The Russian-Ukrainian War of 2022 (News and battle updates only)

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 15.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 15, 2024

In the Kursk region, Russian troops continue to contain the onslaught of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and are trying to improve the tactical situation in several areas of the front.
In the Glushkovo district, a forced evacuation of the entire population has been announced. At night, the enemy struck the bridge in Glushkovo with a HIMARS MLRS: at the moment, due to damage to the roadbed, movement along it is possible, although difficult. And in the morning, unconfirmed information began to arrive about the alleged start of clashes on the border in this area, but there is no objective evidence of this. The situation in the Tetkino area remains tense but stable.
In the Korenevo district, fighting is underway on the approaches to Korenevo. Earlier, the Ukrainian detachments attempted to bypass the settlement from the south, through Krasnooktyabrskiy, and through Vetreno from the north, all attacks were repelled. There was no information about a change in the configuration of the front over the past 24 hours.
In the Sudzha district, Russian UAV operators continue to hit enemy armored vehicles in Mikhailovka and Bondarevka - at the moment both villages are under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As for the reports of the clearing of Martynovka, the settlement has already changed hands several times. Therefore, at the moment, it is premature to talk about confident control over the village.
In the Belaya district, information was received about the destruction of a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the village of Borki. The other day, an enemy infantry unit was captured in this area, which indicates further attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to gain a foothold in this area.
Enemy propaganda continues to spread fakes, including about "hundreds of Russian conscripts captured at one stronghold." In fact, the Armed Forces of Ukraine drag prisoners who had already been captured on camera in previous days, from one place to another."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Toretsk - 15.08.2024

"The situation in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction. August 7 - 15, 2024

While the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to transfer additional forces to the Kursk region, Russian troops continue to rapidly break through the enemy's defenses in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction, expanding their zone of control in the Toretsk agglomeration.
In Druzhba, at the end of last week, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces were able to advance along the Sadova Street and approach the northern exit from the settlement. Further advancement in this area will allow to cut off the "pocket" at the Seversky Donets-Donbass Canal, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine are still holding positions. At the same time, Russian stormtroopers were able to reach Zarechna Street in the central part of the settlement.
In neighboring Kirove/Pivnichne, the main clashes took place in the area of Betkhovena Street, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to counterattack several times - during one of the attacks, the enemy from Toretsk drove a pickup truck to Bazarnyi Lane, where the disembarking infantry immediately came under Russian fire. At the moment, this area has been cleared of Ukrainian units and came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
At the same time, in order to worsen the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the settlement, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces attacked in the direction of the Severnaya mine waste heap, the territory of which is currently occupied by the forward units of the Russian Armed Forces. The waste heap itself is important, since it gives the view of the entire residential sector, from which the enemy is launching attacks.
Yesterday evening, footage appeared on the Internet confirming the liberation of Zalizne/Artemovo.

Our fighters continue to steadily move forward in the Donetsk direction of the front. Footage of the capture of the satellite town of Toretsk - Zalizne (aka Artemovo) is published by motorized riflemen from the 1st Slavyansk Brigade.

In recent days, Russian troops have captured almost the entire settlement, with the exception of the Artem mine waste heap and the westernmost outskirts, where the enemy has been putting up fierce resistance until recently. Now, with the liberation of Zalizne, the Russian Armed Forces can both increase the pressure on Toretsk and advance towards Nelipivka.
In New York, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have expanded their zone of control along Molodezhnaya Street. At the moment, Russian stormtroopers are fighting with the Armed Forces of Ukraine near School No.38 and the Phenol plant, which, according to the latest data, the Russian troops have previously bypassed from the east, reaching Kievska Street. At the same time, the capture of the plant itself will cause significant damage to the enemy's defenses, further reinforcing the issue of the need to withdraw towards Toretsk.
The situation to the east of New York has also become clearer, having almost completely come under the control of Russian troops. The Russian Armed Forces have cleared the "pocket" between Shyroka Balka and New York, reaching the residential sector of the latter, entrenching themselves along Kooperatyvna and Komsomolska streets.
In addition, to the west of New York, the Russian zone of control, on the approaches to the Oleksandropil - Sukha Balka line has been expanded.
At the moment, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still retain control over the north-eastern outskirts of New York, from which they, apparently, will also be forced to retreat towards Nelipivka in the near future. Otherwise, the remaining Ukrainian garrison will most likely be surrounded due to the closing "pincers" of the Russian flank attacks.
The operational situation in the Toretsk agglomeration clearly demonstrates that while the Ukrainian authorities are in every way promoting their successes in the Kursk direction and presenting them as an indicator of their capabilities, their positions in other parts of the front, to put it mildly, do not inspire much hope. And while the most combat-ready units of the Armed Forces oh Ukraine are losing personnel and armored vehicles in the crucible of battle in the Russian borderland, their remaining forces are forced to retreat further and further, surrendering settlements."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 15.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ August 15, 2024

