Russo-Ukraine War - 18 July 2024 - Day 876
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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 the Russian government has initiated further restrictions on the use of digital telecommunications in Russia. On 12 July 2024, Russian State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin stated in an interview that Russian authorities had begun to slow down traffic on the encrypted messaging app WhatsApp. The public explanation is to limit the ability of extremist groups to communicate. Under Russian government definitions this likely also includes constraining the ability of opposition activists and those opposed to the war in Ukraine to organise and communicate.
Separately on 12 July 2024, Russian independent media reported that disruption to the YouTube online video platform was due to deliberate slowdowns in traffic by the Russian government. The Presidential Administration is reportedly likely to block YouTube altogether in September 2024. YouTube is relatively popular in Russia, and has been used by opposition activists, most notably the late Alexei Navalny, to disseminate criticism of the Russian government.
As with recent proscription of independent media organisations, and the restriction of other secure communication means these measures represent an acceleration in the long-standing trend increasing government control over access to media and information in Russia. These restrictions in access to social media platforms are likely designed to ensure that the Russian population are only able to access media that conforms to government-controlled narratives. By restricting more secure means of private communication, government surveillance of potential dissenters will be easier, and will create a climate of fear and self-censorship among those who might be critical of the regime.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that so far, there have been 107 combat clashes.
The hottest today remained the situation in the Pokrovsky direction, also the Russian enemy active in Kurakhiv and Toretsky directions.
During the day, Russian forces launched two missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine with the use of three missiles, 54 aviation strikes (actured, in particular, 65 CAB), used 411 kamikaze drones to impress. Made almost 3000 shelling of the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.
In the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces attacked eight times near hlybokoye and vovčans мкуka. All attacks are successfully repelled by Ukrainian defenders. According to preliminary estimates, at the moment, the Russian aggressor's casualties for today are 72 military killed and wounded, also Ukrainian soldiers destroyed three artillery systems, BMPs, six automobile units and three special equipment units, 11 BPLAs, as well as damaged five artillery systems and three vehicles.
In the kupâns сьkomu direction Russian forces during the day 11 times tried to advance to Ukrainian positions near synkívka, stelmahivka, berestovoye and sand. Six Russian attacks were successfully repelled by the Defense Forces. The fights continue.
In the Lymans мкуkomu direction, Russian forces attacked thirteen times in the areas of makííivka, nevs ,kogo, tors сьkogo and terniv. Four clashes are still being sharpened, all others - Ukrainian warriors have stopped. The losses of Russian occupiers are being specified.
In the Sívers 'komu direction, Russian forces five times throughout the day unsuccessfully tried to break through Ukrainian defense in the areas of Pereíznogo, Spirnogo and Viímka.
In the Kramatorsky direction, the Russian enemy activity spilled into five combat clashes. Five attacks in the areas of Ivanivsky, Chasovoy Yar and in the direction of Novomarkovy have been overwhelmed. The goalkeepers will suffer the loss.
In the Toretsky direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 18 Russian attacks near Northern, Toretsky and New York. 16 attacks knocked off, Russian forces had no success, ongoing fights in two locations.
The greatest Russian activity showed today in the pokrovsky direction. In total, since the beginning of the day, the Russian invaders have tried 22 times to infiltrate Ukrainian defense in the areas of the settlements of Vozdvizhenko, Novoselivka Ist, Novooleksandrivka, Progres, Umanske and Yasnobrodivka. Currently, 15 Russian attacks have been repelled, seven boêzítknen три continue. Ukrainian defenders are taking measures to stabilize the situation and prevent the Russian enemy from advancing deep into Ukrainian territory. Russia suffers significant losses - according to preliminary information, today Ukrainian soldiers damaged more than two hundred Russiansin this direction, 73 of them - irrevocably. Destroyed three combat armored machines, three artillery systems, eight vehicles. Two more cannons, a tank and six Russian cars were significantly damaged.
In the kurakhívs Наkomu direction Russian forces 14 times attacked Ukrainian positions. The largest activity was shown in the area of Krasnogorivka and Paraskovíivka. Four attacks near Krasnogorivka are still ongoing.
Six times the Russian invaders have unsuccessfully stormed Ukrainian positions in the Orihiv direction near Mala Tokmachka, Robotiny and Novoandriivka. There is currently one collision in progress, the situation is under control.
In the pridniprovsky direction, the Russian opponent does not leave trying to knock out Ukrainian units from occupied positions. Three unsuccessful Russian attacks were repelled by Ukrainian soldiers.
Today, for effective and professional combat work, the soldiers of 110 separate mechanized brigade named after the Guardian General Mark Bezruchko should be noted, who effectively destroy the enemy, inflict irreparable losses in live force and equipment.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 57th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 125th Territorial Defence Brigade, and 13th National Guard Brigade near Volchansk, Liptsy, and Staritsa (Kharkov region).
Two counter-attacks launched by units of the AFU 92nd Assault Brigade were repelled.
The AFU losses amounted to up to 160 Ukrainian troops, six motor vehicles, one 152-mm Bogdana self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, and two 122-mm D-30 howitzers.
Units of the Zapad Group of Forces continue to take more advantageous lines and positions.
Losses were inflicted on formations of the AFU 21st, 60th, 115th mechanised brigades, and 1st National Guard Brigade near Torskoye, Ivanovka, and Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 520 Ukrainian troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, one 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 howitzer, and one Anklav electronic warfare station.
Six AFU ammunition depots have been destroyed during the day.
As a result of active offensive actions, units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front lines. Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware of the 24th, 54th mechanised brigades, 46th Airmobile Brigade, and 79th Air Assault Brigade near Maksimilyanovka, Katerinovka, Chasov Yar, and Verhnekamenskoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 540 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, and 10 motor vehicles.
In the course of counter-battery warfare, two UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzers, three 122-mm D-30 howitzers, two U.S.-made 105-mm M119 howitzers, one UK-made 105-mm L-119 howitzer, one AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery warfare station, and two Anklav electronic warfare stations were neutralised.
Five AFU ammunition depots were destroyed.
Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on formations of the AFU 32nd, 110th, and 151st mechanised brigades near Toretsk, Novozhelannoye, and Veseloye (Donetsk People's Republic).
Seven counter-attacks launched by units of the AFU 41st Mechanised Brigade and 144th Infantry Brigade were repelled.
The AFU losses amounted to up to 290 Ukrainian troops, one U.S.-made MaxxPro infantry fighting vehicle, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and two 100-mm MT-12 Rapira anti-tank guns.
Units of the Vostok Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 72nd Mechanised Brigade near Ugledar and Vodyanoye (Donetsk People's Republic).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 120 Ukrainian troops, one tank, four motor vehicles, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 towed howitzer, one 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one Nota electronic warfare station.
Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 118th Infantry Brigade, 124th, and 126th territorial defence brigades near Novodanilovka (Zaporozhye region), Kuibishevo, and Novotyaginka (Kherson region).
The AFU losses amounted to up to 125 Ukrainian troops, eight motor vehicles, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, one 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and one Bukovel-AD electronic warfare station.
Moreover, two ammunition depots and one AFU materiel depot were destroyed.
Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces destroyed the infrastructure of one military airfield, as well as engaged AFU manpower and hardware in 127 areas during the day.
Air defence units shot down one MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, three French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs, six U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and 74 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.
Units of the Black Sea Fleet wiped out 10 uncrewed surface vehicles in the Black Sea waters.
In total, 629 airplanes and 277 helicopters, 27,783 unmanned aerial vehicles, 552 air defence missile systems, 16,608 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,379 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 12,037 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 23,800 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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