Ukraine - Russia's perfidious attack, a chronicle of events

[Alex_Sor]

The 11th round of EU sanctions against Russia will hit the so-called "shadow" tanker fleet, which helps the aggressor country bypass Western oil sanctions. This was written by the American publication Politico, whose journalists managed to get acquainted with the sanctions documents.

It is noted that the 11th package of sanctions, as previously expected, will not introduce new restrictions, but will focus on eliminating loopholes in existing restrictions. In particular, secondary sanctions will be introduced with which the EU will punish companies that help Russia.

“Attempts to circumvent the restrictive measures of the Union have led to a sharp increase in the fraudulent activities of ships carrying Russian oil and petroleum products,” the EU sanctions documents say.

European officials are concerned about the "shadow fleet" of hundreds of old tankers carrying Russian oil, bypassing the established price ceiling. The ultimate owners of these vessels are not easy to determine, as their ownership structure is hidden behind a network of front companies, many of which are reportedly linked to Greece.

To hide deliveries of Russian oil at prices above the permitted ceiling, these tankers turn off transponders (ship tracking systems) before entering Russian ports, or pump Russian oil from other tankers directly into the sea.

The European Commission proposes to ban tankers suspected of this shady practice from entering EU ports "regardless of their registration flag." Also, tankers will be required to inform the authorities about plans to reload oil from ship to ship "at least 48 hours in advance."

According to S&P's "conservative" analysis, a total of 167 tankers were seen transshipping oil from a Russian vessel and then moored in an EU port.

Previously, Greece, Cyprus and Malta opposed the suppression of such practices, a significant share of the economy of which falls on maritime transport.

[Alex_Sor]

The Ukrainian counter-offensive "hadn't even started in earnest." It's too early to judge its success.

A high-ranking Ukrainian official spoke about this in a commentary for CNN. Thus, the interlocutor of the publication denied the information that Western officials were disappointed with the successes of the Ukrainian army during the counteroffensive.

"It's too early to assess the overall trajectory of the counteroffensive. The main thrust of the counteroffensive hasn't even started in earnest yet," the official said.

He also noted that "formation operations" are still ongoing, and a counteroffensive can only be judged in autumn or winter.

https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-06-23-23/index.html

[Alex_Sor]

If the Ukrainian counteroffensive fails, the US authorities could force Kyiv to negotiate.

Such actions by the American authorities are possible against the background of the upcoming elections in the United States and the difficulties of explaining the constant support of Ukraine, according to an article by the German tabloid Bild.

The horror scenario, which is also playing out behind closed doors in Ukraine, looks like this: if the offensive fails despite Western armaments, US pressure, in particular on Ukraine, to talk about negotiations may increase.

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 23.06.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 p.m., 22th June, 2023

Day 484 of the full-scale russian military aggression continues.

During the day June 21, the russian occupiers launched a missile-air strike against Ukraine, using 3x Kh-47 "Kinzhal" aeroballistic missiles, 3x Kh-22 cruise missiles and 4x "Shahed-136/131" drones. 3x kamikaze drones were destroyed by Air Defense Force Ukraine.

In addition, the enemy carried out 44x airstrikes, launched about 30x MLRS attacks on Ukrainian settlements and Ukrainian Defense Forces. Unfortunately, not only some infrastructure was destroyed, but also civilians suffered.

The threat of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mar’inka axes, and heavy fighting continues. Over 20x combat clashes took place during the day.

Volyn’ and Polissya axes: no significant changes detected.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy carried out airstrikes near Ohirtsevo and Pletenivka areas of the Kharkiv Oblast. They shelled with mortar and artillery attacks Novovasylivka, Stepne, Vorozhba, Kindrativka, Andriivka, Pisarivka, Nova Sich, Slavgorod of the Sumy Oblast, as well as Udy, Veterinarne, Graniv, Kozacha Lopan’, Pletenivka, Tyche, Varvarivka, Budarky, Chugunivka, Ambarne in the Kharkiv Oblast.

Kup’yans’k axis: the occupiers carried out unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinities of Synkivka and conducted an air strike near Kislivka of the Kharkiv Oblast. Odradne, Kolodyaz’ne, Krasne Pershe, Figolivka, Novomlyns’k, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Masyutivka, Kislivka, Berestov of the Kharkiv Oblast were shelled by artillery and mortars.

Lyman axis: the enemy forces carried out airstrikes at Nevs’ke, Luhansk Oblast, and Ivanivka, Torsky, Bilogorivka, Dibrova, and Spirnyi, Donetsk Oblast. Nevs’ke, Dibrova, Bilogorivka of the Luhansk Oblast and Tors’ke, Serebryanka, Verkhn’yokam’ians’ke, Spirne, Rozdolivka of the Donetsk Oblast were under artillery shelling.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary carried out airstrikes in the areas of Bohdanivka, Bila Hora and North Donetsk Oblast. Areas of Rai-Olexandrivka, Vasyukivka, Orihovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivs’ke, Ozaryanivka, Pivdenne, New York of the Donetsk Oblast were affected by enemy artillery.