In Kursk region, clashes continue along the entire line of contact. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, from time to time, make attempts to improve their tactical situation, but they are met with a decisive rebuff from Russian troops.
In Sumy region, in the Mohrytsya area, a HIMARS MLRS was destroyed by a missile strike. This is probably the same installation that fired at the bridge in Glushkovo last night: as a result of a direct hit, an ammunition explosion was recorded.

In the Lgov district, the enemy shelled the administrative center twice, including with missiles with cluster warheads. Four civilians are known to be wounded, two of whom were hospitalized, there is damage to civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
In the Korenevo district, Ukrainian positions were hit in the area of Snagost, Olgovka, Uspenka and Matveyevka. Near Kremyanoe, an enemy attempt to enter the settlement was repelled. In Liubimovka, Russian UAV operators hit another Kozak armored vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And according to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian troops also attempted to advance in the direction of Sheptukhovka and Kauchuk, but were unsuccessful.
In the Sudzha district, Russian troops hit enemy concentrations near Yuzhny, Zaoleshenka and Mirnyi. Fighting continues on the approaches to Martynovka and near the village of Agronom.
The enemy continues to post footage from the western and central parts of Sudzha. Representatives of the Italian press also visited the occupied settlement. However, neither side posted any video footage from the eastern parts of Sudzha.
In the Belaya district, Russian troops cleared the village of Krupets. Fighting is currently ongoing in Kamyshnoe, several kilometers to the east, from where footage of the Russian Armed Forces shelling Ukrainian positions was published on the Internet.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky announced the creation of a "military commandant's office" in the occupied territory of the Kursk region, which will allegedly be engaged in "maintaining law and order and ensuring the primary needs of the population." However, in reality, this is just another media move by the Ukrainian authorities, which will actually operate exclusively virtually."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 15.08.2024

"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction. August 9 - 15, 2024

In addition to the Toretsk sector, a depressing situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is also developing in the Pokrovsk direction, where in recent days Russian troops have been able to significantly expand their zone of control. At the moment, the enemy is preparing for defense at the Hrodivka - Novohrodivka line. Both of these settlements are the last major line of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine before Pokrovsk - one of the key transport hubs of the enemy's "Donbass" group.
At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces threaten important enemy communication lines not only in this area, but also in the Selydove sector to the south, and the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway, which supplies Ukrainian formations in the Donetsk, Toretsk, Artemovsk and Siversk directions, to the north. Several promising direction for an attack are opening up for the Command of the Russian Armed Forces.

North
On the northern flank, Russian troops are fighting on the approaches to Novotoretske, where there is a crossing over the Kazenyi Torets River. Earlier, the Russian Armed Forces liberated Ivanivka and Lysychne, which allowed them to overcome several enemy defensive lines and reach the outskirts of Novotoretske.
North of Novotoretske, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have equipped a large fortified area covering the approaches to the Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway. Probably, the main efforts of the Russian Armed Forces on the northern flank in the near future will be concentrated on the liberation of Vozdvyzhenka and further advancement to the highway with the aim of cutting it.

Center
In the central sector, after successfully taking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the ruined brick factory, Russian troops entered the southeastern outskirts of Hrodivka, where the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are gradually advancing along the Donetska Street, while the territory of the clay quarry located to the south remains in the "gray zone".
The offensive is also underway to the northeast of Hrodivka, where Russian troops are squeezing Ukrainian units out of positions in forest belts. The enemy notes the high efficiency and number of Russian drones that disrupt supplies and destroy armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Immediately behind Hrodivka, the enemy is equipping a new line of defense designed to stop the advance of Russian troops in this area. There are at least four known large strongholds, built at a higher altitude relative to the settlement itself, which gives the Armed Forces of Ukraine an advantage in both visual observation capabilities and in adjusting artillery and mortar fire. However, it is clearly not worth talking about the impregnability of this fortified area - during the battles for Vesele, Russian troops overcame a similar line of Ukrainian defense in just a few days.

