Russo-Ukraine War - 15 February 2024 - Day 722
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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 on 14 February 2024, Ukrainian forces conducted a successful uncrewed surface vessel attack on the Russian Ropucha-class landing craft Tsezar Kunikov, which almost certainly resulted in the sinking of the vessel. Three of ten Ropucha-class vessels have now been destroyed by Ukrainian strikes.
The vessel is heavily relied on to provide logistical support to the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) and the Russian war in Ukraine. The loss of the vessel will almost certainly further constrain the limited Russian resources available in the Black Sea and leave the Black Sea Fleet logistical chain vulnerable to additional attacks. It also further reduces the redundancy available to support logistical movements between mainland Russia to the Crimean Peninsula when the Kerch bridge is closed.
Ukraine's ingenuity has highly likely deterred Russia from operating freely in the western Black Sea and enabled Ukraine to seize the maritime momentum from Russia.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of February 15, there were 51x combat engagements. Russian forces launched a total of 30x missile and 56x air strikes, carried out 70x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, Russian attacks resulted in killed and wounded civilians. Residential private and apartment buildings, educational establishments and critical infrastructure facilities 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 air strikes in the vicinities of Okhrimivka, Nesterne, Budarky, Chorne, Kolodyazne (Kharkiv oblast). Around 20x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Velyka Pysarivka, Volodymyrivka, Oleksandrivka (Sumy oblast), Kudiivka, Krasne, Starytsya, Vovchans'k, Okhrimivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 1x attack in the vicinity of Ivanivka (Kharkiv oblast), where Russian forces launched an air strike. Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Syn'kivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kotlyarivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x assaults near Terny, Yampolivka and Vesele (Donetsk oblast). In that area the Russian adversary made attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novolyubivka, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Novosadove (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Yampolivka, Tors'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 9x attacks in the vicinities of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Andriivka (Donetsk oblast), where the Russian occupiers, with air support, made attempts to improve their tactical situation. Moreover, Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of New York (Donetsk oblast). Around 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 14x attacks in the vicinity of Avdiivka and 1x more attack near Pervomais'ke (Donetsk oblast). In that area, the Russian occupiers, with air support, continue their attempts to capture Avdiivka. On top of that, the Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Novoselivka Persha, Berdychi, Orlivka, Lastochkyne (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at up to 20x settlements, including Oleksandropil', Novokalynove, Berdychi, Lastochkyne, Sjeverne (Donetsk oblast).
Mar'inka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back Russian forces in the vicinities of Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast). In that area, Russian forces, with air support, made 17x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. The settlements of Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Paraskoviivka (Donetsk oblast) were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 3x attacks south of Prechystivka and near Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). The adversary launched air strikes near the settlements of Vodyane, Shevchenko, Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast), and Novodarivka (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Prechystivka, Zolota Nyva, Urozhaine, Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Zaporizhzhia axis: the adversary conducted no offensives. More than 20x settlements, including Malynivka, Chervone, Bilohir'ya, Robotyne, Kam'yans'ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Odesa operational-strategic group, Kherson axis: Russian forces do not abandon their intention to drive Ukrainian units out of their footholds on the left bank of the Dnipro. During the day, Russian forces made 1x attempt to assault positions of Ukrainian troops. The city of Kherson, the settlements of Inzhenerne, Veletens'ke (Kherson oblast), and the city of Ochakiv (Mykolaiv oblast) came under Russian artillery fire.
During the day of February 15, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 12x concentrations of Russian troops.
The Ukrainian missile troops hit 2x concentrations of Russian troops, 1x artillery system, 1x ammunition depot, 1x electronic warfare station.
In addition, Fierce battles are being fought within the city of Avdííívcí / Avdiivka. Ukrainian troops use all available forces and means to contain the Russian enemy.
According to the decision, there is a planned reinforcement of the units and the troops are maneuvering in threatening directions. In addition, an additional resource of ammunition and other means of impact has been allocated. New positions have been prepared and powerful fortifications are being prepared taking into account all possible scenarios.
Commanders on the ground know their task and perform it according to the plan of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to stabilize the situation in this direction. Management of troops is sustainable and effective.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that that morning, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have launched a group strike with long-range air- and sea-based precision weapons against enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex engaged in the production and repair of aircraft engines, radio-electronic and communications equipment and mortar ammunition, as well as against factories producing fuel for AFU military hardware.
The purpose of the strike has been achieved. All the facilities have been destroyed.
In Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces have defeated enemy manpower and hardware close to Berestovoye and Peschanoye (Kharkov region) and Makeevka (Lugansk People's Republic) and repelled an attack by an assault group of the 30th Mechanised Brigade near Sinkovka (Kharkov region).
The enemy losses were up to 105 servicemen, three motor vehicles, one Grad multiple-launch rocket system, French-manufactured Caezar and Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems.
In Krasny Liman direction, units of the Tsentr Group of Forces have improved their position along the front line and also repelled two attacks by assault groups of 60th and 63rd mechanised brigades of the AFU near Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 305 troops, 15 armoured fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-manufactured Bradley IFV, 14 motor vehicles, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery system, and one D-30 howitzer.
In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces have occupied more advantageous lines and positions, repelled 10 enemy attacks, and also defeated manpower and hardware of the 17th Tank Brigade, the 79th Air Assault Brigade, 24th and 72nd mechanised brigades of the AFU, and the 112th Territorial Defence Brigade near Krasnoye, Kleshcheevka, Kurdyumovka, Leninskoye, Konstantinovka, and Paraskovievka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 360 servicemen killed and wounded, one tank, three armoured fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-manufactured Bradley IFV, as well as 27 motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one Polish-manufactured Krab self-propelled artillery system, two U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery systems, UK-manufactured FH-70 and L119 howitzers, as well as Msta-B, D-30 howitzers, and three D-20 guns have been destroyed.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces have struck manpower and hardware of the 58th Infantry Brigade, the 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the AFU, 128th and 127th brigades of the Territorial Defence of Ukraine close to Vodyanoye, Vladimirovka, Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic), and Priyutnoye (Zaporozhye region).
The enemy losses were up to 200 servicemen, one tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, and eight motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one British-manufactured FH-70 howitzer, two U.S.-manufactured M198 howitzers, and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system.
In Kherson direction, Russian troops, in cooperation with aviation and artillery, have hit the 35th Marine Brigade and the 126th Territorial Defence Brigade close to Tyaginka, Ivanovka, and Yantarnoye (Kherson region).
The enemy losses were up to 20 soldiers, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-manufactured M777 artillery, as well as one D-30 howitzer.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised a control point of the 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as manpower and military hardware in 102 areas.
Air defence facilities have shot down MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force near Kramatorsk (Donetsk People's Republic).
Eight HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems have been intercepted, as well as one U.S.-manufactured JDAM guided aerial bomb.
In addition, 95 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed close to Zhitlovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Soledar, Volnovakha, Elenovka (Donetsk People's Republic), Lyubimovka, Inzhenernoye, Pologi, Ocheretovatoye (Zaporozhye region) and Velikiye Kopani (Kherson region).
In total, 571 airplanes and 266 helicopters, 12,485 unmanned aerial vehicles, 469 air defence missile systems, 15,056 tanks and other armoured combat vehicles, 1,221 combat vehicles equipped with MRLS, 8,061 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 18,729 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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