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Dimko Zhluktenko

@dim0kq.bsky.social
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An ordinary Ukrainian. Soldier of Ukrainian Armed Forces, callsign Liber🫡. @dzygaspaw.com founder - we bring tech to 🇺🇦 Defenders. Former Software guy. Fun dude. Just a Ukrainian dude fighting Russian invasion. dzygaspaw.com

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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 8h
You get used to 24/7 air raid and explosions too
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 16h
Anyone willing to contribute to help drone teams in Ukraine - please do! dzygaspaw.com/support-dim...
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 16h
We start this day with $3,662 raised for power stations, generators and Starlinks for our FPV groups in Raid. Thanks to everyone who contributed! With your support, we will equip our fellas with the stuff they need 👍
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Super fun fact - South Korea supplies Russia with precise machinery to manufacture high-end ballistic missiles and drones to terrorize Ukrainian cities. Just so you know it guys. Just a fact.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine. Because of imaginary Ukraine’s promise to keep silent on North Korean POWs (the SK government announced it 3 months ago). Apparently, they like supporting Russia with jet fuel more.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Ukrainian special operators on the water at dusk. Riverine work is one of the least visible parts of this war, yet very valuable.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Absolutely unreal dilemma on European security is now unfolding in Latvia. Russia, through its puppet Belarus, is applying more active measures by breaking Latvian border with unidentified armed forces. They raid into Latvia, pillage and go back to Belarus What to do with them?
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Captured Russian officers during Operation Vivaldi - major, LT, and second LT. There are more, but it definitely tells something when in mechanized brigade you have majors taken POW in assaults.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ukrainian Special Forces operators in Ukrainian Carpathians.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We have some of the most talented pilots in the entire world. As I stepped down from active combat role, I want these guys to have everything they need to do their job right - to defend our home. They are Legends. I ask for your support for our unit! 👉 dzygaspaw.com/support-dim...
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Support Dimko's RAID
Dzyga's Paw founder Dimko is launching a $10,000 fundraiser to equip the 413th Regiment "RAID" with generators, EcoFlows, and Starlinks
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🚨 FUNDRAISER ALERT! 🚨 🇺🇦 For 413th Regiment "RAID" FPV pilots 🇺🇦 💥 10x Starlink Mini, 3x EcoFlow, 3x generators ~ $10,000 💥 This kit enables them to go on their missions safer, so FPV drones will keep flying. I suggest you support this fundraiser! 🧵
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Iuliia Mendel is a pure psyops. There is no way someone organically posts 20 times a day about how bad Ukraine is.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ukrainian BMP-1TC ASMR, sit tight and listen
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
New Ukrainian drone: Thor Hammer by SkyFall. Up to 600 km, 40-50 kg warhead, AI terminal guidance with an operator making the final call. $25-30k per system. Super cost-effective for this class.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
English is not my first language. While writing I worried that plain words would read as a weakness. This reviewer of my book (hey Mads!) says that is exactly what makes the book readable for anyone. Quiet relief!!!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In Ukraine, heavy bomber drones are key element in deleting russian infantry. It's critical to have such capabilities as ECHO17 shows here. NATO Armies mostly don't have it, and are not protected from such either.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
ROAD TO 5,000 subscribers on YT!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This russian guy standing is now a prisoner taken in Ukraine's Vivaldi offensive. He says he weighed 120 kg six months ago. He weighs 60 now. Not from captivity. From serving under his own russian commanders. This is how russia treats the men it feeds into assaults. Wow.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ukrainian MANPADS crew takes down a russian jet Geran-4. Super positive to see it, however we don't have enough MANPADS.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ukrainian UGV neutralizes a russian FPV drone by throwing a net onto it. I would argue that that is the best usage of net throwers honestly. Very positive development to save our logistical UGVs!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
russians filming what is left of their Pantsir-S2 after a Ukrainian FP-2 hit it. Great view.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ukrainian Special Forces hitting russian logistics. Why it works: it's not about one truck. It makes highways unusable, breaks plans, and forces russia to pull resources into guarding roads. For Ukraine the strike is almost free. For russia, the defence is very expensive.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A dozen Chinese volunteers are fighting for Ukraine in one reconnaissance unit, repairing drones, training as FPV pilots, handling explosives. Super interesting & unexpected. I thank them for their decision.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New unmanned assault battle tank Russia has just introduced. Super curious when they are going to test it at the battlefield and with which unit. War analysts & tank enthusiasts take notes here!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is Oleg Levushkin. He is Russian terrorist who was given the access to the civilized world. He planted bombs in Leipzig airport. This is exactly the reason why Russians should not be allowed in Europe.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And help them defend. Directly, so they have everything they need: dzygaspaw.com/defenders-d...
