September 18, 2024 - ukrainian drone raid on a Russian ammo depot in the Tver region.
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The Russian-Ukrainian War of 2022 (News and battle updates only)
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It's 900 KM from Chernigov, Ukraine to Tver. Sure is a long way for drones to carry such powerful warheads. Must be some pretty big drones there, busting bunkers like that. Have Russian authorities said anything about this so far?
I was just thinking that. Seems like a very long way for a drone swarm to fly?
Range isn't a problem. Even the shahed/geran drones, equipped with commercially available engines have a confirmed range of over 2000km. And there's always speculation about ukrainian drones being launched from outside of ukraine.
Thing is, they didn't have to bust any bunkers, or even be extremely precise - Simplicius, in his analysis, published sat photos showing munitions dumped in the the open.
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Other sat photos show that the explosions happened just in the newer part of the depot (the one built under the deputy minister accused of corruption/embezzlement) while the old, soviet-era warehouses look intact. There are also no visible signs (cave-ins) of explosions happening in the underground storage facilities.
I saw only generic statements about 13 (I think) people injured. Don't expect anything else.
Ukrainian drone raid - September 21, 2024
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 21, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out another massive UAV raid at the rear regions of the Russian Federation. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, over 100 drones were intercepted by air defense systems.
One of the targets of the enemy attack was an ammunition depot on the territory of a military unit north of the village of Kamennyi in the Krasnodar Territory. As in the case of Toropets, regional authorities again announced the fall of debris, as well as the resulting fire and detonation of explosive objects. However, the entire media space has already been covered by footage demonstrating a powerful explosion with the characteristic sounds of a secondary detonations.
A nearby settlement was evacuated against the backdrop of the incident. The final results of the attack will be clear after the publication of satellite images.
In the Tver region, Ukrainian drones attacked the 23rd GRAU arsenal near the village of Oktyabrskii, which is located less than 20 km south of Toropets. According to heat signatures from satellitea, a fire broke out on the territory of the facility. Amid the incident, it was reported that the Staraya Toropa railway station, located to the south, was evacuated: several passenger trains were cancelled, others were sent along an alternative route.
In other regions, there were no significant damages or casualties. Most of the drones were shot down in the Bryansk region, as well as over the waters of the Sea of Azov. In total, air defense systems were activated in eight regions of Russia.
The latest Ukrainian drone raids clearly demonstrate that in addition to the already familiar attacks on fuel and energy infrastructure and airfields, large ammunition depots became the targets of the attacks. And given the high production volumes of enemy drones, whose production completely covers the expenditure of devices during previous attacks, it is worth expecting that such raids will only intensify."
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 21, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out another massive UAV raid at the rear regions of the Russian Federation. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, over 100 drones were intercepted by air defense systems. One of the targets of the enemy attack was an ammunition depot on the territory of a military unit north of the village of Kamennyi in the Krasnodar Territory. As in the case of Toropets, regional authorities again announced the fall of debris, as well as the resulting fire and detonation of explosive objects. However, the entire media space has already been covered by footage demonstrating a powerful explosion with the characteristic sounds of a secondary detonations.A nearby settlement was evacuated against the backdrop of the incident. The final results of the attack will be clear after the publication of satellite images.
In the Tver region, Ukrainian drones attacked the 23rd GRAU arsenal near the village of Oktyabrskii, which is located less than 20 km south of Toropets. According to heat signatures from satellitea, a fire broke out on the territory of the facility. Amid the incident, it was reported that the Staraya Toropa railway station, located to the south, was evacuated: several passenger trains were cancelled, others were sent along an alternative route. In other regions, there were no significant damages or casualties. Most of the drones were shot down in the Bryansk region, as well as over the waters of the Sea of Azov. In total, air defense systems were activated in eight regions of Russia. The latest Ukrainian drone raids clearly demonstrate that in addition to the already familiar attacks on fuel and energy infrastructure and airfields, large ammunition depots became the targets of the attacks. And given the high production volumes of enemy drones, whose production completely covers the expenditure of devices during previous attacks, it is worth expecting that such raids will only intensify."
South Donetsk - 21.09.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. September 17 - 21, 2024
Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have been developing an offensive in the Vuhledar area: earlier, in this sector of the front, Russian troops successfully expanded their zone of control near the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3, and yesterday evening footage appeared confirming the advance of Russian troops towards Novoukrainka.
On the northern flank, the clearing of the remaining part of Kostyantynivka, where focal enemy presence had previously remained, has been completed. The work of Russian fighters was complicated by the active use of drones by the enemy.
In recent days, significant progress has been made in the Vodyane sector, where Russian troops have taken control of areas north of the settlement, as well as in the vicinity of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.1. At the same time, fighting is underway on the western outskirts of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3.
On the southern flank, footage showing the advance of the Russian Armed Forces north of Prechystivka has appeared: there, a Russian assault group advanced across the fields towards Novoukrainka, having encountered virtually no significant resistance from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its way. Footage was also published online showing Ukrainian prisoners being captured in this area.
However, the subsequent assault on Novoukrainka may be complicated by the geographical features of the area - the settlement and its surroundings are located on a hill, which somewhat facilitates its defense against the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces advancing from the lowland.
