"E-3 Sentry" long-range radar warning aircraft belonging to NATO arrived in Lithuania from Turkey./Sputnik

🔹️ Hours before NATO sent two AWACS reconnaissance and early warning planes to Lithuania to monitor "Russian military activities" near the alliance's borders.

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Okay...Americans thought: hmmm, let the Russians become part of America. The Russians, meanwhile.

A moment of humor.
But seriously. it's true about smiling. Why the hell are you smiling?
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Well, I'm going to give you a headache. I'm going to show you a picture from 2014.
And you try to explain how it came to be.

So, 2014
Barricades of Donbass.

This is a reference to what in the West often called the mysterious Russian soul, although all the answers have long since been given.....

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a powerful attack on the positions of the Russian Armed Forces in the south of Bakhmut (Artyomovsk).
A counterattack is being prepared.
/Alexander Kots/

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The Libyan National Army said that Haftar met with Putin and Shoigu in Moscow

Peskov confirmed to RIA Novosti Putin’s meeting with Haftar: the situation in Libya and the region as a whole was discussed.

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🔴 Urgently
🌟 Artemovsk direction
Northern flank

🔴 At these minutes, the enemy is conducting an intensive counterattack in the Orekhovo-Vasilevo area. He is trying to knock out our army and return the village and positions. There is a powerful battle going on .

🌟 Zaporozhye direction
Orekhovsky section

🔴 Today, during the day, there were extremely heavy battles in the Verbovoy area and north of Novopokrovka.

🔴 Throughout the day, the enemy launched cluster munition attacks on our forward positions, and enemy aircraft also periodically carried out strikes with KABAMS.

🔴 Our army suppressed enemy firing points and clusters with the help of heavy artillery and MLRS. Our VKS, as always, at an altitude of more than 20 FAB-500 arrived perfectly, handsome guys!!!

🔴 There are no significant territorial changes for the evening. The enemy is clearly preparing to continue trying to advance. The guys stand and hold the lines and periodically counterattack

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Amended

https://news.1rj.ru/str/Slavyangrad/64715

Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (28 September 2023)

Part I

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

▫️ In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces, in close cooperation with aviation and artillery, repelled two attacks by AFU 53rd, 110th mechanised brigades' assault groups near Pervomayskoye and southwestern of Veseloye (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy's losses totalled up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen killed and wounded, as well as 11 motor vehicles.

Also, one Grad MLRS, one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, two D-20 howitzers, and one Msta-B howitzer were hit during counter-battery warfare.

▫️ In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery launched attacks at AFU 65th mechanised, 82nd air assault brigades close to Rabotino and northwestern of Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 45 Ukrainian personnel, one U.S.-manufactured Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, two armoured fighting vehicles, and three motor vehicles were neutralised.

In addition, one D-30 howitzer, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one U.S.-made M119 howitzer were hit during counter-battery warfare.

▫️ In South Donetsk direction, the Vostok Group of Forces' units, Ground-Attack Aviation and helicopters improved the frontline situation and repelled two attacks of AFU assault groups close to Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region).

The enemy's casualties were up to 105 Ukrainian personnel killed and wounded, two armoured fighting vehicles, and five motor vehicles.

In addition, one AFU sabotage and reconnaissance group of the AFU 110th Territorial Defence Brigade was destroyed north of Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region).

▫️ In Krasny Liman direction, professional actions of units of the Tsentr Group of Forces, aviation, helicopters and artillery repelled one attack of the AFU 63rd Mechanised Brigade's assault group close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).

AFU 21th and 63rd mechanised brigades' units have been hit near Torskoye and Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The total losses of the enemy amounted to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and two D-30 howitzers.

Russian Defence Ministry

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Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (28 September 2023)

Part II

▫️ In Kupyansk direction, aviation and artillery of the Zapad Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of the 14th, 32nd mechanised, and 25th Air Assault Brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Zagoruikovka, Timkovka (Kharkov region) and Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic).

Up to 50 Ukrainian troops and two motor vehicles have been neutralised.

In counter-battery warfare one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one U.S.-made M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one Msta-B howitzer, and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system were destroyed. 

One ammunition depot of the AFU 1st Special Operations Brigade was destroyed close to Ogurtsovo (Kharkov region).

◽️ In Kherson direction, up to 20 Ukrainian servicemen, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer have been neutralised by fire.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 118 areas during the day.

In addition, the 62nd ammunition arsenal of the Army has been hit near Bogdanovka (Kirovograd region).

