❗️🇷🇺🇺🇦 According to preliminary information, Ukrainian formations blew up the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station in Kherson Region.
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❗️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Destruction of the Kakhovskaya HPP: what is known as of 15:00

▪️Authorities of the Kherson region announced preparations for the evacuation of residents of the Novokahovsky, Golopristansky and Aleshkinsky districts. At the same time, in Novaya Kakhovka, the water has already risen to a level of more than 11 meters.

▪️ The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, said that the water level for cooling the ZNPP is falling, but there are alternative reservoirs. At the same time, a representative of the nuclear power plant pointed to the preservation of the water level in the cooling pond at the previous level of 16.67 meters.

▪️ Ukrainian authorities reported that 150 tons of engine oil had entered the Dnieper. At the same time, at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, the likelihood of up to 300 tons of oil getting into the river was discussed.

▪️ Representatives of Ukraine initiated a meeting of the UN Security Council because of the destruction of the dam and called on the G7 countries and the EU to immediately consider imposing new sanctions on the Russian Federation.

🔻Statements of foreign leaders

▪️German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the disaster at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station a "new dimension" of the conflict and said that Berlin would continue to help Ukraine.

▪️ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pointed out that the destruction of the dam once again demonstrates the brutality of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

▪️ The head of the European Council, Charles Michel, blamed Russia for the incident and pointed to bringing all those involved in the incident to justice.

▪️ Similar rhetoric was also heard from Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipovsky and others.

🔻The leadership of the Western countries, in the usual manner, made harsh accusations of Russia being involved in the creation of a humanitarian catastrophe. They do not provide evidence for their words, and they do not need them when a new reason has appeared to criticize the Russian authorities. At the same time, they are clearly not going to recall the regular shelling of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station by Ukrainian formations, as well as the tests of the AFU to destroy the dam.
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situation by the end of June 14, 2023

According to the official authorities, the water from the Dnieper will return to its normal course by June 20. But the flooded areas have yet to bounce back.

▪️ At the suggestion of the Ukrainian authorities of the information and psychological warfare, a scenario divorced from reality of the offensive of Ukrainian formations deep into the Kherson region and the borders of Crimea is spreading.

According to the enemy’s plan, a crossing will be built through the swampy area for the transfer of a large-scale shock fist, which should occupy Novaya Kakhovka, and later deliver dissecting blows through Chaplinka to Armyansk and Melitopol.

Such a scenario, given the unsuitability of the territories on the left bank of the Dnieper, looks implausible.

▪️ Most likely, such messages are spread in order to disguise the direction of the transfer of reinforcements: recently three brigades were transferred from Nikolaev to the Donbass. In addition, informants from the field report a constant transfer of equipment to the east.

🔻The scenario of a landing operation in the Kakhovka Reservoir is much more likely: after the shallowing of the basin, mine-explosive barriers were damaged, so the option of dropping landing groups in this area is potentially possible.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Military correspondent Alexander Kots has shared interesting footage of Russian troops using Chinese Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles from AODES in the Kherson region.

Last month, it was reported that 537 vehicles of this type had been delivered, with plans to purchase an additional 1,590 units equipped with heating systems for winter operations in 2024.

While they may not appear as significant as tanks and howitzers, the importance of these all-terrain vehicles cannot be overstated. They enable the quick transport of ammunition to positions and facilitate the movement of personnel and wounded individuals.

This greatly enhances the combat stability of the unit, particularly in trench warfare with a static front line.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Kherson direction: Bold Russian Armed Forces counterattack in Krynki
Situation as of 16:00, November 24, 2023

🔻Last night, the 810th Marine Brigade and the 144th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces launched a surprise counterattack against Ukrainian marines stationed near Krynki.

▪️ The swift attack resulted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) being driven out of the forest area, causing chaos and disorder among the Ukrainian Navy Marine Corps, who started retreating from their positions.

▪️ In a brief confrontation, the Ukrainian Navy marines regrouped near the shore, requesting evacuation, but were once again targeted by MLRS fire and suffered casualties.