Against the backdrop of the latest advances of the Russian Armed Forces in the South Donetsk direction, the enemy is in a very depressing situation. After losing control over the buildings of the crushing and sorting department of the Pivdennodonbaska mines, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost the ability to monitor the situation for tens of kilometers around.
Apparently, the Command of the Russian Armed Forces has abandoned the idea of a frontal assault on the Ukrainian stronghold in Vuhledar, which, although already heavily damaged, remains a settlement that is convenient for defense. Instead, Russian troops are conducting an offensive in neighboring areas from the directions of Vodyane and Prechystivka, while simultaneously cutting off the supply routes of the Ukrainian garrison in Vuhledar."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. September 17 - 21, 2024
Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces have been developing an offensive in the Vuhledar area: earlier, in this sector of the front, Russian troops successfully expanded their zone of control near the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3, and yesterday evening footage appeared confirming the advance of Russian troops towards Novoukrainka. On the northern flank, the clearing of the remaining part of Kostyantynivka, where focal enemy presence had previously remained, has been completed. The work of Russian fighters was complicated by the active use of drones by the enemy. In recent days, significant progress has been made in the Vodyane sector, where Russian troops have taken control of areas north of the settlement, as well as in the vicinity of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.1. At the same time, fighting is underway on the western outskirts of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3. On the southern flank, footage showing the advance of the Russian Armed Forces north of Prechystivka has appeared: there, a Russian assault group advanced across the fields towards Novoukrainka, having encountered virtually no significant resistance from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its way. Footage was also published online showing Ukrainian prisoners being captured in this area. However, the subsequent assault on Novoukrainka may be complicated by the geographical features of the area - the settlement and its surroundings are located on a hill, which somewhat facilitates its defense against the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces advancing from the lowland. Against the backdrop of the latest advances of the Russian Armed Forces in the South Donetsk direction, the enemy is in a very depressing situation. After losing control over the buildings of the crushing and sorting department of the Pivdennodonbaska mines, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost the ability to monitor the situation for tens of kilometers around. Apparently, the Command of the Russian Armed Forces has abandoned the idea of a frontal assault on the Ukrainian stronghold in Vuhledar, which, although already heavily damaged, remains a settlement that is convenient for defense. Instead, Russian troops are conducting an offensive in neighboring areas from the directions of Vodyane and Prechystivka, while simultaneously cutting off the supply routes of the Ukrainian garrison in Vuhledar."Multiple reports of Russian forces entering Ughledar now. The western flank advanced towards town earlier today, now Russians have crossed the highway from the dachas into the southeast edge of the city.
Ughledar/Vuhledar collapse will be a milestone event. I believe that's the last corner of the 2023 line that has held.
Ughledar/Vuhledar collapse will be a milestone event. I believe that's the last corner of the 2023 line that has held.
South Donetsk - 24.09.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction as of 21:00 /Moscow time/ September 24, 2024
Over the past week, Russian troops have been able to achieve significant success in the South Donetsk direction, advancing in several areas of the front. And while today, Ukrainian media resources have tried to somehow justify the depressing situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Vuhledar, footage of Russian stormtroopers entering the city from the side of dachas has already appeared on the Internet.
On the northern flank, Russian troops have established full control over the territory of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3, on the roof of the administrative building of which flags of several units were attached. The area adjacent to the mine has also been cleared.
Further south, the situation in the vicinity of the waste heap near the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.1 remains unclear. At the moment, the hill itself, as well as the area to the east of it, are in the "gray zone". However, judging by the situation developing in this sector, in the near future we should expect both the waste heap itself and the nearby territory to come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
The dachas located to the south of Ugledar have most likely also come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. In their eastern part, Russian servicemen consolidated their positions several days ago, but given the start of the battles for the city, it is practically pointless for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold the western half.
In Vuhledar itself, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are present at least on the eastern outskirts of the settlement: according to footage that appeared online, Russian stormtroopers occupied the buildings of the former bakery and pumping station. And in the future, we should expect an offensive towards both the city center and the garage cooperative, which is located in the northeastern part of Vuhledar.
Although no matter how much we would like the "Vuhledar epic" to end as soon as possible, it is extremely premature to talk about the liberation of the city without the objective footage - the Armed Forces of Ukraine have turned the settlement into one continuous stronghold and its loss will be a fairly strong media blow to the enemy.
It is noteworthy that the enemy's media resources paint a much more depressing picture of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, increasingly hinting at the imminent fall of the Ukrainian garrison in the city. In particular, the description of the situation often boils down to one thought: it is too late to talk about holding positions, the lives of Ukrainian servicemen are more important.
