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Russo-Ukraine War - 01 November 2023 - Day 616

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 Lancet small one-way-attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWA UAVs) have highly likely been one of the most effective new capabilities that Russia has fielded in Ukraine over the last 12 months. It is designed to be piloted over enemy territory, waiting until a target is identified, before diving towards it and detonating.

Lancets are manufactured by the ZALA Aero Group. ZALA also make the small, unarmed Orlan 10 UAV which Russia often deploys alongside Lancet to spot targets. Ukraine has also experienced success with small OWA UAVs.

Russia deploys Lancets to attack priority targets and they have become increasingly prominent in the key counter-battery fight, striking enemy artillery. Traditionally, Russia has used small UAVs mainly for reconnaissance. With its attack capability, Lancet has been a step change in how Russia uses this category of weapons.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of November 1, there were 43x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 4x missile and 59x air strikes, 36x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Moreover, the Russian occupiers launched another missile and air strike against Ukraine, using 3x Kh-59 guided missiles and 20x Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 3x missiles and 18x attack UAVs. Unfortunately, the attacks have wounded civilians. Private 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: Russia maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. Russia continues its sabotage and reconnaissance activities, shelling Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. More than 10x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Chuikivka, Holyshivs'ke, Pavlivka, Stepok, Vysoke (Sumy oblast), Borysivka, Vovchans'k, Okhrimivka, Stroivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Syn'kivka and Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), as well as Stel'makhivka (Luhansk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 8x attacks in the area. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Petropavlivka, Kup'yans'k, Kurylivka, Stepova Novoselivka and Cherneshchyna (Kharkiv oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at various settlements, including Dvorichna, Masyutivka, Syn'kivka, Ivanivka, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: Russian forces did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations. The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Serebryans'ke forestry, Vyimka, Spirne and Vesele (Donetsk oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors'ke, Serebryanka, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: Russian forces made 10x unsuccessful attempts to regain lost ground near Klishchiivka and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). At the same time the Russian invaders conducted assault actions near Pivdenne (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The Russian occupiers launched an air strike near Ivanivske (Donetsk oblast). More than 15x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Markove, Klishchiivka, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Shcherbynivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Sjeverne and Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast), where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 5x attacks. Also, the Russian adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kalynove, Novooleksandrivka, Semenivka, Orlivka, Lastochkyne and Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at about 15x settlements, including Oleksandropil', Keramik, Lastochkyne, Avdiivka, Tonen'ke, Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinity of Mar'inka (Donetsk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 16x attacks in that area. Also, the Russian adversary launched an air strike near Mar'inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements of Donetsk oblast, including Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Mar'inka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, were under artillery and mortar fire of the Russian occupiers.
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Russian adversary conducted assault operations in the vicinity of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast), to no success. Around 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Bohoyavlenka, Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Blahodatne (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian forces did not conduct any offensive (assault) actions. The Russian occupiers launched air strikes near Novoselivka, Novodanylivka, Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 20x settlements, including Poltavka, Huliaipole, Charivne, Orikhiv, Mali Shcherbaky, Kam'yans'ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: the Russian occupiers launched air strikes in the vicinities of Beryslav, L'vove (Kherson oblast). The settlements of Tomaryne, Zmiivka, Beryslav, Mylove (Kherson oblast), Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast), and Hrushivka (Dnipropetrovsk oblast) suffered from Russian artillery shelling.

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 November 1, Ukrainian Air Force launched 9x air strikes on the concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, and 3x air strike on the anti-aircraft missile systems of the Russian adversary.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 5x radar stations, 2x command posts, 3x air defense systems and 11x artillery systems of the Russian invaders.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces supported by aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems repelled two attacks of assault detachments of the AFU 57th Mechanised Brigade near Sinkovka (Kharkov region).

The enemy losses amounted to 245 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, two U.S.-made M777 artillery systems, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled howitzer, one Msta-B howitzer, as well as two Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems.

In addition, ammunition depots of the AFU 1st Special Operations Brigade were destroyed close to Volochansk and Ogurtsovo (Kharkov region).

In Krasny Liman direction, units the Tsentr Group of Forces, helicopters, and artillery repelled two attacks of assault detachments of the 47th and 67th mechanised brigades near Petrovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic) and Serebryansky forestry.

Strikes were delivered at manpower clusters the AFU 63th Mechanised Brigade close to Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).

The enemy losses amounted to up to 200 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, as well as one UK-made AS-90 self-propelled artillery system during the day.

In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 28th, 93rd mechanised brigades, and 3rd Assault Brigade close to Kurdyumovka and Kleshcheyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses in this direction amounted to up to 245 Ukrainian troops killed and wounded, three tanks, including one German-made Leopard tank, three motor vehicles, as well as two D-30 howitzers.

In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces, helicopters, and artillery inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 72nd Mechanised Brigade, 58th Motorised Brigade, and 128th Territorial Defence Brigade near Ugledar, Urozhaynoye, and Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Up to 190 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, and six motor vehicles have been neutralised.

In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian Group of Forces supported by aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems inflicted losses on manpower of the AFU 33rd, 65th, 117th, and 118th mechanised brigades close to Rabotino, and Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region).

Up to 80 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and two motor vehicles were wiped out.

In counter-battery warfare, the Russian troops hit one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer.

In Kherson direction, the AFU losses amounted to up to 80 Ukrainian troops killed and wounded, and four motor vehicles.

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 129 areas during the day.

In addition, command and observation posts of the AFU 67th Mechanised Brigade and 31st Operational Brigade were destroyed.

Fighter aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces intercepted two Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force near Kuroyedovka and Novosyolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Air defence units, electronic warfare systems, and small-arms fire shot down eight HIMARS and Uragan MLRS missiles, as well as one JDAM aerial guided bomb.

Moreover, 48 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were downed close to Lozovaya, Olshana (Kharkov region), Volnovakha, Podgornoye, Kleshcheyevka (Donetsk People's Republic), Zolotaryovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Novoye, Ocheretovatoye, Tarasovka (Zaporozhye region), Sagi and Radenks (Kherson region).

In total, 520 airplanes and 254 helicopters, 8,512 unmanned aerial vehicles, 441 air defence missile systems, 13,089 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,172 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 6,941 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 14,865 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.