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Its possible that the missile hit outside Shostka. I will follow up shortly.
It seems to have impacted the vicinity of Shostka, however it was quite close as the explosion heard in the city was strong.
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One part of the frontline which is not talked about nearly enough is Siversk. Russia has been pushing very hard here for multiple months and have made important progress, despite heavy casualties.
Parts of the Siversk salient are very open and lack treelines and fortifications, resulting in large grey zones and "no-mans-lands". This limits the options for Russian assault operations and often results in repelled attacks. However, recent progress in the village of Verkhnokamyanske has gone largely unnoticed, with Russian forces pushing through the ruins and, just a couple of days ago, have reached the western part of the village.
Now that most of this village is under Russian control, they are just 4km from the eastern outskirts of Siversk. Many of you will know how critical Siversk is to the Russians. Battles have been ongoing in the salient for nearly three years since the fall of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, primarily centred around the small village of Bilohorivka. I wrote previously that once Bilohorivka falls, the rest of the front will begin to open up and that is what we are seeing here.
While it is a definite possibility that Russia will choose not to pursue further offensive actions in the near future here and instead consolidate their positions in the ruins of Verkhnokamyanske, in my opinion they will focus on securing the flanks from Vyimka and Ivano Darivka to the north, and from Hryhorivka to the south. They will also probably aim at outflanking Hryhorivka through the forests in order to avoiding push through the ruins, while also gaining important trench fortifications there, solidifying their presence northeast of Siversk on the southern bank of the Siversky Donets River.
Once this frontline is levelled and united against Siversk, I think the options would be to take any defensive fortifications and positions north and south of the city (likely in the highlighted areas) before storming the city itself.
While it is still a definite possibility that the Russians will go to the rear of Siversk from the flanks, establish fire control over its logistical routes and pressure the Ukrainian garrison in the salient to withdraw that way, this recent progress in the east does call into question the offensive operations in the Lyman direction, and if the primary goal of the eventual capture of Lyman is actually to pressure the Siversk salient, or instead has something to do with the larger Oskil front or even the city of Slovyansk.
Time will tell, but the topography of the area east of Siversk certainly favours Russia and is reminiscent of the current situation in the Novopavlivka direction. I think that once the frontline finally cracks here, Siversk will be reached relatively quickly from the east and the battles for the city may begin. Ukraine has not shied away from bringing reinforcements to the Siversk salient in the past, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are able to hold off an attack for some time, but the future outcome of this salient is clear. The question is only about the how much time it will take.
Parts of the Siversk salient are very open and lack treelines and fortifications, resulting in large grey zones and "no-mans-lands". This limits the options for Russian assault operations and often results in repelled attacks. However, recent progress in the village of Verkhnokamyanske has gone largely unnoticed, with Russian forces pushing through the ruins and, just a couple of days ago, have reached the western part of the village.
Now that most of this village is under Russian control, they are just 4km from the eastern outskirts of Siversk. Many of you will know how critical Siversk is to the Russians. Battles have been ongoing in the salient for nearly three years since the fall of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, primarily centred around the small village of Bilohorivka. I wrote previously that once Bilohorivka falls, the rest of the front will begin to open up and that is what we are seeing here.
While it is a definite possibility that Russia will choose not to pursue further offensive actions in the near future here and instead consolidate their positions in the ruins of Verkhnokamyanske, in my opinion they will focus on securing the flanks from Vyimka and Ivano Darivka to the north, and from Hryhorivka to the south. They will also probably aim at outflanking Hryhorivka through the forests in order to avoiding push through the ruins, while also gaining important trench fortifications there, solidifying their presence northeast of Siversk on the southern bank of the Siversky Donets River.
Once this frontline is levelled and united against Siversk, I think the options would be to take any defensive fortifications and positions north and south of the city (likely in the highlighted areas) before storming the city itself.
While it is still a definite possibility that the Russians will go to the rear of Siversk from the flanks, establish fire control over its logistical routes and pressure the Ukrainian garrison in the salient to withdraw that way, this recent progress in the east does call into question the offensive operations in the Lyman direction, and if the primary goal of the eventual capture of Lyman is actually to pressure the Siversk salient, or instead has something to do with the larger Oskil front or even the city of Slovyansk.
