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Russo-Ukraine War - 20 June 2024 - Day 848

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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 throughout June 2024 the Russian Air Force maintained pressure against the front-line in Ukraine with tactical aviation while One Way Attack drones continue to strike against deeper infrastructure and military related targets. However, between 12 and 18 June, Russian Long-Range Aviation switched the focus of its cruise missile strikes to target Ukrainian Air Bases, almost certainly borne out of frustration of continued Ukrainian air strike successes whilst also likely highlighting Russia's concerns about the future employment of F-16 aircraft.

A series of coordinated Ukrainian attacks against targets in Crimea resulted in the destruction of critical elements of Russian SA-20 and SA-21 surface to air missile systems. These successes highlight Russia's struggle to defend its assets in Crimea, despite their pride and significant economic outlay on Air Defence. While it is likely that Russia can replace systems quickly, continued attrition will likely force Russia to draw on equipment from other areas, as it has done previously, if it wishes to maintain its density of Air Defence coverage. Alternatively, Russia may be forced to accept a reduction in capability, placing its forces on Crimea at increased risk.

Further successful Ukrainian attacks against Russian airfields conducting strike operations, such as Mozdok, Akhtubinsk and more recently Morozovsk has highly likely forced Russia to maintain its policy of dispersing aircraft basing further from the front-line. This will almost certainly result in increased airframe and aircrew fatigue as sortie times increase. It is possible that the accidental loss of a Su-34 FULLBACK fighter bomber in the North Ossetia region of southern Russia on 12 June was linked to this.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the situation on the front remains tense but controlled. Defense Forces continue to decisively oppose attempts by Russian forces to advance deep into Ukrainian territory, directing efforts to disrupt the occupiers' execution of their offensive plans.

128 combat clashes have taken place since the beginning of the day. Russian aggressor tries to use advantage in live force, technique and support from the air. During the day, the Russian opponent made two missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine with the use of ten missiles. In addition, made 36 air strikes of 50 KABAMA and made 373 kamikadze drones. Along with that, Russian forces carried out 2,634 shelling on positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements using different types of weapons.

In the Kharkiv direction, Russian occupiers with the support of aviation tried to storm the positions of Ukrainian units in the area of Vovchansk, Liptsiv and Pacific All enemy attacks were unsuccessful.
According to the information available at this time, Russian BBM, two artillery systems, 22 BPLAs, two vehicles, a ground BPLA control station and two ammunition warehouses have been destroyed. Two cars, an armored vehicle and two Russian artsystems were also damaged.
16 times Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions in the kupâns .komu direction. Near the settlements of Stepova Novoselivka, Sinkivka, Stelmakhivka and Sand units of the Defense Forces repelled 15 offensive actions without success for the Russian opponent. The situation is intense. There is a fight near Stelmakhivka.
In the Lyman direction a day, Russian troops six times unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian defenders in the areas of Nevsky and Serebryansky Forest. At this time, three clashes near Grekivka and Nevsky continue
A similar situation is also in the Toretsky direction, where Russian occupiers attacked seven times near Shumiv, Toretsky and New York. Four clashes are over, the fighting continues.
Intensely Russian attacks of Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsky direction. Here during the day, the Russian aggressor increased efforts - in total he carried out 48 assault and offensive actions. The greatest activity of the Russian occupiers is kept from the Ocheretynogo district, from where Russian forces in various directions tries to infiltrate Ukrainian combat orders. 29 attacks Ukrainian defenders have already fought, another 19 buêzítknen 29 continue. The situation is a complicated one. The Defense Forces are making efforts to prevent Russian forces from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory.
In the Kurakhiv direction at this time of the day there are 13 unsuccessful Russian combat clashes. Zagarbniki tried to advance in the areas of settlements of Krasnogorivka, Georgiyivka, Pobeda, Paraskoviyivka and Konstantinivka.
In the Pridnipro direction, the Russian occupiers do not abandon trying to knock out the Defense Forces from positions on the left bank of the Dnieper. All six attacks of the Russian occupiers were unsuccessful.

In other directions, there have been no significant changes in the environment.

Ukrainian soldiers inflict tangible losses, actively apply the tools of fire on the Russian's live force and his equipment.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in response to the Kiev regime's attempt to damage Russian power facilities, the Russian Armed Forces launched a long-range high-precision group strike by air-based missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles at Ukrainian power facilities ensuring production and weaponry for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The goal of the strike has been achieved. All the assigned targets have been engaged.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces continued advancing to the depth of the enemy's defences. Losses were inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 36th Marines Brigade, 120th, 127th territorial defence brigades, and 13th National Guard Brigade near Tikhoye, Volchansk, Glubokoye, and Liptsy (Kharkov region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 290 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, one U.S.-made M142 HIMARS MLRS launcher, one German-made 155-mm Panzerhaubitze-2000 howitzer, two 152-mm D-20 howitzers, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 electronic warfare station.

Units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on formations of the AFU 14th, 21st, and 116th mechanised brigades near Nevskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), Sinkovka (Kharkov region), and Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic). Two counter-attacks launched by units of the AFU 3rd Assault Brigade were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 500 Ukrainian troops, one infantry fighting vehicle, two U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, five motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 howitzer, and one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-37 electronic warfare station.

Two AFU artillery ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front line and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 24th, 28th mechanised brigades, and 79th Air Assault Brigade near Konstantinovka, Chasov Yar, and Kurakhovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

One counter-attack launched by units of the AFU 10th Mountain Assault Brigade was repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to more than 785 Ukrainian troops, five armoured fighting vehicles, including two U.S.-made M113 armoured fighting vehicles, 17 motor vehicles, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzer, three 152-mm D-20 howitzers, two UK-made 105-mm L-119 howitzer, and one Croatian-made 128-mm RAK SA-12 MLRS launcher.

In addition, one AFU electronic warfare station and five field ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on formations of the AFU 23rd, 47th mechanised brigades, and 110th Territorial Defence Brigade near Toretsk, Novgorodskoye, Rozovka, and Novosyolovka Pervaya (Donetsk People's Republic). Five counter-attacks launched by assault detachments of the AFU 68th Jaeger Brigade were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 380 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made MaxxPro armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, one 152-mm 2A65 Msta-B howitzer, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 howitzer.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 102nd, and 128th territorial defence brigades near Velikaya Novosyolka, Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic), and Gulai Pole (Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 140 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, and one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzer.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, 141st Infantry Brigade, and 35th Marines Brigade near Zherebyanka, Nesteriyanka (Zaporozhye region), and Ivanovka (Kherson region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 70 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, and one 122-mm D-30 howitzer.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces engaged AFU manpower and hardware clusters in 105 areas during the day.

Air defence units shot down 74 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and 21 U.S.-made MLRS projectiles.

In total, 613 airplanes and 276 helicopters, 26,008 unmanned aerial vehicles, 531 air defence missile systems, 16,385 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,346 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 10,665 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 22,726 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.