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Russo-Ukraine War - 15 July 2024 - Day 873

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 from 01 July 2024, Russia implemented an increase in domestic gas prices of 11.2 per cent. This hike is almost certainly intended to increase revenue from Russia's domestic market, in response to the loss of natural gas exports to Europe. This was a consequence of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, as well as Russia intentionally reducing gas supply to Europe in response. In 2023, Gazprom's net annual loss was approximately 629 billion rubles (USD $6.9 billion), its biggest annual loss in 25 years.

Gazprom, one of Russia's state-owned energy companies, is considered to have a monopoly over the domestic gas supply market. Price rises are therefore regulated by the Russian government. This doesn't apply to other producers such as Novatek, which account for a smaller market share.

Inflation in Russia is highly likely to remain above the Central Bank of Russia's target of 4 per cent in the second half of 2024. This is partly due to increases in domestic gas prices alongside other rising household bills and increased government spending — which is mainly driven by Russia's rising defence spending on the war in Ukraine. Gas prices for Russian households are estimated to have increased by nearly 34 per cent since the start of the invasion, despite Russia being the world's second largest producer of natural gas in 2023. These are due to rise a further 8.2 per cent in 2025, which will almost certainly add to inflationary pressures in Russia's economy and weaken spending power for ordinary Russians.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that so far, 110 combat clashes have taken place.

The hottest today remained the situation in the Pokrovsky direction, also the enemy active in Kharkiv, Kurakhiv and Toretsky directions.

During the day, Russian forces made 63 aviation strikes on the territory of Ukraine (in particular, 102 KABs), used 373 kamikadze drones to impress. Made 3101 shelling at the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.

In the Kharkiv direction the Russian aggressor 16 times attacked near deep and vovčans .ka. Three combat clashes near vovchansk continue. According to preliminary calculations, so far Russia has lost 88 people killed and wounded today, also Ukrainian soldiers managed to destroy three artillery systems, 22 BPLAs, two special equipment units and damage a combat armored vehicle, four artillery systems, three car units and one special equipment unit.
In the Kupians маkomu direction, Russian forces tried to advance to Ukrainian positions near Stelmahivka and Petropavlivka four times during the day. Two attacks were successfully repelled by the Defense Forces. The fights continue.
In the Lymans Лиkomu direction, Russian forces attacked five times in the areas of Nevs Наkogo and Terniv. Still sharpening three clashes, all others - Ukrainian warriors stopped. The losses of Russian occupiers are being specified.
In the Sívers камkomu direction, Russian forces six times throughout the day tried to break through Ukrainian defense in the areas of Bílogorivka, Rozdolívka, Verkhnyokamâns сьkogo and Spirnogo. One fight is still going on. The situation is under control.
Six combat clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsky direction. Five attacks of the occupiers in the areas of Grigorivka and Chasovoye Yar were unsuccessful. The battle is ongoing near the Time Yar. Russian forces will suffer the loss.
In the Toretsky direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 12 Russian attacks near North and New York. Seven attacks have failed, the rest are still ongoing.
The greatest activity of the Russian enemy showed today in the pokrovsky direction. In total, since the beginning of the day, the invaders 31 times tried to infiltrate Ukrainian defense in the areas of settlements Novoselivka Persha, Novooleksandrivka, Progres, Yasnobrodivka. Currently, 23 Russian attacks have been repelled, eight boêzítknen Нара continue. Ukrainian defenders are taking measures to stabilize the situation and prevent the advancement of the Russian forces deep into the Ukrainian territory. Russian forces suffers significant losses. According to preliminary information, today Ukrainian soldiers zamnez 344 occupiers, 127 of them - irrevocable. Four combat armored vehicles, four artillery systems, a tank and three vehicles were destroyed. Eight more cannons, six combat armored vehicles and one tank of the occupiers were significantly damaged.
In the kurakhívs рахkomu direction Russian forces 14 times attacked Ukrainian positions. The largest activity was shown in the area of Krasnogorivka and Paraskovíivka. Two attacks near Paraskovíivka are still ongoing.
In the Vremívs ютьсяkomu direction, Ukrainian troops repelled seven Russian attacks near Vodyanyogo, Konstantinivka and Makarivka, two confrontations continue.
Three Russian invaders have unsuccessfully stormed Ukrainian positions in the Orihiv direction, in the area of Small Tokmačka and Novoandriivka.
In the pridniprovsky direction, Russia does not leave trying to knock out Ukrainian units from occupied positions. Three Russian infantry attacks were repelled by Ukrainian soldiers.

