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

[Alex_Sor]

Accusing Ukraine of "insufficient progress" forced Tom Cooper to analyze the "flights".

He does not give an assessment of the "quality" of the offensive, but very expertly proves that for the supplies of weapons that Ukraine received throughout the preparation for it, the Armed Forces did the maximum possible.
He emphasizes that all advisers, both at allies and NATO, and in Kyiv, should be dismissed from their posts. And he also notes that since Ukraine began to rely on its own intelligence, things have gone much better.

And although Tom Cooper pays tribute to the skill and professionalism of the Armed Forces, his post does not add optimism. After all, the decisions in Washington are made not only by the same people who forced Ukraine to waste time waiting for help from the West and to complicate the offensive itself as much as possible...

https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/ukraine-war-24-july-2023-technoguerrillas

[Alex_Sor]

After threatening to attack civilian ships heading for Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea, the Russians launched a series of missile strikes on the port infrastructure of southern Ukrainian cities.

For 9 days, as a result of attacks by Russian invaders, 26 port facilities, 5 ships were damaged and partially destroyed, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said at a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council.

"We jointly condemned Russia's withdrawal from the 'grain initiative' and targeted attacks with missiles and drones on the port infrastructure of southern Ukraine. Over the past 9 days alone, as a result of Russian attacks, 26 port infrastructure facilities and 5 civilian ships have been damaged and partially destroyed. The Russians also restrict navigation in the area temporarily occupied Crimea and near the territorial waters of Bulgaria. With this, the Russian Federation actually blocks the movement of ships in the direction of the seaports of Ukraine," Kubrakov said.

The minister called on the countries to act quickly and decisively, to prevent the blockade of the Black Sea by Russian troops.

"This can lead not only to losses for the Ukrainian economy, but also to a serious food crisis in the world, in particular in such humanitarianly sensitive regions as Africa and Asia," he stressed.

According to Kubrakov, possible ways of counteracting the enemy's cynical attacks and obstructing free merchant shipping are already being discussed.

"I am grateful to the allies from the Alliance for the decision to strengthen their intelligence activities in the Black Sea. We hope that this will help stabilize the security situation and create conditions for the restoration of the normal operation of Ukrainian ports," the minister commented.

Meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council on Russia's withdrawal from the "grain agreement"

On July 26, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council was held on Russia's withdrawal from the "grain agreement" and its attacks on the southern regions of Ukraine, initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on July 22 during a conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

In a joint statement, Alliance members condemned Russia's actions and stressed that Russia's new threat zone in the Black Sea within Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone "has created new escalation risks as well as serious obstacles to freedom of navigation."

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Russia's actions pose significant risks to the stability of the Black Sea region, in connection with which the Alliance will increase surveillance and intelligence in the Black Sea region, including with the help of maritime patrol aircraft and drones. He stressed that NATO is ready to continue to defend its territories from aggression.

The initiative to hold the meeting was due to the fact that on July 18 Russia announced its withdrawal from the "grain agreement" on the export of food from Ukrainian ports, after which it began to strike at the port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, food storage facilities. Rocket attacks and drone strikes were carried out, including in the center of Odessa, as a result of which historical buildings protected by UNESCO were destroyed.

In addition, Russia has hit drones on the Danube ports, near the border with Romania. The Russians also threatened to attack civilian ships bound for Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that they would react to these bulk carriers and tankers as carrying military cargo.

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

During the massive attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine on July 26, the air defense forces managed to destroy the vast majority of the missiles that the aggressor country was using. More than 30 enemy missiles were shot down, but there were also several hits.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an evening video message. He thanked the air defense soldiers for every downed Russian missile. At the same time, he added that now the data is still being specified, but during the missile raid, more than 30 missiles were shot down - "the absolute majority of those that were used against us."

"There are several hits, there is also a fall of rocket fragments. But it is very important that the audacity of this attack was destroyed. Air defense - well done!" Zelensky stressed.

[Alex_Sor]

On the night of July 27, 2023, the Russian Federation attacked from the southeastern direction with attack UAVs and cruise missiles.
  In total, two launches of the KR "Kalibr" from a submarine, from the waters of the Black Sea, and eight Iranian kamikaze drones of the "Shahed" type from the direction of Primorsko-Akhtarsk were recorded.
Calibers attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa, unfortunately, the missiles failed to hit, there are damages and casualties.
All eight "shaheed" launched by the enemy were destroyed by the forces and means of the Air Force within the borders of Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
Over the past 24 hours, the Air Force launched 11 airstrikes against enemy targets and places of concentration of personnel and military equipment of the occupying forces.

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 27.07.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., July 27, 2023

Day 519 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

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

During the day of July 26, the enemy launched 49x missile and 37x air strikes, fired more than 63x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks have caused civilian casualties and damaged residential buildings.

