Russia was able to take the small city of Nobohrodivka (outlier to Pokrovsk) without flattening it. That's good news, but I wonder how hard Pokrovsk will be (about 60k population). Allegedly, there aren't as many fortifications west of Pokrovsk.
The Russian-Ukrainian War of 2022 (News and battle updates only)
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Pokrovsk - 27.08.2024
"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ August 27, 2024
While the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to transfer forces to the Russian borderlands, Ukrainian formations in the Pokrovsk direction are losing territory every day. Only in the last few days, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces managed to make significant progress in the previously occupied part of the DPR: capturing most of Novohrodivka and liberating several other settlements.
Heavy fighting is underway in the southeastern parts of Hrodivka. At the moment, no significant changes in the configuration of the front in this area have been recorded.
At the same time, to the southwest of the settlement, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Krasny Yari - if the village and the neighboring Mykolaivka are occupied, a "semi-cauldron" will be formed around Hrodivka.
The situation is developing most actively in Novohrodivka, where Russian stormtroopers have taken control of most of the town, advancing along the Parkova Street. The Ukrainian media reports that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to withdraw from the settlement, however, the enemy still has a focal presence on the northern outskirts and in the southwest in the area of the machine-building plant. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also control the waste heaps of the Novogrodovskaya mines No.1-3 - they are located on hills and their assault may require significant efforts. However, given the general disorganization of the enemy, this task can be completed in a relatively short time.
Today, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on the liberation of the village of Orlivka, which is located east of Novohrodivka, however, according to our data, the settlement was liberated almost two weeks ago, when Russian troops advanced along the entire line of contact.
To the south, Russian troops are confidently advancing both in the direction of Selydove and on the west bank of the Karlovskoe Reservoir. Fighting continues in the area of the Kotlyarevskaya mine - at the moment, at least the production facilities are under Russian control, while the situation at the waste heap is shrouded by the "fog of war". At the same time, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have also secured the outskirts of neighboring Mykhailivka, and with the loss of the waste heap, it will be pointless for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold on to this village.
To the southeast, Russian troops have liberated the village of Memryk,
as well as the village of Kalynove, from where a video appeared showing the hoisting of the flag of the 114th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces on one of the buildings.
Ukrainian media complains about the difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction almost daily. And today, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky, made a similar statement, admitting that the attempt to divert part of the Russian Armed Forces from this area by attacking the Kursk region have failed.
It is noteworthy how quickly the enemy's hopes of turning Novohrodivka into another "fortress" were not justified. And now, Ukrainian speakers are no longer considering Selydove, but Myrnohrad, as a new fortress designed to contain the advance of the Russian Armed Forces,"
"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 16:00 /Moscow time/ August 27, 2024
While the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to transfer forces to the Russian borderlands, Ukrainian formations in the Pokrovsk direction are losing territory every day. Only in the last few days, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces managed to make significant progress in the previously occupied part of the DPR: capturing most of Novohrodivka and liberating several other settlements. Heavy fighting is underway in the southeastern parts of Hrodivka. At the moment, no significant changes in the configuration of the front in this area have been recorded. At the same time, to the southwest of the settlement, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Krasny Yari - if the village and the neighboring Mykolaivka are occupied, a "semi-cauldron" will be formed around Hrodivka. The situation is developing most actively in Novohrodivka, where Russian stormtroopers have taken control of most of the town, advancing along the Parkova Street. The Ukrainian media reports that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to withdraw from the settlement, however, the enemy still has a focal presence on the northern outskirts and in the southwest in the area of the machine-building plant. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also control the waste heaps of the Novogrodovskaya mines No.1-3 - they are located on hills and their assault may require significant efforts. However, given the general disorganization of the enemy, this task can be completed in a relatively short time. Today, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on the liberation of the village of Orlivka, which is located east of Novohrodivka, however, according to our data, the settlement was liberated almost two weeks ago, when Russian troops advanced along the entire line of contact. To the south, Russian troops are confidently advancing both in the direction of Selydove and on the west bank of the Karlovskoe Reservoir. Fighting continues in the area of the Kotlyarevskaya mine - at the moment, at least the production facilities are under Russian control, while the situation at the waste heap is shrouded by the "fog of war". At the same time, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have also secured the outskirts of neighboring Mykhailivka, and with the loss of the waste heap, it will be pointless for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold on to this village. To the southeast, Russian troops have liberated the village of Memryk,as well as the village of Kalynove, from where a video appeared showing the hoisting of the flag of the 114th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces on one of the buildings.
Ukrainian media complains about the difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction almost daily. And today, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky, made a similar statement, admitting that the attempt to divert part of the Russian Armed Forces from this area by attacking the Kursk region have failed. It is noteworthy how quickly the enemy's hopes of turning Novohrodivka into another "fortress" were not justified. And now, Ukrainian speakers are no longer considering Selydove, but Myrnohrad, as a new fortress designed to contain the advance of the Russian Armed Forces,"
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South Donetsk - 27.08.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction by the end of August 27, 2024
By the end of the day, evidence emerged on the Internet confirming that Russian troops made significant advances in the South Donetsk direction - Kostyantynivka, for which the battle was going on since July, came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
According to footage published online, the Russian flag was installed on the western edge of Shakhtarska Street - at least three similar videos appeared during the day in various places in the village.
