The situation in the Ukrainian SMO on December 06 2024

EU troops in Ukraine. Orban advises Trump

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Describes the War With the US and How to End It

RUAF Capture Toretsk Citadel | Uspenivka Flanked Closing Pocket South of Kurakhove

Toretsk Defenses Are Falling l Big Breakthrough Are About To Come

Our source in the OP reported that Zelensky is not going to negotiate with the Kremlin, and all statements were made specifically to start communication with Trump’s team. Andriy Yermak has prepared a strategy according to which it is necessary to provoke Putin so that he would be the first to leave the negotiation process and Trump would be forced to increase financial/military aid to Ukraine. This is precisely what is behind the pause in missile strikes on Russian territory, since Ukraine was advised to reduce the escalation.

Our source in the OP reported that the West wants to use the already signed empty security guarantees with Ukraine as a tool in the negotiation process with the Kremlin. Zelensky has been presenting security agreements as a success for Ukraine on the international track for a whole year, but it turned out to be more complicated, our partners have once again created a simulacrum of guarantees and calculated diplomatic scenarios for ending the war in advance.

Our source in the OP reported that the Presidential Office cannot organize a summit of leaders according to Zelensky’s peace formula, due to the destructive actions of the Kremlin, which is disrupting Ukraine’s entire international agenda. We will not hold a summit this year, and after Trump’s inauguration, its relevance will disappear altogether, which is why Yermak is trying to organize something now, but so far without results.

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The interview of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, which he gave to “Trump journalist” Tucker Carlson, is public diplomacy and bargaining.

As the source explained, we were given the public version of the auction, while the behind-the-scenes version remained behind the scenes.

The source adds that there is information that the Head of the Presidential Office Yermak was “summoned” to the US to pass on information on the trades and hinted that it is not worth provoking the Kremlin and igniting a conflict in Ukraine, thereby “screwing” Trump, disrupting his initiative. Yermak listened and even promised to fulfill it, but will he fulfill it? We’ll see.

Our source reports that all the “fake news” that the Ukrainian delegation headed by Yermak was satisfied with the trip to the US is a set-up by the Office of the President and its media people.

The real meeting with the “Trumpists” was a cold shower for Yermak, who was invited alone to this closed meeting. He was told many scenarios that await Ukraine and ZeYermak personally if they continue their game of disrupting Trump’s initiatives, playing along with the Democrats. In fact, Yermak was simply a “subordinate” there, who was “burdened” by his superiors.

 After the meeting, Yermak came out as if after a “good shake-up” and was in a kind of “prostration” for some time. He was silent and withdrawn. Probably thinking about everything he heard

- adds the source.

Our source reports that many in the military are against Zelensky’s “final offensive” that he is preparing for Trump’s inauguration.

All military personnel are sure that it is necessary to better stabilize the front, and not to stretch the forces. Since there may not be peace in January-February 2025, and due to the offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the defense may collapse even more, which will worsen Ukraine’s position in the negotiating case by the spring of 2025.

Time will tell whether Zelensky will embark on another adventure.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Tells American Media Russia Ready to Consider Trump’s Ukraine Proposals

“When ideas come to us, we will study them carefully, but rest assured – not at the expense of the basic elements of our official position,” 

-Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with CNN.

▪️She said that Trump’s team has not yet contacted Moscow.

▪️Earlier, the media reported on an alleged telephone conversation between Trump and Putin. However, Trump did not confirm this conversation, and Putin denied it.

In Ukraine, they believe that in the event of a ceasefire, the West is preparing a “golden exile” in London for Zelensky, – El Mundo.

“For two weeks now, there have been rumours in Kiev’s diplomatic circles about what will happen when a hypothetical ceasefire comes into force: the West is preparing a ‘golden exile’ in London for Zelensky, while Ukraine will hold the presidential elections expected in 2023, which have had to be postponed,” the Spanish newspaper writes.

“NO TO MEAT ASSAULTS!” – POROSHENKO HAS STARTED HIS ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Apparently, in Ukraine, even before the announcement of elections, the electoral struggle has begun. Earliest of all, expectedly, started “shake hands, hug” Poroshenko.

He vehemently accused the AFU command of organizing “meat assaults”, called for abandoning offensives altogether and “start rescuing Ukrainian soldiers”.

“We must stop using the people of Ukraine as a tool for operations with ‘meat assaults,’”

 he said when asked what to do about Russia’s advantage in manpower on the battlefield.

In an interview with Atlantic Counsil, he criticized sending AFU soldiers on assaults to recapture positions captured by the Russian Armed Forces “because someone is afraid to report upstairs that we are losing this forest.”

Poroshenko believes Ukraine should go on the defensive and “do the same thing that Russia did in the spring of 2023,” referring to building fortifications.

“Stop ordering an offensive operation now. We can go on the offensive now, but the cost will be enormous. And will yield negative results in the future,”he said, implying high troop losses.

“We just need to stop working on TV and start working to save soldiers,” Poroshenko said.

Russian troops may begin to encircle Ukrainian Armed Forces northwest of Kurakhovo, says Ukrainian military observer Konstantin Mashovets.