In neighboring Pavlivka, Russian troops were able not only to level their zone of control along the Kashlahach River, but also to occupy the territory of farms in the northern part of the village. The advance in this area has already allowed the Russian Armed Forces to establish fire control over the C-05-11-34 road towards Bohoyavlenka, significantly complicating the supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction as of 21:00 /Moscow time/ September 24, 2024
Over the past week, Russian troops have been able to achieve significant success in the South Donetsk direction, advancing in several areas of the front. And while today, Ukrainian media resources have tried to somehow justify the depressing situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Vuhledar, footage of Russian stormtroopers entering the city from the side of dachas has already appeared on the Internet. On the northern flank, Russian troops have established full control over the territory of the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.3, on the roof of the administrative building of which flags of several units were attached. The area adjacent to the mine has also been cleared. Further south, the situation in the vicinity of the waste heap near the Pivdennodonbaska Mine No.1 remains unclear. At the moment, the hill itself, as well as the area to the east of it, are in the "gray zone". However, judging by the situation developing in this sector, in the near future we should expect both the waste heap itself and the nearby territory to come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The dachas located to the south of Ugledar have most likely also come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. In their eastern part, Russian servicemen consolidated their positions several days ago, but given the start of the battles for the city, it is practically pointless for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to hold the western half. In Vuhledar itself, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are present at least on the eastern outskirts of the settlement: according to footage that appeared online, Russian stormtroopers occupied the buildings of the former bakery and pumping station. And in the future, we should expect an offensive towards both the city center and the garage cooperative, which is located in the northeastern part of Vuhledar. Although no matter how much we would like the "Vuhledar epic" to end as soon as possible, it is extremely premature to talk about the liberation of the city without the objective footage - the Armed Forces of Ukraine have turned the settlement into one continuous stronghold and its loss will be a fairly strong media blow to the enemy. It is noteworthy that the enemy's media resources paint a much more depressing picture of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, increasingly hinting at the imminent fall of the Ukrainian garrison in the city. In particular, the description of the situation often boils down to one thought: it is too late to talk about holding positions, the lives of Ukrainian servicemen are more important. In neighboring Pavlivka, Russian troops were able not only to level their zone of control along the Kashlahach River, but also to occupy the territory of farms in the northern part of the village. The advance in this area has already allowed the Russian Armed Forces to establish fire control over the C-05-11-34 road towards Bohoyavlenka, significantly complicating the supply of the Armed Forces of Ukraine."
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Pokrovsk - 27.09.2024
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction. September 22 - 27, 2024
In the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction, Russian troops are actively fighting in two main areas: achieving successes both in the north, on the southern approaches to Myrnohrad near the Pokrovsk agglomeration, and in the south, on the Tsukuryne - Hirnyk - Halytsynivka line, in the direction of Kurakhove.
On the northern flank, Russian troops recently drove the enemy out of Krutyi Yar and Krasnyi Yar. Later, footage of an attack on a Ukrainian armored personnel carrier north of Mykolaivka, moving from the direction of Promin, was published online, confirming that, at the moment, Mykolaivka is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. There are two kilometers, and a number of enemy strongholds to occupy, left to go to the southern outskirts of Myrnohrad.
A little to the south, near Novohrodivka, no changes in the configuration of the front has yet been recorded. However, if the Russian Armed Forces begin an offensive along the railway, it will be possible to attack the Ukrainian positions in Myrnohrad from two directions at once.
To the west of Ukrainsk, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces carried out several attacks in the direction of the railway near the waste heap of the Selydivska Mine, north of Tsukuryne. At least twice, Russian stormtroopers successfully landed in the area and consolidated their positions.
According to preliminary reports, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have already started fighting on the northern outskirts of Tsukuryne, but there is no objective footage of this yet.
On the southern flank, Russian troops are trying to close the "lid of the cauldron" over the Nevelske area. Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces liberated Zhelanne Pershe and started fighting in Zhelanne Druhe, and also consolidated their positions on the northern outskirts of neighboring Hirnyk. In the latter, a Russian flag was raised on the territory of School No.17.
To the south, the enemy holds a section of terrain about four kilometers wide, from where, in theory, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can still supply troops in the fields near Nevelske. In case of further Russian advancement on the Hirnyk - Zhelanne Druhe line, in the direction of Kurakhivka and Zoryane, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine holding positions to the east of Nevelske risk being completely surrounded.
Enemy facilities in Kurakhivka are already being subjected to massive fire damage from Russian artillery and UAV strikes. The targets are communication towers, armored fighting vehicles and even power substations.
At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive in the Kurakhove direction, from the side of Hostre. Just the other day, Russian troops completely liberated the settlement, having consolidated their positions on the approaches to the Selydivska penal colony, bypassing Maksymilyanivka from the north. There is about a kilometer left to the eastern outskirts of Kurakhove."
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction. September 22 - 27, 2024
In the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction, Russian troops are actively fighting in two main areas: achieving successes both in the north, on the southern approaches to Myrnohrad near the Pokrovsk agglomeration, and in the south, on the Tsukuryne - Hirnyk - Halytsynivka line, in the direction of Kurakhove. On the northern flank, Russian troops recently drove the enemy out of Krutyi Yar and Krasnyi Yar. Later, footage of an attack on a Ukrainian armored personnel carrier north of Mykolaivka, moving from the direction of Promin, was published online, confirming that, at the moment, Mykolaivka is under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. There are two kilometers, and a number of enemy strongholds to occupy, left to go to the southern outskirts of Myrnohrad. A little to the south, near Novohrodivka, no changes in the configuration of the front has yet been recorded. However, if the Russian Armed Forces begin an offensive along the railway, it will be possible to attack the Ukrainian positions in Myrnohrad from two directions at once. To the west of Ukrainsk, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces carried out several attacks in the direction of the railway near the waste heap of the Selydivska Mine, north of Tsukuryne. At least twice, Russian stormtroopers successfully landed in the area and consolidated their positions.According to preliminary reports, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have already started fighting on the northern outskirts of Tsukuryne, but there is no objective footage of this yet.
