Russo-Ukraine War - 22 October 2023 - Day 606
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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 recent Russian assaults in Avdiivka have contributed to a 90% increase in Russian casualties recorded by the Ukrainian MoD.
Since February 2022, Russia has significantly increased its force footprint on the ground in Ukraine by intensifying recruitment using financial incentives and the partial mobilisation conducted in Autumn 2022. This increase of personnel is the major factor behind Russia's ability to both defend held territory and conduct costly assaults.
It is likely that Russia has suffered 150,000-190,000 permanent casualties (killed and permanently wounded) since the conflict began, with the total figure including temporarily wounded (recovered and due to return to the battlefield) in the region of 240,000-290,000. This does not include Wagner Group or their prisoner battalions who fought in Bakhmut.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of October 22, Russian forces cynically launched another missile and air strike on Ukraine with 1x Kh-59 air-launched cruise missile, S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles and 3x Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 1x Kh-59 air-launched cruise missile and 3x kamikaze drones. Civilian facilities in Kostyantynivka (Donetsk oblast), came under attack.
During the day of October 22, there were 82x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 10x missile and 36x air strikes, more than 35x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have killed and wounded civilians. Residential houses 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: Russia 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. About 10x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Bleshnya, Yanzhulivka (Chernihiv oblast), Stara Huta, Dem'yanivka, Kruzhok, Myropil's'ke (Sumy oblast), Pletenivka, Zybyne (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled 15x Russian attacks in the vicinities of Syn'kivka and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Ivanivka and Kurylivka (Kharkiv oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Kucherivka, Ivanivka, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defense forces repelled 3x Russian attacks in the vicinity of Nadiya (Luhansk oblast). The Russian occupiers launched air strikes near Nadiya, Nevs'ke (Luhansk oblast), and Spirne, Vyimka (Donetsk oblast). The invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 15x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Kreminna, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Novosadove, Tors'ke, Spirne (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled all Russian attacks in the vicinities of Bohdanivka, Khromove, Andriivka, Druzhba (Donetsk oblast). The Russian adversary launched air strike in the vicinities of Klishchiivka and New York (Donetsk oblast). Around 20x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Kalynivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka, Odradivka, Kurdyumivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Avdiivka, Keramik, Stepove, Tonen'ke, Opytne, Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled around 20 enemy attacks in the area. Also, the Russian adversary launched an air strike near Orlivka and Novokalynove (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Keramik, Stepove, Avdiivka, Opytne, Sjeverne, Tonen'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Mar'inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defense forces repelled more than 20x Russian attacks in the area. Around 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Oleksandropil', Heorhiivka, Mar'inka, Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka (Donetsk oblast), were under artillery and mortar fire of the Russian occupiers.
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks near Prechystivka and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast). Around 20x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne, Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled Russian attacks near Verbove and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). The occupiers launched an air strike near Mala Tokmachka. More than 15x settlements, including Bilohir'ya, Orikhiv, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under enemy artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: the occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Ol'hivka, L'vove, Tyahynka, Tokarivka, Ponyativka, Barvinok (Kherson oblast). The settlements of Ivanivka, Stanislav (Kherson oblast) and the city of Kherson came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
At the same time, the Ukrainian defense forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol axis, offensive (assault) operations in the Bakhmut axis, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on the Russian occupation forces, and exhausting Russian forces along the entire front line.
During the day of October 22, Ukrainian Air Force launched 7x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment of the Russian invaders.
The missile troops hit 4x artillery systems of the Russian occupiers.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces exploiting results of aviation strikes, artillery and heavy flamethrower systems fire repelled three attacks of assault groups of AFU 32nd, 41st mechanised brigades and the 68th Jaeger Brigade near Sinkovka, Ivanovka (Kharkov region), and Nadiya (Lugansk People's Republic).
Operational-tactical aircraft inflicted fire damage on the enemy manpower and hardware near Liptsy (Kharkov region).
Up to 15 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, and three motor vehicles have been neutralised.
In addition, one ammunition depot of the AFU 60th Mechanised Brigade was destroyed near Ogurtsovo (Kharkov region), as well as one electronic warfare station close to Borovaya (Kharkov region)
In Krasny Liman direction, the Tsentr Group of Forces' units, aviation, and artillery repelled one attack of an assault group of the AFU 67th Mechanised Brigade close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation inflicted fire damage on the manpower and hardware of 21th, 63rd, and 67th mechanised brigades' units and the 15th National Guard Regiment near Yampolovka, Torskoye, and Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic), and close to Serebryansky forestry.
Over 30 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and two motor vehicles were destroyed.
In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces supported by aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems repelled two attacks launched by units of AFU 54th mechanised, 5th assault brigades close to Bogdanovka and Kleshcheyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).
In addition, strikes were delivered at enemy manpower and hardware near Veseloye, Nikolayevka, Krasnoye, Kurdyumovka, and Vasyukovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Total enemy losses amounted to over 550 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, and one Msta-B howitzer.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces, ground-attack aircraft, helicopters, and artillery launched strikes at manpower and hardware of AFU 79th air assault, 72nd mechanised, and 58th motorised infantry Brigade near Sladkoye, Ugledar, Novodonetskoye (Donetsk People's Republic), and Malinovka (Zaporozhye region).
Up to 105 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one Grad MLRS have been eliminated during the day.
In addition, ammunition and fuel depots of the AFU 128th Territorial Defence Brigade were destroyed close to Voskresenka and Karla-Marksa (Donetsk People's Republic).
In Zaporozhye direction, two attacks launched by assault groups of the AFU 82nd Air Assault Brigade near Verbovoye and Rabotino (Zaporozhye region) were repelled by skillful actions of the Russian Group of Forces supported by air strikes and artillery fire.
In addition, strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of the AFU 65th Mechanised Brigade near Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).
The enemy's casualties were more up to 60 Ukrainian personnel, four tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, and five pickup trucks.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system and one U.S.-made M777 artillery system were destroyed.
In Kherson direction near Pridneprovskoye, Tyaginka, Krynky, actions of AFU sabotage and reconnaissance groups to force the Dnepr River were thwarted.
The AFU 123rd Territorial Defence Brigade's manpower and water-crossing equipment have been hit near Stanislav (Kherson region).
In a result of fire defeat, up to 60 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, one EV station, and one D-20 howitzer were neutralised.
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 147 areas during the day.
The 4th Tank Brigade's ammunition depots have been eliminated close to Krivoy Rog (Dnepropetrovsk region)
Aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force have been destroyed at the Starokonstantinov airfield (Khmelnitsky region).
One communication centre of the AFU 66th Mechanised Brigade was destroyed close to Podliman (Kharkov region).
Russian air defence means have shot down three MiG-29 aircraft near Blagodatnoye, Lozovoye (Dnepropetrovsk region) and Chuguyev (Kharkov region), as well as one Su-25 airplane north-western of Donetsk.
In addition, eight HIMARS and four Uragan projectiles have been intercepted.
Moreover, 30 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down close to Lozovoye, Gornyak (Donetsk People's Republic), Kuzmino (Lugansk People's Republic), Ocheretovatoye, Novofedorovka, Kopani, Zhovtnevoye (Zaporozhye region), and Sagi, Rybalche (Kherson region).
In total, 508 airplanes and 253 helicopters, 8,157 unmanned aerial vehicles, 441 air defence missile systems, 12,869 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,167 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,847 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 14,567 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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