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7 Kh-101 cruise missiles striking a radio equipment factory in Ternopil.
Fighting has once again broken out between STG government forces and the SDF near the town of Ghanem Ali, east of Raqqa.
The SDF carried out strikes on ISIS-affiliated FPV drone operators reportedly working for the STG in the surrounding desert, which resulted in clashes subsequently resuming on the frontline east of Ghanem Ali. Earlier fighting also took place in this same area from Saturday through to Monday.
The SDF carried out strikes on ISIS-affiliated FPV drone operators reportedly working for the STG in the surrounding desert, which resulted in clashes subsequently resuming on the frontline east of Ghanem Ali. Earlier fighting also took place in this same area from Saturday through to Monday.
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Forwarded from Playfra - Maps & Analyses
Typical 2025 Ukrainian trench system: completely covered by even 2 meters of dirt, leaving only firing positions and entry/exit sticking out uncovered (anti-drone grates can be added to firing positions but are not always present).
This trench in particular was dug behind a natural obstacle, in this case the Yanchur river, and a barbed wire line was added right after the river later on.
This trench, while not completely camouflaged despite the similar color of the covering and surrounding dirt, is very sturdy and requires dozens and dozens of FPV strikes to even blast a small hole through, multiple direct artillery strikes or a direct FAB hit. Unfortunately for Ukraine, these trenches were and are mostly left undefended to Russian forces because of the lack of infantry to man them, and the Russians gladly accept them as mid-way accumulation points for further offensive operations, as if they were artificial settlements/basements.
Once again, I want to stress that even this way of building is not perfect, and would be only in the case of complete camouflage of the trench system inside a treeline or forest area. Camouflage is everything for a position: if you're found, you're automatically a target and you will, eventually, be destroyed.
If you're never found, you can't become a target in the first place, and even ambush attacking infantry under the right conditions.
The same video offers even more information: it shows a failed Russian flagging operation. Once again, I advise caution while mapping Russian or Ukrainian advancements by using flags: everything that moves in the battlefield is struck, and even the primary task itself of the flaggers is to record a video and retreat, and not to occupy a new position and definitely not to consolidate it.
Geolocation: https://x.com/ukrliberation/status/1990498077749465495
Source video: t.iss.one/svarog_usf/551
Coordinates:
This trench in particular was dug behind a natural obstacle, in this case the Yanchur river, and a barbed wire line was added right after the river later on.
This trench, while not completely camouflaged despite the similar color of the covering and surrounding dirt, is very sturdy and requires dozens and dozens of FPV strikes to even blast a small hole through, multiple direct artillery strikes or a direct FAB hit. Unfortunately for Ukraine, these trenches were and are mostly left undefended to Russian forces because of the lack of infantry to man them, and the Russians gladly accept them as mid-way accumulation points for further offensive operations, as if they were artificial settlements/basements.
Once again, I want to stress that even this way of building is not perfect, and would be only in the case of complete camouflage of the trench system inside a treeline or forest area. Camouflage is everything for a position: if you're found, you're automatically a target and you will, eventually, be destroyed.
If you're never found, you can't become a target in the first place, and even ambush attacking infantry under the right conditions.
The same video offers even more information: it shows a failed Russian flagging operation. Once again, I advise caution while mapping Russian or Ukrainian advancements by using flags: everything that moves in the battlefield is struck, and even the primary task itself of the flaggers is to record a video and retreat, and not to occupy a new position and definitely not to consolidate it.
Geolocation: https://x.com/ukrliberation/status/1990498077749465495
Source video: t.iss.one/svarog_usf/551
Coordinates:
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Construction of anti-drone nets continues along the remaining logistical routes used by Ukrainian forces in Donetsk Oblast.
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Ukrainian forces have recaptured the village of Danylivka, Hulyaipole direction, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Pre-war population: ~355.
Total land area: ~0.97 kmยฒ.
The Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e road is now unblocked, but is still very dangerous to move along.
Pre-war population: ~355.
Total land area: ~0.97 kmยฒ.
The Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e road is now unblocked, but is still very dangerous to move along.
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Forwarded from Middle East Spectator โ MES
โ ๐บ๐ธ/๐ธ๐ด NEW: U.S. AFRICOM has attacked Somalia 97 times this year, setting a new record for the highest number of strikes on the country in a single year
The strikes, which are framed as attacks on ISIS-Somalia and Al-Shabaab, have not been without civilian casualties.
American strikes three days ago led to the deaths of at least 12 civilians, including 8 children.
Somali sources report that grieving families are pressured by authorities to remain silent about the civilians killed by the United States and the U.S.-backed 'Danab Brigade.'
@Middle_East_Spectator
The strikes, which are framed as attacks on ISIS-Somalia and Al-Shabaab, have not been without civilian casualties.
American strikes three days ago led to the deaths of at least 12 civilians, including 8 children.
Somali sources report that grieving families are pressured by authorities to remain silent about the civilians killed by the United States and the U.S.-backed 'Danab Brigade.'