Avdiivka axis: the enemy forces carried out unsuccessful offensives near Severnoy and Avdiivka. They conducted airstrikes in the Avdiivka and Nevelsky areas. russians shelled Lastochkine, Avdiivka, Karlivka, Pervomayske and Nevelske of the Donetsk Oblast.

Mar’inka axis: russian forces carried out offensive actions in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Pobieda of the Donetsk Oblast, ableit without success. They conducted an airstrike at Krasnohorivka of the Donetsk Oblast. At the same time, the adversary shelled Maksimilianivka, Mar’inka, Georgiivka and Pobyeda in the Donetsk Oblast.

Shakhtars’k axis: the occupiers carried out airstrikes near Zolotaya Niva, Velikay Novosilka, and Blagodatny. They shelled the settlements of Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, and Blagodatne in the Donetsk Oblast.

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: russian forces are on the defensive, and concentrate their main efforts on preventing the advance of ukrainian troops. russians tried to restore the lost position in the Makarivka area of the Donetsk Oblast. They carried out airstrikes in the areas of Storozhevo and Makarivka; shelled the settlements of Novoocheretuvate, Makarivka, Storozheve, Zelene Pole, Temyrivka of the Donetsk Oblast; Levadne, Chervone, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Novoandriivka, Stepove, Pyatikhatky, Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Zolota Balka, Mykhailivka, Dudchany, Ivanivka, Sadove, Molodizhne, Bilozerka, Antonivka, Kherson, Dniprovs’ke of the Kherson Oblast.

As a result of the explosion of the Kakhovskaya HPP, the sanitary-epidemiological situation in a number of settlements in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson Oblast deteriorated sharply. In particular, due to the lack of access of the civilian population to proper medical care and quality water, there have been outbreaks of viral hepatitis A in households, and there is also a threat of the spread of other viral diseases. In turn, the Russian occupiers do not recognize the increase in the number of diseases and, on the contrary, try to hide it. Measures to stabilize the sanitary and epidemiological situation in the Oblast are not carried out.

Ukrainian Air Force carried out 7x strikes on enemy manpower concentrations and 4 strikes on enemy anti-aircraft missile systems.

Ukrainian missile and artillery units hit the command post, 2x on enemy manpower and military equipment concentrations, 2x ammunition depots, 1x depot of fuel and lubricants, 23x artillery units at firing positions, 2x means of radio-electronic warfare and 2x communication nodes of the occupiers.

[Alex_Sor]

The International Atomic Energy Agency does not confirm the information about the mining of the cooling pond of the ZNPP, thereby denying the threat of detonation, which Ukrainian intelligence warns about. According to military analyst Oleksiy Hetman, the Russian Federation is preparing to accuse Ukraine of a possible detonation of the station, and the IAEA can help it directly in this.

On Thursday, June 22, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that, according to Ukrainian intelligence and the SBU, Russia is considering a scenario of a terrorist attack on the Zaporizhia NPP with a release of radiation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for its part, reported that no mines were found at the station itself, including the cooling pond. According to their information, only the perimeter of the nuclear power plant was mined.

The Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, explained that the analysis carried out by the agency showed that the presence of an explosive device in the specified places did not meet safety standards. However, he noted that the facility's main security functions will not be significantly affected.

According to the military analyst, Reserve Major Oleksii Hetman, the IAEA's statement may indicate that Russia is planning to accuse Ukraine of a possible blow-up of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, and the agency's analysis of this kind will help them a lot in this.

Grossi and Putin

"If the IAEA were to take a neutral position, it would be at least surprising, because the seizure of the Zaporizhzhya NPP by the Russians and the mining of even the perimeter of the plant is terrorism. It turns out that the IAEA is very loyal to Russia," Hetman tells Focus.

According to the military analyst, it is worth paying attention to two important points: firstly, the Russian Mykhailo Chudakov remains one of the deputy directors of the agency, as before. This in itself calls into question the impartiality of the international commission. Secondly, the IAEA clearly ignores the principle "not to enter into negotiations with terrorists", the expert adds.

"Grossi went to a meeting with Putin to discuss how to guarantee the safety of the plant. But who did they want to secure it from? Probably from Ukraine. It is simply wild when the head of the agency that monitors the safety of the nuclear power plant goes to a meeting with the head of state, which seized this station to discuss its preservation," continues Hetman.

The IAEA's latest statement about the absence of mines at the ZNPP itself once again demonstrates the agency's position in the current situation. By announcing the absence of a threat and at the same time emphasizing that the perimeter of the station is still mined, Grossi is sending a message to the world community that the Russians are allegedly trying to preserve the Zaporizhzhia NPP, according to the Focus interlocutor.

"If the plant is really blown up, then, I am sure, Ukraine will be blamed for this. They will refer to the conclusion of the IAEA commission, which clearly states that the cooling pond of the ZNPP was not mined, and the explosives around the perimeter are "protection against Ukrainian offensive". This report agencies is nothing more than informational preparation for accusations. Not just small hints, but sure steps in this direction," says a military analyst.