The Volga Brigade flag flies over the building after the capture of the village of Vesele. During fierce battles, the fighters of the Volga Brigade, showing courage and bravery, liberated the village of Vesele. Glory to Russian weapons!
Well done guys! Victory will be ours!

South
On the southern flank, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces, moving from Serhiivka, carried out a series of attacks, as a result of which the settlement of Orlivka was liberated. Fighting continues in the neighboring Zhuravka - at least the southeastern outskirts of the village are under the control of Russian troops.
At the same time, there are reports of the beginning of battles for Novohrodivka, where a large railway junction is located, and a 20-hour curfew has been introduced in the city. Mykolaivka, located just three kilometers to the east, is already under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
We should expect that Russian troops will "level" the left flank and storm the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Novozhelanne area soon.

While the authorities of the so-called Ukraine are savoring their media victories in the Kursk region, the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk direction continues to rapidly deteriorate. After the liberation of Hrodivka and Novohrodivka by Russian troops, the way to Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk will be open."

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[Labienus]

The Pokrovsk front is collapsing.

I hope that Kursk PR incursion was worth it.

 

[TruckDriver9]

Crimea - 16.08.2024

"Combined strike on the Crimean Peninsula. August 16, 2024

A week after the last massive UAV raid on the border and rear regions of Russia, the Armed Forces of Ukraine once again attacked Crimea. During this raid the enemy also used ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles - according to available information, the missiles were launched from the Myrnohrad (Dymytrov) area, just 10km from the forward positions of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk direction.
12 targets were shot down on the approach to the Crimean Bridge, debris and cluster submunitions slightly damaged the road surface of the bridge, without causing any damage to the supporting structures. At about 5 am, the bridge was closed to eliminate the consequences. Fragments of downed drones were also found in Kerch.
At the same time, the enemy carried out a combined raid on Sevastopol.
- Naval aviation helicopters sank five unmanned boats in Yarylchag Bay, and one UAV was shot down by a Tor air defense missile system crew.
- Another four UAVs were shot down on approach to Sevastopol and three naval drones were sunk, significant damage on the ground was avoided.
- Another three naval drones retreated to the staging area, a search is underway for their possible holding area.

Battle off the coast of Crimea: Mi-8 and Ka-29 destroyed the attacking unmanned boats.
️The Black Sea Fleet naval aviation destroyed 5 unmanned boats that were heading to attack the peninsula.

For the first time in a long period of time, the main target of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was the Crimean Bridge. It is worth noting that there are statements circulating on the Internet about the imminent transfer of JASSM long-range missiles, which can be launched from F-16s already delivered to the enemy. Considering this, as well as the fact that for the first time in a very long period of time, the American MQ-9 Reaper drone carried out target designation from the Black Sea, we should expect further attempts to damage the bridge."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 16.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 12:00 /Moscow time/ August 16, 2024

In the Kursk region, Russian troops are repelling enemy attacks and inflicting fire damage on concentrations of personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The enemy is using artillery and aircraft to shell the border zone, including the settlements of Tetkino, Glushkovo and Korenevo.
In Sumy region, in the Mohrytsya area, two Iskander strikes destroyed two, presumably, HIMARS MLRS, as evidenced by the footage that captured the detonation of the ammunition and the abnormal launch of missiles. This would be the third confirmed loss of vehicles of this type in the last two days: previous one was destroyed in a neighboring forest plantation yesterday.


