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A Ukrainian Drone has reported Struck a High-Rise Residential Building in the Western Russian City of Voronezh after it was claimed to have been “Disabled” by Electronic Warfare Systems as it approached an Aircraft Factory in the City; Local Officials have stated that at least 3 Civilians were Injured after the Strike due to Falling Glass.
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Footage that appears to shows the Withdrawal yesterday of Russian Forces from a Forward Position near the Town of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia Region after attempting to “Halt” a Ukrainian Advance and Destroying at least 4 International M1224 MaxxPro MRAPs; Russian Sources are reporting that these Positions were later Captured by Ukrainian Forces, although they claim to have since been Recaptured by the Russian Army.
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Wow, Russian Soldiers are easily within 300ft of the Grouping of Ukrainian Armor including 1 Leopard 2A6 Tank and 4 M2A2 Bradley IFVs which were “Knocked-Out” on June 5th near the City of Orikhiv; I honestly would not be surprised if we saw at least 1 of these Bradleys and the Leopard 2A6 Captured at some point so that it can be “Paraded” around Moscow and Russia.

However, this Footage is very close to the Russian-Ukrainian Frontline in the Region and over a Mile from the 1st Line of Reinforced Russian Fortifications so I really don’t understand why or how these Russian Soldiers are just able to stand there.
Russian Sources are reporting that at least 10 Brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been observed arriving near the Frontline in the Zaporizhzhia Region particularly near the City of Orikhiv where Forward-Observers stated the Ukrainian Armored Columns they have seen are 3x the Size of the Advances in recent days. Many Russian Accounts have stated they believe tonight will so far be the “Toughest Night” of the Ukrainian Offensive with preparations being made by Air, Armor, and Artillery Assets to “Hold the Line.”

I truly how hope that Ukrainian Command Staff and Frontline Commanders have learned from the “Failures” over the last few days and have pulled up more Counter-Battery and Aircraft or else it could potentially be a “Bloodbath” for these Advancing Units. Either way this time tomorrow we should know how things went.
Heavy Artillery Fire is currently being exchanged by Russian and Ukrainian Forces along the Frontline near the City of Orikhiv, however Russian Sources have stated that Ukrainian Armor Columns amounting now to roughly 50 Pieces of Equipment have not yet attempted to Advance. Russian Sources have also stated that Helicopters are Active near the Front in case a “Ukrainian Breakthrough” is attempted.
Russian Sources have now stated that around 30 minutes ago an Attack on the Frontline near the City of Orikhiv by roughly 3 Columns of Tanks and Mechanized Infantry was “Halted” by Artillery with multiple Pieces of Ukrainian Equipment being Destroyed including a Tank that was “Scuttled” by Ukrainian Soldiers.
Ukrainian Regional Officials have stated that Myrhorod Air Force Base in the Poltava Region was Targeted last night by Russian Ground Forces utilizing Iskander-M Ballistic and Cruise Missiles alongside “Kamikaze” Attack Drones; the Airbase is reported to have suffered Infrastructure and Equipment Damage though it is not know to what extent. At least 8 Residential Buildings and 4 Cars near the Base were also Damaged due to “Falling Debris.”
According to WarGonzo, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have made “Tactical Advances” today along the Velyka Novosilka Front in the Southwestern Donetsk Region specifically near the Town of Neskuchne where they have reportedly Captured multiple Positions in the Lowlands in what appears to be an attempt to “Gain a Foothold” for further Advances; Russian Artillery is claimed to be Striking these Positions as well as other Elements that are trying to Reinforce and/or Assist these Units.
Russian Sources are reporting that a Column of Ukrainian Armor was Attacked earlier today by Ka-52 "Alligator" Attack Helicopters near the City of Orikhiv resulting in “Significant Losses,” it was further stated that Advances have not been attempted along this Area of the Front since this, although it is expected that Operations will begin again once the Sun has Set and Ukrainian Forces are able to utilize Western Night-Vision and Scopes.
This is something that a lot of people do not seem to realize, the Defensive Lines and Russian Positions that are currently being Attacked by Ukrainian Forces in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Regions are still quite far even Miles in some cases from the multitude of Fortified-Defensive Lines protected by Dug-In Artillery and Armor that have been erected by Russian Units over the last few months. https://twitter.com/ralee85/status/1667697123226435584?s=46&t=abpa5SazLf9gLDQ-Ck_C_Q
The 47th Mechanized Brigade and the 82nd Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly attempted a “Breakthrough” this morning near the the City of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia Region but was quickly “Repulsed” by the Russian Army and Air Force; Russian Sources further claimed that Radio Intercepts indicate that the Brigades suffered roughly 200 Casualties which can not be Evacuated due to “Overwhelming Russia Artillery.”

The 47th Mechanized Brigade was also reportedly involved in the “Failed Advance” on June 8th near Orikhiv in which Russian Sources claim they suffered Heavy Losses including 8 M2A2 Bradleys, 5 Leopard 2A6, 1 T-72M1, 1 YPR-765, 1 BMR-2, and 1 VAB Armored Car; although 3 of the Leopard 2A6 Losses have not yet been Confirmed Visually.

As some have already pointed out “200th” is Code used by the Russia Military to mean Killed in Action, so while some Russian Sources have claimed that Ukrainian Forces suffered 200 Casualties in the Attack it’s likely they mean that many were in fact Killed while not stating a specific number.
Russian Sources are reporting that Heavy Battles are still ongoing along the Front between the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Regions with Ukrainian Forces launching Major Frontal Assaults with “Significant Equipment and Manpower” while additional Forces undertook Flanking Attacks; these Assaults have caused the Withdrawal of Russian Forces from the Town of Neskuchne, which is just to the Southwest of Velyka Novosilka, to prevent their Encirclement by Ukrainian Forces who have since managed to Capture the Town.
Russian Forces have Withdrawn to the Settlements of Storozheve and Makarivka which are below the Town that Ukrainian Forces have now Captured meaning they will more easily be able to Strike the Russian Defensive Positions in these Settlements.
The 68th Jaeger Brigade also know as the “Oleksa Dovbush” of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has released a Video which shows the Ukrainian Flag being raised over a Building within the recently Captured Town of Blagodatne in the Western Donetsk Region; the Settlement was reportedly Captured earlier today around the same time that Russian Forces in the Settlement of Neskuchne had Withdrawn South towards what is claimed to be “Superior Defensive Positions” in and around the Towns of Storozheve and Makarivk.
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Footage from the attempted Ukrainian “Breakthrough” earlier today near the Town of Piatykhatky in the Western Zaporizhzhia Region; according to WarGonzo the Advance was “Crushed” with multiple Ukrainian IFVs and Tanks being Destroyed and Abandoned, with the reason for this being the Settlement and surrounding Fields occupying a Regional Lowland with Russian Artillery and Armor positioned on the High Ground to South making it “Extremely Difficult” for any kind of Ukrainian Advance.
The 68th Jaeger Brigade also know as the “Oleksa Dovbush” of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has released a Video which shows the Ukrainian Flag being raised over a Building within the recently Captured Town of Blagodatne in the Western Donetsk Region; the Settlement was reportedly Captured earlier today around the same time that Russian Forces in the Settlement of Neskuchne had Withdrawn South towards what is claimed to be “Superior Defensive Positions” in and around the Towns of Storozheve and Makarivk.