Ukraine should start preparing for such a possible scenario — strengthen the diplomatic work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and think about how to prevent informational provocation of this kind. Otherwise, according to Hetman, we will have to prove for a long time that Ukraine is not behind the catastrophe at the Zaporizhia NPP.

[Alex_Sor]

Even if Russia decides to blow up part of the Zaporizhzhya NPP, the threats from Moscow will not stop, Hetman insists.

"After that, they can threaten to blow up the Crimean Titan plant in occupied Armeniansk, that is, their nuclear blackmail will not stop. On the contrary, now the Russian Federation is increasing the degree of threats. If earlier they tried to blackmail Ukraine with tactical nuclear weapons, now they use in their rhetoric the possibility of using intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile. And this threat is directed not so much at Ukraine or the European countries located nearby, but directly at the USA," Hetman explains.

According to him, the Russian president understands that he will lose the war. For him, it will turn out to be not only a political end, but death in the literal sense of the word. Therefore, he tries to threaten everything that is in Russia's arsenal.

The Hetman suggests that blowing up the Zaporizhia NPP is not expedient from a military point of view. Moreover, it will primarily affect the Russian troops, since they will have to immediately go deep into the Crimea.

[Alex_Sor]

On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian troops are shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities,

conducting massive shelling of residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages.

I am in the capital of Ukraine, the city of Kyiv.
I do not leave the city, I follow what is happening here, reassure my family and friends, explain the situation and follow the press reports.

A lot of panic messages, a lot of fake news from Russian propaganda.
I select only the information that has confirmation.
As a former military man (in the distant past), I have a good understanding of how hostilities are conducted and what weapons are used.

I will answer all your questions.

Since February 24, Russia has attacked Ukraine, many cities of Ukraine have been destroyed.

Because of the war, I lost my business in Ukraine, if you want to help me and my family,

my Paypal is: Alex.Sor.2022@gmail.com

[Alex_Sor]

The tank stuck at the gates of the Circus is the best way to characterize today's political Russia...

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

On the night of June 26, 2023, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine mainly from the south.
Three Kalibr cruise missiles were launched from a submarine in the Black Sea and eight Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones were launched from the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov.
The forces and means of air defense of the "Southern" air command destroyed two "Kalibr" cruise missiles and 7 "Shaheed" type attack UAVs.
In addition, the enemy attacked from the north with four unmanned aerial vehicles of an unknown type (probably attack). All drones were destroyed in the area of responsibility of the Center air command.

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.06.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., June 26, 2023

Day 488 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

Last night, russian terrorists launched yet another missile and air strike on Ukraine. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of June 25, the adversary launched a missile attack on the territory of Ukraine, using 6x S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles against civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia oblast. In addition, the invaders launched 33x air strikes as well as more than 45x MLRS attacks. The russian terrorist attacks caused civilian casualties, damage to residential buildings, business and administrative buildings, and private vehicles.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains very high.

The adversary focuses its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, with 36x combat engagements taking place during the day of June 25.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Zelene (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired mortars and artillery at the settlements of Hrem’yachka, Tymonovychi (Chernihiv oblast), Khodyne, Malushyne, Kozache, Vorozhba, Iskryskivshchyna, Pavlivka, Katerynivka (Sumy oblast), Udy, Veterynarne, Hraniv, Kozacha Lopan’, Krasne, Starytsya, Ohirtseve, Hatyshche, Vovchans’k, Bochkove, Okhrimivka, Mykolaivka, Nesterne, Budarky, Kruhle, Zemlyanky, Vil’khuvatka, Chuhunivka, Hryhorivka, Odradne (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary conducted offensive operations in the area west of Kryvoshyivka (Luhansk oblast), to no success. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kyslivka and Kotlyarivka (Kharkiv oblast). Kolodyazne, Krasne Pershe, Fyholivka, Novomlyns’k, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Masyutivka, Kyslivka, and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire.

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Vesele and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Tors’ke, Dibrova, Bilohorivka, Zvanivka, and Spirne. Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Serebryanka, Verkhn’yokam’yans’ke, Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary attempted offensive operations in the vicinities of Min’kivka, Hryhorivka, and Bohdanivka (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The russian forces launched air strikes near Khromove and Sukha Balka. Vasyukivka, Min’kivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Ozarianivka, and New York (Donetsk oblast) suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The occupant forces fired artillery at the settlements of Berdychi, Avdiivka, Vodyane, Karlivka, and Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the enemy conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of Mar’inka (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The invaders launched an air strike near Krasnohorivka. At the same time, the settlements of Hostre, Heorhiivka, and Mar’inka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Novomykhailivka. The russian forces launched air strikes near Prechystivka and Blahodatne. The invaders shelled the settlements of Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, Vuhledar, Storozheve, Makarivka, Novosilka, and Novopil’ (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. The enemy unsuccessfully attempted to regain its positions lost in the vicinity of Novodarivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The occupant forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Levadne and Novodanylivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The invaders fired artillery at about 30x settlements, including: Temyrivka, Novodarivka, Levadne, Ol’hivs’ke, Malynivka, Zelenyi Hai, Zatyshshya, Hulyaipole (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Mylove, Beryslav, Kozats’ke, L’vove, Mykil’s’ke, Antonivka, Zelenivka, Kherson, Dniprovs’ke (Kherson oblast), and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast).