The relatively free walk of Russian fighters through Kostyantynivka demonstrates the absence of Ukrainian troops both to the north and south of the settlement. In particular, the enemy has clearly retreated from the section of the T-05-24 road between Kostyantynivka and the Solonenka Gully. The situation on the opposite bank of the Sukhi Yaly River is completely unknown: at a minimum, there is still a focal presence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, at a maximum, this sector is already under Russian control.
The advance of Russian troops is also recorded near the Vykriana Gully - a Russian flag was hoisted there at a captured stronghold of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was located on the T-05-24 road. Earlier, there were several strikes on enemy positions, which damaged the erected fortifications and allowed the Russian Armed Forces to take control of the stronghold.
The situation in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk and Donetsk directions is often described in all sorts of interjections. And this is not surprising, given the depth of the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in each of the areas. The current situation quite clearly demonstrates the increasing operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which, instead of trying to contain the advances of Russian troops in difficult sectors, got involved in the Kursk adventure."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction by the end of August 27, 2024
By the end of the day, evidence emerged on the Internet confirming that Russian troops made significant advances in the South Donetsk direction - Kostyantynivka, for which the battle was going on since July, came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. According to footage published online, the Russian flag was installed on the western edge of Shakhtarska Street - at least three similar videos appeared during the day in various places in the village. The relatively free walk of Russian fighters through Kostyantynivka demonstrates the absence of Ukrainian troops both to the north and south of the settlement. In particular, the enemy has clearly retreated from the section of the T-05-24 road between Kostyantynivka and the Solonenka Gully. The situation on the opposite bank of the Sukhi Yaly River is completely unknown: at a minimum, there is still a focal presence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, at a maximum, this sector is already under Russian control. The advance of Russian troops is also recorded near the Vykriana Gully - a Russian flag was hoisted there at a captured stronghold of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was located on the T-05-24 road. Earlier, there were several strikes on enemy positions, which damaged the erected fortifications and allowed the Russian Armed Forces to take control of the stronghold. The situation in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk and Donetsk directions is often described in all sorts of interjections. And this is not surprising, given the depth of the advance of the Russian Armed Forces in each of the areas. The current situation quite clearly demonstrates the increasing operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which, instead of trying to contain the advances of Russian troops in difficult sectors, got involved in the Kursk adventure."
Ukrainian drone raid - August 28, 2024
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. August 28, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out another UAV raid on the territory of the Voronezh, Kirov and Rostov regions. One of the oil industry facilities in the south of the country was hit, and the threat of attacks remains in the Republic of Tatarstan.
In the Voronezh region, air defense crews of the Russian Armed Forces intercepted eight Ukrainian UAVs, one of which was shot down over the territory of the Rossosh district. The target of the attack was probably the territory of the large Minudobreniya enterprise south of Rossosh itself. The facility is one of the largest producers of ammonia and ammonium nitrate, and a thermal power plant operating to meet the needs of the plant is also located on its territory. This makes it an important target the Armed Forces of Ukraine seeking to destabilize the Russian economy and disrupt the export of mineral fertilizers.
Four enemy drones were intercepted overnight in the Rostov region, and the wreckage of one of them fell on the territory of the Atlas oil depot. This facility is strategic and belongs to the state reserve, designed for both military and civilian use. In the footage from the scene, one can see that the fire occurred in the area of one of the technical buildings and partially spread to the tanks with flammable materials. Once again, the enemy's target was the critical infrastructure enterprise which is important for supplying fuel and lubricants to Russian troops in the SMO zone.
In the morning, another attack was recorded on the territory of the Kirov region. As a result, a tank for storing oil products at one of the facilities in the area of the city of Kotelnich was damaged. The target could have been the Zenit plant, which also belongs to Rosrezerv. The regional governor reported an attack by one enemy drone, but casualties and fires were avoided.
Against the backdrop of the fire at the oil depot in Proletarsky, which has been going on for nine days, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to repeat their success in other areas as well.
The "Carpet" plan was introduced at the airports of Kazan and Nizhnekamsk due to the threat of a UAV attack. All aircraft flying in this direction are being redirected to a backup airfield in Samara, while at the same time, there have been no reports of new drone attacks in the region at the moment.
Despite all the measures taken, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still retain the ability to strike oil industry facilities, which again raises the issue of strengthening the air defenses in the "old" regions of Russia and developing new methods of combating UAVs, the number of which is increasing from month to month."
