The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
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Updates on Artemovsk/Bakhmut-Soledar.
To summarize it seems Russia is pressuring both cities from multiple sides. In Soledar Russian forces are in the center of town and advancing, albeit slowly. In Artemovsk/Bakhmut they're snipping off small areas across the entire arc, from the north to the south. It's possible this is an attempt to fix Ukrainian forces, or even forces Ukraine to funnel reserves to Artemovsk/Bakhmut rather then Soledar. If this push continues it seems likely Soledar will fall and Ukraine's positions at Artemovsk/Bakhmut will be worsened. If Russia has reserves available, it's possible both cities will fall here, but the fight for Artemovsk/Bakhmut will require considerable additional effort.
Ukrainian sources are claiming heavy fighting in Artemovsk/Bakhmut, at the second defense line, implying the first line has fallen. The source, the father of an Azov fighter, is also claiming that many Ukrainian officers "got sick" and left the front line.
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New Ukrainian forces spotted in the Artemovsk/Bakhmut area carrying FN FAL rifles. I suspect they might be a fresh unit rotated in.
A map from the Russian side, claims are similar to what is shown above but Russian sources are claiming control of Podgornoe.
Ukrainian tank getting hit on the southern outskirts of Artemovsk/Bakhmut, near Sobachevka. Note the Ukrainian flag, this is pretty unusual. Looking closer at the tank I suspect this might be a captured Russian variant with K-5 ERA on the turret and sideskirts. The flag might be an attempt to avoid friendly fire.
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A destroyed Ukrainian Iveco MRAP in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
To summarize it seems Russia is pressuring both cities from multiple sides. In Soledar Russian forces are in the center of town and advancing, albeit slowly. In Artemovsk/Bakhmut they're snipping off small areas across the entire arc, from the north to the south. It's possible this is an attempt to fix Ukrainian forces, or even forces Ukraine to funnel reserves to Artemovsk/Bakhmut rather then Soledar. If this push continues it seems likely Soledar will fall and Ukraine's positions at Artemovsk/Bakhmut will be worsened. If Russia has reserves available, it's possible both cities will fall here, but the fight for Artemovsk/Bakhmut will require considerable additional effort.
Ukrainian sources are claiming heavy fighting in Artemovsk/Bakhmut, at the second defense line, implying the first line has fallen. The source, the father of an Azov fighter, is also claiming that many Ukrainian officers "got sick" and left the front line.
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New Ukrainian forces spotted in the Artemovsk/Bakhmut area carrying FN FAL rifles. I suspect they might be a fresh unit rotated in.
A map from the Russian side, claims are similar to what is shown above but Russian sources are claiming control of Podgornoe.
Ukrainian tank getting hit on the southern outskirts of Artemovsk/Bakhmut, near Sobachevka. Note the Ukrainian flag, this is pretty unusual. Looking closer at the tank I suspect this might be a captured Russian variant with K-5 ERA on the turret and sideskirts. The flag might be an attempt to avoid friendly fire.
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A destroyed Ukrainian Iveco MRAP in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Russia claims to have broken through Ukrainian defenses at Soledar, Ukraine denies the claims — Meduza
Since the evening of January 6, Russian Telegram channels have been reporting that Russian troops have made significant progress in Soledar, outside of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, says BBC’s Russian Service. Ukrainian authorities deny Russian claims.
I read the current status as a failure for Russia. They failed in Bakhmut, diverted to attacking Soledar, took huge casualties, made some gains but did not capture the city, and the new push here signals a strategic failure to take Bakhmut. This feels more like a desperation play.
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Russia claims strike on Kramatorsk in retaliation for strike on
Makiivka kills 600+. Ukraine said that they missed, and there were no casulties.
Quote: 'Sergiy Gaiday, head of the Lugansk regional administration, said the Russians were redeploying forces from Bakhmut, the current epicentre of the fighting, to the city of Kreminna."
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Russia claims to kill 600 Ukrainian troops in ‘retaliatory strike’ in Kramatorsk
Makiivka kills 600+. Ukraine said that they missed, and there were no casulties.
Quote: 'Sergiy Gaiday, head of the Lugansk regional administration, said the Russians were redeploying forces from Bakhmut, the current epicentre of the fighting, to the city of Kreminna."
Russia claims more than 600 Ukrainian troops killed in 'retaliatory strike' on Kramatorsk | The National
Defence officials in Moscow say assault was in response to deadly Makiivka attack
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Russia claims to kill 600 Ukrainian troops in ‘retaliatory strike’ in Kramatorsk
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I suspect that if Ukraine is to get F-16's there is already training going on. Only time will tell.
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Not sure how you think they have failed. Russia hasn't launched a single assault on Artemovsk/Bakhmut proper. They've been doing a very slow push around it, mostly successfully. They've also been doing a slow push around Soledar though with less pressure. Soledar gave first, likely because of either tactical particularities or fewer forces committed by Ukraine. If neither falls now, they will halt at what they've gained and go back to artillery-based attrition efforts.