In the Lgov district, local authorities are calling for a voluntary evacuation of the population, citing the unstable situation in the region. Civilians have the opportunity to leave for safer places in the rear regions.
In the Korenevo district, an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group was destroyed in the morning, while conducting reconnaissance of the Kremyanoe area, for which there was recent fighting. Rumors about the defeat of an alleged Russian column in Korenevo were not confirmed on the ground.
In the Sudzha district, the configuration of the front in the Makhnovka area has been somewhat clarified. Footage was published of Russian UAV operators defeating two armored personnel carriers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, presumably French VABs, at a short distance from each other. From this, we can conclude that the settlement is in the "gray zone" and, most likely, is not controlled by the Russian Armed Forces at the moment.
In the Belaya district, there were no reports of changes in the front configuration or any battles during the night. Clashes are still ongoing on the Spalnoe-Krupets-Kamyshnoe-Giri line."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 16.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 19:00 /Moscow time/ August 16, 2024

The Armed Forces of Ukraine do not abandon their attempts to advance into Russian territory in the Kursk region. At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces inflict fire damage on the places where Ukrainian personnel and equipment are concentrated, as well as on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the border area of the Sumy region. Thus, in Osoivka, Sumy region, Lancet UAV operators launched a drone strike on Ukrainian military personnel who stopped near a minibus on the street.
A difficult operational situation is developing in the Glushkovo district. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun massive shelling of bridges in this area. As a result of several strikes from the HIMARS MLRS during the day, one of the spans of the bridge over the Seym River in Glushkovo was destroyed, which makes it unusable.

In addition, the enemy is using old "Tochka-U" missiles, presumably, as a result of the detonation of which, Russian volunteers were killed in Glushkovo today. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are also striking the bridge in Zvannoe. In this way, the enemy is trying to destroy the logistics routes of the Russian Armed Forces, probably preparing for an invasion in this area from the Tetkino direction.
In the Korenevo district, the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the approaches to Korenevo and Snagost were fired upon, and in Gordeevka, near the state border, fire damage was inflicted on enemy equipment.
South of Kremyanoe, FAB-500 strikes with were carried out on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, east of the village. This clarified the
configuration of the front: judging by the bombs arriving in the forest belt area, active clashes are taking place in this area.
The enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve his tactical position in the area of Kauchuk and Anastasyevka. At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to publish "tik-toks": for example, footage of the enemy at the entrance sign to Zeleny Shlyakh was captured on the Internet.
In the Sudzha district, clashes are taking place near Mirnyi and Kazachya Loknya, the suburbs of Sudzha. An enemy attack has been repelled in the area of Russkoe Porechnoe.
In the Belaya district, Russian troops have restored their positions in the area of the settlement of Giri, fighting continues in the Spalnoe - Kamyshnoe area."

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[Ember]

Anonymous Russian security officials have been briefing the media that Ukraine is planning to detonate 'dirty' bombs, that is, bombs with nuclear material, at nuclear storages sites being administered by Russia. The Kursk and Zaporozhye nuclear power plants in particular.

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 18.08.2024

"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 17:00 /Moscow time/ August 18, 2024

While the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to attack in the Kursk region, the operational crisis in the Pokrovsk direction has been steadily worsening - in just a few days, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces were able to expand their zone of control towards both Hrodivka-Novohrodivka line and near the Karlovskoe Reservoir.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the liberation of the village of Svyrydonivka, located on the northern flank. However, according to our data, the village itself was already captured by Russian troops several days earlier.
Moving to the northwest of Zhelanne, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces occupied Zhuravka and began fighting in Krutyi Yar. Apparently, the main target of the Russian troops in this area is the "Novogrodovskaya" mine No.3 located to the west, which is on a hill.
Moving to the southwest of Mykolaivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces also expanded the zone of control, but due to the lack of objective footage on the Internet, it is difficult to establish the exact line of contact. Here, too, the Russian Armed Forces are trying to break through to the mine "Kotlyarevskaya" (formerly "Russia"), which was previously used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a storage for equipment and communication systems.
There are also reports of Russian stormtroopers reaching the outskirts of Selydove, but so far it is not possible to confirm this information. The city itself has received several artillery hits, and Russian drones are already flying in to hit targets within the city limits.
Russian troops also managed to achieve significant successes on the southern flank, where at least five settlements came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. Among them is Zavitne, from the center of which videos appeared showing the raising of a flag.