During the day of June 25, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 8x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 6x operational-tactical level UAVs of the enemy.

During the day of June 25, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 2x command posts, 3x concentrations of troops and military equipment, 4x ammunition depots, 1x electronic warfare station, 10x artillery units at their firing positions, and 3x other important targets of the adversary.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.06.23 were approximately:

On the night of June 28, 2023, the anti-aircraft defense of the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed six Shahed-type barrage munitions. The Russian occupiers attacked from the south-eastern direction.

Situation update as of 6 a.m., June 28, 2023

Day 490 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to ignore the laws and customs of war, using terror tactics, striking and shelling both military and civilian targets.

Last night, the russian occupiers launched yet another air strike, using Iranian Shahed combat UAVs. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of June 27, russian invaders launched a strike on Ukraine. The strike used 5x Kh-22 air-launched cruise missiles and 2x S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. In addition, the enemy launched 24x air strikes and 42x MLRS attacks. The enemy fired Kh-22 missiles at a dacha cooperative in Kremenchuk district (Poltava oblast) and at Zaporizhzhia. The russian terrorists used S-300 missiles to hit a catering facility (filled with civilians at the time) in the center of Kramatorsk and single-family neighbourhood of the settlement of Bilen’ke (Donetsk oblast). The russian terrorist attack, unfortunately, killed children and adult civilians, more than 50x civilians were wounded, and apartment buildings and dozens of private homes damaged.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains very high.

The adversary continues to focus its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, the heavy fighting continues. During day of June 27, there were more than 30x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 20x settlements, including Zarichchya, Tymonovychi (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Porokhon’, Fotovyzh, Velyka Pysarivka (Sumy oblast), Udy, Kozacha Lopan’, and Krasne Pershe (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary fired artillery and mortars at more than 20x settlements, including Masyutivka, Kyslivka, Kotlyarivka, and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Bilohorivka. The enemy fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Dibrova, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Yampolivka, Tors’ke, Serebryanka, and Spirne (Donetsk oblast).

Bakhmut axis: the enemy conducted offensive operations in the vicinity Orikhovo-Vasylivka, to no success. The enemy shelled the vicinities of more than 15x settlements, including Nykyforivka, Vasyukivka, Rozdolivka, Markove, Khromove, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Ozarianivka, and Pivdenne (Donetsk oblast).

Avdiivka axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The adversary fired artillery at the vicinities of more than 20x settlements, including Keramik, Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Yasnobrodivka, Pervomais’ke, and Nevel’s’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the enemy conducted offensive operations in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The invaders launched air strikes near Mar’inka and Krasnohorivka. At the same time, the occupiers fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Mar’inka, Illinka, and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives towards the village of Rivnopil’. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinity of Storozheve (Donetsk oblast). The enemy shelled more than 15x settlements, including Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Bohoyavlenka, Blahodatne, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Orikhiv and Novodanylivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The adversary fired artillery at more than 50x settlements, including Novodarivka, Ol’hivs’ke, Poltavka, Malynivka, Charivne, Mala Tokmachka, Preobrazhenka, Orikhiv, Pavlivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Zolota Balka, Dudchany, Kachkarivka, Vesele, Antonivka, Kherson, Bilozerka, Dniprovs’ke, Kizomys (Kherson oblast), and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast) came under fire.

In the settlement of Hornostaivka (Kherson oblast), the occupiers are taking away housing from local residents who have moved to Ukraine-controlled territory or been killed by the hostilities. The stolen housing is labeled with signs “property of the russian federation”.

During the day of June 27, Ukrainian Air Force launched 18x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops and 6x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 6x reconnaissance UAVs.

During the day of June 27, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x command post, 2x Buk anti-aircraft missile systems, and 4x concentrations of enemy troops, weapons and military equipment.

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

As Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin acknowledged, the Americans who were arming and training Ukrainian forces for this campaign were hoping to see "overwhelming success." Why Ukraine was not more effective remains unclear. No one has yet explained why Ukraine waited so long to begin attack."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/26/russia-coup-ukraine-opportunity-stalemate/

Graham Allison is the Douglas Dillon professor of government at Harvard University.

The extraordinary coup attempt by a Russian mercenary leader provides Ukraine with an unexpected opportunity to press whatever advantages it has in its war with Moscow. If it does not seize this chance and break the stasis that governs the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, we will enter a very different chapter in this conflict.

 

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“No Ukraine, you can’t have long-range artillery or modern aviation. It’s called E-S-C-A-L-A-T-I-O-N. Tanks? Okay, but not all of them and not on time for the coming offensive.”

