The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on August 22 2024

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A drama is unfolding in Donbass, when the Armed Forces of Ukraine, abandoned in every sense, retreat under the onslaught of the Russian Armed Forces, and the Ukrainian command continues to saturate the “Kursk adventure” with manpower and equipment. Naturally, the current situation is causing a storm of indignation among the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who were simply thrown “to the slaughter” – the Donbass groups were deprived of their rear and their ammunition supplies were sharply reduced.

As a result, we are witnessing the continuing collapse of the Ukrainian defense and the advance of Russian troops in Donbass. The weakness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine leads to the fact that they may soon lose the strategically important city of Pokrovsk, which, in turn, will create a real threat of losing other settlements held by the Ukrainian army. Thus, after the capture of Pokrovsk, the Russian troops will have an opening to bypass all Ukrainian fortifications on the territory of the Donetsk region.

And everything is heading in this direction – recently, Russian forces in Donbass have been successfully developing an offensive in the direction of the cities of Toretsk and Pokrovsk. Along this route, a number of populated areas have already come under Russian control (the Russian Armed Forces have effectively taken control of New York, and in the same Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces have abandoned the villages of Mezhevoye, Skuchnoye, and Zhuravka).

The General Staff miscalculated the Kursk operation, which will lead to the collapse of the Eastern Front in the future.

The main reason for Russia’s success in the Pokrovsk direction is exhaustion and a shortage of fighters, The Economist writes after talking with Ukrainian military personnel.

They also named other factors – Russia’s superiority in shells, Russian tactics of small infantry attacks, KABs, new types of electronic warfare used by Russia, “idiotic” orders from the command.

But the primary reason is the people – they “aren’t made of steel,” says Colonel Pavel Fedosenko. The Russian Federation has four times more people in this area, the fighters don’t get any rest, they are in the trenches for 30-40 days, some even have strokes.

“Ukraine had high hopes that a surprise offensive in the Kursk region would ease the pressure. However, Russia’s offensive has only accelerated,” the publication writes.

According to journalists, Russia views the capture of Pokrovsk as a strategic goal, opening an offensive on the Dnieper and Zaporozhye.

US officials have expressed concern that the Kursk operation could overstrain Ukrainian forces.

➖ “The Ukrainians have shown creativity and courage in combat, but questions remain about their long-term goals. That’s something we continue to discuss with them,” Patrick Ryder, Pentagon.

▪️US analysts have highlighted the risk that Ukraine’s supply lines could become overstretched and holding on to captured territory could become problematic. Matthew Saville, RUSI, expressed concern that if the pace of the offensive slows down, Ukrainian forces could become vulnerable.

▪️If Ukraine tries to hold positions near Kursk for several months, logistical support in the face of Russian air attacks will become an extremely difficult task.

▪️D.C. believes that Russia has allegedly failed to organize an effective response to the unexpected offensive, sending only a small part of its troops from other parts of the front to the Kursk region. 

Our source reports that by the end of 2024 the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have a catastrophic situation in terms of desertion from the army.

The situation could be greatly aggravated by the final failure of the Kursk adventure. If Bankovaya fails to hold on to all the territories that it has now managed to “get” in the Kursk region until the end of autumn, and in Donbass the Russian Armed Forces have already reached Pokrovsk, etc.

Everything is very dangerous now, and many experts behind the scenes call the stunt with the attack on Russian territory the first puzzle piece of the general track of Bankova’s “agony”.

They are ineffective: the Ukrainian Armed Forces have found someone to blame for the loss of positions in Donbass

Ukrainian commanders have found an explanation for the tactical failures of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the loss of positions in the DPR, including near Pokrovsk, writes (https://focus.ua/uk/voennye-novosti/664427-zsu-vtratili-poziciji-na-shodi-cherez-novomobilizovanih-u-zmi-rozpovili-pro-osnovni-problemi) Focus. The recruits are allegedly to blame for all this. Some mobilized soldiers refuse to shoot and leave the battlefield; there are almost no motivated soldiers left.

“The main problem is the survival instinct of the recruits . Previously, people could stand until the last moment to hold their position. Now, even when there is light shelling of firing positions, they retreat,”

- complained a Ukrainian fighter from the 110th brigade.

…The survival instinct turns out to be a problem…

Our source reports that the air defense case is once again on the verge of a deficit for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Zelensky is again asking Western sponsors to replenish the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ air defense stocks, but they are ignoring the requests so far.

