Russo-Ukraine War - 25 January 2024 - Day 701
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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 in recent months, there have been heating breakdowns in 16 locations across Russia. These breakdowns amidst sub-freezing temperatures are an expansion of an existing problem that has plagued Russian cities and towns for decades, but has likely become more acute due to Russian wartime policies.
Russia has routinely prioritised military spending over re-investment in qeneral public infrastructure, especially since their invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Many regional governments have been asked to take on theburden of operating with less federal revenue and have been asked to fund local volunteer forces, which has likely stretched their budgets and necessitated some cuts to maintenance spending. Additionally, mobilisation has likely led to a workforce shortage across all industries including qualified heating engineers and plumbers
Putin has asked the Minister of Emergency Situations, AleksandrKurenkov, to ensure the supply of heating and electricity to residents. Appearing to tackle this issue is likely a key concern for Putin ahead of the forthcoming Russian presidential elections.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of January 25, there were 65x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 2x missile and 18x air strikes, carried out 49x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. Private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
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. Russian forces launched an air strike near Komisarove (Kharkiv oblast). More than 25x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Znob-Trubchevs'ka, Marchykhyna Buda, Zaruts'ke, Pavlivka, Zapsillya, Novodmytrivka, Popivka (Sumy oblast), Kozacha Lopan', Vovchans'k, Vovchans'ki Khutory, Budarky (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x assaults in the vicinities of Syn'kivka (Kharkiv oblast) and Stel'makhivka (Luhansk oblast). In that area, Russian forces made attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Dvorichna, Syn'kivka, Ivanivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 2x assaults near Tors'ke (Donetsk oblast), and 2x attacks near Makiivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the area of Serebryans'ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), near Terny and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Nevs'ke (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Tors'ke, Spirne, Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 7x attacks in the vicinities of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Andriivka (Donetsk oblast), where Russian forces made unsuccessful attempts to improve their tactical situation. Russian forces launched an air strikes in the vicinity of Druzhkivka (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Bohdanivka, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x attacks near Novobakhmutivka, Avdiivka, and 4x more attacks near Pervomais'ke and Nevel's'ke (Donetsk oblast). In that area, Russian forces made unsuccessful attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Russian forces launched an air strike near Avdiivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Novokalynove, Stepove, Avdiivka, Sjeverne (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back Russian forces in the vicinities of Heorhiivka, Pobjeda and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). In that area, the adversary made 20x failed attempts to improve its tactical situation. Russian forces launched air strikes near Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, Kostyantynivka (Donetsk oblast). The settlements of Heorhiivka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Paraskoviivka were under artillery and mortar fire of the occupiers.
Shakhtars'ke axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 6x assaults southeast of Vodyane, Zolota Nyva and west of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Vodyane, Vuhledar, Urozhaine, Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Zaporizhzhia axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 3x assaults southeast of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). More than 15x settlements, including Malynivka, Chervone, Bilohir'ya, Mala Tokmachka, Robotyne, P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: Russian forces launched an air strike near Stavky settlement (Mykolaiv oblast). The adversary fired artillery at the settlements of L'vove, Tyahynka, Ivanivka (Kherson oblast).
The Russian occupiers do not abandon their intention to drive Ukrainian units out of their footholds on the left bank of the Dnipro. Thus, during the day, Russian forces made 6x unsuccessful assaults on positions of Ukrainian troops.
During the day of January 25, the Ukrainian missile troops hit 1x concentration of troops of the russian invaders.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces and artillery repelled four attacks of AFU 30th, 32nd, 57th mechanised brigades' assault groups close to Makeyevka (Lugansk People's Republic) and Sinkovka (Kharkov region).
Up to 40 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, three pick-up trucks, and two Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery systems have been eliminated.
In Krasny Liman direction, units of the Tsentr Group of Forces supported by artillery repelled two attacks launched by assault groups of the AFU 117th Territorial Defence Brigade close to Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
Up to 270 Ukrainian troops, two tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles, eight armoured fighting vehicles, and 20 motor vehicles have been neutralised.
In Donetsk direction, the Yug Group of Forces improved their position along the front line.
Three attacks of the AFU 22nd Mechanised Brigade's assault groups were repelled near Kleshcheyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Artillery strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of AFU 22nd, 92nd mechanised brigades close to Krasnoye and Kleshcheyevka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy lost up to 310 Ukrainian troops, four tanks, four armoured fighting vehicles, and seven motor vehicles.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made M270 MLRS, one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, one D-20 howitzer, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, two D-30 howitzers, as well as two ammunition depots were hit.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces and artillery inflicted fire damage on manpower of AFU 31st mechanised, 79th air assault brigades close to Staromayorskoye and Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy's losses amounted to 130 troops, one tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, three motor vehicles, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one Giatsint-B howitzer, as well as one electronic warfare station.
In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery inflicted losses on clusters of manpower and hardware of AFU 33rd, 65th mechanised, 128th mountain assault, and 112th territorial defence brigades close to Rabotino, Yurkovka, and Verbovoye (Zaporozhye region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 130 Ukrainian troops killed and wounded, one tank, and four pick-up trucks.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, one Czech-made RM-70 Vampire MLRS, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one D-20 howitzer were neutralised.
In Kherson direction, units of the AFU 35th Marines Brigade were hit near Tyaginka (Kherson region).
The enemy lost up to 45 Ukrainian troops and three motor vehicles.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one U.S.-made M777 self-propelled artillery system, and one Grad MLRS combat vehicle were hit.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 109 areas during the day.
Air defence forces shot down four HIMARS MLRS projectiles and one Tochka-U tactical missile during the day.
In addition, 91 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed near Belogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Ploshchanka (Lugansk People's Republic), Tokarevka, Tavolzhanka (Kharkov region), Sagi (Kherson region), Verbovoye, Ulyanovka, and Tokmak (Zaporozhye region).
In total, 568 airplanes and 265 helicopters, 11,231 unmanned aerial vehicles, 452 air defence missile systems, 14,794 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,209 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 7,861 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 17,878 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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