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Russo-Ukraine War - 09 October 2023 - Day 593

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 Russia's partnership with Iran has strengthened in recent years, almost certainly accelerated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. International isolation has forced Russia to redirect its foreign policy efforts towards previously less-desirable partnerships to gain diplomatic, economic and military support.

Iranian military aid to Russia's campaign in Ukraine has included hundreds of one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and artillery munitions. Iranian OWA UAVs have been a core element of Russia's campaign of long-range strikes into Ukraine. This arrangement has now been extended to include assembling and production of these UAVs, under licence, in a facility in Russia.

Russo-Iranian diplomatic and economic ties have also intensified. Russia's engagement with Iran through multinational forums will almost certainly increase following Iran's recent admission into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and its invitation to join the economic BRICS forum. Iran recently claimed that Russia had invested USD $2.76bn into Iran in 2022-23. Economic ties are highly likely to deepen as Russia seeks to mitigate sanctions.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of October 9, there were 34x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 1x missile and 39x air strikes, 23x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians. Private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and 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 Blarus 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. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of settlements of Halahanivka (Chernihiv oblast), Dihtyarne and Stepne (Sumy oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at about 10x settlements, including Sen'kivka (Chernihiv oblast), Stepne (Sumy oblast), Kozacha Lopan', Vovchans'ki Khutory, Okhrimivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x Russian attacks in the vicinities of Syn'kivka and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kindrashivka, Pishchane, Petropavlivka (Kharkiv oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Kyslivka, Syn'kivka (Kharkiv oblast) came under artillery and mortar fire.
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 7x Russian attacks in the area of Makiivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes near settlements of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Spirne, Sivers'k (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast) and Spirne, Rozdolivka, (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 4x Russian attacks in the area of Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes near Klishchiivka and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Min'kivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka, New York (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Russian occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Keramik, Novokalynove and Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Stepove, Avdiivka, Opytne, Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: during the day of October 9, Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled 15x Russian attacks in the vicinities of Mar'inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in that area. About 15x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Mar'inka, Heorhiivka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast) were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled a Russian attack in the area of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements, including Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Blahodatne, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled a Russian attack in the vicinity of Levadne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The Russian occupiers launched air strikes near Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 30x settlements, including Orikhiv, Novodanylivka, Robotyne, Mali Shcherbaky, P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: the Russian adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Zmiivka and Beryslav (Kherson oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at Prydniprovs'ke (Kherson oblast), the city of Kherson and Dmytrivka (Mykolaiv oblast).

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 October 9, Ukrainian Air Force launched 10x air strikes on the Russian concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 1x command post, 1x ammunition depot, 2x concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, 1x electronic warfare station of the Russian invaders.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces in cooperation with aviation and artillery repelled three attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kurdyumovka and Vodyanoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

In addition, strikes were delivered at clusters of enemy manpower and hardware near Kleshcheyevka and Andreyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy's lost up to 140 Ukrainian troops killed or injured, three armoured fighting vehicles, and two motor vehicles.

In Zaporozhye direction, the Russian Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery neutralised manpower and hardware of the AFU 65th Mechanised Brigade near Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).

Also, during the day, actions of one Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group were foiled close to Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 15 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer were wiped out.

In the Kupyansk direction, the Zapad Group of Forces units supported by aviation and artillery repelled five enemy attacks of the AFU 32th, 115th mechanised brigades, and 4th Tank Brigade near Sinkovka, Orlyanskoye (Kharkov region) and Makeyevka (Lugansk People's Republic).

The enemy's losses amounted to up to 170 Ukrainian troops, four pick-up trucks, and one Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system during the day.

In Krasny Liman direction, well-coordinated actions of the Tsentr Group of Forces, helicopter strikes, and artillery fire repelled two attacks launched by assault detachments of the AFU 63rd and 67th mechanised brigades near Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).

In addition, strikes were delivered at clusters of enemy manpower and hardware near Torskoye, Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and Kuzmino (Lugansk People's Republic).

Up to 45 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles were neutralised.

In the course of counter-battery warfare, one Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers, were destroyed.

In South Donetsk direction, the Vostok Group of Forces supported by helicopters and artillery repelled an attack of the AFU 128th Territorial Defence Brigade near Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region) and delivered strikes at Ukrainian units near Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Total losses of the enemy in the past 24 hours in this direction have amounted to over 200 Ukrainian troops killed and wounded, one infantry fighting vehicle, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer.

In Kherson direction, up to 60 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer have been neutralised by fire.

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 105 areas during the day.

An AFU depot of missile and artillery weapory has been destroyed near Priluki (Chernigov region).

Russian air defence units have intercepted one HIMARS MLRS projectile during the day.

In addition, 14 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed close to Kremenets, Kurdyumovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Proletarka, Kazachi, Genichensk (Zaporozhye region), and Olshana, Berestovoye (Kherson region).

In total, 487 airplanes and 250 helicopters, 7,649 unmanned aerial vehicles, 441 air defence missile systems, 12,425 tanks and other armoured combat vehicles, 1,161 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,692 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 13,949 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.