Russo-Ukraine War - 28 April 2024 - Day 795
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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 Russia's Immortal Regiment March, due to take place on 9 May 2024, has been cancelled. During the march, family members would usually display photographs of deceased veterans of the Second World War, associated with Victory Day. Instead, portraits may be displayed in cars and public locations between land 11 May.
According to Meduza news, Victory Day parades in five Russian regions have also been cancelled, with security concerns cited. These include Bryansk, Pskov, Ryazan, Kursk and Belgorod. The regions listed are all in western Russia and are therefore likely vulnerable to Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) strikes. In the run up to last year's Victory Day parade, there was a UAV attack on the Kremlin.
This is the second year in a row that the Immortal Regiment March has been cancelled and Victory parades curtailed on security grounds. This year, President Putin's inauguration precedes Victory Day, taking place on 7 May. The potential for protests and discontent over the Ukraine war are also likely to have influenced the calculus of the Russian leadership.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on April 27, 112x tactical engagements were reported.
Russian forces launched a total of 1x missile and 49x air strikes, 77x MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes. No signs of the formation of Russian offensive groups were found.
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 in the vicinity of settlement of Velyka Pysarivka (Sumy oblast); Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 20x settlements, including Karpovychi, Prohres (Chernihiv oblast), Iskryskivshchyna, and Basivka (Sumy oblast).
Kup'yans'k axis: the Ukrainian troops repelled 4x attacks in the vicinities of Berestove (Kharkiv oblast), and Stel'makhivka (Luhansk oblast). Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at around 10x settlements, including Syn'kivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Pishchane (Kharkiv oblast).
Lyman axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 14x attacks in the vicinities of settlements of Kopanky, Novoserhiivka (Kharkiv oblast), Makiivka, Nevs'ke, Serebryans'ke forestry (Luhansk oblast), and Terny (Donetsk oblast). The Russian adversary launched an air strike in the vicinity of Serebryans'ke forestry. Russian forces fired artillery and mortars at more than 10x settlements, including Makiivka (Luhansk oblast), Terny, Yampolivka, and Zarichne (Donetsk oblast).
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian troops repelled 24x attacks in the vicinities of Verkhn'okam'yans'ke, Vyimka, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, Klishchiivka, Novyi, and Andriivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces attempted to improve its tactical position in that area. The Russian adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast) and Spirne (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements came under artillery and mortar fire, including Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, and Klishchiivka (Donetsk oblast).
Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 40x attacks in the vicinities of Novokalynove, Keramik, Arkhanhel's'ke, Umans'ke, Sokil, Ocheretyne, Kalynove, Soloviove, Novopokrovs'ke, Novoselivka Persha, and Semenivka (Donetsk oblast). Russian forces attempted to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions in that area. Also, Russian forces launched air strikes in the vicinities of Oleksandropil' and Ocheretyne (Donetsk oblast). More than 10x settlements, including Arkhanhel's'ke, Sokil, and Novopokrovs'ke (Donetsk oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back Russian forces in the vicinities of Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Vodyane, Novomykhailivka, and Urozhaine (Donetsk oblast). With the air support, the Russian invaders made 11x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense in that area. Around 10x settlements, including Krasnohorivka, Paraskoviivka, and Vuhledar (Donetsk oblast), were under Russian artillery and mortar fire.
Orikhiv axis: with the air support, Russian forces launched 3x attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Staromaiors'ke (Donetsk oblast). Around 15x settlements, including Malynivka, Bilohir'ya, Robotyne, and P'yatykhatky (Zaporizhzhia oblast), came 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. With the air support, Russian forces launched 3x attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Krynky (Kherson oblast). Also, the Russian adversary launched air strikes in the vicinities of Kostyrka, Beryslav, Novoberyslav, Prydniprovs'ke, Veletens'ke, and Kizomys (Kherson oblast). Around 20x settlements, including Ivanivka, Novotyahynka, Veletens'ke, and Kizomys (Kherson oblast), came under artillery and mortar fire.
On April 27, the Ukrainian Air Force launched air strikes on 3x concentrations of Russian troops.
Missile Forces hit 1x command post of the Russian invaders.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the Zapad Group of Forces' units captured more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 12th Azov Special Forces Brigades, 10th mountain assault, 57th, 63rd mechanised brigades near Sinkovka, Petropavlovka (Kharkov region), Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
Three counter-attacks launched by units of the AFU 77th Airmobile Brigade were repelled close to Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 270 Ukrainian troops, one armoured personnel carrier, eight motor vehicles, one U.S.-made M198 howitzer, one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 gun, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one 130-mm M-46 gun.
The Yug Group of Forces' units improved the situation along the front line and inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of AFU 93rd mechanised and 80th air assault brigades near Kleshcheyevka, Andreyevka, and Krasnogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Four counter-attacks of the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade were repelled close to Chasov Yar (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy losses were up to 360 servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and 17 motor vehicles.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, two 152-mm D-20 howitzers, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and one 100-mm MT-12 Rapira anti-tank gun were neutralised.
Two Anklav-N electronic warfare stations and one ammunition depot were also eliminated.
As a result of active operations, the Tsentr Group of Forces' units liberated Novobakhmutovka (Donetsk People's Republic), and defeated units of AFU 142nd infantry, 24th mechanised, 68th jaeger brigades near Leninskoye, Keramik, and Semyonovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Ten counter-attacks launched by assault groups of AFU 23rd, 100th mechanised, 71st jaeger brigades and the 78th Separate Air Assault Regiment were repelled near Novgorodskoye, Ocheretino, Novobakhmutovka, Netaylovo, and Berdychi (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 380 Ukrainian troops, one tank, one armoured fighting vehicle, and five motor vehicles.
In the course of the counter-battery warfare, two 155-mm U.S.-made M777 howitzers, one 155-mm U.S.-made M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery system, two 105-mm U.S.-made M101 towed guns, three 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and one 100-mm MT-12 Rapira anti-tank gun were eliminated.
The Vostok Group of Forces' units captured more advantageous lines, inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of AFU 58th mechanised infantry, 108th territorial defence brigades close to Pavlovka and Lugovskoye (Zaporozhye region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 85 Ukrainian troops, four pickups, one 122-mm German-made PzH-2000 self-propelled artillery system, and one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system.
One Anklav-N electronic warfare station and one ammunition depot were also destroyed.
Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on clusters of manpower of AFU 65th mechanised, 128th mountain assault, 126th territorial defence brigades near Kamenskoye, Rabotino (Zaporozhye region), Ivanovka, and Olgovka (Kherson region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 50 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, one 155-mm U.S.-made M777 howitzer, and one Anklav-N electronic warfare station.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have eliminated hangars with strike drones at the Kamenka airfield (Dnepropetrovsk region).
In addition, hangars with aircraft munitions and aircraft at the Priluki airfield (Chernigov region) and at the Starokonstantinov airfield (Khmelnitsky region), temporary deployment areas for foreign mercenaries, manpower and military hardware of the AFU in 121 areas were engaged.
Air defence systems shot down 46 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and five U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles during the day.
In total, 593 airplanes, 270 helicopters, 23,587 unmanned aerial vehicles, 509 air-to-air missile systems, 15,869 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,275 MLRS combat vehicles, 9,189 field artillery guns and mortars, and 21,372 special military vehicles have been neutralised since the beginning of the special military operation.
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