At the same time, at the Novoselivka Persha-Yasnobrodivka line, Russian troops have leveled the front along the shore of the Karlovskoye Reservoir. On the opposite side, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still retain control over Ptychye.
In recent weeks, the situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk direction has worsened significantly, and the general description of the situation for the enemy often comes down to interjections. The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is already actively preparing Selydove and Myrnohrad for defense in case of further advancement of the Russian Armed Forces - since August 19, a virtually round-the-clock curfew has been imposed in both cities, and reserves are being transferred there. The advance of the Russian Armed Forces also demonstrates the cost of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Toretsk - 18.08.2024

"The situation in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction by the end of August 18, 2024

Along with the operational crisis in the Pokrovsk direction, a difficult situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is also developing in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction, where the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces were also able to significantly expand their zone of control.
Information about the successes of Russian troops in the New York area has appeared on the Internet. In particular, the territory of the Phenol Plant was taken, as well as the residential sector to the east of the industrial zone. Thus, almost the entire settlement is under the confident control of the Russian Armed Forces, with the exception of the northern outskirts.
To the northeast, near Zalizne/Artemove, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces attacked from the Tsentralna-330 electrical substation in the direction of Nelipivka. According to preliminary reports, fighting is already underway on the eastern outskirts of the settlement.
At the same time, to the southeast of Nelipivka, a "pocket" was partially cleared where the positions of the 53rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were located. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continued to bring reinforcements there, to the south of the Zalizna River, until the last moment, but were later forced to retreat. Nevertheless, there may still be a focal presence of Ukrainian troops in this area.
The current target of Russian troops in this sector is Nelipivka, which is being attacked from both New York and Zalizne/Artemove. After its liberation, the Russian Armed Forces will be able to concentrate their efforts on storming Ukrainian positions in Leonidivka, Shcherbynivka and Petrivka. Establishing control over these settlements will allow the Russian Armed Forces to envelope Toretsk from the west."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 19.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ August 19, 2024

In the Kursk region, heavy clashes continue in several areas of the front. Russian troops are striking at columns and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hitting armored vehicles and manpower of the enemy.
A difficult situation is developing in Glushkovo district. In the morning, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the last bridge in the district across the Seym River in the Karyzh village. Thus, the evacuation of civilian population and the supply of Russian troops now entirely depends on the number of boats and the deployment of a sufficient number of pontoon bridges. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are creating conditions for preparing a bridgehead before an offensive in this area.
In the Korenevo district, the enemy, apparently, made another attempt to enter the village, but was unsuccessful.️ However, Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups are still operating on the road between Korenevo and Pogrebki, setting up ambushes for passing vehicles.
In the Sudzha district, Russian aviation carried out bombing strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forest south of Kositsa.
At the same time, the enemy attempted to advance from the settlement of Agronom in the direction of Russkaya Konopelka, on the way to which a column of enemy vehicles was attacked with FPV drones.
The enemy continues to post videos from the eastern part of Sudzha, confirming his presence near the administration building."

 

[Ember]

Russia calls in the US Chargé d'Affaires over American PMC mercenaries fighting in Kursk.

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 20.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 14:00 /Moscow time/ August 20, 2024

A tense situation remains along the entire front line in the Kursk region. The enemy is attacking with columns of armored vehicles in various areas, coming under fire from the Russian Armed Forces.
In the Glushkovo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to strike pontoon crossings over the Seym River, including with FPV drones. The enemy published satellite images, and claims that he managed to disable one of the two crossings.
In the Korenevo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine once again attempted to gain a foothold in Korenevo. A column of Ukrainian armored vehicles even managed to drive along the highway to the eastern outskirts of the settlement, where it was destroyed by precise FAB strikes.
The configuration of the front in the Malaya Loknya area has been clarified. The forward positions of Russian troops came under fire from a Marder 1A3 IFV of the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thus, the Russian Armed Forces currently hold the lines in the area of Nikolaevka and Staraya Sorochina.
To the northeast of Sudzha, in the Russkoe Porechnoe area, the front configuration has also been clarified. Apparently, after the armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were attacked by FPV drones in the village itself, Ukrainian troops managed to drive further north. Today, airstrikes were carried out on enemy positions in the forest near the village of Nechayev.
To the southwest of Sudzha, several enemy armored vehicles were able to reach the village of Russkaya Konopelka. This is probably the same formation that was recently attacked with FPV drones in the village of Agronom. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were ambushed, and at least one of their armored vehicles was destroyed at point-blank range by fire from a BTR-82A autocannon."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Ukrainian drone raids - August 21-22, 2024