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

During the day of July 26, there were 28x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary continues to maintain its military presence. The adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Huta-Studenets’ka, Semenivka, Yasna Polyana (Chernihiv oblast), Vil’na Sloboda, Popivka, Stepne, Basivka, Mohrytsya, Pokrovka (Sumy oblast), Veterynarne, Okhrymivka, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Kolodyazne (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives south of Novoselivs’ke (Luhansk oblast). Dvorichna, Zapadne, Fyholivka, Tabaivka, Topoli, and Podoly (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the enemy.

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the area south of Dibrova (Luhansk oblast). The settlements of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled adversary attacks in the areas north of Khromove, east of Druzhba, and north of Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). The enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Ivanivske, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, and Pivnichne (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: under heavy fire from enemy aircraft and artillery, the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled russian troops’ attacks in the vicinity of the city of Avdiivka. At the same time, the enemy fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Novokalynove, Stepove, Avdiivka, Pervomais’ke, and Sjeverne (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka. The enemy launched an air strike near Krasnohorivka. The invaders fired artillery at the settlements of Kurakhivka, Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Mar’inka, and Pobjeda (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the adversary made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost position in the vicinity of Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast). The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Rivnopil’, Blahodatne, and Staromaiors’ke. The invaders shelled more than 15x settlements, including Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Velyka Novosilka, Storozheve, and Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. The adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Orikhiv, P’yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), and Antonivka (Kherson oblast). The enemy fired artillery at more than 35x settlements, including Malynivka, Hulyaipole, Stepove, Lobkove, Levadne, and Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Dudchany, Beryslav, Kozats’ke, Molodizhne, Antonivka, Komyshany, Kizomys, Stanislav (Kherson oblast), and Ivanivka (Mykolaiv oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions, and firing for effect.

During the day of July 26, Ukrainian Air Force launched 11x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, as well as 2x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems of the adversary.

During the day of July 26, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 11x artillery systems at their firing positions, 2x command posts, 1x ammunition depot, 1x concentration of troops, weapons, and military equipment, and 3x other important targets of the russian occupiers.

[Alex_Sor]

Kim Jong-un showed Shoigu ballistic missiles banned by the UN.

Earlier, Russia itself voted in the UN Security Council to ban the missiles that Kim boasted about.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un boasted of banned ballistic missiles to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is now in Pyongyang. This was reported by the North Korean news agency KCNA.

As can be seen from the photographs published from the exhibition, among other things, the Koreans showed the Russian delegation mobile launchers for ballistic missiles. The United Nations Security Council has banned North Korea from producing such weapons several times in the past. The ban was supported by Russia and China, among others.

"Comrade Kim Jong-un, talking with Sergei Shoigu, expressed his opinion on issues of mutual interest in the struggle against the willfulness and arbitrariness of the imperialists, for protecting the sovereignty and development interests of the two countries, for the implementation of international justice and global peace. Comrade Kim Jong-un expressed confidence that the army and the people of Russia will achieve great success in the struggle to build a strong state," the CTAC reports following the visit of the delegation to the arms exhibition.

According to Sky News, the Russians' defiant attendance at a weapons exhibition with Korean ballistic missiles indicates that Russia now approves of North Korea's nuclear program, which it opposed before.

https://news.sky.com/story/kim-jong-un-shows-off-banned-ballistic-missiles-to-russias-defence-minister-12928283

“We have come a long way from the time when North Korea avoided demonstrating its nuclear capabilities, when high-ranking foreign figures from Russia and China were in the city. Shoigu’s personal trip – and Shoigu’s willingness to take pictures with Kim during this trip – indicates that Moscow is satisfied with the ongoing nuclear modernization of North Korea," said Ankit Panda, an expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Other geopolitics experts also believe that Moscow may be more openly supporting Pyongyang in the future.

 

[Alex_Sor]

The Ukrainian counter-offensive has entered a new active phase - Ukraine is stepping up attacks and sending forces that it previously held in reserve to the battlefield. The intensification of the Ukrainian counter-offensive was confirmed by several Western media.

Thus, the publication Politico, citing representatives of the Ministry of Defense, writes that Kyiv is beginning to transfer thousands of well-trained reinforcements to the front line, which it previously held in reserve in the initial stages of the counteroffensive.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/26/ukraine-new-push-stalled-counteroffensive-00108366

It is indicated that Ukraine launched a new major attack in the southeast of the country. Ukrainian forces attacked south of the city of Orekhov in the Zaporozhye region, moving three battalions reinforced with tanks.

One of Ukraine's goals is to reach the Sea of Azov, about 60 miles south of Orekhov, cutting off Russian forces between the country's south and east, a Defense Ministry spokesman told the publication.