Russia claims to have broken through Ukrainian defenses at Soledar, Ukraine denies the claims — Meduza
Since the evening of January 6, Russian Telegram channels have been reporting that Russian troops have made significant progress in Soledar, outside of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, says BBC’s Russian Service. Ukrainian authorities deny Russian claims.meduza.io
I read the current status as a failure for Russia. They failed in Bakhmut, diverted to attacking Soledar, took huge casualties, made some gains but did not capture the city, and the new push here signals a strategic failure to take Bakhmut. This feels more like a desperation play.
I just discovered this source, just for this debate. People might want to evaluate it on their own:
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Update Artemovsk/Bakhmut-Soledar.
Russian forces are assaulting central Soledar with fighting taking place next to the city administration office. It appears that Soledar is about to fall. Another Ukrainian unit has been spotted, namely the 24th Mech Bde (riding Slovakia M-80s). The city center remains heavily contested and Ukrainian forces were seen near the sanatorium. There are also reports of Wagner forces on the northern industrial areas, suggesting the city is beginning to be enveloped. Rumors circulate about Ukrainian forces preparing to withdraw from Soledar.
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Major fires burn in Soledar and Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Russian forces appear to be pushing between Soledar and Bakhmut towards the villages of Krasnaya Gora, Paraskovievka, and Blagodatnoe. Russian forces are still fighting Ukrainian infantry in the positions around those villages, so they haven't entered them yet. Russian fires have destroyed a Ukrainian MBT, BMP, and truck in Blagodatnoe. If this push culminates, it will be the first operational success Russia has had since the fall of Popasnaya. Reportedly the northern road out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut is now effectively cut. South of Artemovsk/Bakhmut the Russian push in Klescheevka and Opytnoe has stalled.
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If Soledar falls, Seversk could become a salient, and the situation in Artemovsk/Bakhmut would worsen considerably. But even the fall of Soledar hasn't happened yet and of course Soledar is a much smaller town then the already not-so-large Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Russian forces are assaulting central Soledar with fighting taking place next to the city administration office. It appears that Soledar is about to fall. Another Ukrainian unit has been spotted, namely the 24th Mech Bde (riding Slovakia M-80s). The city center remains heavily contested and Ukrainian forces were seen near the sanatorium. There are also reports of Wagner forces on the northern industrial areas, suggesting the city is beginning to be enveloped. Rumors circulate about Ukrainian forces preparing to withdraw from Soledar.
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Рядовой на проводе
✔️ Уличные бои ВСУ в центре Соледара. Остатки обороны администрации около Карпинского 1. @Soldierline
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Впрочем, другое видео, снятое ВСУ, подтверждает присутствие украинский войск в районе санатория в Соледаре. Одним словом, боротьба триває (борьба продолжается).
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В Соледаре бойцы т.н. "ЧВК "Вагнер" продолжают наводить суету. Согласно имеющимся видео, "Вагнера" зашли в промзону на севере города в районе спелеосанатория и водоканала, улиц Солнечная, Маяковского и Парковая. Впрочем, с утратой превосходства ВС РФ в артиллерии едва ли штурм успешно...
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Сообщают, что в Соледаре идут ожесточенные бои за здание местной администрации. Фактически это бои за освобождение центра Соледара. Рядом с администрацией расположен и Горсовет Соледара. К северу противник все еще удерживается в районе ГП "Артемсоль" и части многоэтажек.
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Major fires burn in Soledar and Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Вид на Соледар со стороны позиций ВСУ расположенных к западу от станции "Соль". В центре города виден продолжающийся пожар, который видно даже из космоса. https://t.me/Soldierline/14918
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Russian forces appear to be pushing between Soledar and Bakhmut towards the villages of Krasnaya Gora, Paraskovievka, and Blagodatnoe. Russian forces are still fighting Ukrainian infantry in the positions around those villages, so they haven't entered them yet. Russian fires have destroyed a Ukrainian MBT, BMP, and truck in Blagodatnoe. If this push culminates, it will be the first operational success Russia has had since the fall of Popasnaya. Reportedly the northern road out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut is now effectively cut. South of Artemovsk/Bakhmut the Russian push in Klescheevka and Opytnoe has stalled.
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В населенном пункте Благодатное (расположено между Бахмутом и Соледаром) огнем ВС РФ уничтожены БМП-1, БТР-80 и ЗиЛ-131 украинских войск. @warjournaltg
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If Soledar falls, Seversk could become a salient, and the situation in Artemovsk/Bakhmut would worsen considerably. But even the fall of Soledar hasn't happened yet and of course Soledar is a much smaller town then the already not-so-large Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Time lapse from War Mapper of control around Bakhmut.
Poland is transferring 10 tanks to Ukraine. Apparently they are Leopard 2s.
Ukrainian 2S7 Pion outside Bakhmut.
Sky News UK are claiming that the UK is considering supplying 10 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. Given the source I would consider treating this with caution. UK considering supplying Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks to fight Russian forces. However UK Defence Journal have picked the story up Britain considers supplying Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks.