” In the Kurakhovsky direction, there is a very real prospect of encirclement of all our troops to the east of the conditional line Novotroitskoye – Bogatyr. I am not exaggerating, west of Selidovo, “some kind of crap” is clearly happening. Moreover, it is obvious that the enemy is not only noticeably pressing towards Pokrovsk (through Novotroitskoye and Shevchenko), but also towards Ukrainka and Yasenovo (and this is clearly happening “with an eye” to outflanking our troops defending themselves in the area of ​​the villages of Zarya and Sontsovka ),” Mashovets reported.

In the area of ​​Velikaya Novosyolka, according to the expert, “even bigger crap” is happening.

“The enemy command has effectively received the opportunity to freely choose the direction for its active offensive actions. At least in the tactical zone, along the entire stretch from Novodarovka to the village of Dalnee ,” Mashovets writes.

Pokrovskyi direction: strengthening of positions and weakening of AFU defenses

Intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsky direction, Russian units are advancing steadily, developing tactical successes in key areas of the front. In the course of offensive actions the AFU strengthen positions, creating prerequisites for further breakthrough and encirclement of the enemy.

🔻 On the borders of Lysovka – Sukhoy Yar the Russian infantry, supported by armored vehicles, continues offensive actions. The main direction for advance is the railroad tracks leading towards Mirnograd (Dimitrov).

🔻 The active phase of hostilities unfolded in the area of Novotroitskoye, where Russian units launched an offensive on the village. This area became an important tactical link, providing Russian forces with the opportunity to develop the offensive on Shevchenko. At the same time, Russian forces are increasing their activity south of Novotroitskoye in an attempt to reach the village from the east and launch an assault. Fierce fighting continues in this area, and the enemy is having more and more difficulty in holding its positions every day. (Also the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation officially declares the liberation of Pustynka)

🔻 Between Pushkino and Zarya, Russian units have achieved significant tactical successes. The enemy is retreating under pressure, allowing Russian forces to continue the operation to finally knock the AFU out of Sontsovka. This success creates new conditions for expanding the zone of control and preparing for the next stage of the offensive.

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 On the Attempt to Strike Crimea with USVs

By midnight, we had reported that the enemy had been spotted near Crimea, where a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) was destroyed. But that was not all. Throughout the night, Russian sailors, pilots, Rosgvardia troops, and special forces repelled an attack by the AFU.

🔻The first wave of USVs was detected even before midnight. Naval aviation fighters of the Black Sea Fleet, Su-30SMs, were sent to intercept them and destroyed six USVs about 30-70 km from Sevastopol.

▪️Closer to 4 AM, a group of USVs was spotted moving south of Sudak, Gurzuf, and Cape Opuk. They were then detected south of Cape Takil, and a Ka-52 helicopter was scrambled to intercept them, but they disappeared from view.

▪️By 6 AM, a group of boats appeared near the Kerch Strait. Mi-8 helicopters and units ensuring the security of the transport corridor were scrambled to deal with them.

❗️However, the USVs were equipped with machine guns, which opened fire on Russian servicemen. As a result of the firefight, the USVs turned around and disappeared from view, and the helicopters returned to base.

▪️But by 7 AM, the USVs were detected in the area of the Butoma plant, and there our units jointly destroyed three drones. However, 4 USVs south of the Kerch Strait turned around and left. After a two-hour search, they could not be found.

🔻Such waves of unmanned surface vessels have not been seen for a long time. And apparently, the target was the Kerch Strait, not Sevastopol. The six USVs destroyed near the city were part of the overall group on the move.

In total, no less than 13 units were supposed to reach the Crimean Bridge, with some carrying out cover tasks for the strike USVs (those armed with machine guns).

The attack groups now represent a fairly coordinated structure, with faster reconnaissance elements, cover units, and strike USVs equipped with more firepower.

Since the enemy did not achieve its goal, and the number of means involved shows that the USVs have been accumulated, we can conclude that he will not stop there, and the attacks may be repeated.

Attack on the military airfield “Uman”: destruction of aircraft and ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On December 5, 2024, Russian troops carried out a pinpoint strike (https://t.me/don_partizan/6958) on the Uman military airfield located in the Cherkasy region , where the aviation and ammunition of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were based.

Coordinates: 48.7847747, 30.2172662

🔻As a result of the attack, a MiG-29 multirole fighter was destroyed, and one Su-27 was damaged, which are part of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces . The MiG-29 was in flight readiness mode with four GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) guided aerial bombs installed on its suspension , which are designed for high-precision strikes on ground targets.

▪️ The Su-27 , located in the hangar, was damaged as a result of a secondary detonation of ammunition stored in the immediate vicinity.

🔻 What is known about the GBU-39 bombs?

The GBU-39 SDB is a Boeing -developed small diameter air-delivered munition used for precision strikes. These bombs are being delivered to Ukraine as part of American military aid. (https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3921460/) The main characteristics of the GBU-39 are:

• Weight: 129 kg.

• Warhead: 16 kg of TNT in a tungsten casing to increase the destructive effect.