It is noted that Pentagon officials in recent weeks have described Ukraine's strategy as keeping its most trained forces in reserve while probing enemy positions for weaknesses. Many of the units that Ukraine kept in reserve were Western-trained in advanced maneuvering tactics and equipped with heavily armored Western combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

Thus, Politico points out, this week's strike could be the beginning of the first real breakthrough of Ukrainian forces in the counteroffensive.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-27/ukraine-begins-major-push-in-the-south-in-its-counteroffensive

[Alex_Sor]

African countries are asking participants in the former "grain deal" to export grain across the Black Sea to facilitate the delivery of both Russian and Ukrainian grain to the continent. This was stated by the Chairman of the African Union, the President of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, at the Russia-Africa Forum ongoing in St. Petersburg.

"The Ukrainian crisis seriously affects the situation, so the solution to this crisis will save a large number of people who depend on food supplies. ... We appeal to all participants in the process with a big request to facilitate the delivery of both Russian and Ukrainian grain to our countries," - he said.

Putin, speaking at the forum, noted that Russia would no longer join the "grain agreement" concluded with the mediation of the UN. The Russian dictator instead promised to provide Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Eritrea with 50,000 tons of grain in the next few months.

"We will provide free delivery of these goods," he promised.

The New York Times reported on the summit that Putin promised free grain at the African summit to improve Russia's image after the Kremlin's refusal to renew an agreement that protected Ukrainian grain exports and helped feed millions of people around the world.

Journalists see geopolitical overtones in the one to whom the dictator promised free grain.

“The pomposity of the summit…seemed to signal to African leaders that Russia is their true friend.…But despite Putin talking about charity, the list of recipients of free Russian grain seems to have geopolitical overtones. Of the six countries, only Somalia voted against Russia at the UN in February, supporting a resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine.In Mali and the Central African Republic, the Russian Wagner mercenary group supports authoritarian governments.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/putin-russia-africa-summit.html

[Alex_Sor]

The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine decided to reduce the discount rate from 25% to 22% from July 28, 2023, this is the first reduction since last June, when the rate was raised immediately from 10% to 25%.

According to the materials of the regulator, the rapid slowdown in inflation and the stable situation in the foreign exchange market make it possible to start a cycle of reducing the discount rate. "Given the improvement in inflation expectations and the forecast for a further slowdown in inflation, the current and projected rate cuts are consistent with the continued attractiveness of hryvnia savings," the report says.

According to the National Bank, this is an important element in ensuring exchange rate stability while easing foreign exchange restrictions and moving towards greater exchange rate flexibility. At the same time, lowering the discount rate against the backdrop of maintaining macro-financial stability will support the economic recovery

The NBU noted that it began the cycle of lowering the discount rate earlier than the April forecast envisaged, given the faster-than-expected decline in inflation, the long-term stable situation in the foreign exchange market, the high level of international reserves, as well as the effectiveness of previous measures to increase the attractiveness of hryvnia assets.

[Alex_Sor]

ON JULY 26, 36 ENEMY CRUISE MISSILES WERE DESTROYED
On July 26, 2023, the Russian invaders launched two missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine!
We reported earlier about the Calibra attack in the afternoon. According to detailed information, not two, but THREE Kalibr cruise missiles were destroyed.
Around 5:00 p.m., the enemy attacked from the Caspian Sea region with Kh-101/Kh-555 air-based cruise missiles.
Launches of 36 missiles from eight Tu-95MS strategic bombers were recorded.
The missiles entered the airspace of Ukraine from the south-eastern direction, went to the West, constantly changing the direction of flight.
Anti-aircraft defense worked along the missile tracking route: anti-aircraft missile units, mobile fire groups, fighter aircraft of the Air Force and air defense of other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In addition, around 19:00, the occupiers raised MiG-31K fighters into the sky and struck with four Kh-47 "Kinjal" aeroballistic missiles in the direction of Khmelnytskyi region.
According to the results of combat work, the air defense of Ukraine destroyed 36 air targets:
3 Kalibr cruise missiles;
33 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles.
Regarding the consequences of the Kh-47 "Kinzhal" launches, information is being clarified.

[Alex_Sor]

Inside EU, no clear financial options to reduce Ukraine grain transport cost

BRUSSELS/KYIV, July 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission has no immediate money in the budget and no clear way to help finance the extra transport costs Ukrainian grain exports will face with the end of the Black Sea deal, sources told Reuters, leaving an opportunity for Moscow to cash in.

Russia backed out of a U.N.-led Black Sea grain deal this month that allowed for the safe passage of Ukrainian cargo ships laden with cereals, oilseeds and wheat to reach global markets.

Also, part of the EU countries opposes the export of Ukrainian agricultural products.

The European Commission does not have funds for the transit of Ukrainian grain overland against the background of Russia's withdrawal from the "grain agreement".

It is reported that the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture has appealed to the Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, with a request to provide financial assistance to cover the transport costs associated with the use of the previously proposed "solidarity corridors".