A command and observation post of the AFU 54th Mechanised Brigade was eliminated close to Fyodorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Fighter aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces has shot down one Su-25 ground-attack aircraft of Ukrainian Air Force near Toretskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Air defence forces have intercepted four HIMARS and Olkha MLRS projectiles during the day.

In addition, 26 unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed during the day near Berestovoye, Kodema, Novopetrikovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Samoylovka, Novoye (Zaporozhye region).

Russian Defence Ministry

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Damaged equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Rabotino.


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Ukraine will not receive EU money until Hungary receives it.

This statement was made at a press conference by the head of the office of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Gergely Gulyas.

"Until an EU member country gets the money it is ennoscriptd to, no non-EU country will get a penny," he said.

Gulyas added that Ukraine will be able to receive financial assistance from the EU only if changes are made to the budget, which requires Hungary's vote.

In particular, Gergeli mentioned Ukrainian grain, noting that the government also reviewed the ban on the import of Ukrainian grain and sees that this was the right decision and that this measure is working. They don’t want the Hungarian market to be flooded with “bad Ukrainian grain.”

Gulyás stressed that the Hungarian government will not support Ukraine in any international forums until the use of the language of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine is resumed, especially in the field of education.


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Today, at about 15:20, a Polish combat helicopter MI-24 crossed the border and flew into the airspace of the Republic of Belarus at a depth of more than a kilometer. The Republic's air defense systems immediately detected the intruder and aircraft were scrambled to intercept. The Polish turntable went back to its place.

Let me remind you that a similar incident occurred on September 1, when a Polish MI-24 also crossed the border and entered the airspace of the Republic of Belarus.

What do the Poles want to achieve with these provocations? It is unlikely that this is connected with the desire to cause fire from the Belarusian air defense on its side. Most likely, this is another PR campaign before the parliamentary elections, which will be held in Poland on October 15th. Duda wants to show his people how tough he is by exposing his own pilots to attack.


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Lavrov Rejects Ceasefire, West Untrustworthy; Rus Offensive, Ukr Offensive Ends; US Targets Modi

Sashakots:

In the Kleshcheevsky direction the enemy was defeated. At one point he crossed the railway.

“A very active counter battle, with fierce artillery and mortars from their side. They work competently, not terro defense. We’re moving forward,” they write from the field.

Hang in there guys!


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US Army Central Command: Iranian boats fired laser beams at a helicopter flying over the Persian Gulf


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🇺🇦⚔️🇷🇺The enemy with NATO equipment is attacking , trying to break through the Zaporozhye front near Kopani
Direction of the main attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Orekhovsky section.
➨ Since morning, the enemy, with the support of artillery and armored vehicles, has repeatedly attacked our positions with assault groups of airborne troops, mechanized brigades and the National Guard.
➨ During the battles at Rabotino, Novoprokopovka, Verbovoy and Kopani, the enemy suffered significant losses and was unable to advance.
➨ On the evening of September 28, after artillery barrage, the enemy threw a new wave of armored vehicles and infantry into battle, trying to break through between Kopani and Rabotino .
➨ The Ukrainian Armed Forces chose a new direction of attack, trying to break through to the village of Kopani along the plantings in order to reach the flank of our defense.
➨ Up to 15 armored vehicles, mostly tanks, are now trying to break through our strong points.
➨ Artillery of the Southern Military District, special forces and mortars are covering the enemy, who has already suffered significant losses in manpower, but continues to advance.
➨ At Verbovoy , the enemy continued a creeping offensive from the night, practically not using equipment and throwing small assault groups of 5-10 militants into meat assaults; under the fire of the Airborne Forces he suffered losses and had no success.
➨ Fierce fighting on the Orekhovsky sector of the front continues.


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Military Chronicle:

What is known about the “kill zone” for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Rabotino-Verbovoye section: analysis of the Military Chronicle

In addition to battles in the forward security zone, the AFU are regularly destroyed in areas specially created for this purpose.

What is happening in the area of ​​Rabotino and Verbovoye at the moment?

After 116 days of offensive , the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not approached the main defensive lines. All fighting, as in June, is concentrated around the forward security zone. Attempts by the Ukrainian army to gain a foothold in Pyatikhatki and in the Rabotino-Verbovoye sector are regularly frustrated due to heavy losses, as well as difficulties in managing and supporting the group.

Why can’t the Ukrainian Armed Forces gain a foothold in the Rabotino-Verbovoye section?