@Middle_East_Spectator
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Explosions in Slovyansk, Donetsk Oblast. Russian KAB glide-bombs are striking the city. More have been launched.
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In the Hulyaipole direction, Russian forces continued to advance towards Hulyaipole from the northeast, making additional significant progress in several different areas.
In the southeast, Russian advances behind Vesele forced the remaining Ukrainian formations stationed in and around the village to withdraw to Zelenyi Hai. Russian forces subsequently took full control over Vesele, and advanced down the treelines to the west.
To the west, Russian forces bypassed the village of Zatyshshya from the east, entrenching north of the Kalmychka River. They then crossed the river to the south, capturing treeline positions on the opposite tactical heights, while other forces began pushing to the southwest. The Russians then secured the rest of the positions north of Zatyshshya, began pushing to the northwest of the village, and captured its northern street. Assault groups from the southern bank of the Kalmychka River then entered the southern street of the village from the east, quickly establishing control over it and a section of the road to the south.
To the northwest, Russian forces made additional progress along the tactical heights northeast of Hulyaipole, fleshing out the spearhead towards Varvarivka. They secured the agricultural buildings northwest of Zatyshshya and the treelines to the north, before crossing the Velyka Novosilka - Hulyaipole Road, and entering three parallel treelines to the west. Other assault groups secured the rest of the positions north of the gulley west of Yablukove, and advanced southwest and uphill to the other treelines west of the Velyka Novosilka - Hulyaipole Road.
To the north, Russian forces continued taking positions in the direction of the Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e Road and captured new positions in three separate treelines north of the initial breakthrough to the reservoirs. Meanwhile, DRGs penetrated further west, and came within 500 metres of the Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e Road and the village of Varvarivka.
+ ~24.07 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
In the southeast, Russian advances behind Vesele forced the remaining Ukrainian formations stationed in and around the village to withdraw to Zelenyi Hai. Russian forces subsequently took full control over Vesele, and advanced down the treelines to the west.
To the west, Russian forces bypassed the village of Zatyshshya from the east, entrenching north of the Kalmychka River. They then crossed the river to the south, capturing treeline positions on the opposite tactical heights, while other forces began pushing to the southwest. The Russians then secured the rest of the positions north of Zatyshshya, began pushing to the northwest of the village, and captured its northern street. Assault groups from the southern bank of the Kalmychka River then entered the southern street of the village from the east, quickly establishing control over it and a section of the road to the south.
To the northwest, Russian forces made additional progress along the tactical heights northeast of Hulyaipole, fleshing out the spearhead towards Varvarivka. They secured the agricultural buildings northwest of Zatyshshya and the treelines to the north, before crossing the Velyka Novosilka - Hulyaipole Road, and entering three parallel treelines to the west. Other assault groups secured the rest of the positions north of the gulley west of Yablukove, and advanced southwest and uphill to the other treelines west of the Velyka Novosilka - Hulyaipole Road.
To the north, Russian forces continued taking positions in the direction of the Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e Road and captured new positions in three separate treelines north of the initial breakthrough to the reservoirs. Meanwhile, DRGs penetrated further west, and came within 500 metres of the Hulyaipole - Pokrovsk'e Road and the village of Varvarivka.
+ ~24.07 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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In the Pokrovsk'e direction, both Russian and Ukrainian forces have advanced, each advancing in important areas.
In the northeast, Russian forces levelled the frontline southwest of Orestopil, capturing new positions in the treelines and forest plantations south of the Vovcha River.
To the west, the Russians advanced beyond the gulley north of Oleksiivka, capturing new treeline positions there, and approaching the village of Tykhe from the south. They also advanced to the treeline northeast of Novooleksandrivka, establishing control over it.
To the southwest, Russian forces advanced west of Novooleksandrivka and northwest up the nearby road, entering and capturing the village of Hai. They then levelled the frontline between Yehorivka and Hai, capturing positions in six different treelines.
Meanwhile, new Ukrainian reinforcements brought in from the Orikhiv direction, along with elements of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" carried out counterattacks on the village of Danylivka, recently captured by Russia. They advanced east from their positions south of Ostapivske, entering the western part of Danylivka. They quickly advanced further eastwards, recapturing the rest of the village in around two days of fighting. Since then, they have infiltrated the western half of neighbouring Yehorivka where fighting is ongoing.
+ ~18.68 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
+ ~3.93 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
In the northeast, Russian forces levelled the frontline southwest of Orestopil, capturing new positions in the treelines and forest plantations south of the Vovcha River.
To the west, the Russians advanced beyond the gulley north of Oleksiivka, capturing new treeline positions there, and approaching the village of Tykhe from the south. They also advanced to the treeline northeast of Novooleksandrivka, establishing control over it.
To the southwest, Russian forces advanced west of Novooleksandrivka and northwest up the nearby road, entering and capturing the village of Hai. They then levelled the frontline between Yehorivka and Hai, capturing positions in six different treelines.