According to the Ukrainian side, they amount to 30-40 dollars per ton of products. The ministry also asked to expand "solidarity corridors" by 1-1.5 million tons per month at the expense of "green corridors" to the Baltic countries, Germany, the Netherlands and the Adriatic Sea.

Sources in the European Commission reported that currently the EU has neither a plan to support Ukrainian grain nor the corresponding financing. The interlocutor of the agency said that the money for these needs can come only after the EU budget is revised, but this procedure can last several months, despite the fact that the corn harvest is expected soon.

Sources of the publication also report that part of the EU countries are against this, as they do not see the sense in additional transport expenses due to the introduced temporary ban on these imports.

"It is not the role of the European Commission to provide (transport) insurance. States can give guarantees, but there are no final discussions," said the interlocutor of the publication.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/inside-eu-no-clear-financial-options-reduce-ukraine-grain-transport-cost-2023-07-27/

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

The Armed Forces of Ukraine continued offensive operations in the west of the Zaporizhzhia region.

The armed forces of Ukraine are counter-offensive on several front lines. Ukrainian defenders liberated a settlement in the Bakhmut region in Donetsk region and are advancing in the western part of Zaporizhzhia region.

This is stated in a recent report of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.07.23 were approximately:

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

Day 520 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of July 27, the enemy launched 3x missile and 29x air strikes, more than 70x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and injured civilians, as well as destroyed or damaged port infrastructure in the south of Ukraine and residential buildings.

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

During the day of July 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 35x settlements, including Novovasylivka, Stara Huta, Iskryskivshchyna, Volfyne, Bilovody, Pokrovka (Sumy oblast), Hur’yiv Kozachok, Udy, Bochkove, Mala Vovcha, and Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Izyums’ke (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders shelled Fyholivka, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Kyslivka, and Novoosynove (Kharkiv oblast) with artillery and mortars.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Nadiya and launched an air strike near Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast). The settlements of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, Berestove, Tors’ke, and Verkhn’okam’yans’ke (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled adversary attacks in the areas west and south of Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kurdyumivka, Bila Hora, and New York (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Razdolivka, Min’kivka, Predtechyne, Torets’k, and New York (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: under heavy fire from enemy aircraft and artillery, the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled russian troops’ attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Avdiivka, Lastochkyne, Vodyane, Pervomais’ke, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka. The adversary shelled more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Mar’inka, Kurakhivka, Pobjeda, and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: under heavy from aircraft and artillery, the Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated the settlement of Staromaiors’ke (Donetsk oblast).

The adversary made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost ground in the vicinities of Rivnopil’ and Makarivka (Donetsk oblast). The occupiers shelled the settlements of Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, and Vuhledar, and Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Novoberyslav (Kherson oblast). More than 15x settlements came under artillery fire, including Novodarivka, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Bilohir’ya, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Mykhailivka, Zmiivka, Odradokam’yanka, L’vove, Tokarivka, Antonivka, and Rozlyv (Kherson oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions.

The russian occupation forces continue to send newly mobilized soldiers with no prior combat training into combat. For example, about 110x mobilized servicemen from the russian federation arrived at the training camp of one of the units of the russian occupation forces in the settlement of Rohove (Luhansk oblast). When they were issued gear and weapons, the russian command informed the newly arrived personnel that they would be included in assault units and sent to the area of combat missions on the line of contact in the near future.

During the day of July 27, Ukrainian Air Force launched 7x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems, and 1x on a command post of the enemy. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 8x Shahed-136 combat UAVs and 5x operational-tactical level reconnaissance UAVs of the enemy during the day of July 27.

During the day of July 27, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x command post, 1x concentration of troops, 5x artillery systems at their firing positions, 1x fuel and lubricants depot, and 1x electronic warfare station of the adversary.

[Alex_Sor]

African countries demanded that Russia return to the "grain deal". Russian dictator Vladimir Putin instead offered African countries free supplies of Russian food, and faced a sharp reaction from the Republic of South Africa (South Africa).

At a meeting of the heads of African delegations with the President of the Russian Federation, South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa, commenting on Putin's proposal, said that Africa is ready to buy grain, and the resumption of commercial supplies remains a key goal.

"We proposed to implement the Black Sea Grain Initiative, we talked about the need to open the Black Sea, we said that we would like the Black Sea to be open to world markets. And we did not come here to ask for some "gifts" for the African continent "We understand, of course, that you, out of generosity, have decided to donate grain to some African countries that are facing certain difficulties. We have great respect for this, we note this. However, this is not our main goal here, this is not our main task - achieve some supplies of this (commercial - UNIAN) nature," Ramaphosa said.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.07.23 were approximately:

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

Day 521 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of July 28, the russian federation launched a missile attack on the city of Dnipro, using 2x Iskander-M ballistic missiles. In addition, the enemy launched 11x air strikes and 38x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks have caused civilian casualties, damaged residential buildings and other civilian and administrative infrastructure.

