Russo-Ukraine War - 28 September 2023 - Day 582
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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 Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have lost approximately 90 fixed-wing aircraft in combat since February 2022. It has also been flying some of its combat aircraft types far more intensively than in peace time.
All aircraft have a projected lifespan, in flying hours. It is highly likely that with this extra wartime use, Russia is eating into many of its airframes' lifespans far more quickly than the VKS planned for. The need for extra maintenance is complicated by a shortage of spare parts because of increasing demand and international sanctions.
The VKS maintains the ability to surge sortie rates over occupied Ukraine. However, as the war continues much longer than the Russian Ministry of Defence originally planned for, wear and tear of airframes is likely to have reduced the viability of the VKS's long-term tactical air power.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of September 28, there were 19x combat engagements. Also, last night, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 39x Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones, 31x of which were intercepted by Ukrainian air defense. Russian forces launched a total of 76x air strikes, 40x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.
The operational situation in east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group. Certain units of the armed forces of Belarus continue their missions in the areas bordering Ukraine.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the Russian adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. Russia continues to shell Ukrainian settlements from the territory of Russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. More than 35x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Klyusy, Tur'ya, Pokrovs'ke, Popivka, Karpovychi, Medvedivka (Chernihiv oblast), Iskryskivshchyna, Andriivka, Stepok, Taratutyne, Oleksandrivka (Sumy oblast), Pletenivka, Vovchans'ki Khutory, Kruhle (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Russian adversary launched air strikes near Kruhle, Kup'yans'k, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) and Novoselivs'ke (Luhansk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Krasne Pershe, Fyholivka, Novomlyns'k, Syn'kivka, Kyslivka, Kotlyarivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire of the Russian adversary.
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled a Russian attack in the vicinity of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast). Tors'ke, Sivers'k, Spirne, Vesele (Donetsk oblast) were the targets of Russian air strikes. Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn'okam'yans'ke, Spirne, Vesele, Fedorivka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: Russian forces launched air strikes near Kostyantynivka and Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast). More than 20x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Kurdyumivka (Donetsk oblast). Russia continues to increase the density of minefields.
Avdiivka axis: Russian forces made 3x unsuccessful attempts to regain the lost ground in the area south of Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). The Russian adversary launched an air strike near Avdiivka. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled a Russian attack in the vicinity of Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at about 10x settlements, including Stepove, Avdiivka, Tonen'ke, Sjeverne, Pervomais'ke, Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: during the day of September 28, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled 6x Russian attacks in the immediate vicinity of Mar'inka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery at about 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar'inka, Antonivka, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Kurakhove (Donetsk oblast).
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled a Russian in the vicinity of Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Urozhaine and Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian attempted to regain the lost ground in the vicinity of Chervone (Zaporizhzhia oblast), to no success. The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 30x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Hulyaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Orikhiv, Preobrazhenka, Novoyakovlivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast) and Nikopol' (Dnipropetrovsk oblast).
Kherson axis: the Russian adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of settlement of Mykolaivka (Kherson oblast). More than 10x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Antonivka, Romashkove, Zolota Balka (Kherson oblast), and the city of Kherson.
At the same time, the Ukrainian defense forces continue their offensive operation on Melitopol' axis and offensive (assault) operations on Bakhmut axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces, exhausting Russian forces all along the front line.
During the day of September 28, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 13x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons, and military equipment, 1x strike on an anti-aircraft missile system and 2x strikes on electronic warfare stations of the Russian adversary. Also, Ukrainian defenders shot down 2x operational-tactical reconnaissance UAVs.
The Ukrainian missile troops hit 1x anti-aircraft missile system, 11x artillery systems and 1x ammunition depot of the Russian occupiers.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in the Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces, in close cooperation with aviation and artillery, repelled two attacks by AFU 53rd, 110th mechanised brigades' assault groups near Pervomayskoye and southwestern of Veseloye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy's losses totalled up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen killed and wounded, as well as 11 motor vehicles.
Also, one Grad MLRS, one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, two D-20 howitzers, and one Msta-B howitzer were hit during counter-battery warfare.
In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery launched attacks at AFU 65th mechanised, 82nd air assault brigades close to Rabotino and northwestern of Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region).
Up to 45 Ukrainian personnel, one U.S.-manufactured Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, two armoured fighting vehicles, and three motor vehicles were neutralised.
In addition, one D-30 howitzer, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one U.S.-made M119 howitzer were hit during counter-battery warfare.
In South Donetsk direction, the Vostok Group of Forces' units, Ground-Attack Aviation and helicopters improved the frontline situation and repelled two attacks of AFU assault groups close to Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region).
The enemy's casualties wereup to 105 Ukrainian personnel killed and wounded, two armoured fighting vehicles, and five motor vehicles.
In addition, one AFU sabotage and reconnaissance group of the AFU 110th Territorial Defence Brigade was destroyed north of Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region).
In Krasny Liman direction, professional actions of units of the Tsentr Group of Forces, aviation, helicopters and artillery repelled one attack of the AFU 63rd Mechanised Brigade's assault group close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
AFU 21th and 63rd mechanised brigades' units have been hit near Torskoye and Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The total losses of the enemy amounted to 60 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and two D-30 howitzers.
In Kupyansk direction, aviation and artillery of the Zapad Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of the 14th, 32nd mechanised, and 25th Air Assault Brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Zagoruikovka, Timkovka (Kharkov region) and Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic).
Up to 50 Ukrainian troops and two motor vehicles have been neutralised.
In counter-battery warfare one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one U.S.-made M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one Msta-B howitzer, and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system were destroyed.
One ammunition depot of the AFU 1st Special Operations Brigade was destroyed close to Ogurtsovo (Kharkov region).
In Kherson direction, up to 20 Ukrainian servicemen, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer have been neutralised by fire.
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 118 areas during the day.
In addition, the 62nd ammunition arsenal of the Army has been hit near Bogdanovka (Kirovograd region).
A command and observation post of the AFU 54th Mechanised Brigade was eliminated close to Fyodorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Fighter aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces has shot down one Su-25 ground-attack aircraft of Ukrainian Air Force near Toretskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Air defence forces have intercepted four HIMARS and Olkha MLRS projectiles during the day.
In addition, 26 unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed during the day near Berestovoye, Kodema, Novopetrikovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Samoylovka, Novoye (Zaporozhye region).
In total, 480 airplanes and 250 helicopters, 7,217 unmanned aerial vehicles, 438 air defence missile systems, 12,206 tanks and other armoured combat vehicles, 1,156 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,571 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 13,573 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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