesting mix of yardages and holes. It's challenging enough, but not to the point the average hacker can't have a good round there.

"It's fairly challenging," Head Professional Steve Baisch said. "It's a fair course. Off every tee you have wide landing areas, but there's also some risk-reward out there. It's definitely a good risk-reward golf course."

They don't believe in taking it slow here; the first three holes are among the toughest on the course. The first two holes are doglegs around lakes, one right and one left, and the third is a 419-yard par 4 with water right and left that requires accuracy off the tee.

Some of the holes have greens that sit at angles to the fairway, others are doglegs that can be cut, but you risk getting into trouble at every turn. The course has water in play virtually every hole and bunkers that must be either narrowly avoided or carried to get to the best route to the green.

Twin Isles Country Club: The verdict

Twin Isles C.C. is definitely worth a visit, if you can get on the private club; it has reciprocal arrangements with other area courses, like many private facilities.

The conditioning is excellent and the course will only improve visually once they get into the tree replanting program in more earnest.

The fairways have good movement, there is imagination around the greens and the par 3s aren't throwaways; the course has some tough one-shotters.

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For those bed-and-breakfast, walk-around types, the Virginia House Bed and Breakfast in downtown Punta Gorda might be right up your alley. The place was built in the late 1880s as a place for Methodists to worship.

It has been restored to close to its original condition, after a series of ownership changes, and the result is what bed and breakfast enthusiasts would call quaint and charming: hardwood floors and walls, canopy beds, a working fireplace in the living room and antique fixtures. The claw-foot bath tub in the Chancel Suite is a treat. It's in a 100-year-old neighborhood and within a few blocks of the riverfront area, with small shops, museums and the downtown marina.

For you beach types, Palm Harbor Resort is one of those resorts that almost meets that marketing slogan all resorts insist on using - the word "unique." First of all, you can only get to it by boat or car ferry, though it does cost $50 to take the ferry about 75 yards over the waterway - you get a pass if you're staying at the resort.

It's a small, cozy barrier island with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico right outside your front window. No asphalt here at the resort, and precious few cars: most island residents and guests scoot around the island by golf cart. At the resort, the roads are made of shell, and you can hitch a ride with a passing cart if you don't want to rent one. You rarely see people wearing shoes and there's a slow, relaxing feel to the place.

The villas are privately-owned and furnished impeccably, with screened-in porches overlooking the beach, grass-topped dunes and Gulf. Sunsets can be spectacular. You can pretty much do anything concerned with water - kayaks and canoes for the hardy, beach umbrellas and lounges for the melanoma worshippers.

The resort has a little breakfast cafe that serves continental breakfast, and for lunch there's the pizzeria.

The Rum Bay Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily and has terrific baby back ribs, along with seafood and the kind of wacky drinks you expect from a beach resort. Since the villas have refrigerator and cooking facilities, there's also the Rum Bay Store next to the restaurant.

If you want to go to the mainland, Johnny Leverock's Seafood House is just a ferry ride away and overlooks the marina and yacht basin.

In Punta Gorda, try Mama Nunzio's for great Italian food. Get the seafood chowder and lasagna.

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Twin Isles was purchased from a production run of Halibut schooners and converted to a custom naval architect design for Mr. Andrews. The intention was to use the vessel as a commuter boat from Vancouver to his personally owned estate on the Twin Islands in Desolation Sound. Following WWII the boat went to the Bay Area where it stayed for many years.   She returned to the PNW where the current owners purchased her in 1985 and raised their family aboard. The children are now grown and have fled the nest leaving the parents with more room.

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Captiva Island Yacht Club

We are a private member-owned club with an exceptional location between the Gulf of Mexico and Roosevelt Channel on Pine Island Sound. This unique setting provides both stunning views and outstanding recreational opportunities as we go beachcombing for shells, or take kayaks and paddle boards out to explore the Channel and Buck Key.

As members of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and Yachting Club of America, we have access to over 700 yacht clubs throughout the USA. In Florida, our cruising schedule takes us to interesting and beautiful destinations. Whether or not you own a boat, your participation in luncheon cruises or extended adventures is welcomed.