"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. August 21, 2024

Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack on several regions of Russia. Air defense crews of the Russian Armed Forces intercepted 45 enemy UAVs, with most of them shot down over the territories of the Bryansk and Moscow regions.
23 Ukrainian drones were intercepted in the skies over the Bryansk region. The first targets were recorded in the region's airspace at around 1 am. The air defenses of the Russian Armed Forces continued to work until 7 am, since the UAVs were launched in "waves". Nevertheless, casualties and destruction in the region were avoided.
In the Kaluga region, not far from the border with the Bryansk region, 3 drones were intercepted, in the Kursk region, air defense forces shot down two UAVs, as well as two missiles. Another six drones were intercepted in the Belgorod region.
Another 11 drones were shot down in the airspace of the Moscow region, in the Podolsk area south of Moscow. Similar to the Bryansk region, the UAVs moved wave after wave and were shot down as they approached the local air defense system's coverage area. No damage or casualties were reported in the region either.
In the Novoshakhtinsk area of the Rostov region, air defense units shot down, according to preliminary reports, an ATACMS tactical ballistic missile. The wreckage fell on a vacant lot and caused a fire in dry grass, and nearby buildings suffered damage to their windows due to the blast wave. There were no casualties.

A missile landed in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov Region, a fire at the site of its debris after air defense.

This would the first recorded case of the enemy using an ATACMS missile system against targets in the internationally recognized territories of Russia. It was probably just a test launch and the enemy will soon launch combined attacks using this type of missiles."

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"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. August 22, 2024

For the second night in a row, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been launching drones at border and rear regions of Russia. This time, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, 28 drones were intercepted in six regions.
In the Belgorod region, Ukrainian drones attacked the villages of Yasnye Zori and Veselaya Lopan: residential buildings were damaged, but there were no casualties.
Several more drones were intercepted in the Voronezh, Bryansk and Kursk regions - according to the latest information, no damage was recorded there.
The main blow fell on the Volgograd region, where enemy UAVs attempted to attack the Marinovka military airfield, where, among other things, Su-24MR tactical aircraft are stationed. However, protective hangars had been installed at this facility, which helped reduce the damage.
At the same time significant number of "footage from the scene" has appeared online, demonstrating the airfield being hit and the fire that broke out there. The attack also affected the work of the Volgograd airport, where the reception and departure of civilian aircraft were temporarily suspended.
In the Rostov region, Russian anti-aircraft gunners intercepted Ukrainian drones in Novoshakhtinsk and Krasny Sulin areas. Apparently, the main target of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was the Morozovsk airfield, which already came under attack at the beginning of the month.
At the same time, Rostov region has been fighting for the fourth day with the fire at the Rosrezerv oil depot in the Proletarsky district, which arose as a result of an enemy UAV attack. At the moment, firefighters have extinguished the fire in six tanks, but the total number of injured employees of the Russian Emergencies Ministry has grown to 47 people.
In recent weeks, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been carrying out one massive drone raid after another, which clearly demonstrates the high volume of drone production by the enemy - yesterday the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 45 drones, and tonight almost 30 more devices.
The enemy choose both military airfields and fuel and energy infrastructure facilities as their main targets. And, although most of the UAVs are intercepted, some drones often manage to reach their targets. And as we have repeatedly noted, to minimize damage and repel such raids, it is necessary to build hangars, as well as solve the issues with the organization, interaction and control in the Russian Armed Forces to intercept UAVs traveling along known corridors."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Kursk - 22.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 22, 2024

Fighting continues in several areas of the Kursk region. The enemy is most actively trying to advance in the Korenevo district.
In the Glushkovo district, the situation remains stably tense. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have not yet attempted to advance and are limiting themselves to strikes at the settlements south of the Seym River and river crossings.
In the Korenevo district, Ukrainian troops were apparently able to advance somewhat further than was initially known. Some time after the footage of the strikes against the enemy in Vishnevka appeared, videos of UAV strikes on a Ukrainian tank on the outskirts of Komarovka were published on the Internet - due to the terrain features, Ukrainian armored vehicles could have appeared in this settlement, having passed through Vishnevka or the tract from Apanasovka. Initially the enemy's presence was reported only in the context of Vishnevka - however later, reports of the Ukrainian control over the village were published on the Internet.
There is relative calm in the Sudzha district. Russian troops are striking at identified enemy positions, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting engineering work in the occupied settlements.
To the north of Sudzha, the settlement of Nechaev and its environs were liberated. However, according to our information, the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not control the village itself, but were stopped in the area of the Obruchye Forest, where they were subjected to several airstrikes. Now, apparently, the area has been cleared.