Meanwhile, new Ukrainian reinforcements brought in from the Orikhiv direction, along with elements of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" carried out counterattacks on the village of Danylivka, recently captured by Russia. They advanced east from their positions south of Ostapivske, entering the western part of Danylivka. They quickly advanced further eastwards, recapturing the rest of the village in around two days of fighting. Since then, they have infiltrated the western half of neighbouring Yehorivka where fighting is ongoing.
+ ~18.68 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
+ ~3.93 kmยฒ in favour of Ukraine.
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In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces continue to advance, making new progress within Novopavlivka.
After securing the town centre and part of the northern streets, Russian forces made some additional progress closer to the Solena River, where they captured new positions in the residential blocks there.
Additionally, the Russians were able to successfully cross the Solena River from the highway bridge and captured positions in the residential area surrounding School No. 2. They then went on to advance further northwest, reaching the northwestern outskirts of Novopavlivka, where fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian forces are making extensive use of FPV drones to kill as many of the Russian soldiers who entered the town as possible. Small Ukrainian assault groups are also operating in the area.
+ ~1.55 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
After securing the town centre and part of the northern streets, Russian forces made some additional progress closer to the Solena River, where they captured new positions in the residential blocks there.
Additionally, the Russians were able to successfully cross the Solena River from the highway bridge and captured positions in the residential area surrounding School No. 2. They then went on to advance further northwest, reaching the northwestern outskirts of Novopavlivka, where fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian forces are making extensive use of FPV drones to kill as many of the Russian soldiers who entered the town as possible. Small Ukrainian assault groups are also operating in the area.
+ ~1.55 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian forces continue to advance and have made new progress north of Pokrovsk and in the Myrnohrad Pocket.
North of Pokrovsk, Russian forces continued to advance and have cleared additional positions in the treelines outside the city.
In southern Myrnohrad, following the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the southern part of the pocket, Russian forces made additional progress in the southern part of the city. They advanced northwest through the low-rise residential areas, reaching the cemetery and bringing most of the southern low-rise areas under their control. Additionally, they were able to further expand their zone of control in the high-rise buildings of the Zapadny District, capturing at least seven more high-rise buildings, along with School No. 8 and the local kindergarten.
In northern Pokrovsk, Russian forces made some more progress in the northeastern high-rise blocks, bypassing the school from the south, capturing an additional four high-rise buildings, and entering the garage cooperatives to the southwest. Additionally, the Russians levelled the frontline north of Myrnohrad, captured most of the rest of the 3-story buildings in the northern districts, and entered the low-rise residential areas in the direction of the city centre.
In Rodynske, heavy fighting continues. Russian forces managed to recapture the southern half of the central-most block of 3-story buildings. They also recaptured Memorial Park and consolidated in several buildings on Tsentralna Street.
+ ~3.13 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
North of Pokrovsk, Russian forces continued to advance and have cleared additional positions in the treelines outside the city.
In southern Myrnohrad, following the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the southern part of the pocket, Russian forces made additional progress in the southern part of the city. They advanced northwest through the low-rise residential areas, reaching the cemetery and bringing most of the southern low-rise areas under their control. Additionally, they were able to further expand their zone of control in the high-rise buildings of the Zapadny District, capturing at least seven more high-rise buildings, along with School No. 8 and the local kindergarten.
In northern Pokrovsk, Russian forces made some more progress in the northeastern high-rise blocks, bypassing the school from the south, capturing an additional four high-rise buildings, and entering the garage cooperatives to the southwest. Additionally, the Russians levelled the frontline north of Myrnohrad, captured most of the rest of the 3-story buildings in the northern districts, and entered the low-rise residential areas in the direction of the city centre.
In Rodynske, heavy fighting continues. Russian forces managed to recapture the southern half of the central-most block of 3-story buildings. They also recaptured Memorial Park and consolidated in several buildings on Tsentralna Street.
+ ~3.13 kmยฒ in favour of Russia.
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Deepstate, Iโm not sure that the SBU would be pleased with you leaking that the Russians have regained the ability to teleport.
OPSPEC clearly isnโt being respected ๐
OPSPEC clearly isnโt being respected ๐
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Taking a break from updates today.
The interactive map has been updated as usual.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.99496961985554%2C36.630639615401606&z=11
The interactive map has been updated as usual.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1thW9kqnDOaS2lAepLhLdzSX8Ur9Sc4k&ll=47.99496961985554%2C36.630639615401606&z=11
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Map showing the areas of control from each side.
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Iโve said it every time before and Iโll say it again: this peace plan will amount to nothing.
None of the sides in this war (US, Ukraine, Russia) have a plan which they will all agree to, and the U.S. is trying to continue extend the warโs longevity by delaying the inevitable.
It is in US foreign interests to keep Russia and Ukraine fighting. Extend Russia, focus on china, combat and topple opposers to their hegemonic ambitions one by one - not all at once.
None of the sides in this war (US, Ukraine, Russia) have a plan which they will all agree to, and the U.S. is trying to continue extend the warโs longevity by delaying the inevitable.
It is in US foreign interests to keep Russia and Ukraine fighting. Extend Russia, focus on china, combat and topple opposers to their hegemonic ambitions one by one - not all at once.
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