Our clubhouse is the perfect gathering place for a casual lunch, cocktails at sunset, mingling at the bar, upscale casual dining and special occasions. Every Friday is TGIF, where friends visit before having a delicious buffet dinner. Gourmet wine dinners, special events, and seasonal changes keep our menus fresh and tempting. Carry out food service is available during clubhouse hours, you can even enjoy it on our beach!

Social activities include theme parties, cookouts, holiday celebrations, bridge, art shows, summer sailing and much more. Since its founding in 1984, CIYC’s aim has been to provide a friendly atmosphere, unique dining, beautiful boating destinations and a varied calendar of social events for members to enjoy.

Our club offers a variety of settings to enjoy a relaxed dining experience with your family and friends.  Our talented chefs, create unique and memorable menus with a variety of preparations for all tastes. We encourage our members to sign up early for our special events and make your reservations online. LEARN MORE

DOCKAGE & CRUISING

We welcome boaters from near or far to enjoy our beautiful bayside dock setting and Club facilities. Our slip lengths range from 62 – 71 feet long, with a permanent 67- foot floating dock that includes integrated kayak launch. Our members enjoy a cruising schedule that takes them to many interesting and beautiful destinations. LEARN MORE

Activities & Social Events

The Captiva Island Yacht Club provides our members with a variety of activities that include Art Shows, Book Club, Environmental Programs, Kayaking, Mah Jongg, Photography, Sailing and Social Events. Every Friday is T.G.I.F. with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and socializing followed by ala carte dining. LEARN MORE

The Captiva Island Yacht Club is a member owned club with a unique gulf to bay location. We currently have 500 members who primarily live on Captiva and Sanibel. As a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs and Yachting Club of America, members have access to Yacht Clubs throughout the USA. LEARN MORE

Isles Yacht Club

Phone: (941) 639-7551

Email: [email protected]

Address: 1780 W Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Website: https://www.islesyc.com

The Isles Yacht Club vision is to be recognized as the premier yacht club in Southwest Florida providing a friendly private club experience with a broad range of quality activities for boaters and non-boaters. We are a private dining, yacht, and social club located on beautiful Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda. The staff is dedicated to making every experience personal and unique. The Isles Yacht Club offers a variety of activities and amenities for boaters and non-boaters alike. Membership offers social opportunities, award winning dining, a 45-slip marina, cruising, kayaking, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, Bocce, Billiards, biking, a 24-hour fitness center, exercise classes, golf reciprocity, cards & games and much more! There is truly something for everyone!

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The Isles Yacht Club is a premier, private dining and social club offering a variety of activities and events. Located on Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, we are the perfect club for boaters and non-boaters alike. In addition to a myriad of recreational, fitness and social opportunities, you'll never meet a friendlier group of people! Our beautiful campus features a 16,000 square foot main clubhouse with year-round heated swimming pool, a fully equipped 45-slip marina, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center accessible 24/7. Full membership offers reciprocal boating and dining privileges at over 700 clubs nationwide. Reciprocal golf privileges are available locally at St. Andrews and Kingsway Country Clubs. Both casual and fine dining at the Isles comes with a beautiful view, first-class service and fresh, delicious menu options from our executive chef and culinary team. Casual dining is available for lunch and dinner in the Commodore's Grille and on the waterfront patio. Elegant dining is available in our Main Dining room that accommodates up to 250 seated diners. Tuesday and Friday Happy Hours and Sunday Brunch Buffet are member favorites. Our professional staff also ensures flawless events for private parties and business functions. Water activities include powerboat, sailing and dinghy cruises as well as kayaking. Dinner dances, theme parties, live music nights and table games are among our most popular social activities. A Billiards room is available for leisure or tournament play. Stop by today for a tour and membership packet

• Fine dining 5 nights a week, casual dining 6 days a week; theme parties with live entertainment
• Powerboat, sailing and dinghy cruises plus kayaking on local waters; dedicated ladies' boating club
• Active tennis program for all levels of skill; lessons available
• Cards, games and crafts; billiards room for leisure and tournament play
• Youth summer camp with sailing, kayaking, tennis, fishing and more

From I-75, take US 17S (exit 164) which becomes Marion Avenue at US 41S. Continue on Marion about 2 miles to Bal lHarbor traffic light. Turn right on Jamaica Way, then left into the club parking lot.

Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island

• Christopher Saul
• September 18, 2024
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•Sunset Isle Yacht Club is a newly opened luxury marina offering 144 slips and state-of-the-art amenities for vessels up to 300 feet.

•Located near popular destinations like Crab Island and HarborWalk Village, it provides 24-hour security and high-tech services.

•Future developments include a resort-style pool, recreational facilities, and a full-service restaurant and bar.

The Sunset Isle Yacht Club, located on the picturesque south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, has officially opened its luxury marina, making waves as the only full-service Marina in Northwest Florida capable of accommodating yachts up to 300 feet in length. This new facility, spanning nine acres, offers boaters and members top-tier amenities designed to cater to vessels of all sizes.

The Marina’s owner – Harvey, Louisiana’s Bobby Guidry , recently donated almost $40,000 to candidates for County Commission and Sheriff. Three of the four candidates he supported emerged from the August 20 Primary Race victorious .

The Marina features 144 slips, ranging from 40 to 120 feet in length and up to 26 feet wide, situated on a 12-foot wide, 1,400-foot-long pier. According to a press release from the company, Sunset Isle stands out with a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, including high-speed fueling stations, shore power from 30 to 200 amps, and an in-slip pump-out system. The facility also boasts Neptune vessel lifts that can support boats from 30,000 to 120,000 pounds. Boaters can also enjoy oversized finger-pier walkways, providing access to the entire vessel from bow to stern.

For added security, the Marina offers 24-hour video surveillance, allowing owners to monitor their boats remotely from their phones or computers. Sunset Isle’s prime location places it three miles from popular spots like Crab Island and HarborWalk Village, and just three and a half miles from the Gulf of Mexico via the East Pass.

“This marina was designed to provide the newest bells and whistles to support anyone’s vessel, from 25 feet to 300 feet in size,” Guidry said.

Leading the operations at Sunset Isle is general manager Bryan Rydzewski, a seasoned professional with more than 35 years of industry experience. “Sunset Isle is in a premier location and offers top-tier services that you won’t find anywhere else,” Rydzewski stated.

While additional amenities like a private beach, ship store, and restrooms are already available, future plans for the club include a resort-style pool, recreational facilities, and a full-service bar and restaurant.

Sunset Isle Resort and Yacht Club is currently accepting new applications for its 144 marina slips. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit www.sunsetisle.com or call (850) 500-2628.

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The Lake Sunapee Cruising Fleet is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the sport of sailboat racing on Lake Sunapee. Our fleet has been in existence since 1984. From late May to early September each year, we race on Lake Sunapee every Wednesday evening and 5 Sunday afternoons. Parties interested in joining our fleet are encouraged to visit our dedicated fleet website.

The Lake Sunapee Star Fleet is an active organization hosted by Lake Sunapee Yacht Club with weekly racing throughout the summer and an end of the year regatta that is open to both members and non-members.

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Phone : 603-763-5961 General Email : [email protected] MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: [email protected] Commodore: David Goddard Email: [email protected] Please note that LSYC is a seasonal club so the phone is not manned during the winter months. Use an email address above during the off season and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

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Sunset Isle Yacht Club opens luxury marina with 144 slips on Okaloosa Island

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Sunset Isle Yacht Club   has opened a new marina  on Okaloosa Island, becoming the only full-service marina in Northwest Florida capable of accommodating yachts up to 300 feet long, according to the company.

• The marina , located on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, spans over nine acres and features a 1,400-foot-long pier. It offers 144 slips ranging from 40 to 120 feet in length and up to 26 feet wide.

“Being an owner of all types and size vessels for over 35 years, I feel this marina was designed to provide the newest bells and whistles to support anyone’s vessel from 25′ to 300′ in size,” said Sunset Isle owner Robert Guidry.

