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Russo-Ukraine War - 22 July 2024 - Day 880

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 it is highly likely that over 30,000 Rosgvardiya (Russian National Guard) personnel are currently deployed to Ukraine. The majority of Rosgvardiya's personnel are almost certainly conducting rear area security operations, with only a few units engaging in frontline fighting.

Rosgvardiya's premiere combat unit, the 116th Special Purpose Brigade, highly likely consists of 3 regiments of troops, with access to tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and artillery.

Since the start of 2024, Rosgvardiya has almost certainly attempted to increase its frontline forces through absorbing Russian irregular formations. Rosgvardiya successfully integrated the Donetsk People's Republic Vostok Battalion into its ranks during May 2024. It is highly likely that the anticipated agreement for Wagner forces to serve under Rosgvardiya's 1st Volunteer Corps broke down in March 2024.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in total, 133 combat encounters have taken place since the beginning of this day.

Russian zagarbniki made three missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine, using three missiles, and 71 air strikes, dropping 84 kabi. In addition, the Russians used 455 kamikaze drones to impress and carried out more than 3,000 shells on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.

In the Kharkiv direction, Russian forces seven times unsuccessfully attacked the defensive borders of Ukrainian warriors near vovčans Наka and deep.
In the Kupians напряkomu direction, Russian forces carried out offensive assaults in the areas of Berestovoye and Glushkivka eight times. Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks, six more - currently ongoing.
In the Lyman direction during the day Russian zagarbniki 10 times attacked the positions of Ukrainians near Torsky, Novosergiyivka, Makiyivka, Terniv, as well as the Serebryansky Forest. Six attacks - repelled, four - still going.
In the Siversky direction during combat clashes, defenders of Ukrainian land repelled six Russian attacks in the areas of Verkhnyokamiansky, Viymki, Spirnogo, Orihovo-Vasilivki and Pereyznogo. There is currently one attack near Verkhnyokamians зіkogo. The situation is under control.
In the direction of Kramators Біkomu, Russian forces became active, carrying out 28 offensive actions near the Time Yar, Bondarnoy, Minkivka, Vasyukivka, Grigorivka, Kalinivka, White Mountain, Andriyivka and Klishchievka. Defense Forces repelled 21 attacks, seven more - to go.
Russia suffers significant losses - Ukrainian warriors zneškodili 183 occupants, 66 of them - bezovorotno. Also destroyed one BMP, BM-21 "Hail", mortar, MT-12 anti-tank cannon, ammunition warehouse and two vehicles. To the same, damaged the howitzer "Msta-B", two mortars, anti-tankovu mt-12 and three units of motor transport.
In the Toretsky direction Russians attacked Ukrainian troops 15 times near Toretsk, Zaliznogo, New York and Northern. Fourteen fights are over, another battle continues.
The largest activity of Russian zagarbniki showed today in the Pokrovsky direction. Since the beginning of this day, the Russians have tried 38 times to break through Ukrainian defense near the settlements of Vozdvizhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Novoselivka the First, Ivanivka, Panteleimonivka, New York, Lozuvatske, Timofiyivka, Progres, Vovche, Yasnobrodivka and Umanske. Defense forces repelled 29 attacks, nine are still going.
According to detailed information, today 176 Russian troops were defecated in this direction, 69 of them - irrevocably. Also destroyed a grenade launcher "AGS-17" and five units of motor transport. In addition, the D-30 tank and howitzer were damaged.
In the kurakhivs вавkomu direction, Russian forces 13 times attacked Ukrainian positions near krasnogorivka, georgííivka and paraskovíivka. Ten attacks - knocked off, three more - still ongoing.
In the oríhívs лиkomu direction, the zagarbniki carried out one offensive action near robotiny, where they suffered defeats.
In the Pridnipro direction, all efforts of the Russian occupiers to drain Ukrainian units from occupied positions on the left bank of the Dnieper were also unsuccessful.
In other directions, the situation has not changed significantly.