On the southern flank, Russian troops are trying to close the "lid of the cauldron" over the Nevelske area. Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces liberated Zhelanne Pershe and started fighting in Zhelanne Druhe, and also consolidated their positions on the northern outskirts of neighboring Hirnyk. In the latter, a Russian flag was raised on the territory of School No.17. To the south, the enemy holds a section of terrain about four kilometers wide, from where, in theory, the Armed Forces of Ukraine can still supply troops in the fields near Nevelske. In case of further Russian advancement on the Hirnyk - Zhelanne Druhe line, in the direction of Kurakhivka and Zoryane, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine holding positions to the east of Nevelske risk being completely surrounded. Enemy facilities in Kurakhivka are already being subjected to massive fire damage from Russian artillery and UAV strikes. The targets are communication towers, armored fighting vehicles and even power substations. At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive in the Kurakhove direction, from the side of Hostre. Just the other day, Russian troops completely liberated the settlement, having consolidated their positions on the approaches to the Selydivska penal colony, bypassing Maksymilyanivka from the north. There is about a kilometer left to the eastern outskirts of Kurakhove."
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Ukrainian drone raid - September 29, 2024
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 29, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched another massive drone raid. The Russian Air Defense Forces operated in seven regions of the country, intercepting 125 UAVs.
The largest group of 67 drones was destroyed in the airspace of the Volgograd region. Several explosions were recorded in the Kotluban area, where a GRAU arsenal of the Russian Ministry of Defense is located. According to available data, no casualties or serious damage to the facility were reported.
Despite statements by enemy media resources about the destruction of a train during the raid, data from fire monitoring services indicate the absence of any fires in the area of the railway line located on the territory of the arsenal and nearby settlements. The strength of the explosions recorded in the area also does not match the Ukrainian version - the destruction of a train with, as stated, munitions would have caused extensive destruction on the territory of the facility.
In the Rostov Region, 17 UAVs attacked civilian infrastructure facilities in the Tsimlyansk District. Local residents reported partial power outages both in the village of the same name and in neighboring Volgodonsk. At the moment, there have been no reports of damage to energy facilities in the region.
In the Voronezh Region, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed 17 aerial targets. One of the Ukrainian drones hit an apartment building in the regional capital. A fire broke out on the upper floors, affecting several apartments, but the residents were evacuated in time - there were no casualties.
Also, air defense systems repelled an enemy raid on the Belgorod region, intercepting 18 air targets. In the Bryansk and Kursk regions and the Krasnodar Territory, one Ukrainian drone was destroyed, three more were shot down over the waters of the Sea of Azov. In all cases, there were no casualties."
"Massive Ukrainian drone raid. September 29, 2024
Last night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched another massive drone raid. The Russian Air Defense Forces operated in seven regions of the country, intercepting 125 UAVs. The largest group of 67 drones was destroyed in the airspace of the Volgograd region. Several explosions were recorded in the Kotluban area, where a GRAU arsenal of the Russian Ministry of Defense is located. According to available data, no casualties or serious damage to the facility were reported. Despite statements by enemy media resources about the destruction of a train during the raid, data from fire monitoring services indicate the absence of any fires in the area of the railway line located on the territory of the arsenal and nearby settlements. The strength of the explosions recorded in the area also does not match the Ukrainian version - the destruction of a train with, as stated, munitions would have caused extensive destruction on the territory of the facility. In the Rostov Region, 17 UAVs attacked civilian infrastructure facilities in the Tsimlyansk District. Local residents reported partial power outages both in the village of the same name and in neighboring Volgodonsk. At the moment, there have been no reports of damage to energy facilities in the region. In the Voronezh Region, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed 17 aerial targets. One of the Ukrainian drones hit an apartment building in the regional capital. A fire broke out on the upper floors, affecting several apartments, but the residents were evacuated in time - there were no casualties. Also, air defense systems repelled an enemy raid on the Belgorod region, intercepting 18 air targets. In the Bryansk and Kursk regions and the Krasnodar Territory, one Ukrainian drone was destroyed, three more were shot down over the waters of the Sea of Azov. In all cases, there were no casualties."
Toretsk - 29.09.2024
"The situation in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction. September 24 - 29, 2024
The Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive within the borders of the Toretsk agglomeration and to the east of it, driving out the enemy with the support of artillery and aviation.
In the area of the block of high-rise buildings on 91st Division Street, the enemy launched several counterattacks, but was unable to consolidate in the buildings. Now the Russian Armed Forces are breaking through to the northwest in the direction of the Heroyiv Pratsi Street, moving along several parallel streets from Kemerovska to Pushkarenko.
To the south, Russian troops are gradually expanding the control zone to the west of the penal colony No.2 - several streets in the residential sector have already been cleared of the enemy. At the same time, it is still not possible to occupy the waste heap to the south due to the high activity of Ukrainian UAVs.
In the Zabalka Microdistrict, the Russian Armed Forces have apparently slowed down somewhat due to the continued presence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forests to the east and frequent enemy counterattacks from Shcherbynivka. There have been no reports or other evidence of progress for quite some time.
