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Russo-Ukraine War - 06 July 2024 - Day 864

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]

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that according to Russian independent media on 4 July 2024, at the request of the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor, several Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications were removed from the Russian version of the App Store. This follows previous removals of VPN apps in 2022 and 2023. Roskomnadzor gained the power to block access to VPN services without reference to a court in March 2024. Roskomnadzor justified the ban due to the apps containing 'content illegal in Russia. This is almost certainly intended to restrict the ability of Russian citizens to access independent Russian, and international media, as well as to simplify the ability of the security services to monitor Russian citizens.

Separately, also on 4 July, Russian media reported that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), has demanded that Russian telecom operators stop providing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telephony services. VoIP is increasingly the international industry standard due to its broadband efficiency and the ability to integrate telephony into a unified communications system together with email and video teleconferencing.The implausible official FSB justification is that the measure is meant to reduce instances of fraud. In reality, it is highly likely it is intended to increase the ability of the Russian authorities to monitor and restrict the communications of private citizens and corporate entities.

These two measures are both in line with Russian efforts to control its domestic information environment and limit citizens'access to information that does not align with government narratives. This effort is longstanding. In 2019, Russia held exercises to temporarily cut off Russian access to the internet and passed 'Sovereign Internet' legislation in the same year. However, this effort has substantially accelerated after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with most independent media being shuttered or forced abroad, and increasingly draconian restrictions on citizens' abilities to access foreign media. The effect of these restrictions is yet to be seen, as educated urban Russians continue to find inventive ways to get around these measures.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that so far, 123 combat clashes have taken place.

The hottest today remained the situation in the Pokrovsky direction, also Russia is active in the Lyman and Kurakhivsky directions.

During the day, Russian forces launched on the territory of Ukraine two missiles with the use of two missiles and 48 aviation strikes (targeted, in particular, 60 KABív), used to impress 317 kamikadze drones. Made 2772 shelling at the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.

In the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces nine times attacked the vicinity of lipcív, glibokoye and vovčans .ka. All assault actions of the aggressor were successfully repelled by Ukrainian defenders.
Russian losses in this direction so far amount to 62 soldiers killed and wounded, five vehicles and three special equipment units have been destroyed, 25 BPLAs have also been damaged, four vehicles and two artillery systems, one of which is 2C19 "Msta-C".
In the Kupians маkomu direction, Russian forces during the day six times tried to advance to Ukrainian positions near Petropavlívka, synkívka and stelmahívka. Four Russian attacks have already been successfully repelled by the Defense Forces. Two fights are ongoing in the area of synkívki, the situation is controlled.
In the Lyman direction today Russia is quite active - attacked 19 times in the areas of Nevsky, Makiyivka, Grekivka, Terniv and Torsky. There are still six battles being sharpened, all Ukrainian other warriors have stopped. The losses of Russian occupiers are being specified.
In the Sívers мкиkomu direction, Russian forces four times tried to break through Ukrainian defense in the areas of spirnogo and viymka. Never been successful. The situation is under control.
In the Kramatorsky direction, Russian forces attacked nine times near the settlements of Kalinivka, Klishchievka, Chasiv Yar, Andriyivka and Ivanivskke, all attacks suppressed. The goalkeepers have suffered a loss.
In the Toretsky direction, Russian forces, supported by aviation, tried 11 times to carry out assault operations near Toretsk, Iron, North and New York. A fight is going on near New York. The situation is under control.
The greatest activity of the Russian occupiers showed in the Pokrovsky direction. In total, from the beginning of the day, the zagarbniki 41 times tried to bow in Ukrainian defense in the areas of Yuryivka, Novooleksandrivka, Vozdvizhenka, Kalinovogo, Lozuvatsky, Progresa, Novoselivka the First, Eugene, Yasnobrodivka and Karlivka. Currently, 29 Russian attacks have been repelled, 12 fighting continue. Ukrainian defenders are taking measures to stabilize the situation and prevent the advancement of the Russian forces deep into the Ukrainian territory.
According to preliminary information today Ukrainian warriors zneškodili on the pokrovskomu direction 181 Russian occupiers. Three enemy cars destroyed and two damaged. One artillery system has also been destroyed.
In the kurakhívs Наkomu direction Russian forces 17 times attacked Ukrainian positions. The largest activity was shown in the area of konstantinívki and paraskovíivki. The fights are still ongoing in three locations.
In the Vremívs ногоkomu direction, two Russian assaults near Vodânogo. Opponent of success na mav.
Four times the occupiers have unsuccessfully stormed Ukrainian positions in the Orihiv direction, in the area of the settlements of Mala Tokmachka, Novodanilivka, Rabotine and Novoandriivka. There is one attack near Mala Tokmačka.
In the Pridniprovsky direction, the situation has not changed significantly, loss of positions and territories is not allowed. Ukrainian soldiers successfully repelled one attack of Russian terrorists on the left bank of the Dnieper.

