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Russo-Ukraine War - 11 November 2023 - Day 626

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 State Archive Agency has published a collection of documents "On the historical unity of the Russians and Ukrainians". It opens with Russian President Vladimir Putin's July 2021 article on the subject, immediately followed by his address on the situation in Ukraine given on 21 February 2022, the eve of the invasion. The book features 242 documents ranging from the 11th century to the 20th century, which are used to justify the Kremlin's current policy and support the claim that foreign subversion turned Ukraine into "anti-Russia". The documents are accompanied by Putin's interpretative comments.

Last week former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ostensibly wrote an article on the history of Russo-Polish relations. He accused Poland of conducting an aggressive revisionist "Russophobic" policy, warning this could lead to the destruction of Polish statehood and threatening that Russia and Belarus are able to provide an adequate military response if necessary.

The weaponisation of history by the Russian leadership is intensifying, aimed at inculcating anti-westernism in the minds of the Russian population and intimidating its immediate western neighbours.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of November 11, there were 71x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 1x missile and 41x air strikes, 44x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, Russian attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. 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 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. Around 20x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Zaliznyi Mist, Halahanivka, Leonivka (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Stepok, Basivka (Sumy oblast), Starytsya, Mali Prokhody, Vovchans'ki Khutory (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations in the vicinities of Syn'kivka, Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast) and Stel'makhivka, Nadiya (Luhansk oblast). The Ukrainian defenders repelled 7x attacks in the area. The Russian occupiers launched air strikes near Kyslivka, Stepova Novoselivka (Kharkiv oblast). The Russian invaders fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Dvorichna, Syn'kivka, Petropavlivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: Russian forces made failed assaults with air support in the area of Serebryans'ke forestry (Luhansk oblast). The Russian invaders launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kopanky (Kharkiv oblast), Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast) Terny, Sivers'k, Spirne (Donetsk oblast). The Russian occupiers fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors'ke, Serebryanka, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assault operations with air support in the vicinities of Andriivka and Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), where Ukrainian defenders repelled 10x attacks. Also, Russian forces launched an air strike near Kurdyumivka (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Klishchiivka, Kurdyumivka, Ivanivske, New York (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: Russian forces conducted assault operations with air support near Avdiivka, Sjeverne and Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast), where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 14x attacks. The Russian occupiers launched air strikes near the settlements of Novobakhmutivka, Lastochkyne, Orlivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Berdychi, Sjeverne, Avdiivka, Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: Russian forces made unsuccessful assaults with air support in the vicinities of Mar'inka and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast), where Ukrainian defenders repelled 17x attacks. Around 10x settlements of Donetsk oblast, including Heorhiivka, Mar'inka, Novomykhailivka, were under artillery and mortar fire of the Russian occupiers.
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Russian invaders conducted assaults with air support in the vicinities of Vuhledar, Zolota Nyva and Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast), to no success. Ukrainian defenders repelled 11x attacks in the area. Also, the Russian adversary launched an air strike near Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Zaporizhzhia axis: Russian forces made failed assaults with air support in the vicinity of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 30x settlements, including Malynivka, Huliaipole, Charivne, Robotyne, P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: Russian forces launched an air strike near the settlement of Tyahynka (Kherson oblast). The settlements of Chornobaivka, Stepanivka (Kherson oblast), the city of Kherson and the city of Ochakiv (Mykolaiv 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 Russian occupation forces, exhausting Russian forces all along the front line.

During the day of November 11, Ukrainian Air Force launched 10x air strikes on concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment of the Russian occupiers. On top of that, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 1x S-400 anti-aircraft guided missile.

The Ukrainian missile troops hit 2x artillery systems, 6x concentrations of troops, weapons and military equipment, 2x air defense systems of the Russian invaders.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, in the course of active operations, units of the Zapad Group of Forces, supported by aviation and artillery, have repelled three attacks by assault groups of 54th and 67th mechanised brigades of the AFU close to Sinkovka, Zagoruykovka (Kharkov region).

The enemy losses were up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and two pickup trucks.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, two Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery systems, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer have been hit.

In Krasny Liman direction, as a result of coordinated actions of units of the Tsentr Group of Forces, helicopters and artillery, two attacks by assault groups of the 47nd Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been repelled close to Petrovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).

In addition, AFU 24th and 47th mechanised brigades' units have been hit close to Petrovskoye and Rozovka (Lugansk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were up to 80 soldiers, three armoured fighting vehicles, and four motor vehicles.

In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces, in cooperation with aviation and artillery, have repelled three enemy attacks and eliminated enemy personnel and hardware near Vasyukovka, Razdolovka, and Kleshcheevka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were up to 305 soldiers killed and wounded, five armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer.

In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces, in cooperation with helicopters and artillery, have inflicted a fire attack on manpower and hardware concentration areas of the AFU 79th Air Assault Brigade near Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The enemy losses were up to 140 troops and two motor vehicles.

In the course of counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-manufactured M119 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, two Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery systems, two British-manufactured FH70 howitzers, four U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery systems, and one Msta-B howitzer have been destroyed.

In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian Group of Forces, aviation and artillery have launched an attack on manpower and hardware concentration areas of 33rd and 118th mechanised brigades of the AFU close to Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).

The enemy losses were up to 50 soldiers, two motor vehicles, one Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, and one U.S.-manufactured M119 howitzer.

In Kherson direction, the enemy losses were up to 60 AFU servicemen, one tank, three motor vehicles, and one Msta-B howitzer close to Antonovka and Shlyakhovoye (Kherson region).

Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised manpower and military hardware in 114 areas.

In addition, one ammunition depot of the 43rd Mechanised Brigade of the AFU has been hit near Devichki (Kiev region).

Air defence facilities have shot down Ukrainian Air Force's MiG-29 aircraft near Zaporozhye.

5 HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system projectiles have also been intercepted.

In addition, 38 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed close to Ploshchanka, Svatovo, Kremennaya (Lugansk People's Republic), Peski, Kurdyumovka, Vasilyovka, Kamenka (Donetsk People's Republic), Chistopolye, Tokmak, and Pologi in (Zaporozhye region).

In total, 534 airplanes and 254 helicopters, 8,829 unmanned aerial vehicles, 441 air defence missile systems, 13,346 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,183 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 7,059 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 15,194 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.