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

During the day of July 28, there were 27x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Halahanivka, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Iskryskivshchyna, and Volfyne (Sumy oblast). The invaders fired mortars and artillery at more than 20x settlements, including Ivashky, Hur’yiv Kozachok, Udy, Strilecha, Zelene, and Okhrimivka (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Druzhelyubivka (Kharkiv oblast). Kolodyazne, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Syn’kivka, and Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the adversary.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Serebryans’ke forestry and Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces launched an air strike near Hryhorivka (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Spirne (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: more than 15x settlements, including Min’kivka, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Avdiivka, Pervomais’ke, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka. The adversary shelled more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Novomykhailivka, Pobjeda, and Heorhiivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy shelled the settlements of Odradne, Blahodatne, Makarivka, Zelene Pole, and Novodarivka (Donetsk Oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. More than 25x settlements came under artillery fire, including Chervone, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Novoandriivka, Stepove (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Zolota Balka, Mykhailivka, Kozats’ke, Tyahynka, Ivanivka, and Sadove (Kherson oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions, firing artillery for effect on the identified enemy targets, and conducting counter-battery fire.

Forced passportization of Ukrainian citizens continues in the temporarily occupied territories. Thus, in order to step up moral pressure on the residents of the temporarily occupied Horlivka (Donetsk oblast) and to force them to obtain russian citizenship, the occupiers instructed local businesses of all forms of ownership to provide the so-called “Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People’s Republic” with lists of employees who have not received a russian passport. The deadline for fulfilling the instruction is 1 January 2024. At the same time, the occupation administration of the settlement of Blahovishchenka (Zaporizhzhia oblast) is taking measures to encourage local residents to obtain Russian citizenship. In particular, it offers pensioners a cash reward of 50,000 russian rubles.

During the day of July 28, Ukrainian Air Force launched 3x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment of the adversary.

During the day of May 28, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 8x artillery systems at their firing positions, 2x electronic warfare stations, 1x ammunition depot, as well as 1x fuel and lubricant depot of the adversary.

[Alex_Sor]

On the night of July 30, 2023, the enemy attacked from the southeast direction with four attack UAVs of the "Shahed" type.
All enemy UAVs were destroyed within the borders of the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions by the forces and means of the Air Force.
On July 29, air defense destroyed four operational-tactical reconnaissance UAVs.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.07.23 were approximately:

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

Day 522 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to wage its war of aggression disregarding the significant losses. The adversary continues to kill civilians in Ukraine, ignore the laws and customs of war, and use terror tactics.

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

During the day of July 29, the enemy launched 8x missile, 33x air strikes and 53x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the attacks have caused civilian casualties and damaged residential buildings.

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

During the day of July 29, there were 36x 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 over than 20x settlements, including Mykolaivka (Chernihiv oblast), Stara Huta, Hrabovs’ke, Budivel’ne, Volfyne (Sumy oblast), Udy, Kozacha Lopan’, Okhrimivka, Ohirtseve, and Tykhe (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary shelled Topoli, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Kyslivka, Berestove, Kindrashivka, and Kup’yans’k (Kharkiv oblast) with artillery and mortars.

Lyman axis: the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Novojehorivka and Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast). Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Tors’ke, Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: more than 15x settlements, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Bila Hora, and Druzhba, suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Nevel’s’ke. The invaders fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Avdiivka, Sjeverne, Pervomais’ke, Karlivka, Novokalynove (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka. The adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Krasnohorivka and shelled more than 15x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Novomykhailivka, and Heorhiivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Makarivka, Staromaiors’ke, shelled the settlements of Yelyzavetivka, Odradne, Blahodatne, Makarivka, Rivnopil’, Staromaiors’ke, and Vil’ne Pole (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka, Orikhiv (Zaporizhzhia oblast), and Antonivka (Kherson oblast). More than 30x settlements came under artillery fire, including Novodarivka, Mala Tokmachka, Bilohir’ya, Mali Shcherbaky, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Zolota Balka, Tokarivka, Antonivka, Tyahynka, Mykhailivka (Kherson oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions.

During the day of July 29, Ukrainian Air Force launched 9x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment of the adversary. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 4x operational-tactical level reconnaissance UAVs of the enemy.

During the day of July 29, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x artillery system at its firing position, 1x ammunition depot, 1x electronic warfare station, and 1x concentration of enemy troops.

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Musk refused the APU to turn on Starlink near Crimea and limited the operation of terminals - NYT

Musk's actions influenced the strategy for the liberation of Ukrainian territories.

In 2022, the owner of SpaceX, Elon Musk, denied the Ukrainian military access to the Starlink Internet in the region of the temporarily occupied Crimea. In addition, he restricted access to Starlink several times during the fighting.

