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⚡️The main thing from the morning summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Over the past 24 hours, the #AF_RF carried out 3 air and 4 missile strikes. Carried out more than 60 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, in particular, on /1
- Over the past 24 hours, the #AF_RF carried out 3 air and 4 missile strikes. Carried out more than 60 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, in particular, on /1
residential buildings in the cities of Kherson and Ochakov. There are casualties among civilians.
- #AF_RF continue to conduct offensive operations in the Limansky and Bakhmutsky directions, suffering heavy losses. They are conducting unsuccessful offensive operations in the /2
- #AF_RF continue to conduct offensive operations in the Limansky and Bakhmutsky directions, suffering heavy losses. They are conducting unsuccessful offensive operations in the /2
Avdeevsky and Novopavlovsky directions.
In the Kupyansk and Zaporozhye directions, they defend the previously captured lines
- Over the past 24 hours, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled #AF_RF attacks in the areas of the settlements of Novoselovskoe, Belogorovka, /3
In the Kupyansk and Zaporozhye directions, they defend the previously captured lines
- Over the past 24 hours, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled #AF_RF attacks in the areas of the settlements of Novoselovskoe, Belogorovka, /3
⚡️The main thing from the morning summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
#AF_RF exert moral and physical pressure on the population of the occupied territories. Thus, almost 1,500 employees of the Zaporizhzhya NPP, /1
#AF_RF exert moral and physical pressure on the population of the occupied territories. Thus, almost 1,500 employees of the Zaporizhzhya NPP, /1
who refused to receive Russian passports and sign an agreement with Rosatom, are deprived of passes and access to the enterprise. The Russians are looking for new workers for nuclear power plants on the territory of the Russian Federation and are preparing a housing stock for /2
future workers through the so-called "nationalization" of the apartments of the local residents who have left.
Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the current day delivered 14 strikes on the areas of concentration # Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
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Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the current day delivered 14 strikes on the areas of concentration # Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
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⚡️The units of the Russian army are far from the operational environment of Bakhmut, notes the Institute for the Study of War
To effectively cut Ukrainian landlines at Bakhmut, the #AF_RF must establish control of the Seversk-Bakhmut highway /1
To effectively cut Ukrainian landlines at Bakhmut, the #AF_RF must establish control of the Seversk-Bakhmut highway /1
(now 7km west of the furthest point of the confirmed Russian offensive in the Soledar area) and reach the Slovyansk-Bakhmut highway (13km from the furthest point confirmed Russian offensive in the Soledar area) at least.
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“Given that the recent pace of advance in this area has been a maximum of several hundred meters per day, it is very unlikely that Russian forces will be able to coordinate their advance to these strongholds and move on to encircle Bakhmut,” analysts say.
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⚡️British intelligence: the dead end near Kremennaya worries the Russian command
#AF_RF did not stop hostilities during the period of the "Christmas truce" declared by Putin.
The fighting continued at the usual level. /1
#AF_RF did not stop hostilities during the period of the "Christmas truce" declared by Putin.
The fighting continued at the usual level. /1
One of the hottest sectors of the front, where fierce battles are taking place, is still the area around Kremennaya in the Lugansk region, which the Russian Federation considers its territory.
For the last three weeks there has been fighting in the wooded area to
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For the last three weeks there has been fighting in the wooded area to
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the west of the city. The dense coniferous forest provides some cover from aerial surveillance even in winter, but both sides appear to be unabated in their efforts to correct their artillery fire.
The command of the Russian Federation, most likely, perceives the pressure
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The command of the Russian Federation, most likely, perceives the pressure
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⚡️Russ increasingly uses drones due to lack of high-precision missiles - @TheStudyofWar
#AF_RF are forced to increasingly use drones to attack Ukrainian critical infrastructure as they run out of stocks of precision-guided missiles, /1
#AF_RF are forced to increasingly use drones to attack Ukrainian critical infrastructure as they run out of stocks of precision-guided missiles, /1
analysts at the Institute for the Study of War say.
On the night of December 29-30, #AF_RF launched 16 Shahed-131 and -136 drones at targets in Ukraine. According to the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian air defense systems shot down all these drones./2
On the night of December 29-30, #AF_RF launched 16 Shahed-131 and -136 drones at targets in Ukraine. According to the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian air defense systems shot down all these drones./2
The drone attacks came after a massive series of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure on December 29, during which #AF_RF launched 23 drones, most of which were Shaheds.