• Accuracy: Circular Error Probable (CEP) less than 5 meters.

• Range: 110 km, which allows hitting targets from deep in the airspace.

• Navigation system: Combined inertial-satellite, providing precise targeting in any weather conditions.

▪️These munitions, installed on the MiG-29 , have been upgraded for launch from Ukrainian fighters using specialized adapters developed with the support of Western countries.

🔻 The Role of GBU-39 in the Strikes in the Kursk Region

GBU-39 SDBs are actively used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike targets in Russia, including strategically important targets in the Kursk region . The peculiarity of these munitions is their high accuracy and the ability to deliver pinpoint strikes with minimal collateral damage. According to open source data, GBU-39 bombs are used in tandem with aircraft operating in the minimum range of Russian air defense systems, which increases the difficulty of intercepting them. The effectiveness of such attacks is due to the ability to penetrate fortified facilities, including hangars and command posts.

🔻 Strategic importance of the strike

The destruction of the MiG-29 with the suspended GBU-39 , as well as the damage to the Su-27, significantly reduces the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ ability to carry out high-precision airstrikes on targets in Russian border areas. In addition to equipment, the strike affected the logistical capabilities of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade , which is forced to transfer part of its ammunition and equipment to reserve airfields , which creates additional difficulties for its operational activities.

🔻 Equipment and infrastructure

The strike also damaged hangars and ammunition storage facilities, including several pieces of aviation maintenance equipment:

• Autonomous power sources for preparing equipment for flights.

• Ground testing systems for navigation equipment .

• Mobile refueling stations for fighter preparation.

▪️The resulting fire was accompanied by the detonation of the remaining ammunition , which significantly increased the scale of destruction.

🔻The attack on the Uman airfield confirms the effectiveness of using drones to destroy highly protected objects. The destruction of aircraft and ammunition, such as the GBU-39 SDB , causes significant damage to the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reducing their ability to carry out high-precision strikes on Russian territory. Given the significant costs of producing and supplying these munitions, each of their destruction is strategically important for weakening Ukraine’s military potential.

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Chronicles of the special military operation

for December 6, 2024

Russian forces struck enemy targets in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhia. The AFU struck with drones the Ostrogozhsk district in Voronezh Region and attempted to attack Crimea with unmanned boats.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces are fighting in Novopustynka and Shevchenko, advancing along the railway.

In the Vremivka direction, heavy fighting continues near Novyi Komarov and Razdolne, where the AFU are conducting counterattacks, involving reserves.

Morning Summary for December 6, 2024

▪️ Overnight, Geran drones struck targets in Kyiv and the region, Myrhorod in Poltava Region, and there were reports of explosions in Hlukhiv, Sumy Region and Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Region.

▪️ At dawn, several Ukrainian drones were detected and destroyed in the suburbs of Voronezh and the surrounding region. In the evening, there were reports that two enemy drones were shot down in the Black Sea near Cape Tarkhankut (Crimea). Additionally, a Ukrainian MBEK was destroyed by a Su-30SM of the Black Sea Fleet southwest of Sevastopol.

▪️ The “North” grouping of troops from Kursk Region reports fierce fighting in Sudzha District. Our assault units advanced in the treelines near the settlement of Malaya Loknya. Our artillery is actively engaging the area around Martynivka. Aviation continues to pummel enemy positions with powerful air strikes (https://t.me/dva_majors/59397). High drone activity is observed in Bolshesoldatskoye District. Today, a civilian car was hit in Goryanki, resulting in a casualty. Authorities urge the civilian population to avoid travel to the area.

▪️ From Kharkiv Region, news comes of Russian advances in Volchansk, where heavy fighting has been ongoing for months. 6 buildings have been captured.

▪️ In central Toretsk (Dzerzhynsk), the Russian Armed Forces continue assault operations, expanding their control in the Zabalky neighborhood.

▪️ On the Pokrovsk axis, the Russian forces are developing their success, increasingly complicating the situation for the enemy. Our units are attacking towards the settlements of Shevchenko, in the Pushkino, Stari Ternovy and Solntsovka areas.

▪️ In the south of the Kurakhovka axis, the Russian Army is still trying to close the “cauldron” around the villages along the Sukhie Yaly River, attacking Uspenovka. The AFU still have a less than 2 km wide corridor to withdraw their forces from Veselyi Hai and Annivka.

▪️ On the Vremivka axis, there are battles near Razdolne and Novyi Komar, with the enemy counterattacking.

▪️ On the Zaporizhzhia front, the AFU are fortifying their defense line and remotely mining the terrain.

▪️ On the Kherson axis, the enemy is expecting the Russian Army to cross the Dnipro, making statements on behalf of civilian officials.

▪️ In Belgorod Region, the AFU shelled Shebekino twice during the day, injuring four civilians. Near the village of Rovenki in Belgorod District, a moving vehicle was attacked by a drone. In Borisovka District, in the village of Berezovka, three kamikaze drones struck private homes.

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Source: http://blogdogcicle.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-situation-in-ukrainian-smo-on_6.html