Russo-Ukraine War - 05 March 2024 - Day 741
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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 4 March 2024, Sergey Chemezov, the chair of Russia's defence manufacturer Rostec, stated that Russia's most advanced Main Battle Tank (MBT), the T-14 Armata, had entered service in the Russian military but would not be deployed to Ukraine. Chemezov stated this was due to the high cost limiting manufacturing of the Armata MBT at scale.
The Armata MBT made its debut on Victory Day in 2015, stalling during a rehearsal. The 1st Guards Tank Army was due to receive the T-14 Armata MBT in 2021, however, it is highly unlikely delivery to any front line unit has taken place. The next generation MBT had been spotted conducting training exercises in southern Russia in December 2022, and it was stated by Kremlin news agencies that it would be used in Ukraine.
To date, it is almost certain that the T-14 Armata MBT has not been deployed to Ukraine. This is highly likely due to the potential reputational damage of losing the 'prestige' vehicle in combat and the requirement to produce greater quantities of MBTs which can only be satisfied by other variants.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of March 5, there were 76x combat engagements.
Russian forces launched a total of 2x missile and 67x air strikes, carried out 95x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, russian terrorist attacks resulted in wounded civilians. Residential private and apartment buildings, as well as other infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive group.
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. The Russian adversary launched MLRS strikes in the vicinities of Seredyna-Buda, Druzhba and Osoivka (Sumy oblast). More than 30x settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, including Klyusy, Bleshnya, Hrem'yach (Chernihiv oblast), Bachivs'k, Pokrovka, Basivka (Sumy oblast), Udy, Kozacha Lopan', Ambarne (Kharkiv oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: Russian forces conducted no offensives. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kyslivka (Kharkiv oblast), Novojehorivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 20x settlements, including Zapadne, Stepova Novoselivka, Kotlyarivka (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 5x assaults near Terny (Donetsk oblast), where the Russian adversary, with air support, made attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 15x settlements, including Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors'ke, Serebryanka (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 1x attack in the vicinity of Bila Hora (Donetsk oblast), where the Russian occupiers made attempts to improve their tactical situation. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Chasiv Yar, Bohdanivka, Kurdyumivka, and Druzhba (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Hryhorivka, New York, Klishchiivka, Andriivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 22x attacks in the vicinities of Berdychi, Tonen'ke, Pervomais'ke, Nevel's'ke, Semenivka, Orlivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Semenivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 15x settlements, including Berdychi, Pervomais'ke, Orlivka (Donetsk oblast).
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the invaders in the vicinities of Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, Prechystivka and Krasnohorivka (Donetsk oblast). In that area, Russian forces, with air support, made 34x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. Russian forces launched an air strike near Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 20x settlements, including Kostyantynivka, Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka, Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast).
Orikhiv axis: Russian forces conducted 5x unsuccessful attacks in the vicinities of Hulyaipole, Malynivka and Robotyne. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Malynivka and Mala Tokmachka. More than 15x settlements, including Huliaipilske, Novodarivka, Rivnopil' (Zaporizhzhia oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Odesa operational-strategic group, Prydniprovs'ke (Kherson) axis: the Russian occupiers, despite significant losses, do not abandon their intention to drive Ukrainian units out of their footholds on the left bank of the Dnipro.
Despite significant losses, Russian forces continue their attempts to drive Ukrainian defenders out of their positions.
Thus, during the day, Russian forces carried out 2x unsuccessful assaults. More than 30x settlements, including Antonivka, Veletens'ke, Tyahynka, Ivanivka, Zmiivka (Kherson oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire of the.
Last night, following an operation by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Russian Sergey Kotov patrol ship of project 22160 ship with its crew on board was hit. Information is being updated, whether the ship was carrying a Ka-29 transport and combat helicopter.
During the day of March 5, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 11x concentrations of Russian troops.
The Ukrainian missile troops hit 1x concentration of troops, weapons and military equipment, 1x ammunition depot, 1x Buk-M1 air defense system, 1x Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar system of the Russian invaders.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted fire damage on clusters of manpower and military hardware of the 60th mechanised, 25th airborne, and 68th infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Yampolovka, Terny (Donetsk People's Republic), and Sverdlovka (Lugansk People's Republic).
Moreover, the Russian troops repelled five attacks of the 41st mechanised and 57th motorised infantry brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces close to Sinkovka (Kharkov region).
The enemy lost up to 35 Ukrainian troops and four motor vehicles.
In counter-battery warfare one U.S.-made M777 artillery system, one Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, one Msta-B howitzer, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one Grad MLRS vehicle were destroyed.
In Donetsk direction, units of the Yug Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions along the front line, and inflicted fire damage on the AFU 81st airmobile, 22nd, 33rd, and 42nd mechanised, 92nd assault brigades, as well as 241st Territorial Defence Brigade near Novomikhailovka, Pobeda, Belogorovka, Novoye, and Kurdyumovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Moreover, two enemy's counter-attacks were repelled close to Kleshcheyevka and Krasnogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 300 troops, two tanks, two armoured personnel carriers, and three motor vehicles.
In counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made M198 howitzer, two D-20 guns, one Msta-B howitzer, two Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems, one D-30 howitzer, and one Grad MLRS were neutralised.
In Avdeyevka direction, the Tsentr Group's units have taken more advantageous lines and positions.
During the day, the Russian troops launched strikes at manpower and hardware of the AFU 24th, 31st, 47th, and 61st mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Netailovo, Novosyolovka, Pervaya, and Toretsk (Donetsk People's Republic).
Three counter-attacks of the AFU units were repelled close to Kirovo, Berdychi, and Shumy, as well as 10 counter-attacks close to Tonenkoye, Orlovka, and Pervomayskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses amounted to up to 500 Ukrainian troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, including Bradley IFV and U.S.-made M113 APC, four motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer.
In South Donetsk direction, units of the Vostok Group of Forces inflicted losses on units of AFU 102nd, 128th territorial defence brigades close to Vodyanoye (Donetsk People's Republic) and Malinovka (Zaporozhye region).
Up to 230 Ukrainian personnel, two tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, one Msta-B howitzer, and one vehicle of the Stormer SAM system (UK) were neutralised.
In Kherson direction, the Dnepr Group of Forces' units inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware clusters of AFU 117th mechanised, 38th marines, and 121st territorial defence brigades, and 15th National Guard Brigade near Sadovoye, Mikhailovka (Kherson region), and Malaya Tokmachka (Zaporozhye region).
One counter-attack launched by an assault detachment of the AFU 118th Mechanised Brigade was repelled near Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).
The enemy lost up to 25 Ukrainian troops and three motor vehicles.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery of the Group of Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation destroyed S-300 SAM launchers near Mayaki (Donetsk People's Republic) and Buk near Vozdvizhenka (Donetsk People's Republic), and an UAV command post near Novokalinovo (Donetsk People's Republic), as well as manpower and military hardware in 104 areas.
Russian air defence systems have shot down one Mi-29 fighter jet of Ukrainian Air Force near Lyubomirovka (Nikolayev region).
Air defence units have also intercepted four HIMARS projectiles over the past 24 hours.
In addition, 112 unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed during the day near Peschanoye, Nikolskoye, Staromikhailovka, Latochkino (Donetsk People's Republic), and Romanovskoye (Zaporozhye region).
In total, 576 airplanes and 267 helicopters, 14,305 unmanned aerial vehicles, 479 air defence missile systems, 15,360 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,233 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 8,299 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 19,365 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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