The New York Times writes about this, citing its sources. “Starlink is often the only way to get internet access in war zones, remote areas and places hit by natural disasters. It is used in Ukraine to coordinate drone strikes and gather intelligence (...) But Musk’s near-total control over satellite internet causes concerns," the article says.

The publication notes that in Ukraine, some fears were justified. According to NYT sources, Musk restricted access to Starlink several times during the war. At some point, he turned down a request from the Ukrainian military to turn on Starlink near occupied Crimea, which affected the strategy for liberating Ukrainian territories.

In addition, Musk said that his technology cannot be used for long-range strikes using drones. But in June, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved a deal to buy 400-500 new Starlink terminals and services. According to two people familiar with the terms of the agreement, the Pentagon is given control over the installation of terminals so that new devices can perform "key capabilities and specific missions."

"Ukraine will apparently have its own terminals to carry out confidential operations. They will not be afraid of stopping work," the newspaper's publication notes.

Some believe that Musk may be acting against US interests. But Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says the allegations are unfair. After the bombings, the billionaire accelerated the delivery of 10,000 terminals, the newspaper writes.

"SpaceX and Elon Musk showed with their actions which side they are on," Fedorov said.

Currently, more than 42,000 Starlink terminals are used by the military, hospitals, businesses and humanitarian organizations in Ukraine.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 31.07.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., July 31, 2023

Day 523 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

Last night, the russian federation launched a missile strike on the city of Kharkiv. Information on the aftermath of this terrorist attack is currently being updated.

During the day of July 30, the enemy launched 4x missile, 42x air strikes and 76x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and injured civilians, as well as destroyed residential buildings.

The possibility of further missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

During the day of July 30, there were more than 20x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 40x settlements, including Sen’kivka, Buchky (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Prohres (Sumy oblast), Vovchans’k, and Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the Ukrainian troops are standing their ground, and have

successfully repelled enemy attacks east of Berestove (Kharkiv oblast). Fyholivka, Novomlyns’k, Zapadne, Kindrashivka, Kup’yans’k, and Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the adversary.

Lyman axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Ivanivka, Serebryanka, and Spirne (Donetsk oblast). Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Spirne, Berestove, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, and Kostyantynivka. More than 20x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Klishchiivka, Predtechyne, Kostyantynivka, Bila Hora, and Pivnichne (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Oleksandropil’, Novobakhmutivka, Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Sjeverne, Netailove, and Nevel’s’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Pobjeda. The adversary shelled more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar’inka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Heorhiivka, and Hostre (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Staromaiors’ke. The occupiers shelled the settlements of Blahodatne, Vuhledar, and Prechystivka (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops.

Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Zmiivka (Kherson oblast). More than 25x settlements came under artillery fire, including Levadne, Hulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Bilohir’ya, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Dmytrivka, Beryslav, Vesele, Antonivka, Kherson, Berehove, and Veletens’ke (Kherson oblast). At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions.

Russia continues to illegally integrate the temporarily occupied territories into its information environment. For example, servicemen of the russian occupation forces arrived in Milove (Luhansk oblast) to connect the city’s communications and Internet network to russian operators. They are laying communication cables from the territory of the russian federation.

During the day of July 30, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 7x air strikes on the concentrations of the adversary troops. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 4x Shahed-136 combat UAVs and 4x operational-tactical level reconnaissance UAVs of the enemy.

During the day of July 30, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x anti-aircraft missile system, 8x artillery pieces at their firing positions, 2x electronic warfare stations, and 2x concentrations of troops of the enemy.

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Attack on Kryvyi Rih: the death toll reached five, a house collapsed

There are already five dead in the city, including a child. It is already known about 64 victims.

The number of dead as a result of the attack on Kryvyi Rih has increased to two. Another 31 people were injured, Dnipropetrovsk OVA reported.
Among the victims are four children.
The victims had lacerations and lacerations, fractures and mine-explosive injuries.
A child born in 2003 was also rescued from the ninth floor.
Photo - State Emergency Service, Prosecutor General's Office, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

 

 

 

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.08.23 were approximately:

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

Day 524 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.

During the day of July 31, the enemy launched 9x missile and 57x air strikes, 61x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians, including children. Residential buildings were destroyed.

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

During the day of July 31, there were more than 40x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinities of Stepne (Sumy oblast) and Udy (Kharkiv oblast). The adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 30x settlements, including Sen’kivka, Tur’ya, Bleshnya, Buchky (Chernihiv oblast), Mefodiivka, Sytne, Starykove, Mohrytsya, Stepok, Ryasne (Sumy oblast), Udy, Veterynarne, Starytsya, Vovchans’k, Nesterne, and Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the Ukrainian troops are standing their ground, and have

successfully repelled enemy attacks east of Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) and near Novoselivs’ke (Luhansk oblast). The enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Druzhelyubivka (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Odradne, Kolodyazne, Kam’yanka, Fyholivka, Novomlyns’k, and Zapadne (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the enemy launched air strikes north of Serebryanka and near Spirne (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Spirne (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: more than 10x settlements suffered from enemy artillery attacks, including Rozdolivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast).