*Several months later*

“Why Ukraine has not been more effective remains uncertain.”

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.06.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., June 29, 2023

Day 491 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of June 28, the russian occupiers launched an attack with Iranian Shahed combat UAVs. The Ukrainian air defense destroyed 6x kamikaze drones. In addition, the enemy launched 2x missile and 50x air strikes, and 52x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks caused civilian casualties on top of the destroyed infrastructure.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, with 40x combat engagements taking place during the day of June 28.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Rus’ka Lozova (Kharkiv oblast). The adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Novovasylivka, Znob-Novhorods’ke, Nova Huta, Vovkivka (Sumy oblast), Veterynarne, Kozacha Lopan’, Mali Prokhody, Hatyshche, Pletenivka, Bochkove, Nesterne, Kruhle, and Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: more than 20x settlements, including Kolodyazne, Figolivka, Novomlyns’k, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Kindrashivka, Kup’yans’k, Masyutivka, Kislivka, Berestov of the Kharkiv Oblast, were shelled by artillery and mortars.

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Rozdolivka. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Zvanivka, and Vyimka (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast), were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, and Bila Hora. Russian forces launched an air strike near New York (Donetsk oblast). About 15x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Markove, Khromove, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Ozarianivka, and Pivdenne, suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the enemy attempted offensive operations in the vicinity of Avdiivka and Sjeverne, to no success. At the same time, the invaders launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka and fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Berdychi, Avdiivka, Vodyane, Karlivka, and Pervomais’ke.

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled all adversary attacks in the vicinity of Mar’inka, while the enemy launched an air strike within the settlement. At the same time, the invaders carried out artillery attacks in the vicinities of about 10x settlements, including Mar’inka and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Novomykhailivka. The invaders launched air strikes near Prechystivka and Makarivka (Donetsk oblast). The occupiers shelled more than 20x settlements, including Kostyantynivka, Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Vil’ne Pole, Storozheve, Blahodatne, Makarivka, and Rivnopil’ (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Levadne and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The adversary fired artillery at around than 30x settlements, including Levadne, Ol’hivs’ke, Hulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Charivne (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Mykhailivka, Havrylivka, Odradokam’yanka, Mykolaivka, Ol’hivka, Burhunka, L’vove, Ivanivka, Naddnipryans’ke, Antonivka, Kherson, Komyshany, Dniprovs’ke, Yantarne, Berehove, Tomyna Balka, Sofiivka (Kherson oblast), and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast).

During the day of June 28, Ukrainian Air Force launched 11x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops, 5x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems, and 1x on an enemy command post.

The Ukrainian defenders intercepted 1x Su-25 aircraft and 3x operational-tactical level reconnaissance UAVs of the enemy.

During the day of June 28, Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x ammunition depot, 11x artillery units at their firing positions, 3x air defense assets, 2x electronic warfare stations, and 1x other important enemy target.
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[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.06.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., June 30, 2023

Day 492 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

Last night, the russian federation launched yet another missile and air strike using Iranian Shahed combat UAVs and S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of June 29, the adversary used 6x S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles against civilian infrastructure in the cities of Zaporizhzhia and Chuhuiv. In addition, the enemy launched 29x air strikes and 60x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements during the day of June 29.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains very high.

The adversary continues to focus its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, the heavy fighting continues. During day of June 29, there were 31x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy fired mortars and artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Karpovychi, Tymonovychi, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Znob-Novhorods’ke, Kindrativka, and Yunakivka (Sumy oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Kyslivka. Kyslivka and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire.

Lyman axis: the enemy attempted offensive operations near Rozdolivka and Bilohorivka, to no success. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Lyman, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 5x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk), were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Bakhmut. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bila Hora and Dyliivka. More than 10x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Khromove, Chasiv Yar, and Ivanivske (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: with the aircraft support, the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders fired artillery at more than 5x settlements, including Stepove, Avdiivka, and Vodyane (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka, Pobjeda, and Novomykhailivka. At the same time, the enemy launched air strikes near Krasnohorivka and Nevel’s’ke. The adversary fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Nevel’s’ke, Oleksandropil’, Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Pobjeda, and Paraskoviivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Novomykhailivka. The invaders launched air strikes near Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva, Makarivka, and Rivnopil’ (Donetsk oblast). The occupant forces shelled more than 10x settlements, including Novomykhailivka, Prechystivka, Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva, and Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Molodizhne, Inhulets’, and Antonivka (Kherson oblast). The occupant forces fired artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Poltavka, Hulyaipole, Huliaipilske, P’yatykhatky, Lobkove (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Antonivka, Kherson, Dniprovs’ke, Veletens’ke, Kizomys (Kherson oblast), and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast).

During the day of June 29, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 11x air strikes on the concentrations of the adversary troops.

During the day of June 29, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 3x command posts, 2x concentrations of troops, 1x radar station, and 13x artillery units at their firing positions.

[Alex_Sor]

On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russian troops are shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities,

conducting massive shelling of residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages.