Today, the soldiers of the 110th separate mechanized brigade named after the Guardian General Mark Bezruchko should be noted, who firmly maintain the occupied borders, prevent the advancement of the Russian forces and decisively destroy Russian zagarbnikív.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that units of the Sever Group of Forces engaged manpower and hardware of AFU 31st mechanised, 71st motorised infantry, 36th marine, and 13th national guard brigades near Volchansk, Staritsa, and Liptsy (Kharkov region).

Five attacks launched by the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade and the Vostok Special Forces Detachment were repelled during the day.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 210 Ukrainian troops, one tank, one pick-up truck, one Grad MLRS combat vehicle, one Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery systems, one French-made Kaesar, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, two 152-mm D-20, 152-mm Msta-B howitzers, two 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems, and one D-30 howitzer.

The Zapad Group of Forces' units took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on AFU 30th, 43rd, 166th mechanised, 4th tank, 110th, 117th territorial defence, 12th specia forcesl, 1st operational forces brigades near Sinkovka, Stepovaya Novosyolovka (Kharkov region), Serebryanka, Grigorovka, Torskoye and Kirovsk (Donetsk People's Republic).

Two counter-attacks launched by units of AFU 3rd assault and 4th national guard brigades were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 540 Ukrainian troops, one armoured personnel carrier, four motor vehicles, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, 105-mm guns: to include one U.S.-made M119 and one UK-made L-119, three Anklav electronic warfare stations, and three field ammunition depots.

TheYug Group of Forces' units improved the situation along the front line, inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of AFU 28th, 54th, 93rd mechanised, 56th motorised infantry, 79th air assault, 5th assault brigades close to Krasnoye, Kurdyumovka, Katerinovka, Seversk, Elizavetovka, and Chasov Yar (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU lost up to 650 Ukrainian troops and 12 motor vehicles.

twoIn the course of the counter-battery warfare, one 155-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm D-20 self-propelled artillery system, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, one 105-mm UK-made L-119 gun, one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery warfare station, and seven field ammunition depots were eliminated.

The Tsentr Group of Forces' units liberated Sokol (Donetsk People's Republic), as a result of active operations, and improved the tactical situation.

The AFU 24th mechanised, 59th motorised infantry, 46th airmobile brigades were hit close to Volchcheye, Ostroye, Selidovo, Voshod, and Toretsk (Donetsk People's Republic).

Five counter-attacks of the AFU 31st, 41st, 47th mechanised, and 95th air assault brigades were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 415 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, including one U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, two pick-up trucks, one U.S.-made 155-mm Paladin self-propelled artillery system, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, one 105-mm U.S.-made M119 gun, and one 100-mm Rapira anti-tank gun.

The Vostok Group of Forces' units captured more advantageous lines and delivered strikes at manpower and hardware of AFU 72nd mechanised infantry, 120th and 128th territorial defence brigades close to Velikaya Novosyolka, Makarovka, Vodyanoye, and Urozhaynoye (Donetsk People's Republic).

Servicemen of the Armed Forces repelled an attack launched by an assault detachment of the AFU 58th Mechanised Infantry Brigade.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 115 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, and one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 gun.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on AFU 65th mechanised, 128th mountain assault, 35th marine, and 123rd territorial defence brigades close to Rabotino, Pyatikhatki (Zaporozhye region), Nikolskoye and Razliv (Kherson region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 120 Ukrainian troops, eight motor vehicles, three U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, one 122-mm Anklav electronic warfare station, and one AFU field ammunition depot.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Groups of Forces of the Russian Federation's Armed Forces have eliminated: one illumination and guidance radar, one low-altitude detectr, two S-300PS anti-aircraft missile launchers, as well as one oil processing plant and fuel storage facility used to supply military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; one air-delivered ordnance depot and park of the Bayraktar drones at two military airfields; and clusters of enemy manpower and hardware in 127 areas.

The Russian air defence means shot down three UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, one U.S.-made HARM anti-radiation missile, one French-made Hammer aerial guided bomb, three U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and 55 unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 626 aircraft and 277 helicopters, 2,7283 unmanned aerial vehicles, 539 anti-aircraft missile systems, 16,513 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,365 MLRS combat vehicles, 11,456 field artillery guns and mortars, and 23,378 units of special military vehicles have been neutralised.