Today it is worth celebrating the soldiers of the 110th separate mechanized brigade of the name of general-guard Mark Bezručko, who effectively destroy the Russian enemy and firmly hold the defense.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that 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 Belyy Kolodez, Staritsa, Liptsy, and Volchansk (Kharkov region). Three attacks launched by the 92nd Assault and 36th Marine Brigade were repelled by the Russian troops.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 270 Ukrainian troops, four motor vehicles, one Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery system, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, and one 105-mm L-118 howitzer.

The Zapad Group of Forces has taken more advantageous lines and positions. The Group inflicted damage on the 54th Mechanised Brigade, 57th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 144th Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine close to Peschanoye (Kharkov region), Makeyevka (Lugansk People's Republic), and Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic). Moreover, two counterattacks launched by the AFU 66th and 67th mechanised brigades were repelled.

The enemy lost more than 520 Ukrainian troops, one German-made Leopard tank, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, and nine motor vehicles.

In counter-battery warfare, the Russian troops hit one Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery system, one U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzer, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, one UK-made 105-mm L-119 howitzer, and one 100-mm MT-12 Rapira gun. In addition, three AFU ammunition depots have been destroyed.

The Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front line and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the AFU 28th Mechanised Brigade, 93rd and 79th air assault brigades, 5th Assault Brigade near Dyleyevka, Konstantinovka, and Katerinovka (Donetsk People's Republic). The Russian troops repelled two attacks of the AFU 5th Assault Brigade.

The enemy suffered losses amounting up to 620 Ukrainian troops, two U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carriers, and five motor vehicles.

In addition, in counter-battery warfare, the Russian troops hit two UK-made 155-mm FH-70 howitzers, three 152-mm D-20 guns, one 122-mm D-30 howitzer, one U.S.-made 105-mm M119 guns, two 105-mm L-119 howitzers, U.S.-made AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-50 counter-battery warfare radar stations.

The Tsentr Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted fire damage on the 32nd, 41st, 110th, 151st mechanised, and 68th infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as well as on the 129th Territorial Defence Brigade close to Toretsk, Zhelannoye, Volchye, Timofeyevka, Vesyoloye, and Grodovka (Donetsk People's Republic). The Russian troops repelled six counter-attacks launched by the AFU 53rd, 151st mechanised, 95th Airborne and 68th Jaeger brigades and Lyut Assault Brigade of the National Police of Ukraine.

The enemy lost up to 335 Ukrainian troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, four motor vehicles, one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, and three 122-mm D-30 howitzers.

The Vostok Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted fire damage on manpower and military hardware of the 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 120th and 123rd territorial defence brigades close to Vodyanoye, Neskuchnoye, Novosyolka, Prechistovka, and Stepnoye (Donetsk People's Republic). One counter-attack launched by the AFU 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade was repelled.

The AFU losses included more than 110 Ukrainian troops, five motor vehicles, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers, one UK-made 155-mm FH-70 towed howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 howitzer, and one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system.

The Dnepr Group of Forces engaged manpower and military hardware of the 103rd, 124th territorial defence brigades, and 15th National Guard Brigade near Kapulovka (Dnepropetrovsk region), Antonovka (Kherson region), and Malaya Tokmachka (Zaporozhye region).

The AFU losses amounted to more than 115 Ukrainian troops, four motor vehicles, two U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer, and one 122-mm D-30 gun.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have engaged one P-18 air target detection and tracking radar as well as AFU manpower and military hardware in 113 areas during the day.

Russian air defence systems have shot down three U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles, six U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and 163 unmanned aerial vehicles, with 80 of them shot down over the territory of the Russian Federation.

In total, 630 airplanes and 278 helicopters, 28,118 unmanned aerial vehicles, 554 air defence missile systems, 16,629 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,381 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 12,224 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 23,941 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.