The facility boasts several amenities , including two ultra high-speed fueling stations, shore power from 30 to 200 AMPs, an in-slip pump-out system, and vessel lifts capable of handling up to 120,000 pounds. Oversized finger-pier walkways extend to the end of each slip, allowing owners full access to their vessels.

COMING SOON: New ‘state-of-the-art’ 122-slip marina breaks ground on Okaloosa Island

Bryan Rydzewski , the marina’s general manager, brings over 35 years of industry experience to his role. “My specialty is opening new marinas and helping foster a sense of community among all of the boat owners,” Rydzewski said. “Sunset Isle is in a premier location and offers top-tier services that you won’t find anywhere else.”

• The marina’s location,  three miles from Crab Island and Harbor Walk Village, and three and a half miles from the east pass to the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to appeal to avid boaters.

While the rest of the yacht club is under development , current amenities include a private beach, ship store, restrooms, ice plant, and services building. Future plans for the yacht club include a resort-style pool, recreational facilities, and a full-service bar and restaurant.

Sunset Isle Resort and Yacht Club  is currently accepting applications for its 144 marina slips. Interested boaters can call (850) 500-2628 or visit  www.sunsetisle.com  for more information and to reserve a slip.

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Fishing for Christmas! We hope you Join us for the 2024 holiday Party Wednesday, December 11 Held at the premier Yacht Club in SWFL   Isles Yacht Club Event begins at 5pm We will party until 10pm Live music/D.J. Bar is cash or member charge No credit or debit cards accepted 5pm Arrival, Jingle & Mingle Appetizers International Cheeses, Beef Tenderloin bites, Coconut Fried Shrimp 6pm Let's Break Bread Together Tossed Caesar Salad Choice of: Prime Rib Au Jus, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Saltimbocca Sweets- Carrot Cake Time to Turn up The Music.. Dancing & Partying continues until 10pm There will be Door prizes & Raffles Our Raffle fun is $5 Fish Raffles. Each raffle (Fish) comes with a fun gift..  silly to well silly & possibly useful- think fishing pliers, fishing socks🙃  or a pink flamingo-- maybe its all useful 🤣 & chance to WIN $500 CASH..  Two Fish will be pulled and whomever has those 2 fish will each leave with a stocking filled with $250! Feeling lucky ? Get more then one fish to increase your BIG FISH CHANCE$$ and maybe you'll have both winning fish Let's be like kids at Christmas and have fun! We will be participating again in our Charity of choice   Marine Toys for Tots If you choose to participate, we will be accepting contributions One new un-wrapped gift. Appropriate for ages 0-12 Books welcomed and toys for ages 0-2 in great need Toys for Tots -Beginning in 1947 as the brain child of Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks & his wife Diane. Help us deliver hope to a child in need. Tickets are $70 per person. $75 non-members. Guests of yours may attend Payment is accepted the following ways:  on-line credit /debit card, checks can be brought to upcoming October & November general meetings, dropped off to the association office for placement in the PGI Fishing club folder Questions for me, 443-848-0899, [email protected] A big Thank you to Christine for helping me learn or else y'all wouldn't have an invite  It takes a fishing village to get through these waters of Life A great evening of Laughter, Dancing, Dining, Fun, Gratitude and Celebration 🎀Together🎀

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Russian stuff blowing up: Moscow yacht club goes up in flames

Big ammo dump bavovna

🔥 Explosion of a russian ammunition depot. Pokrovsk direction. pic.twitter.com/Oc9BaqcsHD — ✙ Albina Fella ✙ 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺 (@albafella1) June 22, 2024

Smoke on the water, the fire in the sky.

Yachts go up in smoke. Could be sabotage or could be insurance fraud or could be another careless smoker.

“ARSON in a yacht club near Moscow. More than a dozen yachts and boats burned downs.” – Baza 👉 Russian ships are racing to join the Moskva. pic.twitter.com/VeErNGzT6s — Jason Jay Smart (@officejjsmart) June 21, 2024

Sucks when you can’t even get a moped through with a six-pack of water.

