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Russo-Ukraine War - 11 August 2023 - Day 534

A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While GlobalSecurity.org takes utmost care to accurately report this news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

On 24 February 2022, Ukraine was suddenly and deliberately attacked by land, naval and air forces of Russia, igniting the largest European war since the Great Patriotic War. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" (SVO - spetsialnaya voennaya operatsiya) in Ukraine in response to the appeal of the leaders of the "Donbass republics" for help. That attack is a blatant violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Putin stressed that Moscow's goal is the demilitarization and denazification of the country. The military buildup in preceeding months makes it obvious that the unprovoked and dastardly Russian attack was deliberately planned long in advance. During the intervening time, the Russian government had deliberately sought to deceive the world by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

"To initiate a war of aggression... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." [Judgment of the International Military Tribunal]

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that on 7 August 2023, the Belarussian Ministry of Defence announced that the 6th Separate Guards Mechanised Brigade (6 SGMB) would conduct an exercise in the Grodno area of north-western Belarus, near the Polish and Lithuanian borders.

The ministry said that the exercise intended to incorporate lessons learnt by the Russian military in Ukraine. There is a realistic possibility that the Belarussian troops will be joined by a small number of Wagner Group advisors acting in a training role.

These specific exercises are highly likely part of the Belarussian military's routine training cycle. 6 SGMB's home garrison is in Grodno, and it is unlikely that the formation is currently deployed with the enablers it would need to make it combat-ready. However, Russia is almost certainly keen to promote Belarussian forces as posturing against NATO.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of August 11, Russian forces launched 5x missile strikes, using 4x Kh-47 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles (1x missile was intercepted) and 1x S-300 missile. Moreover, the Russian adversary launched 24x air strikes, 37x 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 and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed.

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

During the day of August 11, there were 25x combat engagements.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the Russian adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 20x settlements, including Klyusy, (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Vodolahy, Loknya (Sumy oblast), and Odnorobivka, Udy (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Russian adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Syn'kivka and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kyslivka and Pershotravneve (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 15x settlements, including Kup'yans'k, Kurylivka, Kyslivka, Kotlyarivka, Tabaivka, Krokhmal'ne (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), and Vesele, Zaliznyans'ke, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 25x settlements were shelled with Russian artillery including Nevs'ke, Dibrova, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Zarichne, Yampil', Serebryanka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka and Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast). More than 20x settlements, including Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka, Ozarianivka, Dyliivka, Druzhba (Donetsk oblast), suffered from Russian artillery shelling.
Avdiivka axis: under heavy fire from Russian aircraft and artillery, the Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back Russian troops' advance in the vicinity of Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Oleksandropil', Keramik, Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, Avdiivka, 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 (Donetsk oblast). The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Krasnohorivka, Mar'inka, Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The adversary fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar'inka, Maksymil'yanivka, Paraskoviivka, Novomykhailivka, Yelyzavetivka (Donetsk oblast).
Shakhtars'ke axis: Russian forces made unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost position in the vicinity of Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). The Russian invaders launched an air strike in the vicinity of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). Vodyane, Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast) came under artillery fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novodanylivka and Orikhove (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Russian forces fired artillery at more than 20x settlements, including Zaliznychne, Huliaipilske, Bilohir'ya, Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove (Zaporizhzhia oblast).
Kherson axis: more than 25x settlements came under Russian artillery fire, including Beryslav, Tokarivka, Antonivka, Komyshany, Kizomys and the city of Kherson (Kherson oblast), Kutsurub, Ochakiv (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 conducting counter-battery fire.

During the day of August 11, Ukrainian Air Force launched 1x air strike on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment. Also, during the day of August 11, the Ukrainian defenders intercepted 4x tactical level reconnaissance UAVs of the adversary.

During the day of August 11, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x Strela surface-to-air missile system of the Russian forces.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that iIn Kupyansk direction, assault groups of the Zapad Group of Forces continued offensive actions on a broad front and improved the tactical situation near Olshana and Pershotravnyovoye (Kharkov region) utilising result of artillery and aviation strikes.

In the course of active defence, four attacks and counterattacks of AFU 32nd, 41st, 44th, and 67th mechanised brigades were repelled near Novosyolovskye (Lugansk People's Republic), Sinkovka and Mankovka (Kherson region).

The enemy losses were up to 165 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two pickup trucks, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled howitzer, and two U.S.-manufactured AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery radar station.

In Donetsk direction, the Yug Group of Forces' units, aviation, and artillery successfully repelled five attack of assault groups of the AFU 10th Mountain Assault Brigade, the 79th Airborne Assault Brigade, the 59th Motorised Rifle Brigade, and the 3rd Tank Brigade close to Nevelskoye, Belogorovka, Staromikhalovka, Maloilinovka, and Veseloye (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were up to 180 Ukrainian troops, seven infantry fighting vehicles, two pickup trucks, one Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile system, U.S.-manufactured M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, and two D-20 howitzers.

In South Donetsk direction, aviation and artillery strikes of the Vostok Group of Forces thwarted an enemy reconnaissance-in-force attempt near Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Three attacks of assault groups of the AFU 72nd Mechanised Brigade and the 38th Marine Brigade have been repelled near Nikolskoye and Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Up to 35 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer were destroyed.

In Zaporozhye direction, three attacks of the AFU 21st Mechanised Brigade were repelled by decisive and competent actions of the Vostok Group of Forces units, air strikes and artillery fire near Uspenovka and Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).

The enemy losses were up to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, three motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer.

In Krasny Liman direction, the Tsentr Group of Forces' units, aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems repelled two attacks of the assault groups of the AFU 68rd Infantry Brigade and the 42nd Mechanised Brigade close to Novoegorovka and Kremennaya (Lugansk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were up to 115 Ukrainian servicemen, three armoured fighting vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer.

In Kherson direction, up to 20 Ukrainian troops, two pickup trucks, one U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery howitzer, one D-20 howitzer, as well as and one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Group of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 139 areas during the day.

A temporary deployment point of foreign mercenaries has been hit near Zaporozhye.

Moreover, four ammunition depots of AFU 24th, 43rd, 60th mechanised brigades and the 108th Territorial Defence Brigade have been destroyed close to Toretsk (Donetsk People's Republic), Cherneshina, Liptsi (Kharkov region), and Gulyai Pole (Zaporozhye region).

Air defence facilities have intercepted two HIMARS MLRS projectiles during the day.

Moreover, 16 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been shot down close to Kupyansk (Kharkov region), Lisichansk (Lugansk People's Republic), Artyomovsk, Volnovakha (Donetsk People's Republic), Oreknov and Gulyai Pole (Zaporozhye region).

In total, 458 airplanes and 245 helicopters, 5,654 unmanned aerial vehicles, 429 air defence missile systems, 11,230 tanks and other armoured combat vehicles, 1144 combat vehicles equipped with MRLS, 5,847 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 12,176 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.