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Russo-Ukraine War - 25 April 2024 - Day 792

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]

According to the UK Ministry of Defence, it was reported on 23 April that the Russian Investigation Committee had detained Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov for two months. He is charged with committing a crime under Part 6 of Article 290 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, namely receiving a large bribe. Some offences under Art 290 are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Putin has been informed of the arrest. Ivanov denies any wrongdoing.

Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu has also been informed. Ivanov was a Deputy Prime Minister in the Moscow Regional Government in 2012, when Shoygu was Governor of Moscow Region. It is therefore likely that he has long-standing ties with Shoygu.

Ivanov was appointed a Deputy Defence Minister in 2016, and is reported to have played an important role in reconstruction projects in Mariupol. In his income declaration for 2018 it is allegedly indicated that Ivanov owned 22 cars. Reports of Ivanov's reported luxurious lifestyle sit awkwardly with Putin's call in February in his state of the nation address for a new national elite comprised of the heroes of the special military operation. The Ivanov affair is the most serious scandal to hit the MOD since then Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov was dismissed in November 2012.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the day of April 25, there were 93x tactical engagements.

Russian forces launched a total of 4x missile and 50x air strikes, 45x MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. Unfortunately, the Russian attacks have wounded civilians. Residential apartment blocks and private houses, as well as other infrastructure got destroyed and damaged.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of formation of an offensive g
roup.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: Russia maintains its military presence in the russian areas bordering Ukraine. Russia conducts subversion, continues shelling of Ukrainian settlements from the territory of Russia and increases the concentration of mining operations along the state border of Ukraine. Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Sumy city. More than 20x settlements, including Karpovychi (Chernihiv oblast), Uralove, Manukhivka, Basivka, Ponomarenky (Sumy oblast), came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Kup'yans'k and Lyman axes: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 9x attacks on in the vicinities of Berestove (Kharkiv oblast) and Stel'makhivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Syn'kivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Pishchane (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 16x attacks in the vicinities of Druzhelyubivka (Kharkiv oblast), Makiivka, Serebryans'ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Zarichne (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces launched an air strike in the vicinity of Borova (Kharkiv oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Makiivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Yampolivka, Tors'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 16x attacks in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn'okam'yans'ke, Novyi, Spirne, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast), where Russian forces attempted to improve its tactical position. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Mykolaivka, Chasiv Yar, Spirne, Dyliivka (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 23x attacks in the vicinities of Ocheretyne, Umans'ke, Nevel's'ke, Keramik, Berdychi, Netailove (Donetsk oblast), where Russian forces made attempts to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions. Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kalynove, Semenivka, Karlivka, Novohrodivka, Yevhenivka, Oleksandropil', Arkhanhel's'ke, Novokalynove (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Keramik, Arkhanhel's'ke, Soloviove, Umans'ke (Donetsk oblast).
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to block Russian forces near Krasnohorivka, Pobjeda, Novomykhailivka, Vodyane (Donetsk oblast), where the invaders made 14x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense. The Russian adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka (Donetsk oblast).
Orikhiv axis: Russian forces, with air support, launched 1x attack on positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinity of Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia oblast). Around 20x settlements, including Chervone, Bilohir'ya, Robotyne, Kam'yans'ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Kherson axis: Russia does not abandon its intention to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River. In particular during the day of April 25, Russian forces executed 3x unsuccessful assaults on positions of Ukrainian troops in the vicinity of Krynky (Kherson oblast). Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kachkarivka and Ivanivka (Kherson oblast). The Russian occupiers fired artillery and mortars at around 20 settlements, including Tyahynka, Ivanivka, Novotyahynka, Tokarivka (Kherson oblast).

During the day of April 25, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 2x command posts, 8x concentrations of Russian troops, 3x anti-aircraft missile systems.

The Ukrainian Missile Forces hit 1x concentration of Russian troops.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the Zapad Group of Forces' units have captured more advantageous lines and inflicted fire defeat on manpower and hardware of 14th, 63rd mechanised, 3rd tank, 3rd assault, 77th airmobile brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Glushkovka (Kharkov region), Torskoye (Donetsk People's Republic), and Serebryansky forestry.

The AFU losses were up to 30 Ukrainian troops, two pickup trucks, three U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, and three U.S.-made Vampire, Grad, and HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system combat vehicles.

The Yug Group of Forces' units have improved the situation along the front line and defeated units of the 56th motorised infantry, 28th, 30th, 93rd mechanised, 79th, 92nd air assault brigades, 46th, 81st airmobile brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Belogorovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Belaya Gora, Iliynka, Konstantinovka, and Krasnogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

One counter-attack launched by an assault detachment of the AFU 80th Mechanised Brigade has been repelled near Krasnoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 500 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, one 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, five electronic warfare stations: Nota, Anklav, Bukovel-AD, and two ammunition depots.

The Tsentr Group of Forces' units have improved the tactical situation and inflicted fire defeat on manpower and hardware of the 59th motorised infantry, 23rd, 115th mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Novgorodskoye, Arkhangelskoye, Sokol, and Karlovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Seven counter-attacks of the AFU 78th Separate Air Assault Regiment, 71st jaeger, 142nd infantry, 24th, and 100th mechanised brigades have been repelled close to Novobakhmutovka, Semyonovka, Ocheretino, Netaylovo, Keramik, and north-east of Novosyolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses were more than 350 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and one motor vehicle.

In the course of counter-battery warfare, one 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one 105-mm U.S.-made M102 howitzer, one 152-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer, and one 152-mm D-20 howitzer have been eliminated.

The Vostok Group of Forces' units have captured more advantageous lines and inflicted fire defeat on the units of 58th motorised infantry, 72nd mechanised brigades of the AFU, 102nd and 128th territorial defence brigades near Gulyai Pole (Zaporozhye region), Ugledar, Staromayorskoye, and Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses were up to 90 Ukrainian troops, one armoured personnel carrier, four motor vehicles, and one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzer.

The Dnepr Group of Forces' units have inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of 28th, 65th mechanised brigades of the AFU, 103rd, 121st territorial defence brigades, and the 23rd Ukrainian National Guard Brigade close to Rabotino, Malye Shcherbaki (Zaporozhye region), Nikopol, Kapulovka (Dnepropetrovsk region), and Mikhailovka (Kherson region).

The AFU losses were up to 30 Ukrainian troops, five motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, and one D-30 122-mm howitzer.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery have engaged AFU manpower and military hardware, as well as formations of mercenaries of the so-called Foreign Legion in 122 areas.

Air defence facilities have shot down 200 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles during the day.

In total, 592 airplanes and 270 helicopters, 23,132 unmanned aerial vehicles, 509 air defence missile systems, 15,831 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,274 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 9,115 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 21,288 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.