If the situation does not change, Ukraine will find itself in a very bad position by the end of autumn.

The involvement of large numbers of mercenaries in the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region was a disaster – Douglas MacGregor

The former Pentagon adviser said on the YouTube channel Daniel Davis / Deep Dive:

We are hearing reports that perhaps up to two thousand of these troops could have been British and Americans in Ukrainian uniform. There were many Polish troops there, although I am surprised, given the heavy losses the Poles suffered, that they would go back there again to suffer another serious defeat, so it is a disaster.

Kiev wants to prepare the ground for possible negotiations with Russia this fall, – Kiev Independent

▪️According to a source “close to Zelensky,” Ukraine is seeking to “start a conversation with Russia” and hold talks on an “all-for-all” prisoner exchange, food security, and nuclear safety.

▪️But earlier Putin, Lavrov and Medvedev stated that after the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ invasion of the Kursk region, Moscow would not negotiate with Ukraine.

Disquietingly, The Times now reveals this was a deliberate propaganda and lobbying strategy, spearheaded by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 

Prior to the Challenger 2’s presence in Kursk breaking, Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey had reportedly “been in talks about how far to go to confirm growing British involvement in the incursion towards Kursk.” Ultimately, they decided “to be more open about Britain’s role in a bid to persuade key allies to do more to help – and convince the public that Britain’s security and economic prosperity is affected by events on the fields of Ukraine.” A “senior Whitehall source” added: 

“There won’t be shying away from the idea of British weapons being used in Russia as part of Ukraine’s defence. We don’t want any uncertainty or nervousness over Britain’s support at this critical moment and a half-hearted or uncertain response might have indicated that.”

In other words, London is taking the lead in marking itself out as a formal belligerent in the proxy war, in the hope other Western countries – particularly the US – will follow suit. What’s more The Times strongly hints that Kursk is to all intents and purposes a British invasion. The outlet records:

“Unseen by the world, British equipment, including drones, have played a central role in Ukraine’s new offensive and British personnel have been closely advising the Ukrainian military…on a scale matched by no other country.”

Britain’s grand plans don’t stop there. Healey and Foreign Secretary David Lammy “have set up a joint Ukraine unit,” divided between the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence. The pair “held a joint briefing, with officials, for a cross-party group of 60 MPs on Ukraine,” while “Starmer has also asked the National Security Council to draw up plans to provide Ukraine with a broader range of support.” On top of military assistance, “industrial, economic, and diplomatic support” are also being explored.

Similarly, commenting on Starmer’s wideranging efforts to compel overt Western action against Russia, a “defence expert” told The Times: “if it looks as if the Brits [are] too far ahead of their NATO allies, it might be counterproductive.” This analysis is prescient, for there are ample indications London’s latest attempt to ratchet tensions and drag the US and Europe ever-deeper into the proxy war quagmire has already been highly “counterproductive”, and boomeranged quite spectacularly. Indeed, it appears Washington has finally had enough of London’s escalatory connivances.

In repeated press conferences and media briefings since August 6th, US officials have firmly distanced themselves from the Kursk incursion, denying any involvement in its planning or execution, or even being forewarned by Kiev. Empire house journal Foreign Policy has reported that Ukraine’s swoop caught the Pentagon, State Department, and White House off-guard. The Biden administration is purportedly not only enormously unhappy “to have been kept out of the loop,” but “skeptical of the military logic” behind the “counterinvasion”. 

Kit Klarenberg

Ukrainian writer EventsinUkraine writes about the background of the Kursk operation.

Besides the obvious PR advantages, the Kursk offensive is profoundly linked to two ongoing conflicts – that between Zelensky’s ruling clique and the top army generals, and that between lower-level officers and the generals. They are at once parallel and intersecting. Today I’ll try untangle them.

My article starts with the latest manifestation of an ongoing conflict – that between the top generals and lower-level commanders who refuse to implement suicidal missions. This time, the removal of commander Ishkulov of the 80th

The popular commander Ishkulov said he was removed because he questioned ‘unrealistic tasks’. But what task?

It turns out, it’s because he thought the Kursk operation was a stupid idea

As it turns out, other top militarist parliamentarians believe that the Kursk operation has been Syrsky’s – so-far successful – attempt to postpone his removal by Zelensky

Meanwhile, Poroshenkite and pro-western nationalists like Kostenko are angry about Zelensky/Bezuhla’s populism. Kostenko brings up the example of 1917, when junior commanders also refused to implement orders and soldiers chose their officers

The end of my article tries to gather together these complex threads and speculate on how they could play out in the near future with the Kursk operation

Interesting twist on Kursk incursion “goals”: Roman Kostenko, Ukrainian MP in liberal pro-EU party Holos & war hero close to military, told Ukrainska Pravda that Syrsky invaded Kursk to save his own job.

