/r/WorldNews Live Thread for the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Live thread for aggregating news and updates to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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  1. Russian forces are again attempting to hold the town of Hostomel near Kyiv, which contains an air field that Russia hopes to utilize for the purpose of landing troop transports
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  2. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reports that it has neutralized what it calls a saboteur group that had infiltrated the capital of Kyiv after allegedly seizing Ukrainian military vehicles.
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  4. Unconfirmed video appears to show a Ukrainian missile hitting a Russian air field in Rostov, a Russian region that borders the Donbas
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  6. I heard a version of this last night from similar - or possibly same- Ukrainian intelligence source. Moscow’s plan is to seize government buildings, storm palace and to remove Kyiv government and replace with puppet regime
    Michael Weiss 🌻
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    🧵 A Ukrainian intelligence source has passed along the following, which has already begun to trickle out in some form in the Ukrainian media. *All the usual caveats apply.* I cannot verify. But it is apparently based on human intelligence and concerns Russia’s play for Kyiv.
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  10. Thread describing what may be Russia's strategy for the coming days
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  11. Specifically, in less than 15 minutes:
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  13. Less than 24 hours into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian business leaders lost $39 billion in value, estimates Bloomberg. LUKOIL chairman Vagit Alekperov was the biggest loser. His net worth tumbled by $6.2 billion (alas, to $13 billion).
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  15. Taiwan will join ‘democratic countries’ in putting sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, the government said, with the world's largest contract chipmaker TMSC adding it would comply with all export control rules reut.rs/3BXoKAI
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  17. Zelensky keeps saying Ukraine wants to talk with Russia to end this, has already floated neutrality for Ukraine, ruling out NATO membership. It is clear Putin has entirely other plans.
    — Paul Sonne (@PaulSonne)February 25, 2022
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  18. It's 8:15 am in Ukraine on Day 2 of Russia's invasion.** Here's the latest thread.**
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  19. Valentina Matvienko, speaker of the Russian upper house, says Putin started the war "to compel Ukraine to conclude peace and stop its highly active militarization. We didn't have another choice. It wasn't easy, but this is the only way to stop a war of brother against brother."https://t.co/9g4uIgtzEM
    — max seddon (@maxseddon)February 25, 2022
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  20. The UN Security Council on Friday plans to vote on a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and calling for an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of its troops, according to a senior U.S. administration official.https://t.co/2QN0CYwQfF
    — The New York Times (@nytimes)February 25, 2022
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  21. Ukraine Interior Ministry advisor Anton Gerashenko: “The hardest day will be today. The enemy’s plan is to break through with tanks from Ivankiv and Chernihiv to Kyiv.”
    — Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM)February 25, 2022
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  22. ❗️A convoy of#Russianequipment is on its way to#Akhtyrka.

    Fighting continues in Akhtyrka and#Trostyanetsin Sumy Region.pic.twitter.com/qbQoWsIZ4M
    — NEXTA (@nexta_tv)February 25, 2022
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  23. ⚡️EU's second package of sanctions targets Russia’s access to key capital.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said there will be far-reaching consequences to Russia’s economy and elites, with sanctions imposed on financial, energy, transport, and export controls.
    — The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent)February 25, 2022
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  24. Arrival of more Russian Armed Forces inside Melitopol city after capturing it from Ukrainian forces. At 0:19 seconds, it’s the same building where shots were being heard.pic.twitter.com/sgUxqufq3X
    — CaucasusWarReport (@Caucasuswar)February 25, 2022
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  25. Shootings inside a building in Melitopol , Ukraine after being captured by Russian forces. Some report of executions taking place.pic.twitter.com/652MyjNnHs
    — CaucasusWarReport (@Caucasuswar)February 25, 2022
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  27. Denmark to deploy soldiers to Estonia in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukrainehttps://t.co/azvJsa75UIpic.twitter.com/mOuBQcHruO
    — Reuters (@Reuters)February 25, 2022
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  28. BREAKING:#Russianmilitary vehicles are now 20 miles away from Kyiv. Airborne assault troops are fighting in the areas of Dymer and Iankiv, where a bridge was destroyed to stop the overwhelming enemy forces on the border of the Teteriv river | EMPR#Ukraine#russianinvasion
    — Euromaidan PR (@EuromaidanPR)February 25, 2022
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  29. Bridge blown up at Romanivka near Irpen', N-W to Kyivhttps://t.co/cokk2uzQSI#Ukrainepic.twitter.com/df9PfV2ZGE
    — Liveuamap (@Liveuamap)February 25, 2022
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  30. ⚡️Zelensky: Russia will have to talk to us sooner or later about how to end hostilities and stop this invasion.