ISW notes that the use by the Russian military of 39 drones over /3
ISW notes that the use by the Russian military of 39 drones over /3
⚡️The main thing from the morning summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
#VS_RF continue to suffer losses. So, in the city of Tokmak, Zaporozhye region, the arrival of more than ten cars with wounded and dead Russian servicemen to hospitals was recorded.
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#VS_RF continue to suffer losses. So, in the city of Tokmak, Zaporozhye region, the arrival of more than ten cars with wounded and dead Russian servicemen to hospitals was recorded.
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Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day has inflicted 17 strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment and 3 strikes on the positions of anti-aircraft missile systems #AF_RF.
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Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian helicopter and 6 UAVs of the Orlan-10 type.
Rocketeers and artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the same time hit 5 command posts, 2 ammunition depots, 11 areas of concentration of personnel and /3
Rocketeers and artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the same time hit 5 command posts, 2 ammunition depots, 11 areas of concentration of personnel and /3
⚡️British intelligence has named one of the main factors limiting the potential of Russian operations
Ammunition shortages, heightened by logistical problems, are one of the main factors limiting Russia's potential to resume offensive operations in Ukraine
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Ammunition shortages, heightened by logistical problems, are one of the main factors limiting Russia's potential to resume offensive operations in Ukraine
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This is stated in the intelligence review of the British Ministry of Defense
It is noted that the withdrawal of #AF_RF from the western bank of the Dnieper in November provided the Armed Forces with the opportunity to strike /2
It is noted that the withdrawal of #AF_RF from the western bank of the Dnieper in November provided the Armed Forces with the opportunity to strike /2
at additional Russian logistics hubs and communication lines
"This threat is highly likely to have prompted Russian logisticians to relocate supply hubs, including rail transfer points, further south and east," the review said.
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"This threat is highly likely to have prompted Russian logisticians to relocate supply hubs, including rail transfer points, further south and east," the review said.
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⚡️ @TheStudyofWar: The Russians know they can't stop the Ukrainian Armed Forces from crossing the Dnieper
The authors of the report "assess the defensive positions that #AF_RF occupy in the eastern part of the Kherson region, and what these positions say about the expectations /1
The authors of the report "assess the defensive positions that #AF_RF occupy in the eastern part of the Kherson region, and what these positions say about the expectations /1
of the Russian Federation regarding future operations in the area."
The main conclusion made in the document is that the #AF_RF command is well aware that the Armed Forces of Ukraine can force the Dnieper at almost any moment and continue the counteroffensive /2
The main conclusion made in the document is that the #AF_RF command is well aware that the Armed Forces of Ukraine can force the Dnieper at almost any moment and continue the counteroffensive /2
on the left bank of the river, in the eastern part of the Kherson region.
Moreover, Russian forces have no illusions about their capabilities and "clearly do not expect to be able to prevent the Ukrainian troops from crossing the river" - and therefore do not even make /3
Moreover, Russian forces have no illusions about their capabilities and "clearly do not expect to be able to prevent the Ukrainian troops from crossing the river" - and therefore do not even make /3
⚡️The main thing from the morning summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- During the "evacuation" from correctional colony No. 90 of Kherson # Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, prisoners were taken out, /1
- During the "evacuation" from correctional colony No. 90 of Kherson # Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, prisoners were taken out, /1
and the colony is used to accommodate personnel and equipment.
- In settlements near Kherson, #AF_RF are preparing for defense. About a hundred "Russian guardsmen" arrived in Kalanchak from Grozny.
- On the territory of Nova Kakhovka, /2
- In settlements near Kherson, #AF_RF are preparing for defense. About a hundred "Russian guardsmen" arrived in Kalanchak from Grozny.
- On the territory of Nova Kakhovka, /2
Russian special services are actively listening to telephone conversations of the civilian population.
- #AF_RF carried out 5 missile and 23 air strikes, more than 100 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems. More than 45 settlements were affected, including Slavyansk /3
- #AF_RF carried out 5 missile and 23 air strikes, more than 100 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems. More than 45 settlements were affected, including Slavyansk /3
⚡️Russian troops continue to leave positions in the Kherson region - ISW
#AF_RF continue to retreat from the west of the Kherson region and are preparing for a mobile defense. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, #VS_RF left the villages of #Charivnoe and #Chkalovo, /1
#AF_RF continue to retreat from the west of the Kherson region and are preparing for a mobile defense. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, #VS_RF left the villages of #Charivnoe and #Chkalovo, /1
and officers and doctors were evacuated from the city of Berislav. Kherson left most of the inhabitants who remained there.
# Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are preparing for deterrent actions: the head of the Russian administration of Nova Kakhovka said on Saturday /2
# Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are preparing for deterrent actions: the head of the Russian administration of Nova Kakhovka said on Saturday /2
that the Kakhovka reservoir had increased the release of water in case the dam of the Novokakhovskaya hydroelectric power station collapsed. ISW has previously repeatedly pointed out that #AF_RF, when retreating, could undermine the hydroelectric dam, /3
⚡️British intelligence pointed to the importance for the Russian Federation of the loss of a pontoon crossing near the Darevsky bridge
British intelligence said that the #AF_RF pontoon crossing near the Daryevsky bridge in the Kherson region, /1
British intelligence said that the #AF_RF pontoon crossing near the Daryevsky bridge in the Kherson region, /1
destroyed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was one of the main routes between the northern and southern #AF_RF groups.
This is stated in the intelligence review of the British Ministry of Defense
It is noted that the Ukr brigades continue the operation in the Kherson region/2
This is stated in the intelligence review of the British Ministry of Defense
It is noted that the Ukr brigades continue the operation in the Kherson region/2
Ukraine probably destroyed the pontoon crossing in Daryevka, which the Russian parties erected after serious damage to the road bridge," the review says.
According to British intelligence, the crossing at Daryevka was one of the most important routes between the southern and /3
According to British intelligence, the crossing at Daryevka was one of the most important routes between the southern and /3
⚡️Ukrainian Armed Forces expect to return Crimea next year - Zaluzhny
General Zaluzhny suggested that Ukraine could retake Crimea next year.
This is stated in the article by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny and First Deputy Chairman /1
General Zaluzhny suggested that Ukraine could retake Crimea next year.
This is stated in the article by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny and First Deputy Chairman /1
of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security Mykhailo Zabrodsky.
"The Russian Federation is losing the base for the Black Sea Fleet, the airfield network, a significant amount of stocks of materiel and, most likely, a significant amount of personnel and equipment," /2
"The Russian Federation is losing the base for the Black Sea Fleet, the airfield network, a significant amount of stocks of materiel and, most likely, a significant amount of personnel and equipment," /2
Zaluzhny said.
According to him, if we consider the 2023 campaign as a turning point, then for consideration it is necessary to return to determining the center of gravity for the Russian Federation in this war. /3
According to him, if we consider the 2023 campaign as a turning point, then for consideration it is necessary to return to determining the center of gravity for the Russian Federation in this war. /3
⚡️New summary from the (@TheStudyofWar)
The attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Balakleya became possible thanks to their own offensive in the Kherson region due to the fact that
# Armed Forces of the Russ Federation transferred some units from the Kharkov region there/1
The attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Balakleya became possible thanks to their own offensive in the Kherson region due to the fact that
# Armed Forces of the Russ Federation transferred some units from the Kharkov region there/1
The Armed Forces of Ukraine at least took Verbovka near the city of Balakleya, and #AF_RF retreated everywhere in this area to the left bank of the Seversky Donets and across the Balakleyka River in the city itself, blowing up bridges./2
Ukraine legally remains the full owner and operator of the nuclear power plant, but the IAEA is forced to cooperate with Russia, and this entails a tacit recognition of the actual situation in which the plant is controlled by the Russian Federation. /3
⚡️Conscripts in Russia are forced to enter into three-year contracts with reduced payments
The military leadership of the Russian Federation, despite the dissatisfaction of the military, began to forcibly conclude three-year contracts with Russian conscripts, /1
The military leadership of the Russian Federation, despite the dissatisfaction of the military, began to forcibly conclude three-year contracts with Russian conscripts, /1
the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports in an evening summary on September 5 on Facebook.
"According to available information, the command of the military units of the 1st Army Corps of the Russian occupation forces is taking measures to force /2
"According to available information, the command of the military units of the 1st Army Corps of the Russian occupation forces is taking measures to force /2
the transfer of military personnel to a contract, which makes it impossible for them to be dismissed from military service within three years," the report says.