The whole road is about 15 km and you can take dozens of similar photos on it. Thanks to the successful operation of drones, Russians are sitting in tree lines and  forests with a minimum of ammunition, food and water. There were cases when we destroyed a moped with which Russians tried to bring a pack of 6 bottles of water to the position.”

Bukhanka graveyard on the Kharkiv front: “The cutting of Russian logistical routes is probably one of the key reasons why Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region got bogged down. In one photo there are 5 burnt Bukhankas. The whole road is about 15 km and you can take dozens of… pic.twitter.com/j1xeg4tOhr — Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) June 22, 2024

The beatings will continue until morale improves.

🔞 Kadyrovite beats Kadyrovite. Education in the ruzzian army. pic.twitter.com/Z43RJsd2c2 — ✙ Albina Fella ✙ 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺 (@albafella1) June 22, 2024

Speaking of declining morale.

According to "The Northern Channel", Russian military police have been detached to the northern Kharkiv front to suppress defections and that the highest risk of deserters is in the area of #Hyboke north of #Lyptsi where the AFU is making gains. "The military police arrived… pic.twitter.com/iiP6n69EyJ — OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) June 18, 2024

Russia continues to round up migrants workers for cannon fodder duty in Ukraine.

Barnaul is in Siberia south of Novosibirsk.

Russia: FSB conducted a massive raid, lining up over 200 people outside night clubs and bars in Barnaul, near Novosibirsk. Some were severely beaten and gunshots were also heard. pic.twitter.com/GnCigcBE8S — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) June 22, 2024

45 migrants were forced at gunpoint to sit under the scorching sun This is how Russian law enforcers conducted another raid on migrants at a construction site in Voronezh. Those who are found to have a Russian passport are often taken to the military recruitment center. pic.twitter.com/vIDBiSWGRH — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

It’s basically an armored taxi.

In this video a Ukrainian soldier breaks down why this T-62 is a pile of shit.

The Ukrainian Army released an extensive video of the infamous Russian turtle tanks. They are far worse than expected. Underneath that garbage is an old T-62M. The gun is not operational, there is no ammunition and the turret is locked in place. The panels are sheet metal… pic.twitter.com/s33mm5zg5w — (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) June 22, 2024

Another 1,110 Russian soldiers.

Russian losses per 22/06/24 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1110 men +8 tanks +11 APVs +28 artillery pieces +15 UAVs +4 cruise missiles pic.twitter.com/5Ul2ZRCfB0 — NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) June 22, 2024

At least 4 285 Russian officers have been eliminated in Ukraine, +27 since last update. Minimum losses since 24 February 2022. Each name is confirmed by a Russian source via funeral notices, obituaries, graves, news platforms, monuments and memorial plaques. pic.twitter.com/KDBMXg72CZ — KIU ✪ Russian Officers killed in Ukraine 🇨🇿🇺🇦 (@KilledInUkraine) June 22, 2024

It reminds me of the old German V1 rocket

Breaking: Nikolayevsky Vanekreported reported on his TG Channel that the AFU has recovered remnants of an Iranian Atash-1/2 jet-powered OWUAV which was shot down and crash-landed near the town of #Ochakiv , Mykolaiv Oblast. The Atash drones are jet powered and appear to be cruise… pic.twitter.com/pk86jtAGin — OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) June 22, 2024

Russians continue to shell Kharkiv.

The Russians dropped 4 x FAB UMPC's on the center of Kharkiv earlier today. Currently, there are 2 dead and 23 injured but the debris are still being cleared to search for more victims. #OSINT #UkraineWar #UkraineKrieg #Ukraine #Russia #NAFO REPOST APPRECIATED!!! pic.twitter.com/TjhXf2BNnu — OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) June 22, 2024

The moment of the guided aerial bomb hit in Kharkiv The number of wounded has increased to 37. https://t.co/CTXKu85FC3 pic.twitter.com/1lduAfIJ3S — Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) June 22, 2024

No, no, no. We weren’t trying to hit the residential building. We were trying to hit the hospital.