Avdiivka axis: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of New York and Avdiivka. The invaders continue shelling settlements, including Berdychi, Avdiivka, Pervomais’ke, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Krasnohorivka. Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian forces’ advance in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Pobjeda. The adversary fired artillery at more various settlements, including Mar’inka, Pobjeda, Heorhiivka, and Hostre (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Vuhledar, Blahodatne, and Staromaiors’ke. Near the latter, the invaders made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost position. The enemy continues shelling the settlements of Vodyane, Vuhledar, and Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia axes: the adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. The occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Malynivka and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The enemy fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Levadne, Hulyaipole, Zaliznychne, Orikhiv, Stepove, and Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

Kherson axes: the adversary continues to maintain its military presence. the enemy fired artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Dmytrivka, Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast), Mykhailivka, Dudchany, Beryslav, L’vove, Kherson, and Dniprovs’ke (Kherson oblast).

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions, and firing for effect at the enemy.

During the day of July 31, Ukrainian Air Force launched 7x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops and 3x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems of the adversary.

During the day of July 31, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 5x anti-aircraft missile system, 1x TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” thermobaric artillery system, 5x artillery pieces at their firing positions, 2x electronic warfare stations, 1x ammunition depot, and 5x concentrations of troops of the enemy.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.08.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., August 4, 2023

Day 527 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of August 3, the russian federation launched an attack using Iranian Shahed combat UAVs. The Ukrainian Air Defense destroyed all 15x enemy drones. Also, the enemy launched 1x missile, 57x air strikes, and 29x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, there were civilian casualties.

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

During the day of August 3, there were around 40x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Veterynarne, Kharkiv, and Vesele (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired mortars and artillery at more than 40x settlements, including Karpovychi, Tymonovychi, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Sopych, Kucherivka, Pavlivka, Myropillya, Krasnopillya (Sumy oblast), Hur’iv Kozachok, Vysoka Yaruha, Vovchans’k, Varvarivka, and Bolohivka (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinity of Petropavlivka and Kyslivka. Fyholivka, Dvorichna, Kup’yans’k, and Kucherivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the adversary.

Lyman axis: the settlements of Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne, and Tors’ke (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the enemy south and southeast of Ivanivske. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinity of Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, and Druzhba. More than 15x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Hryhorivka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka, Predtechyne, and Pivnichne (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the enemy launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders conducted unsuccessful offensives north and southeast of Avdiivka, and southeast of Pervomais’ke. The adversary fired artillery at Stepove, Lastochkyne, Avdiivka, Pervomais’ke, and Nevel’s’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of the city of Mar’inka. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinity Krasnohorivka and Mar’inka. The invaders shelled the settlements of Krasnohorivka, Hostre, Maksymil’yanivka, Heorhiivka, Mar’inka, and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinity of Makarivka and the village of Rivnopil’. The adversary made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost ground west of Staromaiors’ke and east of Urozhaine. Vremivka, Rivnopil’, and Novosilky (Donetsk oblast) came under artillery fire.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinity of Uspenivka and Mala Tokmachka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. More than 20x settlements, including Levadne, Hulyaipole, Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, Stepnohirs’k (Zaporizhzhia oblast), and Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), were shelled with artillery.

Kherson axis: the adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Odradokam’yanka. More than 20x settlements, including Shevchenkivka, Respublikanets’, Beryslav, Sadove, Kherson, Dniprovs’ke (Kherson oblast), Dmytrivka, and Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast), were shelled with enemy artillery.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct offensive operations on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions, and conducting counter-battery fire.

In Enerhodar, temporarily captured by russian troops, the occupiers are forcing russian passports on the Zaporizhzhia NPP staff who plan to continue working at the plant. Otherwise, they face threats of reprisals. Thus, the russian occupation forces conduct regular searches of local residents in the city, both on the streets and in people’s homes or other premises. They check passports and phones. If a citizen’s passport turns out to be Ukrainian, they destroy the document and force them to apply for the russian passport. The occupiers also force people to change other documents, such as driver’s licenses, papers for movable and immovable property.

During the day of August 3, Ukrainian Air Force launched 9x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, as well as 2x air strikes on the anti-aircraft missile systems of the occupiers.

During the day of August 3, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 12x artillery systems at their firing positions, 1x radar station, 1x command post, 3x concentrations of troops, 2x air defense assets, and 3x ammunition depots of the enemy.

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The attack of sea drones on the bay of Novorossiysk for the first time since the beginning of the war put oil exports from Russia under a serious military threat. This is reported by the Financial Times.