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Defenders Day 2026 • Dzyga's Paw
For one week, Dzyga's Paw is collecting donations for the everyday needs of Ukrainian defenders — the ones that don't fit into any single project.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The most important thing we can do today, beyond empty words, is show gratitude and humility towards the people who have the courage to defend. Buy them a coffee. Say a kind word. Give them a lift. Help them find a job after service. Bring them to a conference abroad.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In my own service I have gained an immense respect for defenders. What they do is enormous self-sacrifice, especially here in Ukraine. You give up the life you had, you take risks every day, for your people.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
My most sincere gratitude goes to every Ukrainian and every foreigner, men and women, in combat roles and not. Who wake up every day thinking about how to defend Ukraine against unprecedented threats from the enemies of Fredom.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Day 1681. Today is Defenders' Day in Ukraine. The biggest duty there is: to defend. 🇺🇦
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A russian fibre optic FPV destroying a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone Sokil on the ground. Ukrainian ISR drone teams are at huge risk, as well as everyone in the kill-zone.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Interesting view from Ukrainian drone in Crimea - he meets face to face Russian Su-30SM as it takes off. I wish we had more tools to delete this jet on the take-off.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A russian Su-30SM gunning down a Ukrainian FP-1 over the Black Sea. First time I have seen the footage like this from Russian Su jet. 100% we have to be ahead and carry air-to-air missiles on our deep-strikes patroling the Black Sea.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ukrainian Starlink-enabled drones Chaklun & Hornet launched by @7corpsDSHV 7th Air Assault Corps.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
North Korean Type 75 rocket launcher, destroyed in Ukraine by our friends 40th Artillery Brigade we helped so much since 2022. Eight kilometres of range used to be a useful tactical system. Now it is a death sentence for the crew.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ukrainian T-84 of the 425th Assault Regiment "Skelya", wearing a cope cage. A tank built for tank battles, now dressed entirely for drones, and actually not present on the battlefield, along with Abrams, Leopard, Challenger... We hope for return of tanks.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ukrainian-American Bumble Bee quadcopter acts as an interceptor with automatic target lock, destroying russian somewhat static quadcopters. Notice the same target lock as in other systems of Perennial Autonomy.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ukrainian made VHF radar Burshtyn-1800, on a KrAZ chassis, spotted in 3rd Army Corps footage from their latest offensive. Radar, trucks, crews, all domestic. Very positive to have it, even if it's super rare. I hope to see more Ukrainian SIGINT equipment.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This was part of my annual military leave. The other part I spent in Spain with my love. Thank God for both! Back in Ukraine at my military service now!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I hope there will be many more programmes like this. We need to connect Ukrainian veterans with each other, and to represent Ukraine abroad as what it is: strong, resilient, and very much alive. This network is the base. I want to build projects with these people and tell their stories.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
One thing became very clear to me. When it comes to war and veterans, Ukraine is in many ways head and shoulders above. Not because we are smarter, but because we are living it. That experience is worth sharing, and partners are starting to ask for it.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A special thank you to Dr Bo Kelestyn @BoKelestyn, the programme's academic director. A Ukrainian in Britain who pulls for Ukraine and for our veterans harder than most institutions do. She was just recognised with one of the UK's top higher education awards. Well Deserved!
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I got inspired by them, and I hope I inspired them a little back. Huge credit to CHESNO for the selection. Getting a group like this into one room is not luck. It is work.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I came to learn, and I did. But the real value was the people. Mariupol defenders I went running with every day. A helicopter pilot. Marines. Linear brigade soldiers. Former POW. A veterans' rights commissioner, an anti-corruption activist. People of real substance.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I just came back from the UK. I spent a week at Warwick Business School on the Ukrainian Veterans Leadership Programme, and honestly, it was incredible. Some of us still on active duty like me, some honorably discharged, many already civic leaders back home. 🇺🇦🇬🇧
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New Ukrainian drone we will be seeing at the battlefield - Slavic, from Vyriy Industries. It's basically Ukrainian Mavic. Super good and hope we scale it.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
JUST NOW: russia hit a business centre in central Dnipro with a jet powered drone. The building is on fire, people were inside, there are multiple injured.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
3rd Army Corps used unmanned VBIEDs to breach russian defences in Donbas. Old Soviet BTR-60s, no crew inside, packed with explosives and driven by remote control into the strongest fortifications. Nove, Ridkodub and Katerynivka liberated, over 250 russians taken prisoner.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Super great piece of literature I just finished. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl You must have something going on in your head. You gotta find your meaning. This is how we can go through immense challenges.
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Dimko Zhluktenko @dim0kq.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A new read I just finished - The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. Super short and super strong book, on the cruelty and "using all the means" to achieve your goals.
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