The Ukrainian interior minister took us to Chernobyl yesterday. The first time since the Russians occupied the place. We found evidence of mistreatment of Ukrainians and that the Russians got radiated. 🧵1/8
Frederik Pleitgen
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Frederik Pleitgen
@fpleitgenCNN
CNN Senior International Correspondent and Anchor
Born August 19
Joined March 2009
- Interviewed Ukraine’s Commanding General for the counteroffensive in the South, Oleksandr Tarnavsky. Main points: Praised strikes on Russian navy in Sevastopol, said he expects big push when his forces reach Tokmak, says fighting will NOT be slowed in Winter because they are
00:00- The russian army has deployed the TOS-1 heavy flamethrower which shoots thermobaric rockets, the was South of Belgorod.
00:00 - Rest in Peace, Dad! We have lost a great journalist and the best father one could imagine. We are all in great grief but bow to the amazing life‘s work and say thank you for everything you have given us. In eternal love. The Pleitgen Family.
- Devastating scenes here in Hroza, #Ukraine We are live all night from here. Massive carnage and destruction. Ukraine saying a Russian Iskander missile destroyed this building killing more than 50. @CNN @cnni with @VascoCNN @danjhodge and Kostya Gak
00:00- Apparently some in Germany criticized the new German FM @abearbock ‘s English skills. Just listened to her press conference in Stockholm. Seems like exceptionally good English to me. @AuswaertigesAmt
- Back in Ukraine and got to see the German supplied FlakPanzer Gepard / SPAAG Cheetah. The Ukrainians say it’s very effective against both cruise missiles and drones. #Ukraine #Germany @gepardtatze
- Replying to @fpleitgenCNNWe also went to Chernobyl town and found the Russians blew up their own HQ when they left and shot up a memorial to SOVIET traffic police who helped after the Chernobyl disaster - a Lada. They shot it up but stole the headlights. 8/8