Today, for effective and professional combat work, the soldiers of the 25 separate airborne Syčeslav Brigade should be noted, who inflict irreparable losses in live force and equipment to the Russian enemy. Also, they try to keep up with the brothers of paratroopers and soldiers of the 15 brigade of the operational purpose of the National Guard of Ukraine. Hero of Ukraine Lieutenant Bogdan Zavada, who also rightfully destroy Russian forces and force them to renounce their zagarbnic праkih intentions.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that the units of the Sever Group of Forces have engaged manpower and hardware of the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade, the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, the 36th Marine Brigade, and the 13th Ukrainian National Guard Brigade close to Volchansk, Liptsy, Tikhoye, and Volchanskiye Khutora.

In addition, one attack launched by two assault groups of the AFU 71st Jaeger Brigade has been repelled.

The AFU losses were up to 200 Ukrainian troops, three tanks, two pick-up trucks, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzer, one U.S.-made AN/TPQ-64 counter-battery warfare station, and one Nota electronic warfare station.

The units of the Zapad Group of Forces have taken more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on 43rd mechanised, 4th tank brigades of the AFU, and the 1st National Guard Brigade near Kovsharovka, Boguslavka (Kharkov region), Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic), Krasny Liman, and Serebryanka (Donetsk People's Republic).

Four counter-attacks by assault detachments of the AFU 3rd Assault Brigade and the 4th National Guard Brigade have been repelled.

The AFU losses were up to 585 Ukrainian troops, two infantry fighting vehicles, and seven motor vehicles.

In the course of counter-battery warfare, two Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery systems, one Swedish-made 155-mm Archer self-propelled artillery system, one UK-made 105-mm L-119 and one U.S.-made M119 howitzers, Bukovel-AD electronic warfare station have been eliminated.

Nine AFU field ammunition depots have also been destroyed.

The units of the Yug Group of Forces have improved the situation along the front line, defeated manpower and hardware of AFU 24th mechanised, 10th mountain assault brigades near Vyemka and Chasov Yar (Donetsk People's Republic).

Three attacks launched by the AFU 5th Assault Brigade have been repelled.

The AFU losses were up to 540 Ukrainian troops, two HMMWV armoured fighting vehicles, and four motor vehicles.

In addition, during counter-battery warfare, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 self-propelled howitzer, U.S.-made Krab and U.S.-made Paladin self-propelled artillery systems, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzer, three Msta-B howitzers, four 152-mm D-20 guns, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one U.S.-made 122-mm D-30 gun, one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 gun, one BM-21 Grad MLRS combat vehicle, and two Anklav electronic warfare systems have been eliminated.

The units of the Tsentr Group of Forces have improved the tactical situation and defeated 31st, 47th, 110th mechanised, 68th infantry, 95th air assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the 129th Territorial Defence Brigade close to Dimitrov, Vesyoloye, Vozdvizhenka, Katerinovka, Timofeyevka, Zhelannoye, and Dzerzhinsk (Donetsk People's Republic).

In addition, Russian troops have repelled six counter-attacks by 41st, 151st mechanised, 95th air assault, 68th jaeger brigades, and the 425th Separate Assault Battalion of the AFU.

The AFU losses were more than 340 Ukrainian troops, three motor vehicles, one 152-mm Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system, and two 122-mm D-30 howitzers.

The units of the Vostok Group of Forces have improved the situation along the front line. The servicemen also defeated manpower and hardware of 72nd mechanised, 58th motorised infantry brigades, 108th and 128th territorial defence brigades near Nikolskoye, Makarovka, (Donetsk People's Republic) and Lugovskoye (Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses were up to 125 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles, two UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzers, and one 152-mm D-20 howitzer.

The units of the Dnepr Group of Forces have engaged manpower and hardware of the AFU 35th Marine Brigade and the 124th Territorial Defence Brigade close to Tokarevka, Ivanovka, and Antonovka (Kherson region).

The AFU losses were up to 110 Ukrainian troops, six motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one 152-mm Msta-B gun, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and two Anklav-N electronic warfare stations.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 109 areas.

Air defence facilities have shot down one MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, 36 unmanned aerial vehicles, and five U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles.

In total, 628 airplanes and 277 helicopters, 27,622 unmanned aerial vehicles, 551 air defence missile systems, 16,586 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,378 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 11,916 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 23,710 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.