Video from 25/2/22 of two Iskandar missiles striking Ukrainian 2S7 Pion artillery.
Oryx updated list of Russian aircraft losses.
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Video from a new undesignated Russian UAV.
Ukrainian BVP M80A infantry fighting vehicle damaged by Russian forces near Bakhmut.
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1612380699054731266?
Italian journo report on Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk that Russians claimed killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers. As you can see they were dreaming.
https://twitter.com/DanieleRaineri/status/1612121227971239936?
UK MOD report claiming that the Russians have been using the SU-57 Felon in Ukraine since June 2022. Sounds like a single aircraft being used.
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1612337912091217920?
Cockpit (pilot) view of Ukrainian MIL-24 Hind operations.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1612353349428432897?
Ukrainian recovery of a Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S 152mm self-propelled gun.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1612252477440548864?
War Mapper update of Bakhmut situation. It appears the thr Russians have gained some ground in the North.
Russian video of combat between two Ukrainian and three Russian tanks.
Video of a Ukrainian S-300V1 system firing an 9M83 missile.
Poland is transferring 10 tanks to Ukraine. Apparently they are Leopard 2s.
Ukrainian 2S7 Pion outside Bakhmut.
Sky News UK are claiming that the UK is considering supplying 10 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. Given the source I would consider treating this with caution. UK considering supplying Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks to fight Russian forces. However UK Defence Journal have picked the story up Britain considers supplying Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks.
Video from 25/2/22 of two Iskandar missiles striking Ukrainian 2S7 Pion artillery.
Oryx updated list of Russian aircraft losses.
List Of Aircraft Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Video from a new undesignated Russian UAV.
Ukrainian BVP M80A infantry fighting vehicle damaged by Russian forces near Bakhmut.
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1612380699054731266?
Italian journo report on Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk that Russians claimed killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers. As you can see they were dreaming.
https://twitter.com/DanieleRaineri/status/1612121227971239936?
UK MOD report claiming that the Russians have been using the SU-57 Felon in Ukraine since June 2022. Sounds like a single aircraft being used.
https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1612337912091217920?
Cockpit (pilot) view of Ukrainian MIL-24 Hind operations.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1612353349428432897?
Ukrainian recovery of a Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S 152mm self-propelled gun.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1612252477440548864?
War Mapper update of Bakhmut situation. It appears the thr Russians have gained some ground in the North.
Russian video of combat between two Ukrainian and three Russian tanks.
Video of a Ukrainian S-300V1 system firing an 9M83 missile.
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Update. Dec. 11th-13th
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian strike on Kherson causes a fire.
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Russian repair unit operating on the Kherson axis.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian remote-minelayer Zemledeliye in action.
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A bridge in Melitopol' was damaged by an explosion, either infiltrators, or local resistance.
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Unconfirmed reports that Russia has withdrawn heavy and light armaments from the Zaporozhskaya NPP. Unclear what this means in practice. I doubt all Russian forces have left the powerplant.
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The North.
A power transformer blows in Kiev, possibly due to being overloaded.
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Interesting footage of Ukraine rebuilding a destroyed building in Kiev, experience that Russia could learn for, considering the fate of Mariupol' and Severodonetsk.
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Oskol Front.
Novoselovskoe, Russian forces doing quadcopter drops on Ukrainian positions.
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LDNR Front.
LNR assault team on the Seversk axis. They're apparently conducting a probing attack to help reveal Ukrainian positions.
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The northern bridge out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut, blown, along with the newer rail bridge.
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A destroyed medical Humvee near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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A Ukrainian pickup truck technical destroyed near Artemovsk/Bakmhut, we can see them evacuating a WIA.
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A building burns in Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note, there is a pattern of Ukrainian forces using high-rise apartments as positions.
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A Russian T-72B3 mod'16 destroyed near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Reportedly a Ukrainian MiG-29 was shot down over Artemovsk/Bakhmut, with the pilot KIA, from the 831st Brigade.
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A Ukrainian T-72M (1?) hiding under camo-netting in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Ukraine's 93rd Mech Bde near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAPs in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Some footage of Russian forces operating around Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note the Chekan armored truck, a signature Wagner vehicle.
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Reportedly the morgues in Artemovsk/Bakhmut are overflowing.
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Unconfirmed reports that Ukraine lost a helo to friendly fire over Konstantinovka, possibly the consequence of new western SAMs not having compatible IFF with Ukrainian aircraft.
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Footage of battle damage in Avdeevka, a small town, essentially a suburb, of Donetsk.
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Russian/rebel forces have gained a few more streets in Pervomayskoe.
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Two abandoned and knocked out Mastiff MRAPs near Vodyanoe.
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Reportedly Russian forces have gained fire control over the road north-ward out of Mar'inka, blocking its use as a supply route.
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Russian Tornado-G strikes near Mar'inka.
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Shelling of Donetsk continues. The Mayak factory burns, and a local market got hit. Grad strikes are reported again, along with howitzers.
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Posters in Mariupol' from locals asking for help and stating that they don't want their homes torn down for the rebuild but instead to be repaired.