In addition, lump-sum payments for signing such contracts do not apply to this category, /3
In addition, lump-sum payments for signing such contracts do not apply to this category, /3
⚡️Summary of the American Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) on the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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- The Ukrainian counter-offensive in the south, most likely, will not lead to the immediate de-occupation of the territories. The purpose of this operation is to weaken the Russian army and its supplies.
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According to experts, the Armed Forces of Ukraine seek to disable the key logistics hubs that support the #AF_RF in the south of the country, as well as undermine the military potential of the Russian Federation;
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⚡️Analysis of military operations from British intelligence as of September 03
Since August 29, 2022 the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been conducting an offensive operation in the south of Ukraine. One of the elements of the offensive is the ongoing offensive on a broad front /1
Since August 29, 2022 the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been conducting an offensive operation in the south of Ukraine. One of the elements of the offensive is the ongoing offensive on a broad front /1
west of the Dnieper River, focusing on 3 directions in the Kherson region, which is controlled by #AF_RF.
The operation has limited immediate objectives, but Ukrainian forces have achieved a degree of tactical surprise by taking advantage of poor logistics /2
The operation has limited immediate objectives, but Ukrainian forces have achieved a degree of tactical surprise by taking advantage of poor logistics /2
and a lack of leadership in #AF_RF.
With fighting also continuing in the Donbass and Kharkiv, a key decision for Russian commanders in the coming days will be where to deploy any operational reserve forces they can put in place.
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With fighting also continuing in the Donbass and Kharkiv, a key decision for Russian commanders in the coming days will be where to deploy any operational reserve forces they can put in place.
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⚡️Up-to-date information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 06:00 on September 02
In the Volyn and Polesye directions, the situation remains unchanged.
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In the Volyn and Polesye directions, the situation remains unchanged.
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In the Slobozhansky direction, #AF_RF are conducting military operations in order to prevent the loss of control over controlled borders and logistics routes in the Kharkiv region. They are trying to find weaknesses in the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and /2
improve the tactical position.
In the Donetsk direction, the #AF_RF is concentrating the main efforts on conducting offensive operations in the Bakhmut and Avdeevsky directions. On the Kramatorsk and Novopavlovsk directions, they are trying to improve the tactical situation, /3
In the Donetsk direction, the #AF_RF is concentrating the main efforts on conducting offensive operations in the Bakhmut and Avdeevsky directions. On the Kramatorsk and Novopavlovsk directions, they are trying to improve the tactical situation, /3
APU activity results per night
📌Explosions are reported in Chernobaevka around 00:50 (1 video)
📌Explosions are reported in Kherson around 00:50. Previously, several hits at the #VS_RF congestion place at the police school on Koltsova Street. (2 videos)/1
📌Explosions are reported in Chernobaevka around 00:50 (1 video)
📌Explosions are reported in Kherson around 00:50. Previously, several hits at the #VS_RF congestion place at the police school on Koltsova Street. (2 videos)/1
📌It is reported that the aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the positions of the # Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Kherson region around 01:20
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📌This night, the Armed Forces of Ukraine also destroyed the #VS_RF base and warehouse in Melitopol around 02:00. (3 and 4 videos)
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⚡️Destroyed objects of the military infrastructure of the Russian Federation for 09/01/2022
Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted fire damage on 9 more ammunition depots and 2 #AF_RF command posts.
Warehouses BC:
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Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted fire damage on 9 more ammunition depots and 2 #AF_RF command posts.
Warehouses BC:
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- Bashtansky district, Nikolaev region;
- Berislavsky district, Kherson region;
- Alyoshkovsky district, Kherson region;
- Kakhovskiy district, Kherson region;
- Genichesk district, Kherson region;
- Melitopol district, Zaporozhye region;
- Donetsk;
- Cossack, Kherson region;
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- Berislavsky district, Kherson region;
- Alyoshkovsky district, Kherson region;
- Kakhovskiy district, Kherson region;
- Genichesk district, Kherson region;
- Melitopol district, Zaporozhye region;
- Donetsk;
- Cossack, Kherson region;
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- Snigirevka, Nikolaev region.
Command posts:
- Kherson region (the exact location is being specified), 2 checkpoints.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the objects of the military infrastructure of the Russian Federation, /3
Command posts:
- Kherson region (the exact location is being specified), 2 checkpoints.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the objects of the military infrastructure of the Russian Federation, /3
⚡️Partisans are a big advantage of Ukraine
Ukraine has every chance to return to itself the territories controlled by the Russian Federation
And all this with the help of military equipment from partners and organized underground resistance, according to the Washington Post
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Ukraine has every chance to return to itself the territories controlled by the Russian Federation
And all this with the help of military equipment from partners and organized underground resistance, according to the Washington Post
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Thanks to the supply of American HIMARS systems and other high-precision weapons, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are destroying Russian field headquarters, ammunition depots, bridges and transport hubs.