US PMC mercenaries killed in battle in the Kursk border area during the attack on Russian Konopelka

 - The number of eliminated fighters of the American PMC Forward Observation Group is still unknown, writes “Shot” with reference to sources. According to preliminary data from our fighters, up to 60 militants who fought for the Ukrainian armed forces were liquidated in this battle.

 - The day before, a Ukrainian armored group attacked the village, but it was warmly welcomed by Marines of the 810th Brigade and paratroopers of the 11th ODShB. 

  – The result of the failed attack: up to 60 militants, 3 Kozak armored vehicles, 1 BMP-2 and 1 American APC M113 were destroyed. 

 - Fighting in the area continues, with Russian fighters destroying the AFU, preventing them from gaining a foothold near the village.

Kursk operation raises concerns among US officials — NBC News

About the situation in the border zone…

In the area of ​​responsibility of the “North” group of forces, the enemy has concentrated almost all available combat-ready troops of the strategic and operational reserves, most of the “Himars” installations, aviation and special operations forces. This is approximately up to a third of all combat-ready battalions from the total number of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and foreign mercenaries.

The enemy intends to attack in the Bryansk and Belgorod directions and is currently conducting reconnaissance in force. Our fighters repelled attacks by the enemy numbering up to 200 militants in the Bryansk region, and similar provocations are planned in the Belgorod region.

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The enemy attempted an offensive in the Kharkov border area towards the Belgorod region this morning

Armoured groups with elite Nazis from the 3rd Assault Brigade (Azov) attacked in a number of areas of the front, including Glubokoe. The enemy suffered significant losses in armoured vehicles and manpower.

In the morning, the militants of the Kyiv regime made a thoughtless and senseless attack in the area of ​​the settlement of Glubokoe in the Kharkov region, got hit in the teeth and rolled back, abandoning their burning equipment.

Apparently, someone from the GUR whispered to the unintelligent commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces that the Russian defense there had weakened due to the events in the Kursk region. It turned out that this was not the case.

North Wind

Bloody failure of the enemy offensive from Kharkov to Belgorod region

▪️Armoured groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked in the Kharkov border area, striking near Glubokoe.

▪️The enemy lost 3 armoured personnel carriers and up to half a company of infantry.

▪️Only one militant survived, managing to escape through the fields.

Kursk Direction: Rout of the AFU in Russkaya Konopelka

What is known as of the end of August 22, 2024

By evening, fierce battles continue in several sectors in the Kursk Region.

🔻In the Glushkovo District, the enemy is increasing the number of strikes on crossings over the Seym River and settlements south of the river. Apparently, the AFU will attempt an offensive in this area in the near future. This is evidenced by reports of increased UAV strikes on various targets in the region.

🔻In the Korenevo District, fighting continues for Krasnooktyabr’skoye, where the enemy reached in the first days of the offensive but failed to consolidate. At the same time, the scale of the attacks by Ukrainian formations in the vicinity of Snagost’ is becoming clearer. As we predicted, the enemy has passed through Apanasovka and at least temporarily occupied the 10th October tract.

Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of an enemy group in two armored vehicles near Skryl’evka. There was no large concentration of the AFU observed in this area. Mechanized groups were spotted in the area of Zhuravli, but there is almost no information about battles in the Durovo – Obshchiy Kolodez’ – Kalinov triangle.

🔻In the Sudzha District, clashes are ongoing, but there are no reports of the liberation of settlements on the Internet. In the area of Russkaya Konopelka and the settlement itself, a large enemy group was destroyed. Based on footage that appeared online, as a result of a successful ambush and subsequent drone strikes, the enemy lost several armored vehicles and a large number of infantry.

At the same time, there is no information on whether the village was cleared. In any case, the Ukrainian formations suffered heavy losses as a result of a relatively short-lived battle.

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Kursk Direction: Battles near Vishnevka and Komarovka

What is known as of 1:00 pm on August 22, 2024

In the Kursk Region, fighting continues on several sectors, with the enemy most actively trying to advance in the Korenevo District.