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LNR and DNR court systems are integrating with Russia. Nothing on Zaporozhye and Kherson so far.
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Russia.
In Klintsy, Bryansk region, a Russian military base got hit.
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In direct response to recent Ukrainian strikes, Russia has begun parking their aircraft in protected positions.
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More Russian volunteers heading from Grozny.
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Russian volunteers training in Gudermes, Chechnya.
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Misc.
A Ukrainian Switchblade-300 striking a Russian camera with thermals observation post.
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A quadcopter munition drop on artillery shells. Likely Ukrainian based on the logo.
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Russian Iskander-K launches. The type has been more scarce lately.
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A knocked out Ukrainain XA-180 APC, captured. Note the machinegun.
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A Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP stuck, possibly abandoned.
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A destroyed MT-LB with ZU-23-2, allegedly Ukrainian.
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A Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP shot up but it apparently survived. They got pretty lucky with that RPG round failing to detonate.
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A Russian T-90M with soft-shell ERA and extra cage armor over the turret ERA.
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Ukrainian forces posing with a captured BMP-3.
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Russian Tor-M2DTs have shown up in Ukraine. This means that either Russia's Arctic units have rotated back in or that Russian shortage of SHORAD has resulted in these assets being tapped.
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Russian repair unit in action. Location unclear. Interesting tidbits include a T-72A uparmored with K-1, and the long row of T-80BVs at the end.
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NATO/EU.
A US RQ-4B is scouting out Crimea again.
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France reportedly handed over 6 TRF-1 howitzers to Ukraine.
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KMW is reportedly creating a repair base for German equipment supplied to Ukraine, in Slovakia, near Koshitse.
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Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian strike on Kherson causes a fire.
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Russian repair unit operating on the Kherson axis.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian remote-minelayer Zemledeliye in action.
Colonelcassad
Редкие кадры. Работа системы дистанционного минирования "Земледелие" на Запорожском направлении. Видео: https://t.me/voin_dv
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A bridge in Melitopol' was damaged by an explosion, either infiltrators, or local resistance.
Moscow calling
Последствия подрыва опор моста в Мелитополе - дорожное полотно провисло и непригодно для прохода автомобильной техники. Примечательно, что это не HIMARSировка, а работа ДРГ ВСУ в глубоком тылу ВС РФ.
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Moscow calling
В Мелитополе прогремело два взрыва. По предварительным данным, у опоры моста была заложена взрывчатка, — сообщил председатель движения "Мы вместе с Россией" Владимир Рогов. "Основная цель — нарушить поставки войск и боеприпасов жизненно важных грузов: продуктов, лекарств и стройматериалов — на...
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Moscow calling
Судьба моста в Мелитополе через реку Молочная в направлении Мариуполя (46.844975,35.397566). Немного приуныл...
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Повреждения опор моста в Мелитополе крупным планом. Судя по всему, взрывчатка была заложена внизу опор, по кругу - опоры просто раскрошились и сложились под весом пролёта моста. Также обращает на себя внимание отсутствие ограждения и какой-либо охраны моста, что, впрочем, типично для тылов ВС...
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Unconfirmed reports that Russia has withdrawn heavy and light armaments from the Zaporozhskaya NPP. Unclear what this means in practice. I doubt all Russian forces have left the powerplant.
Moscow calling
МАГАТЭ добилось вывода тяжелых и легких вооружений с территории Запорожской АЭС. Об этом заявил президент Франции Эммануэль Макрон перед началом международной конференции, посвященной помощи Украине в Париже. "Генеральный директор МАГАТЭ Гросси ведет постоянные переговоры, что, я надеюсь...
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The North.
A power transformer blows in Kiev, possibly due to being overloaded.
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Interesting footage of Ukraine rebuilding a destroyed building in Kiev, experience that Russia could learn for, considering the fate of Mariupol' and Severodonetsk.
Moscow calling
Восстановление повреждённых войной домов на Оболони по улице Богатырской и на проспекте Лобановского в Соломенском районе Киева. Данный опыт неплохо бы перенять РФ - для восстановления Мариуполя и других разрушенных городов - Северодонецка, Лисичанска, Попасной, Рубежного и т.д... P. S. Кличко...
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Oskol Front.
Novoselovskoe, Russian forces doing quadcopter drops on Ukrainian positions.
ОДШБР„Ветераны”
Новоселовское. Бойцы ВСУ прячутся в подвалах. Выбить их оттуда достаточно проблематично. Ну, впрочем, есть один способ. Нужен лишь коптер со сбросом и труба от печки. Через неё забрасывается "эфка", которая относится к оборонительным гранатам, поскольку у неё разлет осколков достаточно...
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LDNR Front.
LNR assault team on the Seversk axis. They're apparently conducting a probing attack to help reveal Ukrainian positions.
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The northern bridge out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut, blown, along with the newer rail bridge.