On the Leonidivka - New York line, several forest belts to the west of the Kryvyi Torets River came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The enemy here relies on heights 184 and 164 and on a chain of strongholds in the forest belts. If the offensive in this area can be developed, Russian troops will be able to increase pressure on Leonidivka, which will improve the situation in Toretsk for the Russian Armed Forces.
At the same time, west of New York, the Russian Armed Forces are also advancing in the direction of Sukha Balka, where a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was captured, as well as toward Panteleimonivka, where the enemy was driven out of several wide forest belts."
"The situation in the Oleksandro-Kalynove direction. September 24 - 29, 2024
The Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive within the borders of the Toretsk agglomeration and to the east of it, driving out the enemy with the support of artillery and aviation. In the area of the block of high-rise buildings on 91st Division Street, the enemy launched several counterattacks, but was unable to consolidate in the buildings. Now the Russian Armed Forces are breaking through to the northwest in the direction of the Heroyiv Pratsi Street, moving along several parallel streets from Kemerovska to Pushkarenko. To the south, Russian troops are gradually expanding the control zone to the west of the penal colony No.2 - several streets in the residential sector have already been cleared of the enemy. At the same time, it is still not possible to occupy the waste heap to the south due to the high activity of Ukrainian UAVs. In the Zabalka Microdistrict, the Russian Armed Forces have apparently slowed down somewhat due to the continued presence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the forests to the east and frequent enemy counterattacks from Shcherbynivka. There have been no reports or other evidence of progress for quite some time. On the Leonidivka - New York line, several forest belts to the west of the Kryvyi Torets River came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. The enemy here relies on heights 184 and 164 and on a chain of strongholds in the forest belts. If the offensive in this area can be developed, Russian troops will be able to increase pressure on Leonidivka, which will improve the situation in Toretsk for the Russian Armed Forces. At the same time, west of New York, the Russian Armed Forces are also advancing in the direction of Sukha Balka, where a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was captured, as well as toward Panteleimonivka, where the enemy was driven out of several wide forest belts."
South Donetsk - 30.09.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. September 26 - 30, 2024
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to advance in several sectors of the South Donetsk direction at once.
In Vuhledar, several high-rise buildings on the western outskirts came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces; footage of Russian flags over multi-story buildings No.9 and 10 on Molodizhna Street appeared online. And in the south of the city, a dormitory and a medical building came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.
Thus, only the central part of the city remains under enemy control, the remaining roads to which are under Russian fire control. At the same time, fighting continues on the eastern outskirts of the city; where, according to our data, small enemy groups are trying to retreat to the north. In general, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are still able to hold the defense.
On the Kostyantynivka-Vodyane line, Russian troops also advanced in several areas, taking a stronghold to the south of Katerynivka and forest belts to the south and north of the Solonenka Gully. Attacks of the Russian assault detachments were also recorded north of Kostyantynivka.
To the west of Prechystivka, Russian troops made significant progress in the direction of Zolota Nyva by September 29, advancing from the south and east. Apparently, fighting for the village will begin in the near future."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction. September 26 - 30, 2024
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to advance in several sectors of the South Donetsk direction at once. In Vuhledar, several high-rise buildings on the western outskirts came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces; footage of Russian flags over multi-story buildings No.9 and 10 on Molodizhna Street appeared online. And in the south of the city, a dormitory and a medical building came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.Thus, only the central part of the city remains under enemy control, the remaining roads to which are under Russian fire control. At the same time, fighting continues on the eastern outskirts of the city; where, according to our data, small enemy groups are trying to retreat to the north. In general, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are still able to hold the defense.
On the Kostyantynivka-Vodyane line, Russian troops also advanced in several areas, taking a stronghold to the south of Katerynivka and forest belts to the south and north of the Solonenka Gully. Attacks of the Russian assault detachments were also recorded north of Kostyantynivka. To the west of Prechystivka, Russian troops made significant progress in the direction of Zolota Nyva by September 29, advancing from the south and east. Apparently, fighting for the village will begin in the near future."
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South Donetsk - 1.10.2024
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ October 1, 2024
The Russian Army has liberated Vuhledar, as evidenced by the massively appearing footage of Russian Armed Forces fighters on the roofs of multi-story buildings and administration with Russian flags and the Victory banner.
Flags were already flying at the addresses Molodizhna Street 9 and 10, and on the garage cooperative on the western outskirts of the city on Molodizhna 16 - a marines' vest was displayed. In the east and in the center, flags are raised on houses 19, 23 and 25 on 13 the Desantnikov Street. In the center, the administration buildings and the multi-story building at Trifonova 26 are occupied.
However, scattered enemy groups may remain in the city; the cleanup has not yet been completed. In addition, there are several places in the city where the local population is hiding; they still need to be evacuated.
At the same time, Vuhledar is not the only area where the advance of the Russian Armed Forces is recorded. On the Kostyantynivka-Katerynivka line, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces advanced north of the Solonenka Gully, taking several forest belts, and, in fact, reaching the outskirts of Katerynivka."
"The situation in the South Donetsk direction as of 15:00 /Moscow time/ October 1, 2024
The Russian Army has liberated Vuhledar, as evidenced by the massively appearing footage of Russian Armed Forces fighters on the roofs of multi-story buildings and administration with Russian flags and the Victory banner.Flags were already flying at the addresses Molodizhna Street 9 and 10, and on the garage cooperative on the western outskirts of the city on Molodizhna 16 - a marines' vest was displayed. In the east and in the center, flags are raised on houses 19, 23 and 25 on 13 the Desantnikov Street. In the center, the administration buildings and the multi-story building at Trifonova 26 are occupied.
