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Russo-Ukraine War - 24 October 2024 - Day 974

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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 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in total, since the beginning of this day, there have been 157 combat clashes. Ukrainian defenders continue to decisively interrupt the attempts of the Russian enemy to advance into the depths of Ukrainian territory, giving him a fiery impression.

Russian zagarbniki launched one missile strike on the territory of Ukraine, 67 airstrikes, dropping 111 controlled aviation bombs. In addition, more than 580 kamikaze drones were recruited for impressions and carried out more than three thousand shells on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.

In the Kharkiv direction, the Russian enemy has attacked the positions of Ukrainian units in the areas of Vovchansk and Starica eight times without success.
In the Kupians льніkomu direction, Russian forces carried out offensive actions near Golubivka, Pi киany, Lozova, Kruglyakivka, Novoosinovogo and Cherry.
Ukrainian defenders have stopped eight Russian attacks, five more continue so far.
In the Lyman direction, Russian invaders 23 times attacked the positions of Defense Forces near the settlements of Druzhelyubivka, Katerinivka, Grekivka, Tverdohlibove, Terni, Zarichne, Torske and Serebryanka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Sívers ційkomu direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled one assault of occupation troops near Viymka.
In the Kramators позиkomu direction, Russian forces with the support of aviation attacked Ukrainian positions near the time gap and predtečinogo. Defense forces stopped both attacks of the Russian attackers.
In the Pokrovsky direction, since the beginning of this day, Russian forces attacked 43 times in the areas of Vozdvizhenko, Novotoretska, Novogrodivki, Krasnogo Yaru, Marinivka and Nikolaivka. Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 Russian assault actions, seven boêzítknen захи are still sharpened.
Today, according to preliminary data, 289 invaders were killed in this direction, of which 126 were irrevocable. One tank, four battle armored vehicles, two vehicles and two artillery systems were also destroyed. Another tank, three armored vehicles, two artillery systems, one anti-aircraft missile complex and four vehicles were damaged.
In the Kurakhiv direction, Russian forces made 26 attempts to break through Ukrainian defense near the settlements of Tsukurine, Zelanne Second, Georgievka, Dalne, Novoselidivka and Konstantinivka. Eighteen clashes completed, eight more to go.
In this direction, according to preliminary data, the Russian casualties were irreversible and the wounded amounted to 61 occupiers. One combat armored vehicle and car were also destroyed.
In the Vremívs міkomu direction, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian units near Epiphany and Novoukrainka five times. All attacks are called off.
In the Orihívs вkomu direction in the areas of novodanilívka and novoandrívka, Ukrainian defenders repelled four Russian attacks. The situation is under control of Ukrainian defenders.
In the Pridniprovsky direction, troops of the zagarbnikív tried three times unsuccessfully to push the Defense Forces units out of their occupied positions. Took the losses and stepped back.
There are no special changes in the rest of the directions.

The operation is ongoing in the Kursk region. Russian aviation continues to destroy their villages and cities with controlled airstrikes, known for 16 airstrikes of 18th Kabama.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that in Kharkov direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted losses on formations of the 57th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 92nd Air Assault Brigade, 112th and 113th territorial defence brigades near Liptsy, Volchansk, and Okhrimovka (Kharkov region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 95 troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, six motor vehicles, one 152-mm D-20 gun, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, and two ammunition depots.

Units of the Zapad Group of Forces improved the tactical situation and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the 14th, 44th mechanised brigades, 77th Airmobile Brigade, 3rd Assault Brigade of the AFU, and 1st National Guard Brigade near Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Berestovoye, Novoyegorovka (Kharkov region), Olivovsky Yar, and Serebryansky forestry.

Three counter-attacks launched by assault detachments of the 60th, 67th mechanised brigades of the AFU, and 119th Territorial Defence Brigade were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to more than 490 troops, one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, four pickup trucks, one UK-made 155-mm Braveheart self-propelled artillery system, one 155-mm M198 howitzer and two 155-mm M114 howitzers made by the USA, one 85-mm D-44 gun, and one Anklav-N electronic warfare station.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions and inflicted losses on formations of the 24th, 33rd, 54th mechanised brigades, 79th Air Assault Brigade, 46th, 81st airmobile brigades of the AFU, and 37th Marine Brigade near Semyonovka, Dalneye, Zvanovka, Seversk, Vesyoly Gai, Ilyinka, Yelizavetovka, Chasov Yar, and Kurakhovo (Donetsk People's Republic).

The AFU losses amounted to more than 785 troops, eight motor vehicles, two 152-mm D-20 guns, two 122-mm D-30 howitzers, three M113 armoured personnel carriers and three 105-mm M119 guns made by the USA.