Colonelcassad
ВСУ подорвали мост на северных окраинах Артемовска. Фронт уже приблизился к северо-восточным окраинам города, поэтому противник подрывает оставшуюся инфраструктуру. Мост в центре Артемовска ВСУ взорвали еще осенью.
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#Артёмовск ★ Второй железнодорожный путепровод на "новой" двухколейной ветке (построенной в начале 20-го века) над автотрассой к северу от Артёмовска также был подорван отступающими украинскими силами вслед за "старым" мостом ⇢ https://t.me/RVvoenkor/33813 @militarymaps: ✈️...
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Военкор Котенок
Еще несколько кадров подорванного ВСУ моста, перекрывающего трассу на Славянск. @voenkorKotenok
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A destroyed medical Humvee near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Colonelcassad
Уничтоженный медицинский HMMWV ВСУ в окрестностях Бахмута. источник: @milinfolive
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A Ukrainian pickup truck technical destroyed near Artemovsk/Bakmhut, we can see them evacuating a WIA.
Dambiev
"Бахмутская мясорубка". Подбитый пикап украинской армии и эвакуация "трехсотого" ВСУшника.
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A building burns in Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note, there is a pattern of Ukrainian forces using high-rise apartments as positions.
Colonelcassad
Горит многоэтажка в Артемовске. В самом городе на окраинах и в промзоне продолжаются уличные бои. ЧВК "Вагнер" продолжает штурмовые действия в Опытном и в районе Подгородного.
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A Russian T-72B3 mod'16 destroyed near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Moscow calling
Уничтоженный танк Т-72Б3М обр. 2016 г. ВС РФ на Бахмутском направлении. Штош, пацан сказал - пацан сделал...
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Reportedly a Ukrainian MiG-29 was shot down over Artemovsk/Bakhmut, with the pilot KIA, from the 831st Brigade.
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Украинские источники сообщают, что в районе Артемовска (Бахмута) 11 декабря сбит истребитель ВВС Украины, которым управлял военный летчик 2-го класса, подполковник Максим Федоров. Ликвидированный украинский летчик был уроженцем Полтавы и в последние годы служил в 831-ой бригаде тактической...
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A Ukrainian T-72M (1?) hiding under camo-netting in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Ukraine's 93rd Mech Bde near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAPs in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Some footage of Russian forces operating around Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note the Chekan armored truck, a signature Wagner vehicle.
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Reportedly the morgues in Artemovsk/Bakhmut are overflowing.
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Последствия "Артемовской мясорубки" для ВСУ. Трупы фурами вывозят из Артемовска, так как местный морг давно забит.
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Unconfirmed reports that Ukraine lost a helo to friendly fire over Konstantinovka, possibly the consequence of new western SAMs not having compatible IFF with Ukrainian aircraft.
Оружие против своих :-)
Тутось бандерлоги сбили собственный вертолет над Константиновкой: Ну, че, ожидаемо. После поставки современных ЗРК Iris-T и NASAMS на Окраине начались радостные пляски вокруг новых бус для папуасов. Особенность подобных ЗРК - они построены вокруг…
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Footage of battle damage in Avdeevka, a small town, essentially a suburb, of Donetsk.
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Боец ВСУ с позывным "Голландец" показал разрушенные улицы Авдеевки - города, который ежедневно подвергается обстрелам. Судя по окнам, затянутым плёнкой, или закрытыми фанерными щитами, многие квартиры, как минимум, навещаются своими владельцами. Война - это ад, уважаемые подписчики, и, в...
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Russian/rebel forces have gained a few more streets in Pervomayskoe.
Ясиноватая, Донбасс на линии огня
Карта от ВСУ. Продвижение союзных войск на Запад в секторе н.п Первомайское на 11.12.2022
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Two abandoned and knocked out Mastiff MRAPs near Vodyanoe.
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Поврежденные и брошенные британские "Мастифы" в районе Водяного. Это последствия одной из недавних контратак ВСУ на позиции батальона "Спарта" в районе Водяного, где ВСУ потеряли несколько единиц бронетехники, в том числе и 3 "Мастифа".
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Reportedly Russian forces have gained fire control over the road north-ward out of Mar'inka, blocking its use as a supply route.
Colonelcassad
ВСУ потеряли линию снабжения Марьинки! По данным Военной хроники, 79-я десантно-штурмовая бригада ВСУ, дислоцированная в Марьинке, лишилась возможности снабжения. 8 декабря руководство бригады доложило в штаб командования «Восток», что ВС РФ взяли под огневой контроль Геологическую улицу —...
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Russian Tornado-G strikes near Mar'inka.
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Shelling of Donetsk continues. The Mayak factory burns, and a local market got hit. Grad strikes are reported again, along with howitzers.
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ВСУ продолжают артиллерийский обстрел Донецка. Еще несколько прилетов 155-мм снарядов. В районе "Маяка" пожар. Сообщают о раненой женщине. Обстрелы мешают пожарным тушить пожары. Видео: https://t.me/wargonzo
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Украинские террористы продолжают обстрел центральных районов Донецка из 155-мм артиллерии. В городе еще несколько прилетов.