However, scattered enemy groups may remain in the city; the cleanup has not yet been completed. In addition, there are several places in the city where the local population is hiding; they still need to be evacuated. At the same time, Vuhledar is not the only area where the advance of the Russian Armed Forces is recorded. On the Kostyantynivka-Katerynivka line, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces advanced north of the Solonenka Gully, taking several forest belts, and, in fact, reaching the outskirts of Katerynivka."
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Russians fully captured the Ukrainian fortress city of Ugledar (Vuhledar in the Ukrainian spelling). This was the site of one of Ukraine's biggest media extravaganzas of the whole war - in January 2023, a certain poorly-organized Russian attack towards Ugledar was repelled by the Ukrainians and the Russians lost a column of tanks. This was trumpeted in Western media to no end as one of their biggest "Russia HUMILIATED!!!" stories in the whole history of the war. I would actually say that was one of the last opportunities Western media ever got to run propaganda on that level, because since 2022 they have been really starved for even the most minor Ukrainian victories, though they will continue to come up with Ukrainian victories now matter what.
In addition to symbolically reversing that one stain on the record, the Russian capture of Ugledar is operationally significant as it was by far the strongest Ukrainian position in the whole south Donetsk sector. With its capture, the Russians can now move on Kurakhovo from the south while they are converging on it from the north as well from the Ukrainsk-Tsukuryno axis. Ultimately, this will result in the entire south Donbass sector falling to the Russians. That won't be instant, because the Ukrainians still hold Kurakhovo, but with the Russians continuously applying attacks from multiple directions, in this case converging from the north and south, the Russian movement will be much faster than most of this war, which has been a trench war of attrition up to this point.
In addition to symbolically reversing that one stain on the record, the Russian capture of Ugledar is operationally significant as it was by far the strongest Ukrainian position in the whole south Donetsk sector. With its capture, the Russians can now move on Kurakhovo from the south while they are converging on it from the north as well from the Ukrainsk-Tsukuryno axis. Ultimately, this will result in the entire south Donbass sector falling to the Russians. That won't be instant, because the Ukrainians still hold Kurakhovo, but with the Russians continuously applying attacks from multiple directions, in this case converging from the north and south, the Russian movement will be much faster than most of this war, which has been a trench war of attrition up to this point.
Pokrovsk - 5.10.2024
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction. October 2 - 5, 2024
The Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive on the enemy positions in the occupied parts of the DPR. At the moment, two "half-cauldrons" are being formed in the Selydove and Kurakhivka sectors.
In the north, in the Novohrodivka sector, the Russian Armed Forces have improved their situation, dislodging the enemy from positions in the Mykolaivka area. In Lysivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have entrenched themselves at least in houses on the outskirts of the village, despite the active work of artillery and drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The actual zone of Russian control may be much wider, but it will only be possible to clarify it upon receiving objective footage. And on the Lysivka-Selydove line, Russian fighters advanced west, occupying the waste heap of the Novogrodovskaya Mine No.2.
To the west of Marynivka, fighting continues on the eastern side of the Korotchenko Mine waste heap at the entrance to Selydove. While the Armed Forces of Ukraine retain control over the central part of the city, clashes are recorded on the southern outskirts of the settlement, where a breakthrough of Russian troops is possible in the near future against the backdrop of successes on the southern flank.
Tsukuryne came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, with the exception of the territory of the poultry farm, which is being attacked by Russian artillery crews and aviation. According to preliminary reports, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have also advanced southeast of the village, to Izmaylivka, control over which will allow the Russian troops to wedge into the flank of the Ukrainian garrison defending Hirnyk.
At the same time, Russian drone operators are working to destroy enemy equipment in Kurakhivka and the surrounding area. In recent days, drones have hit several pickup trucks in this area transporting ammunition and personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and have also caused significant damage to communications equipment located in the industrial zone of the Kurakhivka processing plant.
According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, the nearby village of Zhelanne Druhe was liberated some time ago. The capture of this village will complicate the situation of the enemy units occupying positions east of the Vovchya River, but it is worth considering that reports about the liberation of this settlement have already appeared earlier without objective footage.
To the south, fighting continues in the Hostre area, the western outskirts of which and the mine of the same name have completely come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. Taking into account the incoming data, including footage from the enemy, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing towards Ostrovskaya along the railway line. The results of the Russian attack, as well as the exact scale of the advance, have not yet been established.
In neighboring Maksymilyanivka, Russian troops are squeezing the Armed Forces of Ukraine out of a block in the north of the village, gradually pulling up the flank, and are also conducting an offensive in the southwest, trying to advance to the N-15 highway leading to Kurakhove."
