Russo-Ukraine War - 16 June 2024 - Day 844
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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 recently announced tax hikes will almost certainly be used to fund growing financial commitments, including the war in Ukraine. The tax changes are expected to raise additional revenues of approximately 2.6 trillion rubles ($29 billion) in 2025. The corporate tax rate will increase from 20 to 25 per cent, and additional tax brackets will be introduced under the new income tax system. The highest income tax rate will increase from 15 to 22 per cent.
The additional revenue raised, primarily through the corporate tax increase, will almost certainly be used to fund increasing government expenditures. Government spending in 2024 is forecast to increase by approximately 15 per cent from 2023 but will highly likely increase further. This increase in spending will almost certainly continue in 2025 as defence expenditure will highly likely increase, alongside social and infrastructure spending.
The increased tax burden on businesses will almost certainly restrict future investment and growth of non-military sectors. Russia's economic growth is highly likely being driven by high state investment into the military sectors of the economy. However, investment into non-military sectors is likely stagnating. Military sectors are also highly likely monopolising much of the available labour resources. The added costs to businesses will almost certainly restrict further private investment into non-military sectors.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the Ukrainian military continues to decisively give an offence to the Russian enemy's attempts to advance deep into Ukrainian territory, giving him an effective fire effect, exhausting across the entire frontline.
So far, there have been 104 combat clashes. The situation remains tense but controlled.
During the day, the Defense Forces hit nine areas of concentration of the Russian opponent's personnel.
Along with that, Russian invaders launched two missiles on the territory of Ukraine with the use of three missiles and 38 aviation strikes with the use of 53 KABs, fired 428 kamikaze drones. Russian forces also carried out almost 2,500 shelling on positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements using artillery, mortars, firearms and armaments of fighting vehicles.
In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian occupiers attacked five times in the area of vovčans Наka. Three Russian assault actions were repelled by Ukrainian defenders. At the moment, two clashes are still continuing. According to preliminary information, since the beginning of the day Russian forces loss totaled 122 occupants dead and wounded, 31 Russian personnel shelters and ammunition depots were affected.
In the Kupyansky direction, Russian forces made four attempts to push Ukrainian units away from occupied positions in the areas of settlements Sinkivka, Stepova Novoselivka and Berestove. Two Russian attacks successfully repelled, ongoing combat clashes near synkivka and stepova novoselivka.
In the Lyman direction, Russian zagarbniki supported by aviation tried to advance 10 times in the areas of Grekivka, Druzhelyubivka, Makiyivka and Nevsky. Four attacks by Ukrainian defenders repelled. The situation is intense. Fights are ongoing near Druzhelûbívka and Nevsky.
In the Sívers комуkomu direction, the setting of significant changes has not been experienced. Nine assault actions in the area of Verkhnyokamiansky and Rozdolivka were repelled by the Defense Forces units.
Three times Russian forces unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian defenders near Ivanivsky and Andriyivka in the Kramatorsky direction. Loss of positions and territories is not allowed.
In the direction of Pokrovsky, Russia has significantly increased efforts. The number of collisions has increased to 40, which is the highest indicator since the beginning of June. With the support of all available means of fire effect (aviation, artillery, armaments of fighting vehicles, strike BPLA, FPV drones and shooting weapons) Russian invaders tried to infiltrate the fighting order of defenders of Ukraine near Novooleksandrivka, Evgenivka, Kalinovoye, Sokola, Novoselivka First and Umansky. 32 Russian attacks by Ukrainian warriors repelled. Eight combat clashes are still continuing. The Defense Forces are making maximum efforts to exhaust and contain Russian invaders in this direction.
Previous losses of the Russian aggressor consisted of more than 190 occupants killed and injured. The five Russian blinders are amazed.
In the Kurakhiv direction, the situation of significant changes has not experienced. Since the beginning of the day, there have been 10 clashes here. Four attacks in the regions of Georgiyivka, Paraskoviyivka and Konstantinivka were successfully repelled by Ukrainian soldiers. A tense situation remains in the area of Krasnogorivki, where fighting continues.