    The sooner the conversation begins, the smaller Russia's losses will be.
    — The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent)February 25, 2022
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  31. Column of 56 tanks spotted in Dymer, just about 20 miles from Kyiv.https://t.co/cHrMVfzQo4
    — Scott Stedman (@ScottMStedman)February 25, 2022
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  32. Ukraine’s General Staff confirms Hostomel airport is under Ukrainian control.
    — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical)February 25, 2022
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  33. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of#Ukraine, the enemy launched an air strike near the city of#Kropivnitsky.

    There was significant activity of enemy helicopters in the areas above#Vilkovoand from#Tiraspol.pic.twitter.com/kJQTqcNX4C
    — NEXTA (@nexta_tv)February 25, 2022
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  34. A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said the country is committed to a peaceful resolution of Russia's invasion of Ukraine while criticizing the U.S.https://t.co/L4oiZRbbbF
    — Newsweek (@Newsweek)February 25, 2022
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  35. Ukrainian authorities are reporting a new airbourne assult by Russian forces in Zhtomyr region, about 200km away from Kyiv. Potentially a second attempt to establish an aerial bridge-head following the reported repelling of a similar attempt at Hostomel yesterday.https://t.co/CjRKfaCGtLpic.twitter.com/Y6WsWqOZmk
    — Nathan Ruser (@Nrg8000)February 25, 2022
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  36. #UPDATE: Two missiles have hit the Rivne airport runway in western Ukraine, local police say
    — ELINT News (@ELINTNews)February 25, 2022
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  37. #UPDATE: Large fighting reported in Kozats’ke and Nova Kakhovka in the last 30 minutes in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine, a strategic bridge is located here across the Dnieper.pic.twitter.com/OMXvdatnTo
    — ELINT News (@ELINTNews)February 25, 2022
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  38. I've managed to get much more comprehensive information about the North of Ukraine, and it shows considerable advances by the Russian forces, with checkpoints being set up on the highway to Kyiv from Konotop and Sumy, both of which have been surrounded and isolated.https://t.co/sjbdKs2pWKpic.twitter.com/7GWXojK3y2
    — Nathan Ruser (@Nrg8000)February 25, 2022
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  40. #BREAKING: Air raid sirens sounding in Lviv, western Ukraine
    — ELINT News (@ELINTNews)February 25, 2022
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  41. Top Pentagon official tells lawmakers Thursday that Russian troops are just 20 miles from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, according to a source on the call.https://t.co/W22H383KiX
    — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics)February 25, 2022
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  42. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Mark Warner is warning that a major cyberattack against Ukraine could have possible ripple effects on nearby NATO members – and force allies to come to their defense.https://t.co/FcayCG7c3U
    — NPR (@NPR)February 25, 2022
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  43. "Where do I go? Tell me please. Where will I run?"

    People across Ukraine were out on the streets, queuing at ATMs, looking for shelter or seeking ways to leave the country.pic.twitter.com/FgMy5iaqu7
    — DW News (@dwnews)February 25, 2022
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  44. The man arrested at the Hostomel airport being accused of a Russian spy after being caught with sensitive information is in fact a Ukrainian priest named Mikhail Pavlushenko (https://t.co/O9NiC08TmT). His Facebook page shows a range of pro-Russian contenthttps://t.co/U2dlwzg1IDpic.twitter.com/TNfvTo3gAk
    — Bellingcat (@bellingcat)February 24, 2022
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  45. Macron: “Until a few hours before the launch of operations, the recognition of two illegitimate republics, and then the military operations, we were still discussing with Putin the details of the implementation of the Minsk agreements,” he said. So yes, there was duplicity.“
    — Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand)February 25, 2022
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  46. Russian tanks column approaching Kyiv from North-West, violent clashes now near Ivankiv. Bridge blown up to prevent further advancehttps://t.co/KG1zDna9hP#Ukraine
    — Liveuamap (@Liveuamap)February 25, 2022
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  47. Update on claims the Ukrainian soldiers of Snake Island told the Russian warship to go fuck itself. Here's the audio:
    Russian warship: "I suggest you lay down your arms and surrender, otherwise you'll be hit"