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. August 28, 2024
Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out another UAV raid on the territory of the Voronezh, Kirov and Rostov regions. One of the oil industry facilities in the south of the country was hit, and the threat of attacks remains in the Republic of Tatarstan. In the Voronezh region, air defense crews of the Russian Armed Forces intercepted eight Ukrainian UAVs, one of which was shot down over the territory of the Rossosh district. The target of the attack was probably the territory of the large Minudobreniya enterprise south of Rossosh itself. The facility is one of the largest producers of ammonia and ammonium nitrate, and a thermal power plant operating to meet the needs of the plant is also located on its territory. This makes it an important target the Armed Forces of Ukraine seeking to destabilize the Russian economy and disrupt the export of mineral fertilizers. Four enemy drones were intercepted overnight in the Rostov region, and the wreckage of one of them fell on the territory of the Atlas oil depot. This facility is strategic and belongs to the state reserve, designed for both military and civilian use. In the footage from the scene, one can see that the fire occurred in the area of one of the technical buildings and partially spread to the tanks with flammable materials. Once again, the enemy's target was the critical infrastructure enterprise which is important for supplying fuel and lubricants to Russian troops in the SMO zone. In the morning, another attack was recorded on the territory of the Kirov region. As a result, a tank for storing oil products at one of the facilities in the area of the city of Kotelnich was damaged. The target could have been the Zenit plant, which also belongs to Rosrezerv. The regional governor reported an attack by one enemy drone, but casualties and fires were avoided. Against the backdrop of the fire at the oil depot in Proletarsky, which has been going on for nine days, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to repeat their success in other areas as well. The "Carpet" plan was introduced at the airports of Kazan and Nizhnekamsk due to the threat of a UAV attack. All aircraft flying in this direction are being redirected to a backup airfield in Samara, while at the same time, there have been no reports of new drone attacks in the region at the moment. Despite all the measures taken, the Armed Forces of Ukraine still retain the ability to strike oil industry facilities, which again raises the issue of strengthening the air defenses in the "old" regions of Russia and developing new methods of combating UAVs, the number of which is increasing from month to month."
Kursk - 28.08.2024
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 28, 2024
There has been a decrease in the intensity of enemy attacks in the Kursk region. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are focused on holding the occupied territories and engineering their positions.
In the Glushkovo district, the situation has not changed during the night. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are not abandoning their attempts to advance west of Apanasovka, but at the moment all attacks have been repelled by Russian fighters.
Last night, enemy aircraft carried out an airstrike on the positions of the Russian Armed Forces in the border town of Tetkino. In addition, HIMARS MLRS shells were found on the ground in the vicinity of the Kursk NPP, some of which were shot down by air defense crews on duty.
In the Korenevo district, the enemy tried to attack Komarovka with a group of two armored vehicles, which were hit by Russian FPV drones. And to the northeast, kamikaze drones "Upyr" destroyed several more units of Ukrainian equipment hidden by the enemy in forest belts.
In the area of Matveevka and Olgovka, fighting continues with varying success. East of Kremyanoe, Russian FPV drone "VT-40" destroyed a tank of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which had advanced to a firing position.
In the Sudzha district, the Russian Armed Forces also continue to actively work to reduce the combat potential of the enemy. In Russkoe Porechnoe, a drone destroyed a Kazak armored vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and in occupied Zaoleshenka, Russian Forces destroyed a garage of Ukrainian formations.
Despite conflicting information about the status of Spalnoe, information is coming from the field that the settlement is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, and fighting continues to the west of the village."
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 28, 2024
There has been a decrease in the intensity of enemy attacks in the Kursk region. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are focused on holding the occupied territories and engineering their positions. In the Glushkovo district, the situation has not changed during the night. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are not abandoning their attempts to advance west of Apanasovka, but at the moment all attacks have been repelled by Russian fighters. Last night, enemy aircraft carried out an airstrike on the positions of the Russian Armed Forces in the border town of Tetkino. In addition, HIMARS MLRS shells were found on the ground in the vicinity of the Kursk NPP, some of which were shot down by air defense crews on duty. In the Korenevo district, the enemy tried to attack Komarovka with a group of two armored vehicles, which were hit by Russian FPV drones. And to the northeast, kamikaze drones "Upyr" destroyed several more units of Ukrainian equipment hidden by the enemy in forest belts. In the area of Matveevka and Olgovka, fighting continues with varying success. East of Kremyanoe, Russian FPV drone "VT-40" destroyed a tank of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which had advanced to a firing position. In the Sudzha district, the Russian Armed Forces also continue to actively work to reduce the combat potential of the enemy. In Russkoe Porechnoe, a drone destroyed a Kazak armored vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and in occupied Zaoleshenka, Russian Forces destroyed a garage of Ukrainian formations. Despite conflicting information about the status of Spalnoe, information is coming from the field that the settlement is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, and fighting continues to the west of the village."
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Pokrovsk - 28.08.2024
"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ August 28, 2024
The operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk direction is deepening and, on the southern flank, has already led to the liberation of Novohrodivka by the Russian Armed Forces practically without a fight. Russian troops are rapidly expanding their penetration into the defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and have already started fighting on the outskirts of Selydove, and have also driven the enemy out of the central part of Hrodivka.
In Hrodivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have achieved significant success, driving out the enemy formations from the left bank of the Zhuravka River. Fighting is also noted in Mykolaivka, the last major defensive node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine before Myrnohrad.
To continue the offensive on Myrnohrad, the Russian Armed Forces will have to overcome the defensive lines north of Mykolaivka and Hrodivka, consisting of at least five large strongholds. The enemy will probably make every effort to hold these positions and slow down the advance of the Russian Armed Forces by transferring reserves.
In the Novohrodivka area, Russian troops are consolidating positions in the captured territories. To the west of Novohrodivka there is a large open space, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine are hastily building new defensive lines and planning to slow the advance of Russian troops through the active use of FPV drones.