On the Vremívs тиkomu direction throughout the day, the Russian occupiers with the support of aviation made 11 attempts to suppress Defense Forces units from occupied positions near Vodynogo, Urozhaynogo and Staromayorsky. Ten attacks ended in misfortune for Russian zagarbnikív, the battle is ongoing in the area of Vodânogo. The situation is under the control of Defense Forces.
In the Orihiv and Pridniprovsky directions, seven Russian assault actions were unsuccessful. A loss of positions is not allowed.
In other directions, the situation remained without significant changes.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the units of the Sever Group of Forces continue to advance deep into the enemy defences. The AFU 71st Jaeger Brigade and the 125th Territorial Defence Brigade have been hit close to Volchansk and Ternovaya (Kharkov region).
Russian troops have repelled seven counterattacks by assault detachments from the 36th Marine Brigade and the 13th National Guard Brigade.
The enemy losses were up to 350 troops, two tanks, three motor vehicles, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer. and two Bukovel-AD electronic warfare stations.
The units of the Zapad Group of Forces have taken more advantageous lines and defeated formations of 14th, 63rd, 116th mechanised brigades of the AFU, the AFU 117th Brigade and the 13th Brigade of the National Guard close to Sinkovka, Petropavlovka (Kharkov region), Dronovka, Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic), and Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic).
The AFU losses were up to 495 troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and nine motor vehicles.
In addition, during counter-battery fire, two 155-mm U.S.-made M777 howitzers, one 155-mm British-made FH-70 howitzer, one 152-mm 2A65 Msta-B howitzer, one 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and one 122-mm Grad MLRS combat vehicle have been hit.
The units of the Yug Group of Forces have improved the position along the front line and also defeated manpower and hardware of 56th motorised infantry, 41st mechanised, 79th air assault, and 46th airmobile brigades of the AFU close to Elizavetovka, Kalinina, Orekhovo-Vasilyevka, Chasov Yar, Stupochka, and Gornyak (Donetsk People's Republic).
Russian troops have repelled one counterattack of the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade of the AFU.
The enemy losses were up to 630 troops, one infantry fighting vehicle, and five motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzer, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 self-propelled artillery system, one 155-mm AS-90 Braveheart self-propelled artillery system, one 152 mm D-20 howitzer, 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, four 122-mm D-30 howitzers, two U.S.-made 105-mm M119 guns, one 122-mm Grad MLRS combat vehicle, and one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-37 counter-battery station.
In addition, three AFU field ammunition depots have been destroyed.
The units of the Tsetr Group Forces have improved the tactical position and defeated formations of 47th and 110th mechanised brigades of the AFU close to Vozdvizhenka, Novoaleksandrovka, Voskhod, Novopokrovskoye, and Yevgenovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Russian troops have repelled five counterattacks by assault detachments of 23rd and 24th mechanised brigades of the AFU.
The enemy losses were up to 320 troops, three infantry fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, three 152-mm 2A65 Msta-B howitzers, three 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and one U.S.-made 105-mm M102 howitzer.
The units of the Vostok Group of Forces have taken more favourable lines and also defeated manpower and hardware of the 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade of the AFU, 102nd and 125th brigades of the AFU, and the 21st Brigade of the National Guard near Novoukrainka, Neskuchnoye, Oktyabr (Donetsk People's Republic), and Gulyai Pole (Zaporozhye region).
The AFU losses were up to 140 servicemen, one tank, one armored fighting vehicle, three motor vehicles, two Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery systems, and one 152-mm 2A65 Msta-B howitzer.
The units of the Dnepr Group of Forces have defeated manpower and hardware of formations of the 23rd Brigade of the National Guard near Vyshetarasovka and Dobraya Nadya (Dnipropetrovsk region).
The enemy losses were up to 75 troops and three motor vehicles.
In addition, U.S.-made MLRS M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS launchers, as well as one 122-mm 2C1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system have been destroyed.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have neutralised manpower and military hardware in 106 areas.
Air defense facilities have shot down 54 unmanned aerial vehicles, four French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs, as well as ten U.S.-made HIMARS projectiles.
In total, 613 airplanes and 276 helicopters, 25,845 unmanned aerial vehicles, 529 air defence missile systems, 16,340 tanks and other armoured combat vehicles, 1,341 combat vehicles equipped with MRLS, 10,491 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 22,567 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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