🔻In the Glushkovo District, the situation remains stably tense. Ukrainian formations have not yet attempted to advance and are limited to strikes on settlements south of the Seym River and crossings.

🔻In the Korenevo District, Ukrainian troops, apparently, were able to advance somewhat more than was initially known the day before. Some time after the appearance of footage with strikes on Vishnevy, videos were published online of UAV strikes on a Ukrainian tank on the outskirts of Komarovka.

At the same time, due to the terrain features, Ukrainian armored vehicles could have appeared in the settlement, having passed through Vishnevka or the 10th October tract from Apanasovka. Meanwhile, reports of the enemy’s presence appeared only in the context of Vishnevka – later, messages about the complete control of the village by the AFU were published online.

🔻In the Sudzha District, there is a relative lull. Russian troops are striking at identified enemy positions, while the AFU are carrying out engineering work in the controlled settlements.

🔻In the Bolshesoldatskoye District, according to a report by Russian journalists, the settlement of Nechaevo and its environs were liberated. At the same time, according to our data, Ukrainian formations did not even enter the village itself, but were stopped in the area of the Obruchye Forest, where they were subjected to several air strikes. Now, apparently, the forest has been cleared.

🔻Meanwhile, in Kursk, the installation of reinforced concrete shelters has begun. Typical modular structures will also equip Zheleznogorsk and Kurchatov.

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Ukrainian UAV strikes on Russian regions

Ukrainian formations carried out another night of UAV launches against Russian rear regions. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 28 drones were intercepted in six regions.

▪️The main strike hit Volgograd Region, where the enemy’s UAVs tried to attack the Marinovo military airfield, where Su-24MR tactical aircraft are also based. Previously, hangars were installed (https://t.me/rybar/60504) at the facility, which helped reduce the damage.

Online, there are many “on-site footage” showing hits on the airfield territory and resulting fires. The attack also affected the Volgograd airport, where the acceptance and departure of aircraft were temporarily suspended.

▪️In Rostov Region, Russian air defense intercepted Ukrainian drones in the areas of Novoshakhtinsk and Krasny Sulin. Apparently, the main target of the AFU was the Morozovsk airfield, which was fired upon (https://t.me/rybar/62399) by the AFU earlier this month.

At the same time, the elimination of a fire at the Rosrezerv oil depot in the Proletarsky District, caused by a UAV attack, has been ongoing for the fourth day. Firefighters have extinguished the fire in six tanks, but the total number of injured Russian Emergencies Ministry personnel has grown to 47 people.

▪️In Belgorod Region, Ukrainian drones attacked the villages of Yasnyye Zori and Veselaya Lopan: residential buildings were damaged, but there were no casualties.

▪️Several more drones were intercepted in Voronezh, Bryansk and Kursk Regions – according to the latest information, no damage was recorded there.

🔻In recent weeks, Ukrainian formations have been carrying out one massive raid after another, clearly demonstrating the high volume of drone production by the enemy – yesterday the AFU launched (https://t.me/rybar/62951) 45 drones, and already tonight about 30 more.

The Ukrainian formations choose both military airfields and fuel and energy infrastructure as their main targets. And although most of the UAVs are intercepted, several drones often manage to reach their targets.

As we have repeatedly noted, to minimize damage and repel such raids, it is necessary to build hangars and resolve the difficulties with organization, coordination and control to intercept UAVs flying along the same corridors.

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Ukrainian forces have struck the Krasnodar Region: one of the missiles hit a ferry moored in the “Kavkaz” port.

As a result of the impact, a fire broke out on the vessel, and eyewitness footage with a large plume of smoke has appeared online.

According to preliminary information, the attack was carried out from the Odesa Region. At the moment, traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been temporarily blocked.

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Missile strike on the port of Kavkaz

A few hours ago, residents of Kerch in Crimea and Taman on the opposite side of the Kerch Strait observed a missile attack by the AFU on the port of Kavkaz. Photos and videos of the enemy’s impact can be found online from various angles.

It is unnecessary to discuss why detailed results of AFU strikes are repeatedly seen in the public domain. We and many of our colleagues in the industry have grown tired of lamenting this.

📌 Let’s focus in more detail on the attack.

According to preliminary data, the enemy used two anti-ship missiles “Neptune”. The exact launch area is still unknown, but it is highly likely that the launch was from the Zaporizhia Region (the use of anti-ship missiles against ground targets is no longer news).