To the south, after establishing control over Mykhailivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces began an offensive on Selydove, a major transport hub for the enemy in the rear of the Donetsk direction. Over the past 24 hours, there have been reports of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups penetrating the eastern outskirts of the city, spread by local residents through word of mouth. And today, Russian troops have already driven out the Armed Forces of Ukraine from their positions on the waste heap northeast of the city and then entered Selydove itself in this area. There is also information about small arms battles in the area of the Avangard Stadium, but the lack of objective footage does not allow us to confirm this.
Evidence of Russian control of Memryk - footage showing a Russian flag waving on one of the streets of the settlement - has appeared on the Internet. Now, the forward detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are breaking through to Ukrainsk, where the evacuation of the population and enterprises is underway. According to preliminary reports, Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups are already operating on the outskirts of the settlement, while the line troops are gradually expanding their zone of control on the northern approaches. The liberation of Ukrainsk will create a threat of encirclement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine defending Halytsynivka and its environs. Considering the partial collapse of the front, which has already occurred in several areas, a similar development of the situation should be expected here."
"The situation in the Pokrovsk direction as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ August 28, 2024
The operational crisis of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk direction is deepening and, on the southern flank, has already led to the liberation of Novohrodivka by the Russian Armed Forces practically without a fight. Russian troops are rapidly expanding their penetration into the defensive lines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and have already started fighting on the outskirts of Selydove, and have also driven the enemy out of the central part of Hrodivka. In Hrodivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have achieved significant success, driving out the enemy formations from the left bank of the Zhuravka River. Fighting is also noted in Mykolaivka, the last major defensive node of the Armed Forces of Ukraine before Myrnohrad. To continue the offensive on Myrnohrad, the Russian Armed Forces will have to overcome the defensive lines north of Mykolaivka and Hrodivka, consisting of at least five large strongholds. The enemy will probably make every effort to hold these positions and slow down the advance of the Russian Armed Forces by transferring reserves. In the Novohrodivka area, Russian troops are consolidating positions in the captured territories. To the west of Novohrodivka there is a large open space, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine are hastily building new defensive lines and planning to slow the advance of Russian troops through the active use of FPV drones. To the south, after establishing control over Mykhailivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces began an offensive on Selydove, a major transport hub for the enemy in the rear of the Donetsk direction. Over the past 24 hours, there have been reports of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups penetrating the eastern outskirts of the city, spread by local residents through word of mouth. And today, Russian troops have already driven out the Armed Forces of Ukraine from their positions on the waste heap northeast of the city and then entered Selydove itself in this area. There is also information about small arms battles in the area of the Avangard Stadium, but the lack of objective footage does not allow us to confirm this. Evidence of Russian control of Memryk - footage showing a Russian flag waving on one of the streets of the settlement - has appeared on the Internet. Now, the forward detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are breaking through to Ukrainsk, where the evacuation of the population and enterprises is underway. According to preliminary reports, Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups are already operating on the outskirts of the settlement, while the line troops are gradually expanding their zone of control on the northern approaches. The liberation of Ukrainsk will create a threat of encirclement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine defending Halytsynivka and its environs. Considering the partial collapse of the front, which has already occurred in several areas, a similar development of the situation should be expected here."
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German journalist Julian Röpcke, very pro-Ukraine, is reporting that Ukrainian troops are *withdrawing* from the Eastern outskirts of Pokrovsk.
More Western media admission that the Kursk operation has failed, and has led to the accelerated Russian advance on Pokrovsk.
More Western media admission that the Kursk operation has failed, and has led to the accelerated Russian advance on Pokrovsk.
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Donetsk city has not been shelled for over a week. That's a first in a very long time.
Where can I find a map showing how much land is left to liberate in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions?
Thanks.
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I found this one which looks pretty good.
en.wikipedia.org
Thanks.
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I found this one which looks pretty good.
Template:Russo-Ukrainian War detailed map - Wikipedia
Kursk - 31.08.2024
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 31, 2024
Over the past few days, the situation in the Kursk region has remained stably tense, but without significant changes in the configuration of the front. However, footage and information from the ground that appeared online clarified the exact configuration of the line of contact.
In the Glushkovo district, the difficult situation remains: the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike at the positions and supply routes of the Russian Armed Forces, and are also preparing for a possible offensive in this area.
In the Korenevo district, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their attempts to advance in the vicinity of the administrative center - the village of Korenevo. However, each of them is successfully stopped by Russian fire. To the east of Korenevo, Kremyanoe is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces - it is periodically attacked by enemy forces, but to no avail. At the same time, the presence of Ukrainian formations in the forest areas was recorded.
In the Sudzha district, fierce battles are taking place along the entire contact line. Mobile groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to advance in several areas, while Russian troops are responding with strikes on identified targets.️
- On the northern flank, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched attacks on the Malaya Loknya-Nechaev-Nizhnyaya Parovaya line. Footage of the defeat of Ukrainian troops near forest belts have appeared online, however, judging by the videos of the Russian Armed Forces hitting enemy positions in Nizhnyaya Parovaya, the village is at least in the "gray zone".
-️ On the southern flank, based on the footage of strikes on Cherkasskaya Konopelka and numerous reports from the Russian Defense Ministry about strikes on Plekhovo, the territory to the west of these settlements is highly likely to be under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Otherwise, the question arises as to why the Russian servicemen are kept in the rear, and the enemy carries out attacks towards the settlements of Borki and Russkaya Konopelka.