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Война Глазами Журналиста
Место прилёта 2 ракет РСЗО «Град» в Ворошиловском районе Донецка, во дворы по улице Постышева. Снаряд производства 1967 года.
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ВСУ снова обстреляли из РСЗО Донецк. В городе несколько прилетов "Града". Видео: https://t.me/RtrDonetsk
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Война Глазами Журналиста
Последствия обстрела рынка «Маяк» в Киевском районе Донецка из РСЗО «Град» вчера вечером.
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Posters in Mariupol' from locals asking for help and stating that they don't want their homes torn down for the rebuild but instead to be repaired.
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Плакаты на домах в Мариуполе - городе гуманитарной катастрофы. Во многих домах нет отопления и нормальных окон, оставшиеся жители замерзают. Сносят пригодные, по мнению жителей, к восстановлению дома, хотя Украина, к слову, такие дома старается восстанавливать. P. S. На видео - мнение И. И...
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LNR and DNR court systems are integrating with Russia. Nothing on Zaporozhye and Kherson so far.
Moscow calling
Интеграция новых регионов РФ в судебную систему страны пока коснется только ЛНР и ДНР, — первый зампред комитета Госдумы РФ по госстроительству и законодательству Ирина Панькина. "Это не касается Запорожья и Херсона, у нас нет пока информации по распределению, количеству судей", — заявила она...
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Russia.
In Klintsy, Bryansk region, a Russian military base got hit.
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Предполагаемое место прилётов в Клинцах Брянской области - стоянка техники МО РФ (52.716841, 32.284856). Предположительно, съемка велась из многоэтажки по адресу Центральная ул., 13, Займище (52.715522, 32.253828).
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В Клинцах Брянской области, по сообщениям местных, очень громко, дым в районе воинской части (на фото). Кроме того, сообщают о взрывах и пожарах в Климово Брянской области.
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In direct response to recent Ukrainian strikes, Russia has begun parking their aircraft in protected positions.
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Э, пацанчик! Ну чё ты там тусишь один в капонире как лох? Давай к нам! Семки погрызем, пивка накатим, перетрём темы пацанские...
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More Russian volunteers heading from Grozny.
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Russian volunteers training in Gudermes, Chechnya.
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Misc.
A Ukrainian Switchblade-300 striking a Russian camera with thermals observation post.
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Применение украинского БПЛА-снаряда Switchblade 300 для поражения российского автономного поста технического наблюдения "Гренадер" (по сути - тепловизор и видеокамера). К слову, "Ланцет-3", не говоря уж о псевдоЛанцете, бумкают куда сильнее.
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A quadcopter munition drop on artillery shells. Likely Ukrainian based on the logo.
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Как говорят артиллеристы (и операторы БПЛА), не бывает неточной стрельбы - бывает мало боекомплекта...
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Russian Iskander-K launches. The type has been more scarce lately.
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A knocked out Ukrainain XA-180 APC, captured. Note the machinegun.
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Финский БТР Sisu XA-180 (масса 13,5 т, максимальная скорость 105 км/ч, экипаж 2 человека, десант 16 человек, вооружение - 12,7-мм пулемёт НСВ "Утёс"), ставший трофеем бойцов ВС РФ.
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Пополнение для Кубинки. Трофейный финский БТР ХА-180. Фото: https://t.me/voenacher
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A Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP stuck, possibly abandoned.
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MRAP International MaxxPro украинских сил застрявший в грязи, и судя по всему оставленный экипажем. @milinfolive
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A destroyed MT-LB with ZU-23-2, allegedly Ukrainian.
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Еще одна уничтоженная украинская МТ-ЛБ Т-23-2 с ЗУ-23-2, которая прошла модернизацию и капитальный ремонт на киевском предприятии НПК «Техимпекс» где-то в зоне проведения СВО.
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A Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP shot up but it apparently survived. They got pretty lucky with that RPG round failing to detonate.
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A Russian T-90M with soft-shell ERA and extra cage armor over the turret ERA.
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Ukrainian forces posing with a captured BMP-3.
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Russian Tor-M2DTs have shown up in Ukraine. This means that either Russia's Arctic units have rotated back in or that Russian shortage of SHORAD has resulted in these assets being tapped.
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Russian repair unit in action. Location unclear. Interesting tidbits include a T-72A uparmored with K-1, and the long row of T-80BVs at the end.
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NATO/EU.
A US RQ-4B is scouting out Crimea again.
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France reportedly handed over 6 TRF-1 howitzers to Ukraine.
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Франция передала Украине шесть 155-мм самодвижущихся гаубиц TRF1. Длина ствола 40 калибров, дальность стрельбы до 24 км обычными снарядами и до 30 км активно-реактивными (баллистика, сопоставимая с 152-мм "Мстой"), плюс возможность двигаться со скоростью до 8 км/ч без тягача, что позволит...
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Франция поставит на Украину 6 списанных 155-мм самодвижущихся гаубиц TRF-1 и некоторое кол-во 155-мм снарядов.
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KMW is reportedly creating a repair base for German equipment supplied to Ukraine, in Slovakia, near Koshitse.