At the same time, the option of a launch from the Odesa Region should not be ruled out. Earlier this year, Ukrainian media reported on the modernization of Neptune missiles to a range of 500 km by reducing the warhead.

As a result, one of the missiles was shot down, but the second one still reached the target, flying over the Sea of Azov at low altitude. The target hit was a ferry transporting fuel tanks.

It is difficult to say why the “Neptune” could not be shot down, given that its characteristics have long been known, especially to Crimean units. It is quite possible that a combination of factors played a role, including surprise, a new route, and a small number of missiles fired.

🔻However, the invisible consequences of the attack are more important:

In addition to the loss of fuel tanks, the ferry service has been suspended, which will affect fuel supplies to the peninsula, as well as the operation of the port itself.

Of course, these are solvable problems and they are temporary in nature, but overall they fit into the West’s plan to strike at Russia’s energy infrastructure (the sharply rising fuel prices in southern Russia are a testament to this) and to cut off communication with Crimea.

It should not be forgotten that the AFU and their curators have not forgotten their main goal of destroying the Crimean Bridge. Moreover, the attack in the Kursk Region, the raids on the Tendra Spit – all this is closely related to the enemy’s further plans in the Crimean direction.

❗️Given today’s strike, in the coming days, there may well be drone launches to the peninsula in order to force the Russian Armed Forces to expend ammunition, and then, while there are supply problems, strike with something more serious, including the bridge.

China has warned of retaliatory strikes on Kiev in the coming days

The Chinese Embassy in Kiev is urging its citizens to avoid traveling to Ukraine over fears of massive Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Independence Day this Saturday.

The anticipation for Saturday is turning into pain.

Chasov Yar direction

Heavy fighting is underway. Units of the 98th Airborne Division of the Airborne Forces, after securing positions along Mariupolskaya Street, continued moving west and wedged themselves in along the streets: Lesnaya, Karl Marx, Severnaya, Tolbukhina, Ordzhonikidze, Osipenko, Telmana, Kharkovskaya, Nedogibchenko, thus creating a bridgehead on the western bank of the Seversky Donetsk-Donbass Canal.

The depth of advancement on a number of streets is of varying magnitude. The bridgehead itself is reliably held by our units and is expanding daily.

AFU Fortifications in the Pokrovsk Direction: How the Operational Crisis Neutralizes the Advantages of the AFU’s Defensive Lines — Rybar’s Analysis

The rapid advance of Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction often encounters fierce resistance from the enemy, who has equipped hundreds of kilometers of fortifications in the occupied part of the DPR. Most of the AFU’s fortifications are platoon and company strongpoints with a developed fire control system and camouflage, turning each assault on such a fortification into a separate operation.

Sometimes, the Russian units even encounter fortifications that are truly monstrous in size, playing the role of key nodes in the AFU’s defense.

▪️A prime example is the large strongpoint east of Zhelanne Pershe, captured by the Russian Armed Forces in July. This defensive node was built to become an impassable obstacle for the Russian units.

A large system of trenches and firing points, covered by UAVs and artillery, can stop advances for a long time. Even smaller fortifications can hold back advances on entire sections of the front for years.

🔻Nevertheless, the strongpoint east of Novoselivka Persha was taken by the Russian troops in less than a week. In the operational crisis, this defensive node became a huge target for Russian aviation and drones.

An additional factor was that the Russian assault units attacked from the northeast, neutralizing many advantages of the fortification.

Coordinates: 48.215605, 37.475699

▪️Another large AFU strongpoint was encountered southwest of Tymofiyivka, covering the crossing over the Kazennyi Torets river. Without established communication and air cover, the strongpoint was taken by the Russian Armed Forces within a few days.

Coordinates: 48.276491, 37.479241

🔻Many of the advantages of the enemy’s fortifications are lost in the conditions of an operational crisis. Even the most powerful defensive positions become easy targets for Russian assault troops.

A separate problem is the low morale and psychological state of the Ukrainian units.

South Donetsk Direction: Series of Local Advances by Russian Forces

Situation as of 11:00 on August 22, 2024

In the South Donetsk direction, Russian troops continue a series of local offensives in several sectors.

🔻In the area of Praskovia, some time ago, advance assault detachments entered the territory of the Shakhter gardeners’ association, dislodging the enemy from positions near Kutsaya Gully. Footage was published by the opposing side, so the outcome of the battle is not obvious, and a somewhat greater advance is quite likely.