At the same time, the destruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy region continues. A series of strikes hit targets to the south and east of Sumy: as a result of the Iskander missile system's arrival, an ammunition depot in Nizhnyaya Syrovatka was destroyed, and in the village of Chernetchina, a temporary deployment point came under fire.
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 13:00 /Moscow time/ August 31, 2024
Over the past few days, the situation in the Kursk region has remained stably tense, but without significant changes in the configuration of the front. However, footage and information from the ground that appeared online clarified the exact configuration of the line of contact. In the Glushkovo district, the difficult situation remains: the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike at the positions and supply routes of the Russian Armed Forces, and are also preparing for a possible offensive in this area. In the Korenevo district, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their attempts to advance in the vicinity of the administrative center - the village of Korenevo. However, each of them is successfully stopped by Russian fire. To the east of Korenevo, Kremyanoe is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces - it is periodically attacked by enemy forces, but to no avail. At the same time, the presence of Ukrainian formations in the forest areas was recorded. In the Sudzha district, fierce battles are taking place along the entire contact line. Mobile groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to advance in several areas, while Russian troops are responding with strikes on identified targets.️- On the northern flank, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched attacks on the Malaya Loknya-Nechaev-Nizhnyaya Parovaya line. Footage of the defeat of Ukrainian troops near forest belts have appeared online, however, judging by the videos of the Russian Armed Forces hitting enemy positions in Nizhnyaya Parovaya, the village is at least in the "gray zone".
-️ On the southern flank, based on the footage of strikes on Cherkasskaya Konopelka and numerous reports from the Russian Defense Ministry about strikes on Plekhovo, the territory to the west of these settlements is highly likely to be under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Otherwise, the question arises as to why the Russian servicemen are kept in the rear, and the enemy carries out attacks towards the settlements of Borki and Russkaya Konopelka.
At the same time, the destruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy region continues. A series of strikes hit targets to the south and east of Sumy: as a result of the Iskander missile system's arrival, an ammunition depot in Nizhnyaya Syrovatka was destroyed, and in the village of Chernetchina, a temporary deployment point came under fire.
Pokrovsk-Kurakhove - 31.08.2024
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ August 3, 2024
In the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to lose more and more positions. Russian troops begun to advance in the direction of Kurakhove and are suppressing pockets of enemy resistance, gradually encircling the Ukrainian group to the east.
In Selydove, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have established control over the territory of the city park and the Avangard Stadium. Now Russian troops are fighting in the area of Hoholya Street, beyond which begins the sector of apartment buildings used by the enemy to build defenses in the city.
- To the south, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces reached the 8th Veresnya Street, knocking the enemy out of several positions. Local residents report active artillery work in the area of the Malvina kindergarten, where the line of combat contact is probably currently located.
-️ To the west of Nahirna Street there is a block of multi-story buildings, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will probably try to turn into a key defensive hub. Successfully overcoming the resistance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area will allow the Russian Armed Forces to consolidate their position in the block and prevent the enemy from organizing a fortified line of defense.
To the southeast, Russian troops, according to available information, liberated the settlement of Dolynivka, completely abandoned by the enemy due to the lack of opportunities to hold it. And, at the same time, to the east, Russian troops established control over most of Halytsynivka, driving the Armed Forces of Ukraine from their positions on the bank of the Vovcha River.
And according to preliminary information, forward detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have already entered the territory of Zhelanne Pershe, while most of the enemy units have retreated from the settlement.
Some sources also report the battles for Ukrainsk, but so far it was not possible to confirm this with objective footage and information from the field.
In addition, the situation in the Nevelske area remains unclear: according to unconfirmed reports, Ukrainian troops are still present in the fields to the west of it. In this case, the advance of the Russian Armed Forces units towards Kurakhove would effectively mean their encirclement.
The situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, apparently, is deteriorating more and more rapidly. Russian troops are actively advancing towards Kurakhove, a key transport hub for the enemy, which poses a threat to the supply of several groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the southern and western Donetsk sectors of the front."
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ August 3, 2024
In the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to lose more and more positions. Russian troops begun to advance in the direction of Kurakhove and are suppressing pockets of enemy resistance, gradually encircling the Ukrainian group to the east. In Selydove, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have established control over the territory of the city park and the Avangard Stadium. Now Russian troops are fighting in the area of Hoholya Street, beyond which begins the sector of apartment buildings used by the enemy to build defenses in the city.- To the south, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces reached the 8th Veresnya Street, knocking the enemy out of several positions. Local residents report active artillery work in the area of the Malvina kindergarten, where the line of combat contact is probably currently located.
-️ To the west of Nahirna Street there is a block of multi-story buildings, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine will probably try to turn into a key defensive hub. Successfully overcoming the resistance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area will allow the Russian Armed Forces to consolidate their position in the block and prevent the enemy from organizing a fortified line of defense.
To the southeast, Russian troops, according to available information, liberated the settlement of Dolynivka, completely abandoned by the enemy due to the lack of opportunities to hold it. And, at the same time, to the east, Russian troops established control over most of Halytsynivka, driving the Armed Forces of Ukraine from their positions on the bank of the Vovcha River.And according to preliminary information, forward detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have already entered the territory of Zhelanne Pershe, while most of the enemy units have retreated from the settlement.