I am in the capital of Ukraine, the city of Kyiv.
I do not leave the city, I follow what is happening here, reassure my family and friends, explain the situation and follow the press reports.

A lot of panic messages, a lot of fake news from Russian propaganda.
I select only the information that has confirmation.
As a former military man (in the distant past), I have a good understanding of how hostilities are conducted and what weapons are used.

I will answer all your questions.

Since February 24, Russia has attacked Ukraine, many cities of Ukraine have been destroyed.

Because of the war, I lost my business in Ukraine, if you want to help me and my family, my Paypal is: Alex.Sor.2022@gmail.com

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.07.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., July 1, 2023

Day 493 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of June 30, the adversary launched 8x missile, 58x air strikes, more than 50x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops military and civilian infrastructure in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts. In particular, a missile strike by an Iskander-K ground-launched cruise missile on a school in Serhiivka (Donetsk oblast), killed 2x and wounded 6x civilians, the school was completely destroyed. A family with a child were injured as a result of russian occupants’ shelling of a residential building in Antonivka (Kherson oblast). In total, about 30x civilian residential buildings were damaged.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains very high.

The adversary continues to focus its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, the heavy fighting continues. During day of June 30, there were 22x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups were found.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary fired mortars and artillery at around than 15x settlements, including Krasni Lozy, Hrem’yach, Bohdanove (Chernihiv oblast), Volfyne, Kostyantynivka, Basivka (Sumy oblast), Hatyshche, Ohirtseve, and Dvorichans’ke (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Novoselivs’ke (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinities of Kyslivka, Kotlyarivka, and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast). Putnykove, Fyholivka, Dvorichna, Masiutivka, Kup’yans’k, and Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the adversary.

Lyman axis: during the day of June 30, the adversary conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of Serebryans’ke forestry, to no success. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Dibrova, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Rozdolivka, and Berestove (Donetsk oblast), were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Bohdanivka and Khromove. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Toretsk and New York (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Bohdanivka, Markove, Ivanivske, Oleksandro-Shul’tyne, and Ozarianivka (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: with the aircraft support, the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Avdiivka and Pervomais’ke. The adversary fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Berdychi, Lastochkyne, Stepove, Tonen’ke, Pervomais’ke, Netaylove, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks in the vicinity of Mar’inka. At the same time, the enemy launched an air strike near the city. The invaders fired artillery at about 10x settlements, including of Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Heorhiivka, and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Blahodatne and Zolota Nyva. The enemy shelled about 15x settlements, including Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. The invaders attempted to unsuccessful offensive operations in the vicinity of Rivnopil’ and suffered losses. Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Antonivka (Kherson oblast). The adversary fired artillery at more than 50x settlements, including Novodarivka, Levadne, Hulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Orikhiv, Novoandriivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Dudchany, Antonivka, Kherson, Stepanivka, and Dniprovs’ke (Kherson oblast).

Against the backdrop of successful combat operations by the Ukrainian Defense Forces and due to significant enemy casualties, desertions in the units of the russian occupation forces are increasing. The servicemen are increasingly leaving their combat positions without leave. In particular, about 50x ethnic Dagestani servicemen from the Caspian flotilla refused to participate in hostilities near the settlement of Dorozhnyanka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). They had put the weapons available to the unit out of action.

At the same time, the russian occupiers continue to use civilians as human shields. For example, the russian military command is settling its soldiers in private houses inhabited by civilians in the settlement of Topolivka (Kherson oblast).

During the day of June 30, Ukrainian Air Force launched 12x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops and 1x air strike on the enemy anti-aircraft missile system.

During the day of June 30, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x command post, 6x concentrations of enemy troops, weapons and military equipment, 3x ammunition depots, 24x artillery systems at their firing positions, and 1x electronic warfare station of the adversary.

[Alex_Sor]

Raytheon Calls in Retirees to Help Restart Stinger Missile Production

The shoulder-fired missile is one of the weapons that’s been credited with getting Ukraine through the early days of the Russian invasion.

https://www.defenseone.com/business/2023/06/raytheon-calls-retirees-help-restart-stinger-missile-production/388067/
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Raytheon has called in retired engineers to teach its employees how to build the Stinger missiles heavily used by Ukraine’s military—using blueprints drawn up during the Carter administration.

It’s the latest example of a private company working to ramp up production of a now-in-demand weapon that the Pentagon hasn’t purchased in decades. 

“Stinger's been out of production for 20 years, and all of a sudden in the first 48 hours [of the war], it's the star of the show and everybody wants more,” Wes Kremer, the president of RTX’s Raytheon division, said during an interview last week at the Paris Air Show.
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[Alex_Sor]

Ukraine’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny, wants shells, planes and patience

KYIV, Ukraine — For Ukraine’s counteroffensive to progress faster, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, the top officer in Ukraine’s armed forces, says he needs more — of every weapon. And he is telling anyone who will listen, including his American counterpart, Gen. Mark A. Milley, as recently as Wednesday, that he needs those resources now.