Time will tell, but the topography of the area east of Siversk certainly favours Russia and is reminiscent of the current situation in the Novopavlivka direction. I think that once the frontline finally cracks here, Siversk will be reached relatively quickly from the east and the battles for the city may begin. Ukraine has not shied away from bringing reinforcements to the Siversk salient in the past, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are able to hold off an attack for some time, but the future outcome of this salient is clear. The question is only about the how much time it will take.
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AMK Mapping
It seems to have impacted the vicinity of Shostka, however it was quite close as the explosion heard in the city was strong.
Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on a reported training camp of the 1st separate special forces brigade of the AFU in the vicinity of Shostka, Sumy Oblast.
The process was the same as usual. A Russian reconnaissance drone spotted the camp, relayed the coordinates to an ORTK crew in Kursk Oblast, who then launched an Iskander at the target. The second video shows the aftermath of the strike.
What's interesting is that the first video of the strike itself was published just 2 hours after the actual impact, which is by far the fastest the footage has ever been released.
The process was the same as usual. A Russian reconnaissance drone spotted the camp, relayed the coordinates to an ORTK crew in Kursk Oblast, who then launched an Iskander at the target. The second video shows the aftermath of the strike.
What's interesting is that the first video of the strike itself was published just 2 hours after the actual impact, which is by far the fastest the footage has ever been released.
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A Ukrainian UAV impacted the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant (JSC "BZPP") in Bolkhov, Oryol Oblast.
This plant specialises in the production of electronic components, including diodes, thyristors, Zener diodes, rectifiers, bridge assemblies, and specialized power semiconductor devices. These can be used for power supply and engine control systems in many different types of military equipment, including tanks, APCs, aircraft, radar systems, missile systems, etc.
The company works on contracts from the Russian Ministry of Defence, including Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture, and Export of High-Tech Products), Sozvezdie (the leading developer of both electronic warfare, and EW countermeasure systems), among others which are a part of the defence industrial complex.
Despite being under international sanctions, the plant continues to actively operate, and produces up to 3 million devices annually, and employs approximately 700 workers.
Based on the footage, the damage from the initial impact seems limited, however a fire broke out, resulting in some damage. The full extent of the damage is currently unknown.
Coordinates: 53.440502,36.015221
This plant specialises in the production of electronic components, including diodes, thyristors, Zener diodes, rectifiers, bridge assemblies, and specialized power semiconductor devices. These can be used for power supply and engine control systems in many different types of military equipment, including tanks, APCs, aircraft, radar systems, missile systems, etc.
The company works on contracts from the Russian Ministry of Defence, including Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture, and Export of High-Tech Products), Sozvezdie (the leading developer of both electronic warfare, and EW countermeasure systems), among others which are a part of the defence industrial complex.
Despite being under international sanctions, the plant continues to actively operate, and produces up to 3 million devices annually, and employs approximately 700 workers.
Based on the footage, the damage from the initial impact seems limited, however a fire broke out, resulting in some damage. The full extent of the damage is currently unknown.
Coordinates: 53.440502,36.015221
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Consequences of Russian Geran-2 drone strikes on the "Polisan" factory (LLC "VP "POLISAN") on the outskirts of Sumy.
The "Polisan" plant specialises in the production of paints, varnishes, printing ink and mastics. It is also involved in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, the installation of various appliances, wholesale of wood and building materials, and more notably road freight transport.
The plant is situated next to the "Oldysh" Freight Train Station, which is a stop on Ukraine's main railway line for the frontline areas of Sumy Oblast and runs directly through Sumy City.
As a results of the impacts, a large fire broke out, encompassing much of the warehouse and collapsing part of the roof. The fire was visible from satellites and was recorded in NASA FIRMS data.
Coordinates: 50.87533116522807, 34.86666944581127
The "Polisan" plant specialises in the production of paints, varnishes, printing ink and mastics. It is also involved in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, the installation of various appliances, wholesale of wood and building materials, and more notably road freight transport.