Some sources also report the battles for Ukrainsk, but so far it was not possible to confirm this with objective footage and information from the field. In addition, the situation in the Nevelske area remains unclear: according to unconfirmed reports, Ukrainian troops are still present in the fields to the west of it. In this case, the advance of the Russian Armed Forces units towards Kurakhove would effectively mean their encirclement. The situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, apparently, is deteriorating more and more rapidly. Russian troops are actively advancing towards Kurakhove, a key transport hub for the enemy, which poses a threat to the supply of several groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the southern and western Donetsk sectors of the front."
Ukrainian drone raid - September 1, 2024
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 1, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack on Russian regions. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 158 drones were intercepted in 16 regions, including Moscow.
The largest number of UAVs was destroyed over the Kursk region - their number was 46. The work of the Russian Air Defense Forces was recorded throughout the night.
At least 34 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the Bryansk region. According to Governor Alexander Bogomaz, civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure were avoided.
14 drones were neutralized in the airspace of the Belgorod region. At the same time, in Belgorod itself and in the adjacent Belgorod district, commercial facilities, private houses and civilian cars suffered material damage.
Air defense systems also worked in Yaroslavl, Voronezh, Ryazan, Kaluga, Tula, Tambov, Smolensk, Oryol and Ivanovo regions, no casualties were recorded. Only in the Tarrusky district of the Lipetsk region was a cell tower damaged.
In the Moscow region, a downed UAV fell on a technical building on the territory of the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya, causing a fire: its area was about 40 square meters, it was extinguished. According to some reports, the Kashira State District Power Plant was also attacked, but at the moment there is no confirmation of this.
Also, according to preliminary information, the enemy tried to attack the Zhukovsky airport. Temporary restrictions to ensure flight safety were also introduced for the operation of Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports; their operation was resumed at 09:05 am.
In the Tver region, after a drone hit, a fire broke out at the Konakovskaya State District Power Plant, which was soon localized and extinguished. According to Governor Igor Rudenya, there are no casualties, and the district is supplied with electricity and gas as usual.
The night attack was the most massive since the beginning of the SMO. Once again, the main targets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were fuel and energy facilities, where the enemy specially developed approach routes from the least protected directions. But in this case, only a few UAVs reached their targets, while the rest were destroyed. However, in the foreseeable future, the enemy's production rate of drones will be even higher. And we need to be prepared for this - if today the drone raid on the capital was almost completely destroyed, this does not mean that tomorrow it will be exactly the same."
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 1, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack on Russian regions. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 158 drones were intercepted in 16 regions, including Moscow. The largest number of UAVs was destroyed over the Kursk region - their number was 46. The work of the Russian Air Defense Forces was recorded throughout the night. At least 34 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the Bryansk region. According to Governor Alexander Bogomaz, civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure were avoided. 14 drones were neutralized in the airspace of the Belgorod region. At the same time, in Belgorod itself and in the adjacent Belgorod district, commercial facilities, private houses and civilian cars suffered material damage. Air defense systems also worked in Yaroslavl, Voronezh, Ryazan, Kaluga, Tula, Tambov, Smolensk, Oryol and Ivanovo regions, no casualties were recorded. Only in the Tarrusky district of the Lipetsk region was a cell tower damaged. In the Moscow region, a downed UAV fell on a technical building on the territory of the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya, causing a fire: its area was about 40 square meters, it was extinguished. According to some reports, the Kashira State District Power Plant was also attacked, but at the moment there is no confirmation of this. Also, according to preliminary information, the enemy tried to attack the Zhukovsky airport. Temporary restrictions to ensure flight safety were also introduced for the operation of Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports; their operation was resumed at 09:05 am. In the Tver region, after a drone hit, a fire broke out at the Konakovskaya State District Power Plant, which was soon localized and extinguished. According to Governor Igor Rudenya, there are no casualties, and the district is supplied with electricity and gas as usual. The night attack was the most massive since the beginning of the SMO. Once again, the main targets of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were fuel and energy facilities, where the enemy specially developed approach routes from the least protected directions. But in this case, only a few UAVs reached their targets, while the rest were destroyed. However, in the foreseeable future, the enemy's production rate of drones will be even higher. And we need to be prepared for this - if today the drone raid on the capital was almost completely destroyed, this does not mean that tomorrow it will be exactly the same."
Kursk - 02.09.2024
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ September 2, 2024
In the Kursk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are consolidating their positions in the occupied territories, including by deploying radar infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Russian Armed Forces search and destroy targets in the Kursk and Sumy regions.
- In the Zaoleshenka area, Russian UAV operators struck a radar, deployed, probably, to track the work of Russian drones or artillery. As a result of a direct hit, the station was destroyed. The fact that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are deploying radar systems in the occupied territories indicates that the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine plans to consolidate their positions in the Kursk region, continuing to allocate significant human and technical resources to the area.
- North of Samotoivka, the Russian Armed Forces, using Iskander tactical ballistic missiles, destroyed HIMARS MLRS launchers. The loss of the systems will temporarily reduce the strike capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including in terms of impact on the supply lines of the Russian Armed Forces.
- In the Nova Sich area, Russian troops "covered" a battery of Buk-M1 air defense systems, disabling three launchers and a mobile command post.
In the Glushkovo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not conduct offensive actions. Russian troops ensure stable supplies to the group in this area, using pontoon crossings over the Seym River for this purpose.