In a rare, wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post, Zaluzhny expressed frustration that while his biggest Western backers would never launch an offensive without air superiority, Ukraine still has not received modern fighter jets but is expected to rapidly take back territory from the occupying Russians. American-made F-16s, promised only recently, are not likely to arrive until the fall — in a best-case scenario.

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/30/valery-zaluzhny-ukraine-general-interview/

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.07.23 were approximately:

On the night of July 3, 2023, the Russian occupation forces carried out another attack by Iranian attack drones of the "Shahed" type from the southeast. In total, the launches of 17 of these UAVs were recorded. As a result of anti-aircraft combat by the forces and means of the Air Force, in cooperation with the air defense of other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, 13 attack UAVs "Shahed-136/131" were destroyed. The rest did not achieve their goals. In advance, without losses.

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

...If we draw all aspects of current war and international relations on one big sheet of paper, and then look for the narrowest point on which everything depends (the "bottleneck," Goldratt's key system constraint), we will eventually find it.
This will be the Moscow-centrism of the American establishment.
For a number of reasons, Americans are looking for the keys to understanding the past, present and future of the USSR and the Russian Federation exclusively in Moscow.
Considering the one-dimensional model "power in Moscow is consolidating -- power in Moscow is falling apart", they do not see other scenarios, but only these two. Collapse is more frightening than Stalinization and the continuation of the war. And this means that in the conditions of the threat of the collapse of the Russian Federation, the USA will be more inclined to strengthen the Kremlin regime, which is considered a lesser evil.
Prigozhin greatly shortened the time, sharpening the understanding that Putin's regime is really weak. We came close to a critical point.
Our allies want our victory, but at the same time they fear it. After all, they see our victory exclusively as the collapse of the Russian Federation, and this is unacceptable. Therefore, they are looking for a middle point, when the Russian Federation did not lose completely, and we did not win completely. Therefore, they limit supplies so that the defeat of the Russian Federation is not complete. It doesn't matter how many Ukrainians die because of it. War will eventually return, but it will be later. Now the main thing for them is to prevent collapse.
First, this is a road to nowhere.
Second, this is a mistake. This is the same mistake that was made in 1991, when the USA tried with all its might to save the USSR, which was already impossible to save. For those who don't remember 1991, look for Chicken Kyiv Speech. And in 1917, the Entente tried to preserve the unity of Russia, which became one of the two reasons for the defeat of our great-grandfathers.
The FSB managed to mislead everyone about the fact that there are no nations, all of them have long since disappeared and been Russified, there are no national elites and aspirations for freedom. It was easy to deceive the Americans, because they were already Moscow-centric, but it was possible to deceive a significant part of the Ukrainians.
Operating with a one-dimensional model, Americans see only two bad scenarios. They ignore the third decolonization/deimperialization scenario because it does not fit into their worldview. And they are not ready to give up their picture of the world, no matter how many lives it costs.
The worst thing for Americans is that in both scenarios they see (Stalinization and collapse), China wins. As if everything was done correctly, and the main geopolitical rival wins in all scenarios? So something is wrong with the basic assumptions.
The fate of the Russian Federation will not be decided in Moscow, just like in 1991.
What shall I do? Use every opportunity to explain to the Americans the falsity of Moscow-centrism and the inadmissibility of repeating the mistakes of 1917 and 1991. First of all, Ukraine itself must have a strategy for the Russian Federation, and then convince our allies of its correctness.
In order to win, you don't need to drag history to your side. You just have to stand on the side of history, ride the inevitable trends.
We are hindered by our false stereotypes, our inability to think long-term strategically.
This time, Ukraine is paying such a price that it simply cannot afford to lose.

[Alex_Sor]

A day of mourning has been declared in the city of Sumy today for the victims of a Russian UAV attack on a residential high-rise building in the city center.

According to the Sumy Regional Administration, as a result of the drone attack, three people died (yesterday at 22:00, rescuers pulled out the body of a woman from the rubble), another 21 people were injured.

They expressed their condolences to the families and friends of the victims. "We pray for the wounded to recover. We believe in the Armed Forces of Ukraine! We endlessly believe! And in victory! And in a peaceful future - without worries, fear and enemies on our land," the Sumy Regional Administration noted.

As added by the mayor of the city of Sumy Alexander Lysenko, four people remain in hospitals as a result of yesterday's enemy attack.

Impact on the center of the city of Sumy

On July 3 at 11:06 a.m., the Ukrainian Air Force announced an air alert in Sumy, Zaporozhye and Dnipropetrovsk regions. They warned about the likelihood of the Russian invaders using attack UAVs.

Two hours later, the sounds of explosions were heard in Sumy, after which it became known that a Russian drone had hit a residential five-story building in the city center. Initially, one death was reported as a result of the impact. All relevant services worked at the impact site. Currently, search and rescue operations are still ongoing.

[Alex_Sor]

During the counteroffensive in the south, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are facing a number of serious problems, in particular, the Russian occupiers heavily mined the territory.

