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
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Pegov acknowledges some Ukrainian tactical successes and notes that the location of Ukrainian advances is between the AOR for different Russian units.
Worth keeping in mind that the main line of Russian defenses is still south of Urozhaine (marked)
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Worth keeping in mind that the main line of Russian defenses is still south of Urozhaine (marked)
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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.
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.
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.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported this morning that the “Priazovye” a Vishnya-Class Intelligence Ship with the Black Sea’s Fleet was Attacked by at least 6 Ukrainian Naval Drones filled with Explosives as the Ship was Patrolling the Turkish-Blue Stream Pipelines in the Southern Black Sea; they further claimed that all of the Naval Drones were Destroyed in the Attack by the Ship’s Standard Armaments with No Damage being caused in the process.
This Attack appears to be very similar to Attack last month on the “Ivan Khurs” who was also reportedly Patrolling the Pipelines in the Southern Black Sea when it was Attacked by Speedboats/Naval Drones that contained Explosives; although in that case Footage released by the Ukrainian MoD showed that at least 1 Drone was able to reach the Ship but it appears to have “Malfunctioned” causing it not to Explode with the Ship arriving Unharmed back in Sevastopol a few days later.
This Attack appears to be very similar to Attack last month on the “Ivan Khurs” who was also reportedly Patrolling the Pipelines in the Southern Black Sea when it was Attacked by Speedboats/Naval Drones that contained Explosives; although in that case Footage released by the Ukrainian MoD showed that at least 1 Drone was able to reach the Ship but it appears to have “Malfunctioned” causing it not to Explode with the Ship arriving Unharmed back in Sevastopol a few days later.
This appears to be Old Footage possibly from Late 2022 or Early 2023, the Bare Trees and these Dry Fields indicate that is was sometime in either the Fall or Winter. https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1667944154154823682?s=46&t=abpa5SazLf9gLDQ-Ck_C_Q
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Russian air defense system decides to strike itself.
Good choice!
Good choice!
Pictures have been released from what is claimed to be a “Failed” Ukrainian Advance recently through a Russian Minefield near the Town of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia Region; it’s appears that Ukrainian Forces suffered Severe Armor Losses including 2 of the 6 Leopard 2R Mine-Clearing Tanks that were provided by Finland, 2 Bergepanzer 2 Combat-Recovery Vehicles, 2 Leopard 2A6 Tanks, at least 1 M2A2 Bradley AFV, and multiple other Pieces of Light Armor and Armored Vehicles.
This is more than likely from the Advance by the 47th Mechanized Brigade and the 4th Tank Brigade roughly 2 days ago along the Orikhiv Front in which they were already Visually Confirmed to have Lost at least 2 Leopard 2A6 MBTs and 15 M2A2 Bradley AFVs due to Anti-Tank Mines and Russian Artillery.
As stated in this Post, 3 of the Losses of Armor in these Photos have already been counted, including 1 Leopard 2A6, 1 M2A2 Bradley, and 1 YPR-765; although the 3 Leopard 2Rs, Bergepanzer 2 ARV, and 1 Leopard 2A6 are “Newly Seen” but they were likely Destroyed/Abandoned alongside the others during the Advance on June 8th. https://twitter.com/aloha9916/status/1668012161371602945?s=46&t=abpa5SazLf9gLDQ-Ck_C_Q
This is more than likely from the Advance by the 47th Mechanized Brigade and the 4th Tank Brigade roughly 2 days ago along the Orikhiv Front in which they were already Visually Confirmed to have Lost at least 2 Leopard 2A6 MBTs and 15 M2A2 Bradley AFVs due to Anti-Tank Mines and Russian Artillery.
As stated in this Post, 3 of the Losses of Armor in these Photos have already been counted, including 1 Leopard 2A6, 1 M2A2 Bradley, and 1 YPR-765; although the 3 Leopard 2Rs, Bergepanzer 2 ARV, and 1 Leopard 2A6 are “Newly Seen” but they were likely Destroyed/Abandoned alongside the others during the Advance on June 8th. https://twitter.com/aloha9916/status/1668012161371602945?s=46&t=abpa5SazLf9gLDQ-Ck_C_Q
The next 24-48 hours will be a Major Deciding Factor on how the Ukrainian Push into Western Donetsk and Eastern Zaporizhzhia Region is going to go; it appears that Russian Forces have Withdrawn to what are claimed to be “Better and more Defensible Positions” that are South of Makarivka though we won’t know how True that actually is until most likely tomorrow morning. https://twitter.com/faytuks/status/1668022431036973056?s=46&t=abpa5SazLf9gLDQ-Ck_C_Q
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Russian military correspondent Sladkov: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to break through to Staromlynovka. Night events will show either the stability of our defense, or the effectiveness of the enemy"
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Air Raid Alert for the Southern Regions of Ukraine due to Shahed-136 “Kamikaze” Attack Drones seen in the North as well as the possible launch of 3M54-1 “Kalibr” Cruise Missiles from Russian Naval Ships in the Black Sea.
After “Flying in Circles” around Southern Ukraine most likely in an attempt to Confuse and Exhaust the Ukrainian Air Defense Batteries, All of the Missiles are now heading in the direction of the Kharkiv Region.
After “Flying in Circles” around Southern Ukraine most likely in an attempt to Confuse and Exhaust the Ukrainian Air Defense Batteries, All of the Missiles are now heading in the direction of the Kharkiv Region.
Heavy Fighting is said to currently be ongoing to the North of Staromaiors'ke as Ukrainian Forces are attempting to Advance on the Town utilizing Light Armor with the Support of Artillery and Helicopters; according to the Russian Sources they are Actively attempting to move Reinforcements towards the Front while the Russian Air Force has finally been able conduct Strike Missions against the Advancing Forces due to the Clearing of the Weather.