"The situation in the Pokrovsk-Kurakhove direction. October 2 - 5, 2024
The Russian Armed Forces continue their offensive on the enemy positions in the occupied parts of the DPR. At the moment, two "half-cauldrons" are being formed in the Selydove and Kurakhivka sectors. In the north, in the Novohrodivka sector, the Russian Armed Forces have improved their situation, dislodging the enemy from positions in the Mykolaivka area. In Lysivka, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have entrenched themselves at least in houses on the outskirts of the village, despite the active work of artillery and drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The actual zone of Russian control may be much wider, but it will only be possible to clarify it upon receiving objective footage. And on the Lysivka-Selydove line, Russian fighters advanced west, occupying the waste heap of the Novogrodovskaya Mine No.2. To the west of Marynivka, fighting continues on the eastern side of the Korotchenko Mine waste heap at the entrance to Selydove. While the Armed Forces of Ukraine retain control over the central part of the city, clashes are recorded on the southern outskirts of the settlement, where a breakthrough of Russian troops is possible in the near future against the backdrop of successes on the southern flank. Tsukuryne came under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, with the exception of the territory of the poultry farm, which is being attacked by Russian artillery crews and aviation. According to preliminary reports, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces have also advanced southeast of the village, to Izmaylivka, control over which will allow the Russian troops to wedge into the flank of the Ukrainian garrison defending Hirnyk. At the same time, Russian drone operators are working to destroy enemy equipment in Kurakhivka and the surrounding area. In recent days, drones have hit several pickup trucks in this area transporting ammunition and personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and have also caused significant damage to communications equipment located in the industrial zone of the Kurakhivka processing plant. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, the nearby village of Zhelanne Druhe was liberated some time ago. The capture of this village will complicate the situation of the enemy units occupying positions east of the Vovchya River, but it is worth considering that reports about the liberation of this settlement have already appeared earlier without objective footage. To the south, fighting continues in the Hostre area, the western outskirts of which and the mine of the same name have completely come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces. Taking into account the incoming data, including footage from the enemy, the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing towards Ostrovskaya along the railway line. The results of the Russian attack, as well as the exact scale of the advance, have not yet been established. In neighboring Maksymilyanivka, Russian troops are squeezing the Armed Forces of Ukraine out of a block in the north of the village, gradually pulling up the flank, and are also conducting an offensive in the southwest, trying to advance to the N-15 highway leading to Kurakhove."
Crimea - 7.10.2024
"Combined missile attack on Crimea. October 7, 2024
Tonight, after a long time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a combined attack on Crimea, using drones and ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles. The Russian Air Defense Forces intercepted twelve Ukrainian drones. Judging by the lack of detailed information about the air defense work over Crimean settlements, the drones were shot down either in the coastal strip or over the sea.
The enemy also used two ATACMS tactical ballistic missile, which were fired from the territory of the Kherson region. The target was the oil depot of JSC Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia, which was hit.
Two explosions were recorded on the territory of the facility, at least five tanks with flammable substances were damaged - two of them were destroyed. At the moment, the fire is still being extinguished, and significant resources from local emergency services have been deployed.
At least three people are known to have been injured as a result of the enemy attack, but no fatalities have been reported. Power outages were also recorded in Feodosia, but no information was received about damage to energy facilities.
A drone video showing the destruction at the oil depot is also being actively distributed online. Presumably, it was filmed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations to assess the damage and plan further actions to eliminate the fire. However its appearance in the public domain once again demonstrates the breach in the information security of local services. How and why the enemy quickly received footage of the results of its attack is an open question.
To ensure the safety of citizens, local authorities closed Fedko and Geologicheskaya streets, and train traffic was temporarily suspended on the section from Feodosia to Vladislavovka. At the moment, a man-made emergency regime is in effect in the city, in connection with which two temporary accommodation points have been deployed.
False statements about the evacuation of the population in the Feodosia urban district and a possible fuel shortage in Crimea are being spread in the media. In fact, at the moment, no more than two dozen people are in temporary accommodation points, and there have been no interruptions in the supply of petroleum products.
Nevertheless, the choice of an oil depot, which is the largest in Crimea, is not accidental. The goal, as in the rest of Russia, is extremely simple: to cause a fuel shortage not only on the peninsula, but also in other regions. And we must not forget that today is Vladimir Putin's birthday. This is the date on which the enemy and its curators are trying to carry out large-scale attacks, as happened a couple of years ago on the Crimean Bridge. So this activity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea direction today is certainly not the last."
"Combined missile attack on Crimea. October 7, 2024
Tonight, after a long time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a combined attack on Crimea, using drones and ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles. The Russian Air Defense Forces intercepted twelve Ukrainian drones. Judging by the lack of detailed information about the air defense work over Crimean settlements, the drones were shot down either in the coastal strip or over the sea. The enemy also used two ATACMS tactical ballistic missile, which were fired from the territory of the Kherson region. The target was the oil depot of JSC Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia, which was hit.Two explosions were recorded on the territory of the facility, at least five tanks with flammable substances were damaged - two of them were destroyed. At the moment, the fire is still being extinguished, and significant resources from local emergency services have been deployed.
