On the western flank of Pokrovsk, Russian forces once again pushed Ukrainian forces out of the village of Kotlyne.
After a small group of Ukrainian forces entered the main part of Kotlyne, Russian forces pushed them out or eliminated them. Russia then went on to attack up the windbreaks on either side of the railway tracks, while also moving along the treeline to the north of the village. This resulted in Russian forces entering and recapturing the Kotlyne mines.
Further south, they took a large trench fortification, as well as a small treeline, as they continue to level out the frontline in preparation for future attacks to the north.
+ ~2.45km² in favour of Russia.
After a small group of Ukrainian forces entered the main part of Kotlyne, Russian forces pushed them out or eliminated them. Russia then went on to attack up the windbreaks on either side of the railway tracks, while also moving along the treeline to the north of the village. This resulted in Russian forces entering and recapturing the Kotlyne mines.
Further south, they took a large trench fortification, as well as a small treeline, as they continue to level out the frontline in preparation for future attacks to the north.
+ ~2.45km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Komar direction, Russian forces advanced again, expanding their zone of control in and around Novoocheretuvate.
Russian forces marginally advanced inside the village, capturing a few more houses, and entrenching themselves in their new positions there.
They also advanced to the east of the village, capturing forest plantations and a small farm.
+ ~0.47km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces marginally advanced inside the village, capturing a few more houses, and entrenching themselves in their new positions there.
They also advanced to the east of the village, capturing forest plantations and a small farm.
+ ~0.47km² in favour of Russia.
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An Israeli airstrike targeted a border crossing between Lebanon and Syria near Wadi Khaled.
Some reports state that it targeted a truck transporting weapons to Hezbollah, however the IDF released a statement saying that they struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border used by Hezbollah for attempts to smuggle weapons into Lebanese territory.
Other airstrikes were reported on various other border crossings from Syria.
Some reports state that it targeted a truck transporting weapons to Hezbollah, however the IDF released a statement saying that they struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border used by Hezbollah for attempts to smuggle weapons into Lebanese territory.
Other airstrikes were reported on various other border crossings from Syria.
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Uganda is now confirmed to be fighting alongside the DR Congo Armed Forces (FADRC), and have reached the frontline city of Lubero, in an attempt to stem the M23 breakthrough on the northern front.
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Last night, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) detonated in three buses in Tel Aviv, Israel. All buses and trains quickly stopped operating throughout Israel as a precautionary measure, and as a result, three more explosives were discovered in buses, one of which was in-noscripted with the text: “Nasrallah, Hezbollah, Sinwar”.
Shortly afterwards, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency session with the war cabinet.
Some are suggesting that the bombings were a false flag attack by Israel, to give them an excuse to launch a full-scale invasion of the West Bank.
And surely enough, the Israeli news outlet, Yisrael Hum, citing a source “close to the prime minister’s office” reported that Netanyahu will go to launch an offensive operation in the West Bank.
Shortly afterwards, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency session with the war cabinet.
Some are suggesting that the bombings were a false flag attack by Israel, to give them an excuse to launch a full-scale invasion of the West Bank.
And surely enough, the Israeli news outlet, Yisrael Hum, citing a source “close to the prime minister’s office” reported that Netanyahu will go to launch an offensive operation in the West Bank.
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I don't usually post war footage on here, but I thought this video was clearer and more interesting than most of the others.
It depicts a Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) from the Ukrainian 225th assault regiment advancing through a field south of the village of Zaporizhzhya (Donetsk Oblast), while laying suppressive fire on Russian positions in the houses there. They got close to the next village of Sribne, before turning around and landing infantry near the central houses of Zaporizhzhya.
Those soldiers opened fire on Russian positions as a Russian FPV drone struck the net at the back of the AFV. They then received an order to retreat, so began moving behind the Bradley for protection from Russian fire as they waited for the rear hatch to open. Once inside, the Bradley retreated back to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
All in all, it was a failed assault, but it appears that there were no casualties.
It depicts a Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) from the Ukrainian 225th assault regiment advancing through a field south of the village of Zaporizhzhya (Donetsk Oblast), while laying suppressive fire on Russian positions in the houses there. They got close to the next village of Sribne, before turning around and landing infantry near the central houses of Zaporizhzhya.
Those soldiers opened fire on Russian positions as a Russian FPV drone struck the net at the back of the AFV. They then received an order to retreat, so began moving behind the Bradley for protection from Russian fire as they waited for the rear hatch to open. Once inside, the Bradley retreated back to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
All in all, it was a failed assault, but it appears that there were no casualties.
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The reports of the Russians entering Sumy Oblast are unconfirmed, but likely.
For now, the reports suggest that after clearing the remaining Ukrainian controlled positions in the Darino area of Kursk Oblast, Russian forces from the 810th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade broke through the international border and gained a foothold in Basivka.