    Ukrainian post: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself"

    All 13 service members on the island were killed.pic.twitter.com/sQSQhklzBC
    — BNO News (@BNONews)February 25, 2022
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  48. The Russian Defense Ministry has yet to acknowledge losing a single aircraft over Ukraine or a single soldier in Ukraine. Not a one.
    — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock)February 25, 2022
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  49. The sounds of automatic gunfire in the streets of Sumy, a city about 200 miles east of Kyiv.https://t.co/7FBSL4pwX7pic.twitter.com/SWM6ezk8DY
    — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock)February 25, 2022
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  50. — KGB Files (@kgb_files)February 25, 2022
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  51. As the battle of Kyiv ramps up: new thread here.
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  52. Ukraine’s foreign minister
    Horrific Russian rocket strikes on Kyiv. Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany. Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one. Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Severe all ties. Kick Russia out of everywhete.
    — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba)February 25, 2022
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  53. Ukraine’s military inflicted approximately 800 Russian troop deaths in the first day of fighting: deputy defense minister
    — Jack Detsch (@JackDetsch)February 25, 2022
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  54. Cleveland's signature landmark, the Terminal Tower, is lit up tonight in the Ukrainian national colors.🇺🇦pic.twitter.com/akiw148ED4
    — Jeff Jacoby (@Jeff_Jacoby)February 25, 2022
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  56. New from Ukraine's minister of foreign affairs:
    Horrific Russian rocket strikes on Kyiv. Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany. Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one. Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Severe all ties. Kick Russia out of everywhete.
    — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba)February 25, 2022
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  64. Alot of conflicts reports on what was downed:
    1) Report says a Ukrainian fighter was downed by Russian air defenses.
    2) Report says Ukraine shot down a Russian cruise missile.
    3) Report says Ukraine shot down Russian military aircraft.https://t.co/xJwmUnrRTl
    — Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter)February 25, 2022
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  65. 3 civilians injured, one in serious condition, after unidentified aircraft/missile debris hits Kiev residential area.
    ⚡️ По предварительным данным, трое раненых, один из них в тяжелом состоянии, в результате попадания обломков ракеты в жилой дом на улице Кошица, 7-А.