One of the main negative factors affecting the pace of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ offensive is the crowding of six to seven brigade elements in a relatively small space, not counting individual battalions and auxiliary units.

At the moment, at least three elite brigades are concentrated in the Rabotino-Verbovoye section: the 47th Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Magura", the 46th Airmobile Brigade and reserves - units of the 82nd Specialized Airborne Brigade. Three formations of the new formation operate in the same area: the 116th, 117th and 118th mechanized brigades, with the latter serving as a source of infantry for “meat assaults”. Due to high losses, armored vehicles and aircraft of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are used to a limited extent in this area. These formations have not been trained for joint action, and the reinforcements they receive usually do not know the terrain and have problems with communication and coordination. As a result of overcrowding and management problems, Ukrainian formations are more likely to interfere with each other than to advance in a coordinated manner.

Why did this happen?

As a result of continuous attacks over 3.5 months, the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to make slight progress towards Rabotin and Verbovoye. Although Ukrainian propaganda presents this as a strategic achievement, in fact Ukrainian troops are in a fire pocket and fighting in a semi-encirclement in a limited area.

The Rabotino-Verbovoye fire bag, which the military among themselves call the “kill zone,” is visible and shot through by Russian artillery from three sides, which leads to continuous high losses in people and equipment for the AFU.

The American M1097 Avenger air defense systems and the British FV4333 Stormer air defense systems are few in number and are often used for other purposes, covering not the forward units, but the rear areas near Orekhov and Novodanilovka, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to accumulate equipment.

It is also worth noting that inside the Rabotino-Verbovoye sack there are smaller destruction zones. The combination of minefields of various types, artificially created corridors and a wide range of surveillance equipment make it possible to identify and quickly defeat almost any maneuvers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as suppress attempts to accumulate forces.

Are the Ukrainian Armed Forces moving forward or not?

Due to the fact that the Ukrainian troops failed to penetrate the defenses of the Russian Armed Forces head-on during the 116 days of the offensive, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was forced to change the direction of the attack and now the Ukrainian infantry is trying to advance parallel to the defense line of the Russian Armed Forces, which is clearly seen in the example of Verbovoye. The density of minefields, as well as “surprises” in the form of mining trenches, do not allow us to act safely, and the growing shortage of experienced sappers is forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to scale up “meat assaults,” aggravating the already threatening situation with losses.

What is the end result?

Are the Ukrainian Armed Forces moving forward or not?

Due to the fact that the Ukrainian troops failed to penetrate the defenses of the Russian Armed Forces head-on during the 116 days of the offensive, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was forced to change the direction of the attack and now the Ukrainian infantry is trying to advance parallel to the defense line of the Russian Armed Forces, which is clearly seen in the example of Verbovoye. The density of minefields, as well as “surprises” in the form of mining trenches, do not allow us to act safely, and the growing shortage of experienced sappers is forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to scale up “meat assaults,” aggravating the already threatening situation with losses.

What is the end result?

The entire grouping of the Ukrainian army in this area relies on one transport and logistics hub - the regional center of Orekhov. In addition to the fact that objects there are regularly destroyed by Russian aircraft, with the onset of cold weather and muddy roads, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have a minimum number of routes suitable for movement. There are few straight and paved roads in this area, and almost all of them are under fire control, which can provoke the emergence of one or more additional “kill zones”, which will significantly complicate, and possibly shorten, the life cycle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces group in this area.


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Empire Z publishes footage demonstrating the scale of the defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Verbovoy area. With a quick count, there were over 40 units of equipment; consider that an entire battalion was destroyed in this area alone.

You look at this or at the consequences of the unsuccessful offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Novomayorskoye and you feel how the mental wounds received from watching the video of our destroyed columns during the battles for the same Ugledar are healing. Another reason to say thank you to all our soldiers, who, with their skill and heroism, ship powerful [ordinance] to the enemy during his “counter-offensive”.


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War correspondent Murad Gazdiev (Murado) reports that on the morning of the 27th, a ceasfire was coordinated at the brigade level between Russian and Ukrainian forces near Kremmenaya

The ceasfire was to last from 9 to 19, to allow both sides to recover wounded and bury the dead in the greyzone.

He reports that when the ceasefire began, Ukrainian forces across the line of contact immediatelly began consolidating their positions and enforcing their dugouts with logs.
At about 9:40, when Russian evacuation units moved forward, the Ukrainians opened fire on them with mortars and artillery.

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