The publication notes that the attack on the port of Novorossiysk, which resulted in significant damage to the large landing ship "Olenegorsky Gornyak", occurred after a series of Russian missile attacks on the Ukrainian grain export infrastructure.

"Countries are attacking each other's main sources of export income," writes the FT.
https://www.ft.com/content/fbd3c163-6e7b-40ab-a693-dba500c82d9e

The authors of the publication also suggest that the United States and other Western partners of Ukraine may be dissatisfied with the blows to Russia's oil exports.

The US has led efforts to keep Russian oil on the market to stem global price increases and not harm the global economy as President Joe Biden's administration wants oil prices to remain stable ahead of next year's presidential election.

It is noted that Novorossiysk is Russia's main oil port on the Black Sea and is capable of exporting about 600,000 barrels per day. It is also the main point of oil export from Kazakhstan, where the main line of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) with a capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day ends, in which the American oil company Chevron has a stake in particular.

"The White House will not accept anything that risks cutting Russian oil supplies to the market," said Helima Krofte, a former CIA analyst at RBC Capital Markets. Washington expects Western support for Ukraine to be harder to maintain if a wider global energy crisis emerges, she said.

 

 

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The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasily Malyuk, notes that surface drone attacks on Russian ships are legal because they are carried out in the territorial waters of Ukraine, which are temporarily occupied by Russia.

This is stated in the message of the SBU in the social network Facebook.

"Any" bavovna "that happens to the ships of the Russian Federation or the Crimean bridge is an absolutely logical and effective step towards the enemy. Moreover, such special operations are carried out in the territorial waters of Ukraine and are completely legal," Malyuk stressed.

“Therefore, if the Russians want the “bavovna” to stop, they should take advantage of the only opportunity for this - to leave the territorial waters of Ukraine and our land. And the sooner they do this, the better for them,” the head of the SBU stressed.

He also expressed confidence that Ukraine will absolutely defeat Russia as an enemy in this war.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.08.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., August 5, 2023

Day 528 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of August 4, the enemy launched 1x missile and 50x air strikes, 86x MLRS attacks. Unfortunately, the russian terrorist attacks have killed and wounded civilians, destroyed residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure.

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

During the day of August 4, there were 36x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Volfyne and Kostyantynivka (Sumy oblast). The adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Khrinivka, Bleshnya, Yanzhulivka (Chernihiv oblast), Kozache, Boyaro-Lezhachi, Kindrativka (Sumy oblast), Kozacha-Lopan’, Mala Vovcha, Ambarne, and Bolohivka (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the adversary launched air strikes in the vicinity of Shyikivka (Kharkiv oblast). More than 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Putnykove, Fyholivka, Podoly, and Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Hryhorivka and Serebryanka (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Nevs’ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Berestove, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast), were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the enemy in the vicinities of Klishchiivka and Kurdyumivka. The enemy launched air strikes in the vicinities of Markove, Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, and New York. More than 15x settlements, including Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Pivnichne, and New York (Donetsk oblast), suffered from enemy artillery shelling.

Avdiivka axis: under heavy fire from enemy aircraft and artillery, the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled russian troops’ attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The invaders fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Oleksandropil’, Novobakhmutivka, Novokalynove, Sjeverne, and Nevel’s’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinities of Mar’inka, Staromykhailivka, and Krasnohorivka.

The enemy launched air strikes near Krasnohorivka. The invaders shelled more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Hostre, Mar’inka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Paraskoviivka, and Katerynivka (Donetsk oblast).

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy made an unsuccessful attempt to regain the lost ground in the vicinity of Blahodatne. Russian forces launched air strikes near Staromaiors’ke. Blahodatne, Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Velyka Novosilka (Donetsk oblast), Staromaiors’ke, and Levadne (Zaporizhzhia oblast) came under artillery fire.

Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensive operations near Novopokrovka. The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka, Orikhiv, and Novodanylivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The adversary focuses its main efforts on preventing further advance of Ukrainian troops. The enemy fired artillery at more than 15x settlements, including Ol’hivs’ke, Bilohir’ya, Mala Tokmachka, Novodarivka, Mali Shcherbaky, and Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

Kherson axis: the adversary launched air strikes near Odradokam’yanka and Dachi. More than 25x settlements, including Chervonyi Mayak, Antonivka, Dniprovs’ke, Stanislav, and Kherson (Kherson oblast), came under enemy artillery fire.

At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol’ and Berdyans’k axes, consolidating their positions, and conducting counter-battery fire.

The adversary continues to use civilian educational institutions in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine for its own purposes. In particular, it was found that about 100x russian servicemen were deployed on the territory of a school in Mykhailivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

During the day of August 4, Ukrainian Air Force launched 9x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the adversary. Also, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 2x Shahed-136 combat UAVs of the adversary.

During the day of August 4, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 9x artillery systems at their firing positions, and 2x concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment of the enemy.