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military-conflict1 year ago

"Intense Frontline Action: 105 Combat Engagements and 35 Air Strikes in Russia-Ukraine War on Day 713"

Over the past day, 105 combat engagements occurred between the Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with attacks reported in multiple directions. The occupiers launched missile and air strikes, resulting in civilian injuries and damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks in various areas, including Avdiivka, Lyman, and Bakhmut axes, while the Ukrainian Air Force conducted air strikes on enemy positions.

conflictwar2 years ago

Ukrainian Forces Successfully Repel 78 Enemy Attacks in Multiple Sectors

Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully repelled 78 Russian attacks in multiple sectors, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, and Zaporizhzhia. The Ukrainian military intercepted one enemy missile and inflicted fire damage on Russian occupiers. Russian troops launched missile strikes, air strikes, and fired multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements, resulting in casualties among civilians and damage to infrastructure. The operational situation remains challenging in eastern and southern Ukraine, with ongoing military presence and sabotage activities by Russian invaders.

conflictwar2 years ago

General Staff reports successful defense against enemy attacks in six sectors

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled enemy attacks in six sectors, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka, and Zaporizhzhia. Throughout the day, there were 77 combat clashes, with the enemy launching missile attacks, air strikes, and MLRS attacks. The Russian invaders have attacked Ukraine with various missiles, resulting in casualties among the civilian population and damage to infrastructure. The enemy also conducted subversive activities along the border and increased mine and explosive barriers. Ukrainian defenders repelled multiple enemy attacks in different sectors, while the Defense Forces continue to hold positions and inflict damage on the enemy.

politics2 years ago

Netanyahu's Apologies and Declarations Amidst Israel-Gaza Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for a statement blaming the defense forces, particularly intelligence, for the October 7 attack. The apology came after Netanyahu refused to take explicit responsibility for the attack during a press conference. He later tweeted a post blaming defense and intelligence officials before deleting it and issuing an apology. Netanyahu's statement received heavy criticism from various political leaders, with calls for him to retract his statement and support the defense forces. Multiple ministers and MKs in the coalition have taken responsibility for the attack, while Netanyahu is one of the few leaders refusing to do so.

military-conflict2 years ago

"Ukraine Strikes Back: Destroying Russian E-Warfare System and Revealing Casualties"

Ukraine's defense forces conducted numerous fire missions in the Tavria operational zone, resulting in the elimination of 323 Russian invaders and the destruction of 44 units of Russian military equipment, including the costly R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare system. The Ukrainian defenders also destroyed thousands of enemy tanks, armored combat vehicles, artillery systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles, among other equipment.

conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Defense Forces Successfully Repel Russian Attacks in Bakhmut and Maryinka Sectors

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled enemy attacks in the Bakhmut and Maryinka sectors, with a total of 25 combat clashes occurring in the past 24 hours. The Ukrainian forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol direction and the Bakhmut sector, gradually liberating occupied territories. The Defense Forces launched airstrikes on enemy concentrations, while Ukrainian missile forces targeted anti-aircraft systems, artillery units, and ammunition depots. The Russian army carried out missile attacks, airstrikes, and MLRS attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas. The situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult, with ongoing artillery and mortar fire on settlements. Ukrainian forces destroyed 12 enemy aerial targets and civilian infrastructure was hit by Russian missiles in Odesa region.

conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Defense Forces Push Forward in Melitopol Offensive

Ukraine's Defense Forces are continuing their offensive operations in the Melitopol direction, regaining positions and carrying out counter-battery measures. The General Staff reported that the enemy launched multiple missile attacks and airstrikes, causing casualties among the civilian population and damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Combat clashes occurred in various directions, with settlements in different regions coming under enemy artillery fire. The Defense Forces launched strikes on enemy personnel clusters and targeted anti-aircraft missile systems, while missile and artillery forces struck enemy ammunition depots, e-warfare stations, and artillery units.

conflictwar2 years ago

"Intense Battle Unfolds as Enemy Launches Multi-Directional Assault on Ukrainian Positions"

The enemy has been attempting to storm Ukrainian positions in the Kupiansk, Lyman, and Svatove directions in eastern Ukraine, but their attacks have been unsuccessful. Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar stated that the battles are fierce and serious, with ongoing fighting throughout the day. Despite increased artillery fire, the Defense Forces are advancing in the Bakhmut direction, while the enemy is unsuccessful in retaking previously occupied positions. The military leadership provides weekly updates on the situation at the front.

conflictwar2 years ago

"Ukrainian Forces Make Significant Land Gains on Frontline, General Staff Reports"

Ukrainian Defense Forces have made significant gains in liberating territories from Russian invaders in the Melitopol, Berdiansk, and Bakhmut directions, advancing over 1 kilometer and 8.6 kilometers in total since the offensive began. In the past week, they have de-occupied more than 10 square kilometers of land, including 169 square kilometers in the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions, equivalent to the area of Odesa. Demining efforts are ongoing, and in the Bakhmut direction, Ukrainian forces have liberated four square kilometers, totaling 24 square kilometers in that sector. Despite 148 enemy attacks in the Avdiivka and Marinka directions, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled all assaults, while unsuccessful attacks were launched in the Lyman and Kupiansk directions.

military2 years ago

Ukrainian Forces Triumph in Tavria: Tarnavskyi Reports

Ukrainian forces in the Tavria direction have achieved new success, destroying 47 units of enemy equipment and 5 depots in the past day. The Defense Forces completed 1,293 fire missions, resulting in significant enemy losses. Among the destroyed equipment were tanks, armored vehicles, guns, artillery systems, drones, and surveillance systems. Russian troops are focusing their efforts on four eastern directions, with nearly 40 combat engagements recorded in the past day.

military2 years ago

Defense Forces Take Offensive Action in Strategic Directions: MoD

Ukraine's defense forces have started going on the offensive in certain directions, including the Bakhmut sector, which remains the epicenter of military operations. The defense forces are moving along a wide front and have been successful in occupying dominant heights. The Russians are spreading information about the counteroffensive to divert attention from their defeat in the Bakhmut direction.

military2 years ago

Reznikov: Counteroffensive preparations near completion.

The preparations for a counteroffensive by the Defense Forces of Ukraine are in their final stage, with modern systems and a sufficient number of armored vehicles. The General Staff will decide when and where the counteroffensive will start. The Defense Minister emphasized that he cannot disclose details as the Russians monitor the Ukrainian media. The minister also believes that expectations from the counteroffensive are "somewhat overheated."