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P.S. Not one but two knocked out M-80s there.Update Artemovsk/Bakhmut-Soledar.
Russian forces are assaulting central Soledar with fighting taking place next to the city administration office. It appears that Soledar is about to fall. Another Ukrainian unit has been spotted, namely the 24th Mech Bde (riding Slovakia M-80s). The city center remains heavily contested and Ukrainian forces were seen near the sanatorium. There are also reports of Wagner forces on the northern industrial areas, suggesting the city is beginning to be enveloped. Rumors circulate about Ukrainian forces preparing to withdraw from Soledar.
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Рядовой на проводе
✔️ Уличные бои ВСУ в центре Соледара. Остатки обороны администрации около Карпинского 1. @SoldierlineMoscow calling
Впрочем, другое видео, снятое ВСУ, подтверждает присутствие украинский войск в районе санатория в Соледаре. Одним словом, боротьба триває (борьба продолжается).Moscow calling
В Соледаре бойцы т.н. "ЧВК "Вагнер" продолжают наводить суету. Согласно имеющимся видео, "Вагнера" зашли в промзону на севере города в районе спелеосанатория и водоканала, улиц Солнечная, Маяковского и Парковая. Впрочем, с утратой превосходства ВС РФ в артиллерии едва ли штурм успешно...Colonelcassad
Сообщают, что в Соледаре идут ожесточенные бои за здание местной администрации. Фактически это бои за освобождение центра Соледара. Рядом с администрацией расположен и Горсовет Соледара. К северу противник все еще удерживается в районе ГП "Артемсоль" и части многоэтажек.VK.com | VK
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Major fires burn in Soledar and Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Вид на Соледар со стороны позиций ВСУ расположенных к западу от станции "Соль". В центре города виден продолжающийся пожар, который видно даже из космоса. https://t.me/Soldierline/14918VK.com | VK
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Russian forces appear to be pushing between Soledar and Bakhmut towards the villages of Krasnaya Gora, Paraskovievka, and Blagodatnoe. Russian forces are still fighting Ukrainian infantry in the positions around those villages, so they haven't entered them yet. Russian fires have destroyed a Ukrainian MBT, BMP, and truck in Blagodatnoe. If this push culminates, it will be the first operational success Russia has had since the fall of Popasnaya. Reportedly the northern road out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut is now effectively cut. South of Artemovsk/Bakhmut the Russian push in Klescheevka and Opytnoe has stalled.
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В населенном пункте Благодатное (расположено между Бахмутом и Соледаром) огнем ВС РФ уничтожены БМП-1, БТР-80 и ЗиЛ-131 украинских войск. @warjournaltg
If Soledar falls, Seversk could become a salient, and the situation in Artemovsk/Bakhmut would worsen considerably. But even the fall of Soledar hasn't happened yet and of course Soledar is a much smaller town then the already not-so-large Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Им даже не нужно крестов на могилы, сойдут на башнях кресты
Красивые фото подбитых БМП М-80А - бывших югославских, сплавленных в обмен на Мардеры словенцами: Ихгде-то в Артёмовске - видать, те самые словенские танки - бандерлогам все равно, что поп, что попадья... Тут забавен сам характер поражения легкой бронированной техники кумой:…
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Do you mean Slovenia? IIRC the M-80 was Yugoslavian, & Slovenia inherited & upgraded some.
Ah yes - reported to have donated 35 to Ukraine in June 2022. None left in service in Slovenia.
Article from The Drive - War Zone.
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First of all it discusses western AFV for Ukraine including Strykers, Leopard 2s, Challenger 2s, and Bradleys. It also note the continued US refusal to provide Abrams tanks, and France's pressuring Germany to provide and allow other countries to provide Leopard 2s to Ukraine. The French are saying that the Germans are dragging the chain. Poland has Leopard 2s that it is prepared to provide to Ukraine.
Following this is the daily War Zone update. Of note in that:
Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Strykers, Modern European Tanks On The Table For Kyiv
Discussions are underway in Britain and Poland to provide Ukraine with modern tanks, while the U.S. is mulling sending Kyiv Strykers.
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First of all it discusses western AFV for Ukraine including Strykers, Leopard 2s, Challenger 2s, and Bradleys. It also note the continued US refusal to provide Abrams tanks, and France's pressuring Germany to provide and allow other countries to provide Leopard 2s to Ukraine. The French are saying that the Germans are dragging the chain. Poland has Leopard 2s that it is prepared to provide to Ukraine.
Following this is the daily War Zone update. Of note in that:
- On the battlefield, Donetsk remains a meatgrinder for both sides as they battle over Bakhmut and Soledar, where Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Malyar said Russia was making new efforts at retaking lost ground.
"After an unsuccessful attempt to capture Soledar and retreat, the enemy regrouped, recovered losses, transferred additional assault units, changed tactics and launched a powerful assault," Malyar said on the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's (MoD) Telegram channel Monday.
