Russo-Ukraine War - 18 May 2024 - Day 815
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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 May 2024 the Ukrainian Military conducted attacks against Russian military targets on the illegally held territory of Crimea. Initial reporting suggests that elements of an SA-21 Air Defence missile battery at Belbek Airfield have been destroyed including a GRAVE STONE radar and launchers. Additionally, reporting indicates that at least two MiG-31BM FOXHOUND C aircraft have been destroyed on the ground.
This is the fourth time in the last month that the Russian Air Defence in Crimea has suffered losses, with Ukrainian Armed Forces previously launching successful actions against Ai-Petri Air Defence Radar site on 12 May 2024, and at Dzhankoy airfield on 16 April 2024, and 29 April 2024. The cumulative effect of these strikes has seen an overall degradation in the ability of Russia to defend the airspace around Crimea; while simultaneously demonstrating Ukraine's ability to impact Russian Air Defence operations.
It is highly likely that this will lead to Russia having to disperse air assets to ensure survivability or risk losing more aircraft, while having to relocate Air Defence assets from elsewhere. The reduction of A-50U MAINSTAY aircraft coverage, and dispersal from Crimean airfields, will likely increase the flight hours and sortie rates of fighter aircraft patrols to gap-fill the coverage, which will lead to increased maintenance issues for their fleets.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that since the beginning of the day, Russian occupiers have carried out three missiles and 38 air strikes (including the use of 56 KABs), used 404 kamikaze drones, carried out over three thousand shelling of the positions of Ukrainian troops.
In the Kharkiv direction, there were 12 combat clashes. Ukrainian soldiers repelled six attacks south of the settlements of Glyboke and Lukyantsi of Kharkiv region. Russia continues attempts to break through the defenses of Ukrainian units in the direction of the settlement Zelene, does not abandon attempts to capture Vovchansk. Russian occupiers use aviation for air strikes: during a day, two controlled air bombs in Kharkiv, five CABs in Veselom and four in the area of Liptsi.
The defense forces are trying to push Russian forces out in the direction of the settlement of Deep and in the area of Vovchansk.
Previously, the total Russian forces losses during the day were 125 people. Russia also lost 31 units of arms and military equipment, including three tanks, six cannons and mortars. In addition, 15 Russian hideouts are affected. The information is being clarified.
In the kupâns пkomu direction the number of combat clashes per day increased to 11. The defense forces successfully repelled Russianattacks in the areas of the settlements of Synkivka, Ivanivka, Brestove.
In the Limans ряkomu direction, the situation of significant changes has not experienced. Russian forces carried out six unsuccessful attacks in the directions of the settlements of Novosadove, Tors Проke and Grigorívka.
In the kramators протиkomu direction, Russian forces 15 times tried to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops. In the directions of the settlements kalinivka, klišchiyivka, andriyivka and kurdyumivka did not succeed, suffered a loss and left. The fighting is ongoing in the areas of the settlements of Novy and Ivanivskke Donetsk region. The situation is under control.
In the Pokrovs ряkomu direction, the situation remains difficult. The Russian aggressor carried out 23 attacks. The fighting is going on. Russian forces increased significant efforts from the influence of fire and assault in the area of the settlement of Netailove Donetsk region. The defense forces are carrying out measures to stabilize the situation.
The previous Russian losses in this direction were: 235 invaders killed and wounded, destroyed one tank, ammunition warehouse, cannon, car and two bpla. In addition, three tanks, three howitzers, an infantry fighting vehicle and a car were damaged. The information is being clarified.
In the Kurahívs сьkomu direction the number of fights increased to 11. Zagarbniki are trying to increase efforts in the area of paraskovíivka Donetsk region. Combat is ongoing in the areas of Krasnogorivka and Konstantinivka. The situation is under control.
In the time direction, Russian forces made three unsuccessful attempts to break through the defenses of Ukrainian troops in the direction of Staromayorskogo.
In the oríhívs віkomu direction of the defense forces repelled the Russian assault actions northwest of Willow. Losing positions is not allowed. The situation is under control.
In the Pridniprovs пkomu direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled four Russian attacks in the area of the settlement of Krinki Kherson region. In the course of the battles, the Russian occupiers did not succeed, the loss of Ukrainian positions was not allowed.
The dedication and professionalism of the actions of Ukrainian soldiers, who in particular directions conducted active assault actions and improved the tactical position, revealing details of which are currently impossible.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that as a result of active actions, units of the Sever Group of Forces liberated Staritsa (Kharkov region) and continued advancing into the depth of the enemy's defence.
Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware of the AFU 106th, 113th, and 129th territorial defence brigades near Veterenarnoye (Kharkov region), Miropoliye, and Loknya (Sumy region).
Four counter-attacks launched by assault detachments of the AFU 42nd Mechanised Brigade, 57th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 82nd Air Assault Brigade, and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade were repelled near Liptsy, Tikhoye, and Volansk (Kharkov region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 150 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, and two motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one 122-mm Grad MLRS combat vehicle, one Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery system, one 155-mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system, and one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system were neutralised.
One AFU field ammunition depot was destroyed.
Units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on formations of the AFU 14th Mechanised Brigade and 110th Territorial Defence Brigade near Sinkovka, Ivanovka (Kharkov region), and Artyomovka (Lugansk People's Republic).
One counter-attack launched by an assault detachment of the AFU 63rd Mechanised Brigade was repelled near Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 270 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, two pickup trucks, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, two 152-mm D-20 howitzers, and one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system.
Units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front line, as well as inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 59th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 72nd Mechanised Brigade, 105th, and 111th territorial defence brigades near Krasnogorovka, Konstantinovka, and Noviy (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to more than 690 Ukrainian troops, one tank, five armoured fighting vehicles, and six motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and one 100-mm Rapira anti-tank gun were wiped out.
Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on formations of the AFU 68th Jaeger Brigade, 24th, 100th mechanised brigades, and 2nd National Guard Brigade near Semyonovka, Mayorsk, Kalinovo, and Novgorodskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Five counter-attacks launched by assault detachments of the AFU 25th Airborne Brigade, 47th, 110th mechanised brigades, and 142nd Infantry Brigade were repelled near Netaylovo, Umanskoye, Arkhangelskoye, and Solovyovo (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 420 Ukrainian troops, one German-made Marder infantry fighting vehicle, and five motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one U.S.-made 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm Giatsint-B howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery warfare radar station were neutralised.
Units of the Vostok Group of Forces took more advantageous lines, as well as inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade and 128th Territorial Defence Brigade near Urozhaynoye and Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Four counter-attacks launched by assault detachments of the AFU 72nd Mechanised Brigade were repelled near Vladimirovka and Novomayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 155 Ukrainian troops, two infantry fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzer, and one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system.
Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 35th Marines Brigade and 65th Mechanised Brigade near Ivanovka (Kherson region) and Rabotino (Zaporozhye region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 40 Ukrainian troops, two tanks, and three motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, four U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 towed howitzer, and one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer were neutralised.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces wiped out one German-made IRIS-T air defence system radar station and uncrewed surface vehicle storage facility.
Enemy manpower and hardware clusters were engaged in 134 areas.
Air defence units shot down 37 unmanned aerial vehicles, one Tochka-U tactical missile system, 21 U.S.-made HIMARS, Czech-made Vampire, and Olkha MLRS projectiles.
Two AFU high-speed uncrewed surface vehicles were neutralised in the west part of the Black Sea and on the Dnepr River.
In total, 601 airplanes and 274 helicopters, 24,271 unmanned aerial vehicles, 522 air defence missile systems, 16,074 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,304 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 9,664 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 21,783 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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