Russian propagandists now claim their target in Kharkiv was not a residential building but a police hospital. Their open admission of calls for war crimes is truly outrageous. Watch this and imagine it’s your Saturday afternoon pic.twitter.com/tP2BLSUoT8 — Maria Avdeeva (@maria_avdv) June 22, 2024

Well, what can ya do? You can’t hide in your basement 24/7.

Residents of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv shock with their calmness People continue to relax by the pool while explosions are heard on the horizon. A residential apartment building was damaged as a result of the attack. 18 people were injured, 2 dead. pic.twitter.com/NjgwsCbIGz — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

Russia not only commits war crimes like bombing a school, they posted video about it.

Russian sources are posting a video of what they describe as the "second use" of a FAB-3000 M-54 S UMPC in the #Liptsy area. Geolocation: 50.193348, 36.436196 The structure is the Slobozhanskaya School which is closed as civilians have been evacuated from the entire area. The… pic.twitter.com/2GUgssOi5I — OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) June 21, 2024

This attack is in Ivano-Frankivsk, which is southeast of Lviv in western Ukraine.

The aftermath of the night attack on Ivano-Frankivsk Oil and Gas University In addition, 14 buildings, a lyceum, a kindergarten were damaged in the city. pic.twitter.com/Iz5WRyGRxZ — Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) June 22, 2024

In  this video  a Russian soldier is wounded by an FPV drone. While he is lying in the road and his comrade walks up to him, he motions to his head. His comrade then finishes him off with a shot to the head.

Life is brutal in the Russian Army.

You can believe that this is the result of climate change if you like, but clearly this is the wrath of God at work. Expect to see locust swarms and frogs next.

🌪️ Russia: Tornadoes in Moscow injured over 40 people. Experts say the frequency and intensity of the phenomenon is increasing due to climate change. pic.twitter.com/KjpDe2Qd8t — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) June 21, 2024

Lukashenko says being president of Belarus is “fiddle-faddle” and that he dreams of milking cows.

Lukashenko told how he milks cows in his dreams. Also, during a visit to a dairy complex, he said the best job is in agriculture, and the presidency is fiddle-faddle. pic.twitter.com/AwpScZES7F — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) June 22, 2024

This is why Ukraine will eventually win.

A Russian drone was taken out by Ukrainian EW, local people grabbed it and repaired it and sent it to the ukrainian army. Hah. pic.twitter.com/CRN6SgE3Vy — Andrew Perpetua (@AndrewPerpetua) June 22, 2024

Rest in peace.

💔 In Kherson region, our colleague Oleksandr Chekhun was killed in an enemy attack while on duty at a checkpoint As a result of a Russian drone attack, an inspector of the patrol police response sector of the Kherson Police Department No. 1, a senior police lieutenant, was… pic.twitter.com/GTX7nTxG7a — Andrew Perpetua (@AndrewPerpetua) June 22, 2024

No peppers? No green beans?

Because they are #Ukrainians ❗️😜🤣 The Ukrainian military man showed his trenches, where onions, cucumbers, dill , tomatoes are planted evenly and neatly... This nation cannot be defeated❗️☝️ pic.twitter.com/aeLupjZMbu — Olena_Wave🇺🇦 (@OlenaWave) June 22, 2024

Life goes on in Kyiv.

One more video from the festival in Kyiv for you. To tell you the truth, I meant to walk in the botanical garden and enjoy the nature. But it was a festival there 🙈 oops. Perhaps you will ask why the girls put the ribbons on the tree. I don’t know. Maybe it is some tradition… pic.twitter.com/tMaoP68LGa — Yaroslava Antipina (@strategywoman) June 22, 2024

Soledar needs a new home.

Meet Soledar, a cat who lost his home in the bombed city he’snamed after. Now he lives at a military strongpoint, nestled btwn tires, with 80th Brigade soldiers as family. Stressed by constant shelling, he needs evacuation from frontline. This war cat seeks a peaceful home. pic.twitter.com/ddyMNLyIRj — Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) June 22, 2024

Man’s best friend and his backup vocals.

Peaceful night to all good people 😴💤 And let Russia burn. pic.twitter.com/Vy9PCw1QJU — 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐀 | 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇵🇱🇺🇦 (@tweetforAnna) June 21, 2024