    📌Скорые везут людей в больницы.
    📌На месте работают все аварийно-спасательные службы.
    📌Дом пылает, есть угроза разрушения.
    — Аслан (@antiputler_news)February 25, 2022
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  66. Russian telegram channel VChK-OGPU claims at least one Kalibr cruise missile was intercepted over Kyiv.pic.twitter.com/2D1QNYe06W
    — Christo Grozev (@christogrozev)February 25, 2022
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  67. Border Guard of Ukraine just posted that Russian forces attacked Ukrainian border guards with rockets or missiles in Zaporizhzhia 45 minutes ago, there are casualtieshttps://t.co/t8ZOlKllK6via@lookner#Ukrainepic.twitter.com/28NhkRWE0x
    — Liveuamap (@Liveuamap)February 25, 2022
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  68. Air raid sirens went off in Odessa and Vinnitsa
    ⚡️Air alert has been declared in#Odessa. In#Vinnitsaand Odessa, air raid sirens were turned on.
    — NEXTA (@nexta_tv)February 25, 2022
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  69. Looks like Russia may be deploying its tactics from Syria on Ukraine. This is the resulthttps://t.co/AukWBQ7rna
    — max seddon (@maxseddon)February 25, 2022
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  71. According to UK MOD: Ukrainian forces holding one prong of the Russian advance toward Kyiv at Chernihiv — Ukraine’s 1st tank brigade is based right near there.https://t.co/WbfGu2U35l
    — Nolan Peterson (@nolanwpeterson)February 25, 2022
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  72. Kyiv now (Source: Anton Geraschenko)pic.twitter.com/1ps0CmIwWV
    — Anastasiia Lapatina (@lapatina_)February 25, 2022
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  73. Ukrainian air-defenses and fighters are wreaking havoc. Russia has lost as many as seven helicopters, an Su-24, an Su-25 and reportedly two Su-30s. And now something BIG just got hit over Kyiv. This happened after Russia's bomber net went active.https://t.co/7cLsUUF05r@Forbeshttps://t.co/aGGodPaTc1
    — David Axe (@daxe)February 25, 2022
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  74. At least 4 Ukrainian Il-76 Military Cargo Planes probably more have left Lviv in the last few hours and flown into Poland most likely to pick up Military Equipment and Supplies to fly back to Ukraine.pic.twitter.com/C8xVCtinD1
    — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender)February 25, 2022
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  75. — Liveuamap (@Liveuamap)February 25, 2022
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  76. Full video of plane flying over and then being shot down.
    Video filmed by someone on the Ground of what appears to be a Russian Aircraft getting shot down by Air Defense Systems over Kyiv about 30 minutes ago.pic.twitter.com/lQBRGGbI5X
    — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender)February 25, 2022
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  77. More booms heard in the distance in Kyiv.
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  78. Fire being put out at the apartment building that caught fire
    — Christo Grozev (@christogrozev)February 25, 2022
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  79. Ukrainian Interior Ministry says it shot down a Russian aircraft.
    Ukrainian Interior Ministry says it shot down a Russian aircraft.https://t.co/lPCRTDY20X
    — Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan)February 25, 2022
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  81. The plane crashed into/near a residential building
    Самолет упал рядом с жилым домом.pic.twitter.com/ZnocI1UBnJ
    — Аслан (@antiputler_news)February 25, 2022
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  83. WATCH: Debris falling down after unknown object is shot down over Kyivpic.twitter.com/g6YHtEBbRX
    — BNO News (@BNONews)February 25, 2022
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  84. New post is HERE
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  85. Something was intercepted in Kyiv. It could be a fire due to debris.pic.twitter.com/X3bM0VhXyn
    — Fuad Alakbarov ⁠⁠ (@DrAlakbarov)February 25, 2022
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  86. As US intel predicted just hours ago, a major#Russiamission attack is underway against#Kyiv— cruise & ballistic missiles (as many as 40, per#Russia-linked sources) & intense air defense fire.

    Most people in underground shelters now.pic.twitter.com/Z77OB1Vx2P
    — Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister)February 25, 2022
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  88. Those looking for current, well-sourced maps of Russian airstrikes and ground troop incursions so far should check out the New York Times' page tracking the invasion.
    /u/CrassostreaVirginica
  89. In recent intelligence update, the UK Defense Ministry says “Russia has probably not yet achieved its strategic goals” in Ukraine. Local troops have “presented fierce resistance,” says London.https://t.co/6DpN1SUc4a
    — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock)February 25, 2022
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  90. Russian air attacks tonight against#Kyiv.#Ukarinepic.twitter.com/gFf5RhBcbD
    — Alexandre Krauss (@AlexandreKrausz)February 25, 2022
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  91. ❗️CCTV cameras recorded the moment of a possible explosion in#Kyivpic.twitter.com/q0tTaaHPUD
    — NEXTA (@nexta_tv)February 25, 2022
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  92. Kyiv now… A drone or plane hit? A missile intercepted?#StandWithUkrainepic.twitter.com/CHmLBpwlfd
    — olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba)February 25, 2022
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  93. It's still eerily quiet after the loud booms in Kyiv.
    /u/progress18
  94. #BREAKING: Kyiv is reportedly under attack with cruise missile impacts reported.pic.twitter.com/fnW5enBQPt
    — Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter)February 25, 2022
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  95. .@siobhan_ogradyjust texted that she heard a loud boom in Kyiv. Reports earlier that Russian troops were encroaching on the city from the northeast.
    — Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan)February 25, 2022
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  100. Thread from the Chairman of the US Senate Intelligence Committee:
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  102. This was the loudest set of explosions so far.
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  104. Booms heard in Kyiv
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  106. The statement did not specify how Taiwan will sanction Russia, but the island is a global leader in the production of semiconductor chips.
    /u/CrassostreaVirginica