Israeli channel 12: "The IDF is expanding its military operations in Gaza, specifically in the northern part of the Strip."
They are referring to Israel's new ground invasion.
They are referring to Israel's new ground invasion.
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Due to the new Israeli ground invasion of Gaza, I have decided to update my Middle East Map to show the different Hamas battalion boundaries.
These boundaries show approximately where the different battalions under Hamas' Al-Qassam brigades operate. They are split into five brigades, one for each governorate, with ~21 battalions in total.
Keep in mind, pretty much all of these battalions were degraded or destroyed at some point and have been reconstituted through new recruitment methods. This means that most of them will in no way be near full combat capability.
You can access the interactive map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=117K6_EiFdWYEK7LQKHjRSsjsHK7xVN8&ll=31.40282749607679%2C34.29871916747192&z=12
or in my pinned post on twitter.
These boundaries show approximately where the different battalions under Hamas' Al-Qassam brigades operate. They are split into five brigades, one for each governorate, with ~21 battalions in total.
Keep in mind, pretty much all of these battalions were degraded or destroyed at some point and have been reconstituted through new recruitment methods. This means that most of them will in no way be near full combat capability.
You can access the interactive map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=117K6_EiFdWYEK7LQKHjRSsjsHK7xVN8&ll=31.40282749607679%2C34.29871916747192&z=12
or in my pinned post on twitter.
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Explosions were reported in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. There is a threat of Iskander Ballistic missiles from Rostov Oblast.
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In the Sumy direction, Russian forces continued their offensive to clear out the remaining Ukrainian-controlled parts of Kursk Oblast.
Russian forces made a small advance southwest of Sudzha. Following the capture of the village of Melevoi and the surrounding forested areas, Russian forces attacked north from positions near the road from Goncharovka, taking up positions in some forest plantations in the low-lying ground.
The adjacent treeline which leads to the forest plantations east of the village of Oleshnya is now in the grey-zone.
+ ~3.10km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces made a small advance southwest of Sudzha. Following the capture of the village of Melevoi and the surrounding forested areas, Russian forces attacked north from positions near the road from Goncharovka, taking up positions in some forest plantations in the low-lying ground.
The adjacent treeline which leads to the forest plantations east of the village of Oleshnya is now in the grey-zone.
+ ~3.10km² in favour of Russia.
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Over the past few days, Ukrainian forces have been conducting a new cross-border operation in Belgorod Oblast, and have made some small advances in Russian territory.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of mechanised assaults where they crossed the international border and landed infantry. Most of the vehicles used were destroyed by Russian FPV drones. However, some Ukrainian soldiers who dismounted managed to capture treelines on the tactical heights that were previously in the grey-zone.
Now they are attempting to push further north with the goal of gaining a foothold on the outskirts of the village of Demidovka, however Russian soldiers are already engaged with battles with Ukrainian soldiers in the treelines, although it doesn't appear that counterattacks have begun yet.
+ ~1.42km² in favour of Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of mechanised assaults where they crossed the international border and landed infantry. Most of the vehicles used were destroyed by Russian FPV drones. However, some Ukrainian soldiers who dismounted managed to capture treelines on the tactical heights that were previously in the grey-zone.
Now they are attempting to push further north with the goal of gaining a foothold on the outskirts of the village of Demidovka, however Russian soldiers are already engaged with battles with Ukrainian soldiers in the treelines, although it doesn't appear that counterattacks have begun yet.
+ ~1.42km² in favour of Ukraine.
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In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces have crossed the Oskil River in another area, establishing control over new positions on its western bank.
Russian forces advanced from positions in the forests on the eastern bank of the Oskil River, and by using pontoon bridges, they were able to cross the river and capture positions in the forests on the western bank. They continued to push uphill and expanded their zone of control to include further areas of the forests, including some areas at the top of the tactical heights.
+ ~4.67km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced from positions in the forests on the eastern bank of the Oskil River, and by using pontoon bridges, they were able to cross the river and capture positions in the forests on the western bank. They continued to push uphill and expanded their zone of control to include further areas of the forests, including some areas at the top of the tactical heights.
+ ~4.67km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Kostyantynivka direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations and have made progress in Toretsk, as well as beyond the city limits.
Russian forces advanced from positions in the northern part of the city, advancing through the open fields, and taking up positions near the Dylivka water treatment facility.
Additionally, Russian forces advanced from their positions in the southern part of the Toretska mines, capturing the rest of it. They also took up some new positions in the private sector of the neighbouring village of Krymske.
+ ~0.99km² in favour of Russia.
Russian forces advanced from positions in the northern part of the city, advancing through the open fields, and taking up positions near the Dylivka water treatment facility.
Additionally, Russian forces advanced from their positions in the southern part of the Toretska mines, capturing the rest of it. They also took up some new positions in the private sector of the neighbouring village of Krymske.
