SBU releases an intercepted call between two Russians allegedly discussing the arrivals at Yelenovka earlier today. The translation of the call is here, but we cannot guarantee authenticity of the call, can only say that the voices sound quite believable.
For some extra context, as we can understand from the call and the translation, an explosive device was set up at the industrial wing of the camp where a number of prisoners was moved two days prior. Shortly before the explosive device was set off, a MLRS Grad complex placed...
...nearby fired three 10-missile “packets” to cover up the noise from the explosion.
It is known that certain units of the so-called LPR and DPR militia are being equipped with outdated weapons if more modern arms such as the AK assault rifles are available.
Recently, several Russian military bloggers, some of whom are "in field" in Ukraine, shared concern about continued use of Mosin-Nagant rifles by units serving at the frontline.
Here, "Afanasyev Z" shares a photo of a DPR fighter, saying that his rifle is going to be 80 years old next year:
"I once heard a phrase which struck my mind - “Russia is a huge train with its locomotive in the 21st century, and its tail end in the 19th.”
🇷🇺 attacks on Pisky and Avdiivka, where 🇺🇦 built up defence for 8 years.
There are no logical objectives for that.
Donbas becomes deserted, 🇷🇺 relocating to Kherson-Zaporizhye. Experienced 🇷🇺 units remaining near Izium.
Everything else - Soledar, Siversk, Bakhmut - only units on their 1st and 2nd [year of service] and private military company fighters, total about 7-8 BTGs. They will have aviation and artillery support, but they are unlike like regular forces.
Generally speaking, the frontline is stable - there were no substantial events at the frontline in the past day, however the informational and political situation became more active active.
- Volyn, Polesye, Siversk direction (North)
Continued shelling at Siversk.
At Volyn-Polesye direction, the activities and numbers of the Belarusian forces have not changed. Belarusian forces continue attempting air reconnaissance with UAVs without entering Ukrainian airspace.
Fundamental strategic changes observed - 🇷🇺 relocating everything from Izium and elsewhere to Kherson-Melitopol-Zaporozhye area.
🇷🇺 doing frontal offensive in Donetsk front, from Marinka to Avdiivka.
🇷🇺 has small achievement - captured Vuhlehirska power station.
Siversk and Bakhmut - 🇷🇺 is not doing well.
Russia's plans:
Assumption that Kremlin has decided to cancel the objective of capturing Donetsk district, and switching to strategic defence (along all front line).
Belarusian forces continue air reconnaissance but they do not enter Ukrainian airspace after two UAVs were taken down.
- Siversk direction
No changes. Continued shelling resulting in casualties among civilian population, and infrastructure damage.
- Kharkiv direction
Continued shelling. Along the line and in near rears, Russian forces are creating pontoon crossings over water obstacles to shorten supply lines to the frontline. This is caused by attacks on ammo caches. Kharkiv city shelled substantially.