🔻Currently, the hedgerows are free of enemy forces, and all AFU units have consolidated in private buildings along the banks of the Dnieper River. Two new assault groups were deployed from the right bank during the night for a counterattack. However, the Russian Armed Forces are currently holding their positions.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian formations have been intensively shelling the left bank of the Kherson region.

Today, Hola Prystan, Kozachyi Lahery, Kardashinka, Kakhovka, and Korsunka were hit by fire. Incidents were also reported in Novaya Kakhovka, resulting in the death of one civilian and damage to civilian infrastructure.

Furthermore, the Gornostaevsky District was targeted by the enemy, causing temporary power outages in some settlements.

Damage has been documented at the Kakhovka 330 kV substation, which plays a crucial role in the region's power supply. The AFU has been targeting this facility for the past two days.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Kherson Direction: Positional Battles in the Forest
Situation as of 19:00, November 28, 2023

🔻During the night of November 28, the Katran group command once again deployed assault groups to consolidate their position in the forest adjacent to Krynki.

▪️ Two detachments took up positions in a small forest south of the village and began establishing strongholds. They came under heavy shelling. Subsequently, a reconnaissance group from the Russian Armed Forces attacked Ukrainian marines resulting in the death of three people and injuries to three others.

▪️ In the morning, the wounded were evacuated to a makeshift hospital set up in a warehouse on the northern outskirts of Krynoki. They were then transferred to the right bank via Frolov Island.

▪️ Nevertheless, new assault groups arrived to replace them. With the cover of artillery and drones, they attempted to gain a foothold in the depths of the forest.

🔻Despite the losses and the Ukrainian formations' inability to advance further, the enemy remains firmly entrenched on the left bank of the Dnieper. This has been facilitated by the active support of artillery and drones, which continues without interruption. Additionally, the tactic of concealing the prevailing problems within the Dnepr group has contributed to the enemy's stronghold.

Some time ago, we discussed the challenges faced by military personnel in the Kherson Region. Unfortunately, some of these issues remain relevant today. The lack of competent and adequate management is one such problem, as highlighted by Two Majors, which leads to unnecessary personnel losses.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Kherson direction:
situation as of 16:00, December 4, 2023

🔻The situation in Krynki remains unchanged. Ukrainian formations are still holding a bridgehead in the populated area and attempting to expand their control into the forest.

▪️ Last night, two assault groups from the 1st battalion of the 38th Marine Corps of the Ukrainian Navy positioned themselves south of the greenhouses adjacent to the plantings in the southern part of Krynoki, indicating a slight advancement of the Marines to the south.

▪️ The group was dispersed and suffered casualties as a result of artillery and mortar fire from the Russian Armed Forces. The wounded and deceased were evacuated to the northern part of the village and then transported to the right bank.

❗️Overall, the situation in the Kherson direction remains unchanged. Ukrainian marines are attempting to advance further, but with limited success. However, as the weather gets colder, the Dnieper river will freeze, making it easier for ground troops to cross.

With the Katran strike group already having a bridgehead, we can expect larger attacks once the soil and water freeze. At this moment, units from the 37th Marine Brigade are being transferred to the left bank.

Previously, this brigade did not participate in battles on the left bank and is fully staffed. The introduction of the 37th brigade suggests losses in other brigades and an early activation of the front.

Of interest: with the arrival of the 37th brigade in the contact zone, there have been noticeable changes in the usage of the Bayraktar UAV. Over the past few days, the drone has been taking off from the Kulbakino airfield, which has not been observed in the past year.

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❗️🇷🇺🇺🇦 During the week, AFU drone raids on Russian regions continued. As before, settlements in the Belgorod, Donetsk and Kherson regions most often come under fire from Ukrainian formations.

▪️ The AFU tried several times to attack targets in the rear regions of Russia. Russian air defense systems shot down several enemy drones in the Smolensk, Oryol, Ryazan, Rostov and Moscow regions. At the end of the week, the AFU once again used modernized S-200 missiles to attempt an attack on the Krasnodar Territory.