Fighting is ongoing in the village, with Russian forces attempting to advance further into the village. Ukrainian forces are putting up fierce resistance and brought in special forces in an attempt to stem the advance.
At the same time, Russian forces rushed to Novenke, and have almost linked up with their forces in Sverdlikovo (Kursk Oblast). It is unclear if they were able to gain a foothold in Novenke, however.
(All of this information above is unconfirmed and based on reports).
If true, the goal would be to reach the R200 highway leading into Sudzha, and block supplies from being sent into the Kursk Salient.
For now, the reports suggest that after clearing the remaining Ukrainian controlled positions in the Darino area of Kursk Oblast, Russian forces from the 810th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade broke through the international border and gained a foothold in Basivka.
Fighting is ongoing in the village, with Russian forces attempting to advance further into the village. Ukrainian forces are putting up fierce resistance and brought in special forces in an attempt to stem the advance.
At the same time, Russian forces rushed to Novenke, and have almost linked up with their forces in Sverdlikovo (Kursk Oblast). It is unclear if they were able to gain a foothold in Novenke, however.
(All of this information above is unconfirmed and based on reports).
If true, the goal would be to reach the R200 highway leading into Sudzha, and block supplies from being sent into the Kursk Salient.
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Australian - Chinese tensions continue to rise as Chinese forces begin naval exercises in the Tasman Sea. Yesterday, a Chinese Navy destroyer flotilla, consisting of 3 vessels (Zunyi 055, 054A, and 903A) sailed around the eastern coast of Australia, coming within approximately 100 nautical miles of Sydney.
Live-fire exercises have now begun in the Tasman Sea, off the coast of Australia, with the Australian Navy sending the frigate HMAS Arunta to monitor the Chinese Ships. The New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has also sent a P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft, which departed from the Ohakea Air Base.
This comes as just a week earlier, the Australian Department of Defence announced that a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter aircraft deployed flares close to a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that came within 30 meters (~100 feet) of the latter.
Live-fire exercises have now begun in the Tasman Sea, off the coast of Australia, with the Australian Navy sending the frigate HMAS Arunta to monitor the Chinese Ships. The New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has also sent a P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft, which departed from the Ohakea Air Base.
This comes as just a week earlier, the Australian Department of Defence announced that a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter aircraft deployed flares close to a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that came within 30 meters (~100 feet) of the latter.
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Russian forces from the 51st Airborne Regiment are continuing their offensive in the western part of the Kursk salient and completed the capture of Sverdlikovo.
They advanced from positions in the eastern part of the village, and cleared out the remaining Ukrainian positions in the basements of the houses in the southwestern-most part of the settlement.
They then went on to capture a small forested area near the international border, before conducting attacks to the east of Sverdlikovo. These attacks came from two directions: the northwest and southwest. In the northwest, Russian forces advanced down the Korenevo - Sudzha highway, and captured positions in the small treeline perpendicular to the highway.
In the southwest, after capturing the small forest, Russian forces advanced across the fields and captured the other small treeline, this one being perpendicular to the international border.
This creates a small buffer-zone east of Sverdlikovo, further strengthens Russia's bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Loknya River, and lays the groundworks for a future assault to the south of the village of Lebedevka.
There are already some reports of clashes inside Lebedevka, after Russian forces apparently entered the western part of the village, however this remains unconfirmed at the moment.
+ ~2.51km² in favour of Russia.
They advanced from positions in the eastern part of the village, and cleared out the remaining Ukrainian positions in the basements of the houses in the southwestern-most part of the settlement.
They then went on to capture a small forested area near the international border, before conducting attacks to the east of Sverdlikovo. These attacks came from two directions: the northwest and southwest. In the northwest, Russian forces advanced down the Korenevo - Sudzha highway, and captured positions in the small treeline perpendicular to the highway.
In the southwest, after capturing the small forest, Russian forces advanced across the fields and captured the other small treeline, this one being perpendicular to the international border.
This creates a small buffer-zone east of Sverdlikovo, further strengthens Russia's bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Loknya River, and lays the groundworks for a future assault to the south of the village of Lebedevka.
There are already some reports of clashes inside Lebedevka, after Russian forces apparently entered the western part of the village, however this remains unconfirmed at the moment.
+ ~2.51km² in favour of Russia.
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Ukrainian forces counterattacked in western Donetsk Oblast, recapturing treeline positions near Preobrazhenka.
After Russian forces advanced to the northern outskirts of Preobrazhenka, Ukrainian forces - who had brought in new reserves - began counterattacking.
They were able to advance from positions in the orchards southwest of Nadiivka, and captured two treelines, therefore pushing another one out of the grey zone. This also means that Preobrazhenka is entirely under Ukrainian control, with the eastern houses also no longer being in the grey zone.