At least three people are known to have been injured as a result of the enemy attack, but no fatalities have been reported. Power outages were also recorded in Feodosia, but no information was received about damage to energy facilities. A drone video showing the destruction at the oil depot is also being actively distributed online. Presumably, it was filmed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations to assess the damage and plan further actions to eliminate the fire. However its appearance in the public domain once again demonstrates the breach in the information security of local services. How and why the enemy quickly received footage of the results of its attack is an open question. To ensure the safety of citizens, local authorities closed Fedko and Geologicheskaya streets, and train traffic was temporarily suspended on the section from Feodosia to Vladislavovka. At the moment, a man-made emergency regime is in effect in the city, in connection with which two temporary accommodation points have been deployed. False statements about the evacuation of the population in the Feodosia urban district and a possible fuel shortage in Crimea are being spread in the media. In fact, at the moment, no more than two dozen people are in temporary accommodation points, and there have been no interruptions in the supply of petroleum products. Nevertheless, the choice of an oil depot, which is the largest in Crimea, is not accidental. The goal, as in the rest of Russia, is extremely simple: to cause a fuel shortage not only on the peninsula, but also in other regions. And we must not forget that today is Vladimir Putin's birthday. This is the date on which the enemy and its curators are trying to carry out large-scale attacks, as happened a couple of years ago on the Crimean Bridge. So this activity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Black Sea direction today is certainly not the last."
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Zaporozhye - 7.10.2024
"The situation in the Zaporozhye direction by the end of October 7, 2024
In the Zaporozhye direction, the past 24 hours were marked by increased attacks of the Russian Armed Forces on the eastern bank of the former Kakhovka Reservoir. The area, which had remained "static" for a long time, began to move, which could create new difficulties for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are already experiencing an operational crisis on the Donbass front.
Russian troops managed to push through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kamyanske, entering the village both along the bank of the former reservoir and through the bed of the Yanchekrak River. At the same time, parts of Ukrainian positions were isolated by the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces, after which the remnants of the enemy were destroyed by "second-echelon" groups.
It is noteworthy that in the video that appeared on the Internet, Russian servicemen are moving towards the enemy position from the north. This may indicate that by that time the front line had already advanced deeper into the Ukrainian defenses.
Separately, it is worth noting the high efficiency of UAV units, which suppressed firing points and observation posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and also exposed weak spots in the enemy's defenses. This allowed Russian troops to advance into low-rise buildings without significant resistance.
At the same time, it is too early to talk about the consolidation of the Russian Armed Forces in the captured positions - there is no objective footage to prove this. At the moment, the enemy is transferring reserves to the area to stop the advance of Russian troops and strengthen the defense lines.
The Zaporozhye direction was "static" for quite a long time, and some of its sectors have not appeared in the media for over a year. The main military actions here took place in the Pyatykhatky and Robotyne sectors - the sites of fierce battles during last year's unsuccessful "counteroffensive" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Nevertheless, the activation of offensive operations of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kamyanske area allows us to talk about the intentions of the Russian Command: if not to achieve a deep breakthrough of the front in this direction, then at least to achieve significant tactical successes - in light of the enemy's preparations for operations in the Energodar area, the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces may be aimed at disrupting preparations for their implementation. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, withdrawn to the rear areas for training and replenishment, may have to be involved in repelling this attack, which will allow Russian troops to eliminate the threat to an important sector of the southern front.
It is likely that very soon we will see Russian attacks similar to Kamyanske, aimed at the weakest points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which have “relaxed” from the long lull on the southern front. There are many such “quiet” places in this direction."
"The situation in the Zaporozhye direction by the end of October 7, 2024
In the Zaporozhye direction, the past 24 hours were marked by increased attacks of the Russian Armed Forces on the eastern bank of the former Kakhovka Reservoir. The area, which had remained "static" for a long time, began to move, which could create new difficulties for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are already experiencing an operational crisis on the Donbass front. Russian troops managed to push through the defenses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kamyanske, entering the village both along the bank of the former reservoir and through the bed of the Yanchekrak River. At the same time, parts of Ukrainian positions were isolated by the assault detachments of the Russian Armed Forces, after which the remnants of the enemy were destroyed by "second-echelon" groups. It is noteworthy that in the video that appeared on the Internet, Russian servicemen are moving towards the enemy position from the north. This may indicate that by that time the front line had already advanced deeper into the Ukrainian defenses. Separately, it is worth noting the high efficiency of UAV units, which suppressed firing points and observation posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and also exposed weak spots in the enemy's defenses. This allowed Russian troops to advance into low-rise buildings without significant resistance. At the same time, it is too early to talk about the consolidation of the Russian Armed Forces in the captured positions - there is no objective footage to prove this. At the moment, the enemy is transferring reserves to the area to stop the advance of Russian troops and strengthen the defense lines. The Zaporozhye direction was "static" for quite a long time, and some of its sectors have not appeared in the media for over a year. The main military actions here took place in the Pyatykhatky and Robotyne sectors - the sites of fierce battles during last year's unsuccessful "counteroffensive" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Nevertheless, the activation of offensive operations of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kamyanske area allows us to talk about the intentions of the Russian Command: if not to achieve a deep breakthrough of the front in this direction, then at least to achieve significant tactical successes - in light of the enemy's preparations for operations in the Energodar area, the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces may be aimed at disrupting preparations for their implementation. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, withdrawn to the rear areas for training and replenishment, may have to be involved in repelling this attack, which will allow Russian troops to eliminate the threat to an important sector of the southern front. It is likely that very soon we will see Russian attacks similar to Kamyanske, aimed at the weakest points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which have “relaxed” from the long lull on the southern front. There are many such “quiet” places in this direction."