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Another important weapon of Ukraine in the new phase of the war is partisans. Every Ukrainian with a phone is a potential intelligence gatherer and artillery spotter.
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⚡️Analysis of military operations from British intelligence as of September 01
With the support of intense strikes against bases, ammunition depots and logistics supply lines #AF_RF, /1
With the support of intense strikes against bases, ammunition depots and logistics supply lines #AF_RF, /1
the Armed Forces of Ukraine continued their offensive operation in the southern part of Ukraine on August 30 and 31.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published a video of the use of high-speed anti-radar missiles (HARMs) by Ukrainian aircraft. /2
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published a video of the use of high-speed anti-radar missiles (HARMs) by Ukrainian aircraft. /2
The Russian Federation has previously stated that it already owns parts of this missile, which is designed to locate and destroy the radar.
The RF prioritizes ground-based air defenses - the radar coverage that allows this is a critical capability for #AF_RF in this war. /3
The RF prioritizes ground-based air defenses - the radar coverage that allows this is a critical capability for #AF_RF in this war. /3
⚡️Destroyed objects of the military infrastructure of the Russian Federation for 29.08.2022
As of 23:00 on 08/29/2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted fire damage on 8 more ammunition depots, 6 military bases, 1 command post and 1 military unit #AF_RF.
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As of 23:00 on 08/29/2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine inflicted fire damage on 8 more ammunition depots, 6 military bases, 1 command post and 1 military unit #AF_RF.
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Warehouses BC:
- New Kakhovka (4 warehouses), Kherson region;
- Berislav, Kherson region;
- Berdyansk region, Zaporozhye region;
- Gavrilovka, Kherson region;
- Kherson region, Kherson region.
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- New Kakhovka (4 warehouses), Kherson region;
- Berislav, Kherson region;
- Berdyansk region, Zaporozhye region;
- Gavrilovka, Kherson region;
- Kherson region, Kherson region.
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Military bases:
- Berislav, Kherson region;
- New Kakhovka (2 bases), Kherson region;
- Melitopol, Zaporozhye region.
- Kherson region, Kherson region;
- Chaplynka, Kherson region.
Command posts:
- New Kakhovka, Kherson region.
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- Berislav, Kherson region;
- New Kakhovka (2 bases), Kherson region;
- Melitopol, Zaporozhye region.
- Kherson region, Kherson region;
- Chaplynka, Kherson region.
Command posts:
- New Kakhovka, Kherson region.
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⚡️About today's events in the #KhersonisUkraine region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the evening report did not report anything about the Ukrainian offensive in the Kherson region. While the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated /1
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the evening report did not report anything about the Ukrainian offensive in the Kherson region. While the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated /1
that during the "unsuccessful Ukrainian offensive, 26 Ukrainian tanks, 23 infantry fighting vehicles, nine other armored combat vehicles were destroyed, two Su-25 attack aircraft were shot down."
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The fact that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is forced to comment on this situation may mean that the Ukrainian army has some success. It is likely that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun to prepare the ground in southern Ukraine in order /3
⚡️What is known about the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the #KhersonisUkraine region
Around 4 am on August 29, there was information that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had destroyed the #AF_RF base in Kherson.
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Around 4 am on August 29, there was information that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had destroyed the #AF_RF base in Kherson.
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Starting from 5 am, there are often reports of explosions in #Novaya Kakhovka.
In the first half of the day, news appeared that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had broken through the first line of defense (the 109th “DPR” regiment) in the Kherson region. /2
In the first half of the day, news appeared that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had broken through the first line of defense (the 109th “DPR” regiment) in the Kherson region. /2
This information was confirmed by the speaker of the Southern Defense Forces Natalia Gumenyuk.
Thus, as of the evening of August 29, it is known that Ukraine launched an offensive in the Kherson direction. Results are not yet known. But you need to take into account that /3
Thus, as of the evening of August 29, it is known that Ukraine launched an offensive in the Kherson direction. Results are not yet known. But you need to take into account that /3
