Russo-Ukraine War - 06 September 2023 - Day 560
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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 Russia's new school year has begun with a new curriculum incorporating both military skills and the Kremlin's view of the history of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin personally held an open lesson with 30 schoolchildren on the first day of term. Topics in the updated national history exam include Crimean reunification with Russia and the 'Special Military Operation' in Ukraine.
Russia's parliament approved the curriculum last year. One element, the "Basics of Life Safety", is aimed towards senior students and includes a basic military training module. This will include handling Kalashnikovs, the use of hand grenades, uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, and battlefield first aid. Pupils may also be visited by Ukraine veterans.
The new curriculum serves three objectives: to indoctrinate students with the Kremlin rationale for the 'Special Military Operation', instil students with a martial mindset, and reduce training timelines for onwards mobilisation and deployment.
The introduction of UAV operations indicates their evolving importance on the battlefield and the lessons learnt about these systems directly from the conflict in Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of September 6, Russian forces launched 10x missile strikes, 54x air strikes and 31x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements.
The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains complicated. During the day of September 6, there were 26x combat engagements.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinity of Hraniv (Kharkiv oblast). The Russian adversary fired mortars and artillery at more than 25x settlements, including Hrem'yach (Chernihiv oblast), Velyka Pysarivka, Pokrovka, Ponomarenky, Chernats'ke (Sumy oblast), Veterynarne, Hatyshche, Varvarivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinities of Syn'kivka, Kotlyarivka, Krokhmal'ne (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at the settlements of Kolodyazne, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Novojehorivka (Luhansk oblast). The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast) and Vesele (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors'ke, Dronivka, Sivers'k, Verkhn'okam'yans'ke, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Orikhovo-Vasylivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Khromove and Pivnichne (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bila Hora, Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), were shelled with artillery. Whereas, following assault operations, Ukrainian Defense Forces have a partial success south of Bakhmut, pushing Russian forces out of positions and consolidating new positions.
Avdiivka axis: Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka. The Russian adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 15x settlements, including Oleksandropil', Keramik, Nevel's'ke, Avdiivka, Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the russian offensive in the vicinity of Mar'inka. The Russian adversary launched an air strike near Krasnohorivka. The Russian invaders fired artillery at the settlements of Krasnohorivka, Paraskoviivka, Yelyzavetivka (Donetsk oblast).
Shakhtars'ke axis: Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Urozhaine. Russian forces fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Shakhtars'ke, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast).
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The adversary fired artillery at more than 10x settlements, including Ol'hivs'ke, Levadne, Hulyaipole, Chervone (Zaporizhzhia oblast).
Kherson axis: Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Ol'hivka. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at the settlements of Kherson and Antonivka (Kherson oblast).
At the same time, Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to conduct the offensive operation on Melitopol' axis, crushing Russian forces and liberating the occupied territories step by step.
During the day of September 6, Ukrainian Air Force launched 12x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, as well against anti-aircraft missile systems of the Russian adversary.
During the day of September 6, Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x ammunition depot, 3x artillery systems, 2x command posts, 1x anti-aircraft missile system and 2x concentrations of manpower, weapons, and military equipment of the Russian adversary.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the previous night, the Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out a group strike with long-range precision weapons against a training base for sabotage groups of the AFU.
The facility has been neutralised. The goal of the attack has been reached.
In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces, in cooperation with aviation and artillery, have repelled ten attacks by assault groups of 80th airborne assault, 110th mechanised and 59th motorised infantry brigades of the AFU close to Kleshcheevka, Orekhovo-Vasilyovka, Khimik, Nevelskoye, and Maryinka (Donetsk People's Republic).
In addition, the 17th Tank Brigade of the AFU has inflicted a fire attack on manpower and hardware concentration areas near Artyomovsk (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 285 Ukrainian servicemen, one tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, five motor vehicles, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one Rapira gun, and one drone control post.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces, supported by aviation and artillery, have repelled an attack by an assault unit of the AFU 38th Mechanised Brigade near Novodonetskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
In addition, enemy manpower and military hardware concentration areas have been hit near Urozhainoye and Novodonetskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were over 180 Ukrainian servicemen, five tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery system, two Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers, and one D-20 gun.
In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian grouping of troops, supported by aviation, artillery and heavy flamethrower systems, have repelled four enemy attacks near Verbovoye and Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).
There were no changes in the tactical position of Russian troops.
The enemy losses were up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, one tank, two armoured fighting vehicles, two pickup trucks, two U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery systems, three U.S.-manufactured M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery systems, one UK-manufactured FH-70 gun, two Msta-B howitzers, two D-30 guns, and two Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems.
In Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces, supported by aviation and artillery, conducting active defence, have improved the tactical situation near Sverdlovka (Lugansk People's Republic).
In addition, two counterattacks by assault groups of the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade of the AFU have been repelled close to Sergeevka (Lugansk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 40 Ukrainian servicemen, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-manufactured M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer.
In Krasny Liman direction, as a result of competent actions by units of the Tsentr Group of Forces, aviation and artillery, two attacks by assault groups of the 12th Special Forces Brigade and the 63rd Mechanised Brigade of the AFU have been repelled close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic), and Serebryansky forestry.
The enemy losses were up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer.
In Kherson direction, the enemy losses were up to 65 Ukrainian servicemen, four motor vehicles, and one Msta-B howitzer.
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised manpower and military hardware in 103 areas.
Air defence facilities have intercepted 12 HIMARS and Uragan rocket-propelled projectiles.
In addition, 17 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been intercepted and suppressed by electronic warfare means close to Makeevka, Novonikolskoye, Melovatka (Lugansk People's Republic), Berestovoye (Donetsk People's Republic), Pshenichnoye, Semyonovka (Zaporozhye region), Olshana (Kharkov region), and Krynki (Kherson region).
In total, 467 airplanes, 248 helicopters, 6,426 unmanned aerial vehicles, 435 air defence missile systems, 11,696 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,148 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,253 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 12,749 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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