A the same time, the Russian authorities begun the installation of reinforced concrete shelters in Kursk. Zheleznogorsk and Kurchatov will also be equipped with standard modular structures."

 

[TruckDriver9]

Pokrovsk - 22.08.2024

"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction. August 20 - 22, 2024

The attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to further advance in the Kursk region continue to resonate on all fronts of the SMO zone, in particular in the Pokrovsk direction, where, after the transfer of Ukrainian units to the Sumy region, the operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has significantly worsened in recent weeks.
The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are storming Hrodivka: at the moment, Russian troops confidently hold the southeastern part of the settlement and are trying to advance to the center along Zavodskaya Street. To the south of the settlement, part of the forest belts came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
To the southwest, Russian stormtroopers are advancing in the Krasnyi Yar area and continue to fight for Krutyi Yar. However, in recent days, no objective footage has appeared that could clarify the exact configuration of the front in this area. The liberation of these settlements will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to both the Novogrodovskaya Mine No.3 located on the hill and the western outskirts of Hrodivka.
At the same time, Russian troops began an offensive towards Novohrodivka, from the Orlivka-Mykolaivka line, and successfully reached the southeastern outskirts of the city. Footage showing the presence of Russian troops near the first houses in the east of the settlement has appeared online.

Some Ukrainian resources have already reported that the Russian Armed Forces have established control over the Kishlak and Shankhay neighborhoods.
To the south of Novohrodivka, fighting continues on the approaches to the Mykhailivka railway station, to the west of which the Kotlyarevskaya mine is located.
Further to the south, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces liberated Ptyche and started fighting on the outskirts of Kalynove - unconfirmed information about the occupation of the settlement by Russian troops already appeared on the Internet. The capture of Kalynove will allow the Russian Armed Forces to begin an offensive on enemy positions on the west bank of the Karlovskoe Reservoir.

Stormtroopers of the 114th separate motorized rifle brigade of the 1st Army Corps of the Southern Military District planted a flag over the settlement of Ptyche. Pokrovsk direction.

The chaotic evacuation of the local population continues in the Pokrovsk District. Businesses are closing. In Selydove, ATMs are being dismantled, stores are closing, and the distribution of humanitarian aid has ceased. In Pokrovsk itself, the bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was closed - the nearest one is now located in Kramatorsk.
The operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is clearly demonstrated by both the lack of organized resistance in the settlements and the speed of occupation of large strongholds by Russian troops. And all this against the backdrop of the enemy's lack of sufficient infantry and equipment assets in the area, as well as the low morale of the units. However, in the near future, Russian troops will have to storm Novohrodivka and Selydove - settlements with relatively dense urban development and industrial zones, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will cling to with all their might in an attempt to contain the advance of the Russian Armed Forces."

 

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Kursk - 23.08.2024

"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 23, 2024

Difficult situation remains along the entire line of contact in the Kursk region.
In the Korenevo district, Russian troops are striking enemy positions with drones in the village of Krasnooktyabrskiy, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine have maintained their presence for at least several days. Fighting is also taking place in the area of Snagost and Apanasovka, where the enemy previously managed to enter.
In the Sudzha district, according to some reports, fighting is taking place directly in Malaya Loknya. Considering the recent shelling of the Russian positions from a Marder 1A3 IFV in this village, clashes within the boundaries of this settlement have occurred before.
In Russkaya Konopelka, Russian drone operators are finishing off the equipment abandoned by the enemy after the battle in the village. At the moment, clashes continue in the vicinity of the settlement.

Since this morning, reports have been published online about a Ukrainian attempt to attack the Kursk NPP with a drone. Footage of the wreckage of an FPV drone, allegedly downed near a spent nuclear fuel storage facility, has been published online.
At the same time, the Russian Aerospace Forces continue to hit the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy region, from where the enemy is transferring reserves."

 

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The energy system and other targets are getting smashed across the whole of Ukraine is a huge missile and drone strike. In Kiev, citizens are sheltering in the metro stations.

 

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