+ ~0.99km² in favour of Russia.
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In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces continued their assault operations in the town of Shevchenko and are recapturing a series of previously lost positions.
After eliminating the Ukrainian assault groups that broke through to the southern outskirts, Russian forces began moving north through the town centre, recapturing positions in the surrounding residential areas. The frontline was also corrected in favour of Russia in the treelines to the west of Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces are now clinging to the northern houses and are bringing in new forces to try to hold their remaining positions, and potentially to counterattack in the near future.
+ ~1.38km² in favour of Russia.
After eliminating the Ukrainian assault groups that broke through to the southern outskirts, Russian forces began moving north through the town centre, recapturing positions in the surrounding residential areas. The frontline was also corrected in favour of Russia in the treelines to the west of Shevchenko.
Ukrainian forces are now clinging to the northern houses and are bringing in new forces to try to hold their remaining positions, and potentially to counterattack in the near future.
+ ~1.38km² in favour of Russia.
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Israeli forces have launched a “limited” ground invasion of the northern Gaza Strip, with IDF troops operating near the city of Beit Lahiya.
This comes as Israeli forces begin to reoccupy the Netzarim corridor.
This comes as Israeli forces begin to reoccupy the Netzarim corridor.
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5 explosions were reported in the Damascus governorate of Syria. Israeli jets were airborne over Syria at the time.
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The Al-Qassam brigades (armed wing of Hamas) fired two "M90" rockets at Tel Aviv. Interestingly, the IDF reported that three rockets were launched, however footage published by Hamas showing the launches depict only two.
The IDF stated that the Israeli Air Force intercepted one rocket, and that two others landed in an open area.
Sirens sounded in the city of Tel Aviv in central Israel due to the launches.
The IDF stated that the Israeli Air Force intercepted one rocket, and that two others landed in an open area.
Sirens sounded in the city of Tel Aviv in central Israel due to the launches.
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Last night, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile from Yemen at Jerusalem, central Israel. The Israeli Air Force shot down the missile prior to it entering Israeli airspace.
Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, the surrounding areas as well as a number of settlements in the west bank.
Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, the surrounding areas as well as a number of settlements in the west bank.
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Situation in the Rafah Governorate - Shaboura axis.
IDF armoured units and soldiers, possibly including forces from the 188th armoured brigade, began a new operation in Rafah aimed at clearing remnants of militant infrastructure in the city.
IDF forces advanced down multiple axes, including down Omar Ben Alkhatab Street, Abu Baker Al Seddeq street, among others, clearing out the ruins of the Shaboura Refugee Camp.
They faced little to no resistance in their operations due to the four Hamas battalions which are subordinated under the Rafah brigade being combat ineffective. The vast majority of militants from Hamas' battalions in the Rafah governorate were either killed or fled through tunnels to join other battalions further north.
Small groups of militants remain in the remnants of the tunnel network under the city, and in the ruins of buildings, but there is no major presence in the Shaboura Refugee Camp, which would mean that Hamas' Shaboura battalion has been almost entirely dismantled.
+ ~0.51km² in favour of Israel.
IDF armoured units and soldiers, possibly including forces from the 188th armoured brigade, began a new operation in Rafah aimed at clearing remnants of militant infrastructure in the city.
IDF forces advanced down multiple axes, including down Omar Ben Alkhatab Street, Abu Baker Al Seddeq street, among others, clearing out the ruins of the Shaboura Refugee Camp.
They faced little to no resistance in their operations due to the four Hamas battalions which are subordinated under the Rafah brigade being combat ineffective. The vast majority of militants from Hamas' battalions in the Rafah governorate were either killed or fled through tunnels to join other battalions further north.
Small groups of militants remain in the remnants of the tunnel network under the city, and in the ruins of buildings, but there is no major presence in the Shaboura Refugee Camp, which would mean that Hamas' Shaboura battalion has been almost entirely dismantled.
+ ~0.51km² in favour of Israel.
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Situation in the Gaza Governorate - Netzarim Axis:
IDF units from the 16th Division are continuing to advance down the former Netzarim corridor, reoccupying key defensive positions and former command posts west of the Salah Al-Din highway.
Israeli forces captured the Turkish hospital, which the IDF claimed was a Hamas command and control centre. They reported that IDF soldiers dismantled militant infrastructure and cleared out the facility. Hamas seemed to have vacated the facility prior to Israeli forces reaching it, however.
+ ~1.07km² in favour of Israel.
IDF units from the 16th Division are continuing to advance down the former Netzarim corridor, reoccupying key defensive positions and former command posts west of the Salah Al-Din highway.
Israeli forces captured the Turkish hospital, which the IDF claimed was a Hamas command and control centre. They reported that IDF soldiers dismantled militant infrastructure and cleared out the facility. Hamas seemed to have vacated the facility prior to Israeli forces reaching it, however.
+ ~1.07km² in favour of Israel.
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