The plant is situated next to the "Oldysh" Freight Train Station, which is a stop on Ukraine's main railway line for the frontline areas of Sumy Oblast and runs directly through Sumy City.
As a results of the impacts, a large fire broke out, encompassing much of the warehouse and collapsing part of the roof. The fire was visible from satellites and was recorded in NASA FIRMS data.
Coordinates: 50.87533116522807, 34.86666944581127
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Russian sources are reporting that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group of 7-8 soldiers has been discovered near the village of Subbotovo, Bryansk Oblast, over 76km from the border with Ukraine.
Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the Russian National Guard deployed to find them.
Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the Russian National Guard deployed to find them.
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AMK Mapping
Russian sources are reporting that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group of 7-8 soldiers has been discovered near the village of Subbotovo, Bryansk Oblast, over 76km from the border with Ukraine. Roads have reportedly been blocked, and units of the…
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A Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft launched two 230kg GBU-62 JDAM-ER guided glide-bombs at School No. 13 in Soledar, Donetsk Oblast, which was reportedly a Russian forward deployment point.
Glide-bombs equipped with JDAM-ER kits are being utilised more and more often by the Ukrainian Air Force, although nowhere near as much as Russian FAB/KAB glide-bomb strikes are used.
Coordinates: 48.70093, 38.06385
Glide-bombs equipped with JDAM-ER kits are being utilised more and more often by the Ukrainian Air Force, although nowhere near as much as Russian FAB/KAB glide-bomb strikes are used.
Coordinates: 48.70093, 38.06385
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The IDF confirms that 1 sergeant from the 51st "First Breachers" Infantry Battalion of the 1st "Golani" Infantry Brigade was killed in southern Gaza after a Palestinian militants blew up a building that he and others were occupying. The building collapsed, resulting in his death and three other soldiers reportedly being injured.
No Palestinian faction has claimed responsibility yet.
No Palestinian faction has claimed responsibility yet.
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The rise of ISIS has begun to be a major problem for the new Syrian authorities. In early May ISIS attacked several HTS terrorists in Deir Ezzor, where the presence on the western bank of the Euphrates has increased considerably.
On May 14 an attack on a member of the HTS forces in Aleppo triggered the start of operations against ISIS cells in the city. On May 17 operations took place in the Haydariyah district northeast of the city, where three ISIS members were eliminated and four arrested (36°13'57.2 “N 37°11'27.7 ”E). However, the membership of this organization was questioned after the appearance of members previously in the HTS organization which may indicate that this operation was against dissidents or former members of this organization.
Despite this question ISIS perpetrated a car bomb attack in the city of Mayadin against HTS resulting in the death of several members and some wounded.🇸🇾
On May 14 an attack on a member of the HTS forces in Aleppo triggered the start of operations against ISIS cells in the city. On May 17 operations took place in the Haydariyah district northeast of the city, where three ISIS members were eliminated and four arrested (36°13'57.2 “N 37°11'27.7 ”E). However, the membership of this organization was questioned after the appearance of members previously in the HTS organization which may indicate that this operation was against dissidents or former members of this organization.
Despite this question ISIS perpetrated a car bomb attack in the city of Mayadin against HTS resulting in the death of several members and some wounded.🇸🇾
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We are witnessing another full-scale RSF collapse in central Sudan.
The Sudanese Armed Forces have completed the capture of Omdurman, therefore the entire metropolitan area of the capital city of Khartoum. The entire west bank of the White Nile River has been secured, and the RSF is fleeing west.
In addition to this, the SAF has fully recaptured the international border with Libya, while local anti-RSF forces maintain their control over large swaths of the North Kordofan, West Kordofan and White Nile States.
The Sudanese Armed Forces have completed the capture of Omdurman, therefore the entire metropolitan area of the capital city of Khartoum. The entire west bank of the White Nile River has been secured, and the RSF is fleeing west.
In addition to this, the SAF has fully recaptured the international border with Libya, while local anti-RSF forces maintain their control over large swaths of the North Kordofan, West Kordofan and White Nile States.
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