In the Korenevo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched attacks in the direction of Komarovka and Korenevo, without achieving significant success. The Russian Armed Forces hit the places of concentration of enemy personnel in Apanasovka, Snagost and Vishnevka, with the aim of disrupting the preparation of new enemy attacks in this sector of the front.
In the Sudzha district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to available data, were able to slightly expand their control zone in the vicinity of Pogrebki and Malaya Loknya. Judging by the geography, the Russian Armed Forces had previously left their positions in this area to avoid the threat of encirclement by the enemy. However, it is premature to declare the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over these settlements - the situation in the area is hidden by the "fog of war". At the same time, artillery and aviation of the Russian Armed Forces are actively working on enemy positions, hitting assault groups and armored vehicles."
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 18:00 /Moscow time/ September 2, 2024
In the Kursk direction, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are consolidating their positions in the occupied territories, including by deploying radar infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Russian Armed Forces search and destroy targets in the Kursk and Sumy regions.- In the Zaoleshenka area, Russian UAV operators struck a radar, deployed, probably, to track the work of Russian drones or artillery. As a result of a direct hit, the station was destroyed. The fact that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are deploying radar systems in the occupied territories indicates that the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine plans to consolidate their positions in the Kursk region, continuing to allocate significant human and technical resources to the area.
- North of Samotoivka, the Russian Armed Forces, using Iskander tactical ballistic missiles, destroyed HIMARS MLRS launchers. The loss of the systems will temporarily reduce the strike capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including in terms of impact on the supply lines of the Russian Armed Forces.
- In the Nova Sich area, Russian troops "covered" a battery of Buk-M1 air defense systems, disabling three launchers and a mobile command post.
In the Glushkovo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not conduct offensive actions. Russian troops ensure stable supplies to the group in this area, using pontoon crossings over the Seym River for this purpose. In the Korenevo district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched attacks in the direction of Komarovka and Korenevo, without achieving significant success. The Russian Armed Forces hit the places of concentration of enemy personnel in Apanasovka, Snagost and Vishnevka, with the aim of disrupting the preparation of new enemy attacks in this sector of the front. In the Sudzha district, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to available data, were able to slightly expand their control zone in the vicinity of Pogrebki and Malaya Loknya. Judging by the geography, the Russian Armed Forces had previously left their positions in this area to avoid the threat of encirclement by the enemy. However, it is premature to declare the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over these settlements - the situation in the area is hidden by the "fog of war". At the same time, artillery and aviation of the Russian Armed Forces are actively working on enemy positions, hitting assault groups and armored vehicles."
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^The building was also used as a training center for AWACS crew by Swedish forces, many of them killed in this attack.
It wasn't just Swedish mercenaries who were liquidated in Poltava, but instructors.Lostarmour writes about this with reference to Britta Ellwanger, a volunteer working in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and studying with the deceased instructor at one of the Swedish universities.
Earlier it was reported that Sweden supplied Ukraine with two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft, the training of whose personnel corresponds to the profile of the training center.
It wasn't just Swedish mercenaries who were liquidated in Poltava, but instructors.Lostarmour writes about this with reference to Britta Ellwanger, a volunteer working in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and studying with the deceased instructor at one of the Swedish universities.
Poltava appears to be command negligence. I'll leave it at that, for now. Sickening.
South Donetsk - 04.09.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. August 31 - September 4, 2024
In the South Donetsk direction, in recent weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have significantly expanded their zone of control in the area of the T-05-24 highway, and on the approaches to Vuhledar. This became possible immediately after the capture of several large strongholds located along the road, after which the Armed Forces of Ukraine were forced to roll back in the direction of Vodyane.
Fighting is currently underway in Vodyane, as well as on the approaches to the industrial zone.
In addition, strikes were carried out on observation posts and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Pivdennondonbaska No.3 and No.1 mines, both from tanks and FPV drones. The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces had landed on the territory of the latter and consolidated their position in the area.
Further success in this direction in the event of the liberation of Vodyane will put Vuhledar in a semi-encirclement from the right flank, significantly complicating the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city.
At the same time, there has been an increase in the intensity of shelling of enemy positions in Vuhledar itself. Some channels even announced an assault, by the Russian Armed Forces from Pavlivka, in the direction of the city, which was nothing more than a rumor. It is worth reminding that frontal attacks from Pavlivka are pointless without a simultaneous offensive from the west and east (this was confirmed by unsuccessful assaults on Vuhledar last year). The change in tactics for storming enemy strongholds allows us to hope that one of the enemy's most important strongholds will soon be captured.
At the same time, Russian stormtroopers achieved success west of Vuhledar, in the Prechystivka area. Over the past few days, the Russian Armed Forces have been actively launching missile and bomb strikes on enemy positions in the area of the village, also using heavy flamethrower systems TOS "Solntsepek". In the first days of September, it became known that the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces had consolidated their positions on the outskirts of the village, having advanced several kilometers, and today the Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of Prechystivka - enemy resources already wrote about the capture of the settlement earlier. At the moment, the front runs along the Kashlahach River. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still present on the approaches to Novomaiorske, located west of Prechystivka."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. August 31 - September 4, 2024
In the South Donetsk direction, in recent weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have significantly expanded their zone of control in the area of the T-05-24 highway, and on the approaches to Vuhledar. This became possible immediately after the capture of several large strongholds located along the road, after which the Armed Forces of Ukraine were forced to roll back in the direction of Vodyane. Fighting is currently underway in Vodyane, as well as on the approaches to the industrial zone. In addition, strikes were carried out on observation posts and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Pivdennondonbaska No.3 and No.1 mines, both from tanks and FPV drones. The assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces had landed on the territory of the latter and consolidated their position in the area.Further success in this direction in the event of the liberation of Vodyane will put Vuhledar in a semi-encirclement from the right flank, significantly complicating the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city.