The opponents have been preparing for attacks for several months, very dense minefields have been created, a senior sergeant of the 47th brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign "Legion" told CNN. According to him, he had never seen so many mines in all his years of service.

The fighter added that the minefields are so dense that only "tree by tree" can move. The warrior stressed that the enemies are also actively using aircraft and artillery. The officer noted that the fighting in the south is now similar to "what happened in Bakhmut during the hottest period."

"They knew that it was in this area that the main attack would take place, so they prepared carefully. They have artillery and aviation here, both fighter jets and helicopters work regularly," the source said.

More:

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/04/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive-slow-progress-intl/index.html

 

[Alex_Sor]

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 3, 2023

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-3-2023

[Alex_Sor]

The 500 richest people in the world increased their wealth by $852 billion in the first half of 2023.

Each member of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index has earned an average of $14 million a day over the past six months, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. This has been the best half year for billionaires since the second half of 2020, as the economy rebounded from the Covid-fueled downturn.

Capital gains coincided with a broad stock market rally as investors brushed off the effects of central bank rate hikes, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the crisis in regional banks, the report said. The S&P 500 is up 16% and the Nasdaq 100 is up 39% in its best first half as investor mania for artificial intelligence spurred tech stocks.

Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk came out on top in the rankings. Musk, the richest man in the world, has increased his net worth by $96.6 billion this year through June 30, and the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. Zuckerberg received $58.9 billion.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani's capital fell the most in a six-month period, losing $60.2 billion. Adani also posted its biggest single-day loss, losing about $20.8 billion on Jan. 27 after Hindenburg Research accused his conglomerate of accounting fraud and stock manipulation, a claim Adani denies.

Hindenburg, founded by Nate Anderson, also wiped out another billionaire's fortune: Carl Icahn. His Icahn Enterprises LP suffered its sharpest one-day drop after Hindenburg revealed he was selling shares, saying the shares were significantly overvalued compared to his holdings. Icahn's net worth fell $13.4 billion, or 57%, the biggest percentage drop of any member of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index during this period.

For Musk, the wealth surge spilled over into July, with Tesla shares rising 6.9% on Monday, July 3, in New York, adding an additional $13 billion to his net worth.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-03/musk-zuckerberg-lead-852-billion-wealth-surge-among-world-rich

[Alex_Sor]

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are grateful to the People of the United States and the Government of the United States for standing side by side with Independent Ukraine for more than 30 years, supporting the Ukrainian people and dissidents both during the totalitarian oppression and destruction of Ukraine by the communist soviet moscow regime, and all the years of the restoration of Ukraine's Independence, and especially in the last more than 9 most difficult years in the modern history of Ukraine after the russian invasion in 2014 and the beginning of russia's war against Ukraine, and especially in the last 496 days during the full-scale invasion of the russian federation and unprovoked, unjustified, unjust, brutal military aggression and the russian war of agression against Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are grateful for all decisions and resolutions adopted by the President of the United States, the Senate of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the Department of State of the United States, the Department of Defense of the United States, the The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States and all governmental institutions and authorities of the United States and theirs contribute to the provision of various weapons, material and technical support and multi-year educational and methodological contribution by the instructors of the US Armed Forces regarding combat training, trainings in military medicine, military psychology and mental health for military psychologists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, classes with cadets, chaplains, logistical support, support for trainings in military law and International of Humanitarian Law, provision of IT equipment within the framework of the US government's program for the implementation of information technology solutions for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and media kits for the Public Affairs structures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine appreciate all the multidimensional support of the USA in educational, advisory, logistical and training, technical and armed assistance on the path of Ukraine's struggle to restore the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine in the face of russian aggression.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deeply grateful to the United States for the firm support of Ukraine in maintaining our sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of russian aggression within the framework of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which under the leadership of the Secretary of Defense of the United States unites more than 50 countries, and as it was before within the framework of the of the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine (JMTG-U) and the Multinational Joint Commission on strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces and their ability to resist aggression from the russian federation.

Packages of large-scale US security assistance in various fields provide for various means aimed at building capacities, increasing capacity and achieving full interoperability with NATO forces, not only in the military dimension for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but also in general for the democratic Euro-Atlantic strategic development of civil society and the Ukrainian state in general on this path to full integration into NATO and the EU. American support to Ukraine is an important part of the aid that should contribute to the restoration of stability and security in Europe and the world globally.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deeply grateful for the funds and financial support allocated over the past nine years, aimed at strengthening the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to counter russian aggression, preserving the lives and health of Ukrainian servicemen and servicewomen, the entire Ukrainian people who protect sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine honor the memory of US citizens, in particular Joseph Stone, a paramedic of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, who was killed by the russians when they hit a mine in the east of Ukraine, in the territory controlled by the russian occupation forces, and all those who gave their lives for the Independence of Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are grateful that the United States of America remains steadfast in supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and territorial waters.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are grateful that the United States of America is committed to the freedom of Ukraine on our path of Euro-Atlantic integration.

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