While it may look like Ukraine could flank the village of Zaporizhzhya from the north, they likely don't have the manpower necessary to do so, with this counterattack mainly aimed at stemming the Russian advance towards the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Additionally, the frontline was corrected in Nadiivka, where it turns out that Ukrainian forces retain positions in the agricultural buildings on the northwestern outskirts of the village, despite reports by some Russian sources to the contrary.
+ ~5.86km² in favour of Ukraine.
After Russian forces advanced to the northern outskirts of Preobrazhenka, Ukrainian forces - who had brought in new reserves - began counterattacking.
They were able to advance from positions in the orchards southwest of Nadiivka, and captured two treelines, therefore pushing another one out of the grey zone. This also means that Preobrazhenka is entirely under Ukrainian control, with the eastern houses also no longer being in the grey zone.
While it may look like Ukraine could flank the village of Zaporizhzhya from the north, they likely don't have the manpower necessary to do so, with this counterattack mainly aimed at stemming the Russian advance towards the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Additionally, the frontline was corrected in Nadiivka, where it turns out that Ukrainian forces retain positions in the agricultural buildings on the northwestern outskirts of the village, despite reports by some Russian sources to the contrary.
+ ~5.86km² in favour of Ukraine.
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Russian forces continued their advance in the Bahatyr direction, capturing the village of Ulaky, and making new progress northwest of Andriivka.
Once Ukrainian forces withdrew from northern Ulaky, Russian forces completed the capture of the village. This will make attacks on Kostyantynopil easier, assuming they can cross the large expanse of fields between Kostyantynopil and Ulaky.
Meanwhile, Russian forces marginally advanced northwest of Andriivka, capturing new positions in a treeline and a parallel forest plantation, reaching the western end of both of these.
+ ~6.77km² in favour of Russia.
Once Ukrainian forces withdrew from northern Ulaky, Russian forces completed the capture of the village. This will make attacks on Kostyantynopil easier, assuming they can cross the large expanse of fields between Kostyantynopil and Ulaky.
Meanwhile, Russian forces marginally advanced northwest of Andriivka, capturing new positions in a treeline and a parallel forest plantation, reaching the western end of both of these.
+ ~6.77km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Komar direction, Russian forces continued their advance, capturing the village of Novoocheretuvate.
Following the establishment of a foothold in the southeastern houses of the village, Russian forces began rapidly expanding their bridgehead on the western bank of the Mokri Yaly River, expanding their zone of control to include the entirety of Novoocheretuvate.
Meanwhile, Russian forces made a small advance west of Velyka Novosilka, where they captured a treeline on the tactical heights.
+ ~2.89km² in favour of Russia.
Following the establishment of a foothold in the southeastern houses of the village, Russian forces began rapidly expanding their bridgehead on the western bank of the Mokri Yaly River, expanding their zone of control to include the entirety of Novoocheretuvate.
Meanwhile, Russian forces made a small advance west of Velyka Novosilka, where they captured a treeline on the tactical heights.
+ ~2.89km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Komar direction, Russian forces made a small advance, capturing the village of Novosilka.
After establishing a foothold in the first houses of Novosilka, Russian forces slowly cleared out the rest of the houses, where Ukrainian soldiers were holding positions in the basements. This resulted in the capture of the village, and the formation of a large grey zone in the open fields and swamps near the village. This will make future advances from Novosilka in these directions difficult for Russia.
+ ~0.67km² in favour of Russia.
After establishing a foothold in the first houses of Novosilka, Russian forces slowly cleared out the rest of the houses, where Ukrainian soldiers were holding positions in the basements. This resulted in the capture of the village, and the formation of a large grey zone in the open fields and swamps near the village. This will make future advances from Novosilka in these directions difficult for Russia.
+ ~0.67km² in favour of Russia.
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Swedish Police report that another cable has been cut in the Baltic Sea. The alleged damaged cable is C-LION1, which runs between Finland and Germany, but the cut was recorded in Sweden's exclusive economic zone, off the coast of the island of Gotland.
The preliminary investigation has been classified as sabotage.
The preliminary investigation has been classified as sabotage.
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Heavy fighting continues on the northern front in eastern DR Congo, with M23 rebels making significant progress over the past 48 hours.
After advancing along the N2 highway and capturing the town of Bikara, M23 began attacking to the northwest, where they secured the town of Kipese.
There are now unconfirmed reports from locals stating that the Congolese Armed Forces (FADRC) have begun withdrawing from the key city of Lubero, however Ugandan soldiers are currently stationed on the city's outskirts.
After advancing along the N2 highway and capturing the town of Bikara, M23 began attacking to the northwest, where they secured the town of Kipese.
There are now unconfirmed reports from locals stating that the Congolese Armed Forces (FADRC) have begun withdrawing from the key city of Lubero, however Ugandan soldiers are currently stationed on the city's outskirts.
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