Russo-Ukraine War - 26 August 2023 - Day 549
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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 the Ukrainian counter-offensive has put Russian forces under pressure in Bakhmut and southern Ukraine. Despite this, Russia's Western Group of Forces has continued small-scale attacks in the north-east, in the Kupiansk-Lyman sector, and has made some limited local advances.
As Ukraine continues to gradually gain ground in the south, Russia's doctrine suggests that it will attempt to regain the initiative by pivoting back to an operational level offensive. Kupiansk-Lyman is one potential area for this.
There is a realistic possibility Russia will increase the intensity of its offensive efforts on the Kupiansk-Lyman axis in the next two months, probably with the objective of advancing west to the Oskil River and creating a buffer zone around Luhansk Oblast.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of August 26, Russian forces launched 3x missile and 34x air strikes, 34x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential buildings, schools, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.
The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.
During the day of August 26, there were 38x combat engagements.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the Russian forces fired mortars and artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Khrinivka, Klyusy (Chernihiv oblast), Vil'na Sloboda, Khodyne, Simeikyne, Hirky (Sumy oblast), Pletenivka, Kruhle, Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the settlements of Dvorichna, Syn'kivka, Ivanivka, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the Russian adversary.
Lyman axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Novojehorivka (Luhansk oblast). The invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novojehorivka, Tverdokhlibove, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast) and Spirne (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Karmazynivka, Nevs'ke, Chervonopopivka, Kreminna, Kuz'myne, Dibrova (Luhansk oblast), were shelled with artillery.
Bakhmut axis: Russian forces attempted offensive operations in the vicinities of Orikhovo-Vasylivka and Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, New York (Donetsk oblast). More than 20x settlements, including Vasyukivka, Zaliznyans'ke, Min'kivka, Ivanivske, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), suffered from Russian artillery shelling.
Avdiivka axis: the Russian adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinity of Stepne (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Orlivka, Sjeverne, Pervomais'ke and Nevel's'ke Donetsk oblast) came under artillery fire.
Mar'inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the Russian offensive in the vicinity of Mar'inka (Donetsk oblast). The Russian adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Krasnohorivka (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery at the settlements of Krasnohorivka, Mar'inka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Kostyantynivka and Yelyzavetivka (Donetsk oblast).
Shakhtars'ke axis: Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Vuhledar, Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements suffered from Russian artillery attacks, including: Bohoyavlenka, Novoukrainka, Prechystivka, Vremivka, Urozhaine, Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast).
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka, Orikhiv and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 20x settlements suffered from artillery attacks, including: Yablukove, Charivne, Novoandriivka, Lobkove, Kam'yans'ke, Stepnohirs'k (Zaporizhzhia oblast).
Kherson axis: Russian forces fired artillery at Ol'hivka, Odradokam'yanka, Mykolaivka, Kherson, Yantarne, Dniprovs'ke (Kherson oblast).
At the same time, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol' axis, consolidating their positions and conducting counter-battery fire.
During the day of August 26, Ukrainian Air Force launched 2x air strikes on control centers, 10x air strikes on the concentrations of troops and 2x air strike on the anti-aircraft missile system of the adversary.
During the day of August 26, the Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 2x anti-aircraft missile system, 1x concentrations of troops and 4x artillery pieces at the Russian forces' firing positions.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, during active operations, the units of the Zapad Group of Forces, supported by aviation and artillery, have improved the situation along the front line.
Five attacks by assault detachments of 115th mechanised, 25th airborne and 68th jeager brigades of the AFU have been repelled close to Sinkovka (Kharkov region), Novosyolovskoye, Raigorodka, and Novoegorovka (Lugansk people's republic).
The enemy losses were up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen, four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery system, and two D-20 howitzers.
One field ammunition depot of the AFU 103rd Territorial Defence Brigade has been destroyed near Kislovka (Kharkov region).
In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian grouping of troops, supported by aviation and artillery, repelled three attacks by units of the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade of the AFU Strategic Reserve near Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).
The enemy losses were up to 115 Ukrainian servicemen, seven armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, one M777 artillery system, and one U.S.-manufactured M119 towed howitzer, UK-manufactured FH-70 gun, one D-30 howitzer, as well as one U.S.-manufactured AN/TPQ-36 radar station of counter-battery warfare.
In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces, in cooperation with aviation and artillery, have successfully repelled six attacks by AFU assault groups close to Minkovka, Kleshcheevka, and Krasnogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 225 Ukrainian servicemen, three armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, two Msta-B howitzers, as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers.
One field ammunition depot of 54th Mechanised Brigade of the AFU has been destroyed near Netailovo (Donetsk People's Republic).
In Krasny Liman direction, as a result of coordinated actions by units of the Tsentr Group of Forces, Army Aviation, artillery and heavy flamethrower systems, two attacks by assault groups of 63rd and 67th mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been repelled close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, one pickup truck, and two D-30 howitzers.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces, in cooperation with Army Aviation and artillery, have repelled two attacks by the 31st Marine Brigade near Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The actions of one Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group have been suppressed near Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 200 Ukrainian servicemen, a tank, four armoured fighting vehicles, three motor vehicles, U.S.-manufactured M109 Paladin, and Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery systems, and two D-30 howitzers.
In Kherson direction, the enemy losses wer up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, five motor vehicles, one U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery system, as well as Msta-B and D-30 howitzers.
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised manpower and military hardware in 139 areas.
A command post of the 100th Territorial Defence Brigade has been hit close to Torskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
One P-18 radar station for detecting and tracking aerial targets has been destroyed near Chuguevo (Dnepropetrovsk region).
Air defence facilities have shot down 12 projectiles launched by HIMARS MLRS.
In addition, 37 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed close to Olshana (Kharkov region), Volcheyarovka, Privolye, Zhitlovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Vasilyevka, Kirillovka, Yakovlevka (Donetsk People's Republic), Ilchenkovo and Tarasovka (Zaporozhye region).
In total, 464 airplanes, 246 helicopters, 6,122 unmanned aerial vehicles, 433 air defence missile systems, 11,513 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,144 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,062 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 12,441 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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