At the same time, there has been an increase in the intensity of shelling of enemy positions in Vuhledar itself. Some channels even announced an assault, by the Russian Armed Forces from Pavlivka, in the direction of the city, which was nothing more than a rumor. It is worth reminding that frontal attacks from Pavlivka are pointless without a simultaneous offensive from the west and east (this was confirmed by unsuccessful assaults on Vuhledar last year). The change in tactics for storming enemy strongholds allows us to hope that one of the enemy's most important strongholds will soon be captured. At the same time, Russian stormtroopers achieved success west of Vuhledar, in the Prechystivka area. Over the past few days, the Russian Armed Forces have been actively launching missile and bomb strikes on enemy positions in the area of the village, also using heavy flamethrower systems TOS "Solntsepek". In the first days of September, it became known that the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces had consolidated their positions on the outskirts of the village, having advanced several kilometers, and today the Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of Prechystivka - enemy resources already wrote about the capture of the settlement earlier. At the moment, the front runs along the Kashlahach River. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still present on the approaches to Novomaiorske, located west of Prechystivka."
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Kursk - 04.09.2024
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ September 4, 2024
The situation in the Kursk direction remains relatively stable. In recent days, mainly positional clashes have been recorded along the line of contact. Against this background, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to transfer more personnel and equipment to the border area of the Sumy region, which with enviable consistency become targets of Russian missilemen, while in the frontline zone, Russian UAV operators hunt down motor vehicles and light armored vehicles of the enemy.
In the Glushkovo district, no significant changes in the combat situation were recorded. Russian troops continue to use pontoon crossings to evacuate civilians and supply the Russian Armed Forces group.
In the Korenevo district, strikes are being carried out on Ukrainian equipment trying to break through to the approaches to Korenevo - the settlement itself is under the stable control of the Russian Armed Forces. Russian UAV operators are hitting all visible targets.
Clashes continue in Olgovka, which is changing hands. Enemy attempts to gain a foothold in Komarovka have been repelled.
In the Sudzha district, clashes continue in the Malaya Loknya area, where the Russian Armed Forces are striking Ukrainian positions near the village. There is no reliable information about the enemy's control over the settlement.
In the Sumy region, one of the strikes hit the building of the local university in Sumy. According to available information, the object could have been used by the enemy as a temporary deployment point.
In the morning, Russian troops hit a column of Ukrainian armored vehicles and manpower during a formation in a forest belt near the village of Bezdryk. As a result of the precise strike, the enemy suffered losses in equipment and several dozen members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were eliminated. The moment of collecting the bodies of the dead fighters was recorded by a Russian reconnaissance drone.
In addition, a missile strike was carried out on MLRS installations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forest near the settlement of Khrapivshchyna in the Sumy region, less than 40 kilometers from the front. According to some reports, these could have been HIMARS rocket systems, which the enemy uses, among other things, to shell the Lgov district, but it is impossible to reliably confirm this due to the fact that the moment of the strike was filmed with a night imager."
"The situation in the Russian borderland as of 20:00 /Moscow time/ September 4, 2024
The situation in the Kursk direction remains relatively stable. In recent days, mainly positional clashes have been recorded along the line of contact. Against this background, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to transfer more personnel and equipment to the border area of the Sumy region, which with enviable consistency become targets of Russian missilemen, while in the frontline zone, Russian UAV operators hunt down motor vehicles and light armored vehicles of the enemy. In the Glushkovo district, no significant changes in the combat situation were recorded. Russian troops continue to use pontoon crossings to evacuate civilians and supply the Russian Armed Forces group. In the Korenevo district, strikes are being carried out on Ukrainian equipment trying to break through to the approaches to Korenevo - the settlement itself is under the stable control of the Russian Armed Forces. Russian UAV operators are hitting all visible targets. In the Sudzha district, clashes continue in the Malaya Loknya area, where the Russian Armed Forces are striking Ukrainian positions near the village. There is no reliable information about the enemy's control over the settlement. In the Sumy region, one of the strikes hit the building of the local university in Sumy. According to available information, the object could have been used by the enemy as a temporary deployment point. In the morning, Russian troops hit a column of Ukrainian armored vehicles and manpower during a formation in a forest belt near the village of Bezdryk. As a result of the precise strike, the enemy suffered losses in equipment and several dozen members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were eliminated. The moment of collecting the bodies of the dead fighters was recorded by a Russian reconnaissance drone. In addition, a missile strike was carried out on MLRS installations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forest near the settlement of Khrapivshchyna in the Sumy region, less than 40 kilometers from the front. According to some reports, these could have been HIMARS rocket systems, which the enemy uses, among other things, to shell the Lgov district, but it is impossible to reliably confirm this due to the fact that the moment of the strike was filmed with a night imager."
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