Units of the Tsentr Group of Forces continued advancing to the depth of the enemy's defences and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the 32nd Mechanised Brigade, 95th Air Assault Brigade, 68th Jaeger Brigade of the AFU, 38th Marine Brigade, 109th and 122nd territorial defence brigades near Dimitrov, Dzerzhinsk, Druzhba, Rozovka, Sukhaya Balka, Grishino, and Zarya (Donetsk People's Republic).

Eleven counter-attacks launched by formations of the 23rd, 93rd, 100th mechanised brigades, 5th Assault Brigade, 49th, 425th assault battalions of the AFU, 38th Marine Brigade, and Lyut Assault Brigade of the National Police of Ukraine were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 465 troops, one infantry fighting vehicle, two M113 armoured personnel carriers and one HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle made by the USA, one 152-mm Msta-B howitzer, one 152-mm D-20 gun, one 122-mm Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, and three 122-mm D-30 howitzers.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front line and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of the 72nd Mechanised Brigade, 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade, 48th Assault Battalion of the AFU, and 117th Territorial Defence Brigade near Shakhtyorskoye, Trudovoye, Novopol, and Makarovka (Donetsk People's Republic). One counter-attack launched by an assault detachment of the 113th Territorial Defence Brigade was repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 100 troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, four motor vehicles, two U.S.-made 155-mm M198 howitzers, and one 152-mm D-20 gun. Three field ammunition depots were eliminated.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on formations of the 35th Marine Brigade, 121st, 124th, 126th territorial defence brigades near Inzhenernoye (Zaporozhye region), Lvovo, Ingulets, and Veletenskoye (Kherson region).

The AFU losses amounted to up to 65 troops, six motor vehicles, one 152-mm D-20 gun, and one 152-mm Msta-B towed howitzer. One German-made IRIS-T SAM launcher and one ammunition depot were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces delivered strikes at infrastructure of airfields, as well as engaged manpower and military hardware of the enemy in 139 areas.

Air defence units shot down six U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles and 77 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 646 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 34,250 unmanned aerial vehicles, 584 anti-aircraft missile systems, 18,785 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,478 MLRS combat vehicles, 16,657 field artillery guns and mortars, and 27,535 units of support military vehicles have been neutralised.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation also reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces continued offensive operations and inflicted losses on formations of the 22nd, 41st, 47th, 115th mechanised brigades, 17th Tank Brigade, 82nd, 95th air assault brigades, 36th Marine Brigade, 112th and 129th territorial defence brigades of the AFU near Daryino, Zeleny Shlyakh, Nizhny Klin, Novoivanovka, Plyokhovo, and Sverdlikovo.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces repelled three counter-attacks of the enemy's in the direction of Nizhny Klin, Novoivanovka, and Plyokhovo, as well as thwarted three AFU attempts to launch counter-attacks towards Daryino, Zeleny Shlyakh, and Lyubimovka.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 40 troops killed and wounded, one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, and one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier. Eight AFU servicemen surrendered.

Army Aviation and artillery strikes inflicted losses on manpower clusters and hardware of the 22nd, 41st, 47th, 61st, 115th mechanised brigades, 17th Tank Brigade, 80th, 82nd, 95th air assault brigades, 36th Marine Brigade, 103rd, 112th, 129th territorial defence brigades of the AFU, and 17th National Guard Brigade near Gogolevka, Daryino, Zaoleshenka, Zeleny Shlyakh, Kruglenkoye, Kubatkin, Lebedevka, Loknya, Martynovka, Mikhaylovka, Nizhny Klin, Nikolayevo-Daryino, Nikolsky, Novoivanovka, Novy Put, Oleshnya, Plyokhovo, Pravda, Sverdlikovo, Tolsty Lug, and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye.

Operational-Tactical Aviation and Missile Troops delivered strikes at concentration areas in Sumy region and reserves of the 41st, 115th mechanised brigades, 82nd, 95th air assault brigades, 1004th Security and Service Brigade, 103rd Territorial Defence Brigade, and 1st National Guard Brigade near Belovody, Velikaya Pisarevka, Zhuravka, Malushino, Novonikolayevka, Pavlovka, and Popovka.

Over the past 24 hours, the AFU losses amounted to up to 280 troops and nine units of hardware, including one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, one U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carrier, six armoured fighting vehicles, as well as two artillery guns, two motor vehicles, and one electronic warfare station. Eight AFU servicemen surrendered.

Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk region, the enemy lost more than 26,222 troops, 176 tanks, 93 infantry fighting vehicles, 104 armoured personnel carriers, 995 armoured fighting vehicles, 683 motor vehicles, 226 artillery guns, 38 MLRS launchers, including nine of HIMARS and six of MLRS made by the USA, nine anti-aircraft missile launchers, five transport and loading vehicles, 56 EW stations, 11 counter-battery warfare radars, three air defence radars, 22 pieces of engineering and other equipment, including 13 counterobstacle vehicles, one UR-77 mine clearing vehicle, and three armoured recovery vehicles.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units is in progress.