▪️ In the border region , the Belgorod region remains the leader in the number of shellings: more than 300 arrivals were recorded, two people were wounded. In the Kursk region, the village of Tetkino was under fire from the AFU several times a week. There were also reports of shelling and air defense operations in the Bryansk region.

▪️ The AFU continued to fire at the DPR. Over the entire period, more than 400 shells were fired across the republic. Most often, the western regions of Donetsk, as well as Gorlovka, were under fire. In addition, on November 29, S-200 missiles were intercepted over Mariupol. In just a week of shelling, 21 people were wounded and one more was killed.

▪️ The frequency of missile attacks on settlements in the Zaporizhia region has increased. The enemy attacked the city of Polohy several times during the week, including from the HIMARS rocket launcher: two people were killed and six more were wounded. On November 28, six rockets were fired at the city of Tokmak: several rockets hit the territory of a kindergarten and a local hospital.

▪️ The shelling of the left bank of the Kherson region did not stop. The AFU targeted civilian infrastructure facilities, including the Kakhovka 330 kV substation . On November 28, the enemy attacked the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs building in Yubileiny from the HIMARS rocket launcher: four people were killed and 18 more were injured. In total, over 400 shells were fired across the region.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Kherson Direction: Ongoing Battles in Krynki
Situation as of 15:00, December 20, 2023

🔻In Krynki, the Ukrainian command has initiated a partial withdrawal of marines from the left to the right bank due to significant losses in manpower within the Katran strike group.

▪️ Taking advantage of unfavorable weather conditions that night, the wounded from Krynki were evacuated to Tyaginka. In response, the enemy dispatched the advance group of the 2nd battalion from the 38th infantry regiment.

▪️ Despite the decrease in the number of marines, the AFU Territorial Defense units have started to fill their positions. Currently, there are approximately 20 personnel from the 126 Brigade Territorial Defense stationed in Krynki. An additional 40 individuals arrived at the Ivanovka-Tyaginka-Lvovo line the other day.

❗️To counter the intense fire strike on the AFU bridgehead in Krynki, the Ukrainian command has deployed additional air defense crews to the front line. Furthermore, several Bukovel electronic warfare units are stationed in Kherson. The inclement weather will further complicate the work of UAV operators.

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❗️ 🇷🇺 🪖 New command, old problems: about the Dnepr group of troops

After Colonel General Oleg Makarevich took over as commander of the Dnepr group of troops back in November, we examined the challenges inherited by Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky. It has been two months since then, and we can now evaluate the changes and remaining issues.

✅ The situation along the left bank of the Dnieper River in the coastal zone has relatively stabilized. During the beginning and middle of autumn, Ukrainian units frequently launched attacks on settlements near the river. Although the enemy is still present in Krynki, the settlement has been turned into a sort of "corral," diminishing the offensive capabilities of Ukrainian formations (including their "elite" units), although not without losses on the Russian side.

✅ Local commanders have altered their approach to engaging units in assaults, although not completely. Suicidal orders like "recapture the Antonovsky Bridge at any cost" are no longer heard. Instead, flexibility and reasonable ingenuity have taken precedence to preserve the lives of personnel. However, it should be noted that these changes were not brought about by favorable circumstances.

❗️However, there are still numerous problems, and in some cases, the situation has even worsened.

⛔️ The air defense situation in the Kherson region is a matter of great concern. Over the past six months, the problem of repelling mass attacks by UAVs, missiles, and rockets has been addressed on a national scale and in specific areas. While there are resources available in the Kherson region, their utilization is hindered by various bureaucratic issues.

As a result, enemy planes and helicopters have become increasingly audacious, occasionally flying over Krynki and launching attacks on rear areas using guided and unguided missiles. Unfortunately, our forces have been unable to shoot them down because they are awaiting permission. To approve a target within the group, whether it is an air defense missile system position or a concentration of personnel, a slide with photo or video evidence and coordinates must be presented. Ultimately, everything depends on when the headquarters considers the information and makes a decision, which often becomes irrelevant. On some days, the number of targets can exceed a dozen. Unfortunately, on January 6, we personally witnessed how the process of coordinating a fire strike involving 5 armored vehicles, 7 self-propelled guns, and 2 tanks on the right bank of the Dnieper took half a day, only for the information to leak completely to the enemy, rendering the targets irrelevant.