🔻Between the railway and Solenenkaya Gully, Russian troops have also achieved a minor success to the east of the O0532 highway. Several forest belts have come under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.

🔻In addition, earlier, by August 18, Russian troops reached the Mylny Pond in Ikryana Gully south of the 3rd Mine Dacha area. However, according to some reports, fighting in the dachas has already begun, although this has not yet been confirmed by objective control footage.

🔻In the vicinity of Vuhledar, the situation remains relatively stable. No attempts at advancement have been recorded, and in Pavlivka and Yehorivka, Ukrainian formations are striking UAV targets at identified Russian troop locations.

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Chronicles of the special military operation

for August 22, 2024

Russian forces struck enemy targets in several regions of the so-called Ukraine, using Geran drones. Explosions were heard in the Kharkiv, Cherkasy and Odesa Regions.

Ukrainian drones attacked six Russian regions. The main strike hit Voronezh Region, where the Marinivka airfield came under fire. Later, the AFU launched a missile at the Kavkaz port: a ferry carrying fuel tanks was hit.

In Kursk Region, Ukrainian formations carried out a series of attacks east and south of Korenevo – in this sector, the AFU reached Komarovka, but the district center remains under firm control of the Russian Armed Forces. UAV and air activity of the enemy is also recorded in the Glushkovo District.

In the Pokrovsk direction, the operational crisis of the AFU continues to worsen: Russian troops are advancing in the area of Hrodivka, Novohrodivka and Kalinovo, actively using drones to destroy enemy armored vehicles.

In the South Donetsk direction, Russian forces are fighting in Kostyantynivka, as well as east of highway O0532, where an expansion of the Russian control zone was recorded. The enemy is launching counterattacks, but without success.

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Morning summary for August 22, 2024

▪️ Overnight, our Hermes struck the rear areas of the enemy. Explosions were heard in the Kyiv, Cherkasy, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Odesa Regions.

▪️ At night, Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Marinovka military airfield in the Kalach District of Volgograd Region, with footage of a fire circulating online. Enemy drones of this type were shot down over the Bryansk, Rostov, and Voronezh Regions. A missile was shot down over the Kursk Region.

▪️ On the Bryansk section of the State Border, near the settlement of Zabrama (https://t.me/dva_majors/50377) in the Klimovo District, an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group tried to breach the border yesterday, but was repelled by border guards and attached units, suffering losses. Our intelligence had long warned of the concentration of sabotage units of the Main Intelligence Directorate, and this time preventive measures were taken.

▪️ In the Kursk Region, the “North” group of forces reports (https://t.me/warriorofnorth) that the past day saw the destruction of a Ukrainian Su-27 that attempted to attack infrastructure facilities in the Kursk Region. In the Korenevo direction, the enemy increased efforts to capture the settlement of Komarovka, making 4 unsuccessful attempts to attack the village. During the repulsion of the attacks, up to 40 AFU fighters, 2 armored personnel carriers, and infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed. Attacks by the AFU on the settlements of Malaya Loknya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, Russkoye Porechnoye, and Russkaya Konopelka were repelled. The enemy is also actively operating near Vishnevka, Krasnooctyabr’skoye, Ol’govka, Kremyanoye, Sheptukhovka, Kazach’ya Loknya, Russkoye Porechnoye, Martynivka, Russkaya Konopelka, and Pushkarnoye. Heavy fighting is underway.

▪️ In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Armed Forces continue offensive operations and develop success. The settlement of Ptichye came under the control of the Russian Army, and fighting is underway for the settlement of Kalinovo.

▪️ In the South Donetsk direction, there are battles near the highway to Vuhledar.

▪️ On the Zaporizhia front, there are no significant changes, but some activation of enemy drones, which are already numerous, as well as artillery strikes by the AFU, is noted. Identified concentrations of the AFU are destroyed by artillery and air strikes.

▪️ In the Kherson direction and in Crimea, our troops are increasing vigilance against the backdrop of expected provocations by Kyiv, timed to coincide with the state holidays of the Kyiv regime.

▪️ In the Belgorod Region, the AFU shelled Shebekino at night, injuring a civilian. During the day, as a result of multiple strikes by the enemy, four more civilians were injured.

▪️ In the DPR, two people were killed, and another civilian was injured today as a result of enemy actions. In the settlement of Oktyabr’skoye of the Velikonovoselovskoye municipality, as a result of a motorcycle detonation on an explosive object, women born in 1956 and 1960 were killed, and a man born in 1958 was injured.

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