"So far, the enemy has deployed a large number of assault groups formed from the best reserves of the Wagnerites," she said, referring to the Wagner Group's army of mercenaries run by Yevgeny Prigozhin. "The enemy literally steps on the corpses of his own soldiers, massively uses artillery, volley fire systems and mortars, covering even his own fighters with fire."
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- Beyond Russia's immediate tactical goals for Bakhmut and Soledar are the long-term strategic value of those two mining cities, both for the natural resources as well as their capacity for underground storage. This could be critical to Russia that keeps losing topside ammo storage facility in and near Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Ochakiv in Mykolaiv Oblast has come under increasing fire, with dueling stories about what was hit there. Ukrainian officials say that 100 buildings were damaged and eight civilians injured. But the Russian Rybar Telegram channel said Monday that "missiles hit an ammunition depot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, located on the territory of the former 7th coastal battery near the ship traffic control post...According to some reports, along with the ammunition depot, the radar station of the air defense complex was also destroyed." Whatever it was, it certainly caused a major explosion.
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You are correct, sorry tired typo.
Update Artemovsk/Bakhmut-Soledar.
It appears Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from central Soledar to the western and northern outskirts. Wagner's control of the town remains tenuous and sweeps are continuing. Ukrainian border guard troops engaged in the fighting in Soledar report that Ukrainian regular army troops fled from Soledar. Note the maps in the 2nd-3rd links are from Russian sources, so grain of salt, etc.
"Вагнер" в центре Соледара
Появилось видео штурмовиков ЧВК Вагнер в центре Соледара у администрации. В городе идет зачистка. Также появились видео с бегством ВСУшников из Соледара. На видео ниже украинские пограничники драпающие из Соледара матерят ВСУшников, которые сбежали первыми.
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Позывной Брюс
Подразделения ЧВК «Вагнер» замкнули котел в районе Соледарской амбулатории севернее Соляного рудника №4 и приступили к зачистке города. Местная администрация (Соледарский городской совет) уже под контролем музыкантов. @brussinf
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Повёрнутые на войне
По словам хохлятского пограничника его побратимы из ВСУ убежали бросив Соледар.
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A Ukrainian Lynx MRAP destroyed near Soledar. coupled with the one we saw yesterday, there's some unit riding them in that area.
A view of the western outskirts of Soledar, on allegedly the last road out of the city controlled by Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian sources from the 46th Bde confirm heavy casualties and operational encirclement of some forces (note this means control of supply routes by fire, not by physical boots).
Рядовой на проводе
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UK sources confirm that Russia likely controls most of Soledar.
In Artemovsk/Bakhmut Russian forces continue the southern push through Opytnoe and on Klescheevka. Reportedly Klescheevka is now contested though what this means is unclear. It's pretty clear this is an attempt to threaten Artemovsk/Bakhmut with encirclement.
The wife of a killed Ukrainian soldier reports 110 bodies of Ukrainian war dead parked in two refrigerator trucks near one morgue, Artemovsk/Bakhmut. While she was there, another such truck pulled up.
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Ukrainian war dead being trucked out, Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Погрузка кучи 200х ВСУшников в Артемовске. Важно отметить, что каждый день обороны Артемовска порождал подобные видео, отражая процесс перемалывания резервов ВСУ, которые вместо наступления на Кременную или Токмак, сгорали в боях за Артемовск. Видео: https://t.me/ChDambiev
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Battle damage to the city, Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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From Prigozhin’s Telegram (via Google translate):
The divisions of PMC Wagner took control of the entire territory of Soledar. A cauldron has been formed in the center of the city, in which urban battles are being fought. The number of prisoners will be announced tomorrow.
Once again, I want to emphasize that no units other than the fighters of the Wagner PMC took part in the assault on Soledar.
Appears Soledar has fallen.
The divisions of PMC Wagner took control of the entire territory of Soledar. A cauldron has been formed in the center of the city, in which urban battles are being fought. The number of prisoners will be announced tomorrow.
Once again, I want to emphasize that no units other than the fighters of the Wagner PMC took part in the assault on Soledar.
Appears Soledar has fallen.
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Rumors are that 200-500 Ukrainian soldiers mainly from the 46th Bde are trapped inside the city. Prigozhin is personally in Soledar. The photos are from inside the salt mines, on the western side of the city.
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Пригожин в одной из шахт Соледара. На территории города расположено крупнейшее в Европе предприятие по производству соли. Теперь оно принадлежит России.
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Военный Осведомитель
Пригожин с бойцами стоит в музее "Соляная шахта", который находится уже ближе к западным окраинам Соледара, что подтверждает практически полный контроль над городом @milinfolive
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Interesting how he emphasizes that only his mercenary's took part. Showing off? Attempt to please someone or take pressure off?
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Russian social media are saying LNR forces and Russian VDV were also involved. I think he's trying to showcase his organization and the successful one. Of course its murky how exactly this worked. For example if Russian VDV are pushing on Blagodatnoe-Krasnaya Gora, but Wagner is doing the house-to-house in Soledar, he could claim it was all them, and be technically correct (the best kind of correct).