⛔️ There is also a lack of electronic warfare equipment. We are unsure of the reasons, but the troops have electronic warfare systems (although not enough for everyone, efforts are being made to address this issue). Ukrainian drones operate on frequencies that are no longer a secret, and a significant number of Ukrainian Armed Forces drones fly over Russian military personnel on the front lines.

⛔️ The human factor remains the most challenging aspect. While it is possible to gradually equip the front line with various weapons and systems, dealing with the rigid thinking of decision-makers is more difficult.

Until officers understand and realize that implementing fire strike plans or relying on slide-based reporting and decisions days after the fact are not applicable in wartime, we will continue to face recurring situations.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 In our reports from the Kherson direction, we often mentioned the AFU's bridgehead in the village of Krynki. This bridgehead has now become a "corral" for Ukrainian formations and is being heavily targeted by artillery fire and air strikes.

But, as the saying goes, seeing is believing. A video from the enemy's side clearly shows the devastated landscape in this long-suffering populated area. The trees have been completely destroyed, only fragments of walls remain from the houses, and the ground is filled with craters from aerial bombs and shells.

By the way, the recent weather has added to the problems faced by the AFU. The channels on the approaches to Krynki have partially frozen. This has made it impossible for boats to pass, and even on foot, it is difficult to navigate the area. The ice is not strong enough everywhere to support a fighter with their equipment and ammunition.

All of these factors will undoubtedly have an impact on the enemy's losses and supplies in this small area on the left bank of the Dnieper.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Chronicles of the Special Military Operation
for April 4, 2024

Russian troops continue to target energy infrastructure facilities in the so-called Ukrainian territory. Facilities in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia, as well as military infrastructure in several regions, have been damaged.

In the Seversky direction, units of the Russian Armed Forces are advancing north of Vesely, consolidating the position taken a week ago. Simultaneously, Russian military personnel are advancing near the railway.

Even greater success is observed in the Bakhmut area. West of Ivanovskoye, Russian troops pushed through the forest to the Seversky Donets-Donbass canal. To the west of Bogdanovka, it is reported that they managed to secure the eastern outskirts of Chasov Yar in the Kanal microdistrict.

Intense fighting is also occurring near Avdiivka, where the Russian Armed Forces are advancing to the west of Tonenke and launching an assault on the AFU defenses in Semenivka. In response, the enemy is attempting flank attacks southwest of Tonenke and counterattacking in the Pervomaisky area towards Vodyanoy.

There have been significant blows as well. Ukrainian forces targeted the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar, disabling the substation, but a disaster and radioactive substance leakage were averted.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Special Military Operation Chronicle
for April 5, 2024

Russian troops initiated multiple attacks on Motor Sich plant in Zaporizhia, as well as on enemy targets in Kharkov and surrounding areas. Another objective was the Novoodesskaya 330 substation in the Odessa region.

Ukrainian forces conducted a covert raid on the airfields of the Aerospace Forces aviation in Morozovsk, Yeysk, and Engels, without causing any casualties or damage to aircraft.

In Seversky region, near Vesely, Russian Armed Forces units seized an enemy stronghold and launched a successful offensive from Berestovoy towards Vyemka.

Battle is ongoing in Bakhmut region near Chasov Yar. Russian airborne units established positions on the eastern outskirts of the Novy microdistrict. To the south, conflicts are taking place in Stupki-Golubovskiye-2.

In Avdeevsky region, assault groups of the Russian Armed Forces are gathering in Semenovka, where they are being targeted by enemy artillery and drones. No significant changes have been reported in the vicinity of Berdychi and Semenovka.

In Zaporozhye region, clashes persist in the Robotyne area and northwest of Verbovoy. Ukrainian forces are fortifying the second line of defense in the Orekhov area.

In Kherson region, Russian units destroyed another boat carrying enemy personnel en route to relieve forces at the bridgehead in Krynki.

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