Thursday, October 17, 2024

US announces new Ukraine aid package

"Biden has unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $425 million, and promised more support in the future." RT

163 combat clashes along frontlines over past day, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors hottest

"Ukrainian Defense Forces encountered the Russian forces in 163 combat clashes, with the highest enemy activity recorded in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors of the front.
In the Kharkiv sector, four combat clashes occurred near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, the number of
Russian attacks reached 18 over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian assaults near Kucherivka, Pishchane, Stepova Novoselivka, Lozova, and Vyshneve.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 17 assaults near Nevske, Makiivka, Torske, and Dibrova.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked three times near Stupochky and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, with air support, launched one assault near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the
Ukrainian Defense Forces halted 15 attacks near Promin, Krutyi Yar, and Selydove, with the most active Russian operations near Selydove.
In the Kurakhove sector, the
Ukrainian defenders repelled 52 attacks near Tsukuryne, Novoselydivka, Hirnyk, Heorhiivka, and Vodiane.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched four attacks towards Bohoyavlenka, Novoukrainka, and near Zolota Nyva.
In the Orikhiv sector, one
Russian assault on the Ukrainian positions was recorded near Mala Tokmachka. In the Prydniprovske sector, the operational situation remains unchanged, with the enemy attempting six unsuccessful assaults.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of
Russian offensive group formations have been observed.
Along the border with Chernihiv region, the
Russian forces maintain a military presence.
The operation is ongoing in
Russia’s Kursk region. According to available data, the Russian forces conducted 21 airstrikes there, dropping 32 guided bombs (KABs)." 
Ukrin

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Nicaraguan president labels Zelensky a ‘son of Hitler’

"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, comparing both politicians to Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler." RT

96 combat clashes on frontlines, most in Kurakhove sector

"Since the beginning of the day, there have been 96 combat clashes on the front. The Kurakhove sector remains the hottest spot.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked the
Ukrainian positions 18 times near Kucherivka, Novoosynove, Hrushivka, Pishchane, Hlushkivka, Lozova, Kruhliakivka, and Vyshneve. Eleven clashes are still ongoing. The Ukrainian troops continue to hold the defense firmly.
With the support of assault aviation in the Lyman sector, the invading army conducted 13 attacks on the
Ukrainian positions near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Zarichne, and Torske. Nine clashes have been completed, while four are still ongoing.
Also, in the Kramatorsk sector, the
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled two attacks by the Russian invaders near Kalynivka and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, there were seven enemy attacks near Toretsk, Dachne, and Shcherbynivka. The
Ukrainian troops disrupted all of them. The aggressor primarily focuses its efforts on Toretsk, actively using bomber aircraft.
In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have made 14 attempts to push the
Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Novotroitske, Myroliubivka, Promin, Krasnyi Yar, Selydove, and Krutyi Yar. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the pressure, having repelled 11 enemy attacks, with three clashes still ongoing. At the same time, the enemy's aviation bombarded the settlement of Sukha Balka, dropping three guided bombs.
In the Kurakhove sector, the invaders attacked 30 times towards Kreminna Balka, Novodmytrivka, Tsukuryne, Novoselydivka, Heorhiivka, Kostiantynivka, Antonivka, and Katerynivka. Sixteen attempts by the occupiers to advance have already been repelled.
In the Vremivka sector, there was one clash near Rozdolne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the occupying forces unsuccessfully attacked near Mala Tokmachka.
The enemy conducted one assault at the
Ukrainian defenders’ positions in the Prydniprovske sector.
The operation goes on in Russia’s Kursk region. The Russian aviation continues to strike its own territory with guided bombs. Currently, there have been reports of five airstrikes involving eight guided aerial bombs." Ukrin

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

North Korean soldiers to fight for Russia: Special "Buryat" battalion formed

"A so-called "Special Buryat Battalion" is currently being formed at the base of the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Russian army, staffed with North Korean citizens. "The estimated number of personnel is up to 3,000. Currently, the process of equipping the battalion with small arms and ammunition is underway," the source told NV." MS

Why is Russia bombing ships carrying Ukrainian grain?

"Three ships carrying Ukrainian grain have been hit by Russian missiles. This is not the first time Russia has been accused of taking aim at vessels carrying grain." AJ

198 combat clashes along frontlines

"198 combat clashes were recorded on the battlefield between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, two enemy attacks were recorded near Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders carried out 26 attacks over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled all assaults near Synkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kruhliakivka, Kolisnykivka, Holubivka, Petropavlivka, Pershotravneve, Lozova, and Vyshneve.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 37 enemy attacks near Novoiehorivka, Novoliubivka, Hrekivka, Nevske, Terniv, Yampolivka, Torske and Zarichne. The enemy mainly focused its efforts towards Nevske, conducting eight attacks there.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled three assaults near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attempted to break through the Ukrainian defense near Orikhovo-Vasylivka and Dylivka four times.
Near Shcherbynivka in the Toretsk sector, the enemy conducted three attacks.
The Ukrainian defenders repelled 40 enemy assaults of varying intensity in the Pokrovsk sector, near Myroliubivka, Promin, Myrnohrad, Lysivka, Selydove, Hrodivka, Novotroitske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled Russian attacks near Izmailivka, Hirnyk, Zoriane, Kurakhivka, Tsukuryne, Novodmytrivka, Novoselydivka, Antonivka, Kostiantynivka, Katerynivka, Hryhorivka, and Vodiane, where the invaders attempted to breach the Ukrainian defenses 50 times. The enemy was most active near Hryhorivka, Novodmytrivka, and Antonivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy attacks near Bohoyavlenka.
In the Orikhiv sector, two clashes occurred near Mala Tokmachka and Novodanylivka.
Eight Russian attacks were unsuccessful in the Prydniprovske sector.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, the operational situation remains unchanged. No signs of enemy offensive group formations have been spotted.
In Russia’s Kursk region, over the past day, the Russian aviation carried out 12 airstrikes, dropping 16 guided aerial bombs on its territory." Ukrin

Monday, October 14, 2024

Russia Claims Another Ukrainian Town In East As Fighting Also Intensifies In Zaporizhzhia

"Russian forces on Sunday announced more advances in the vicinity of the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, after weeks of steady gains and several villages recently being brought under Russia's control.
The defense ministry said Russian troops have now taken the village of Mykhailivka, which lies just outside the town of Selydove and to the south of Pokrovsk." ZH

Russian commanders encourage executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war

"Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) point to an increase in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, which are condoned and encouraged by Russian commanders. Russian forces recently executed nine Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) in Kursk Oblast, amidst a wider escalation of such executions by Russian forces across the theater." Pravada

Netanyahu Tells UN Forces to Leave Lebanon: Hezbollah’s ‘Human Shields’

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a statement Sunday urging the United Nations to withdraw so-called “peacekeeping” troops from Lebanon because they were acting as “human shields” for Hezbollah terrorists." Breitbart

161 combat clashes on frontline over past day, most in Kurakhove sector

"161 recorded combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders on the frontline. The enemy's attacks were most intense in the Kurakhove sector.
In the Kharkiv sector fighting took place near Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector 19 clashes occurred near Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Vyshneve, Kopanky, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector the enemy attacked 19 times near Hrekivka, Druzheliubivka, Novosadove, Nevske, Terny, and Torske.
In the Kramatorsk sector three clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector the
Russian invaders attacked four times near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector the
Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 enemy assaults in the areas of Sukhyi Yar, Lysivka, Promin, and Selydove.
In the Kurakhove sector the
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 39 Russian attacks near Zhelanne Druhe, Kreminna Balka, Izmailivka, Novoselydivka, Kurakhivka, Hirnyk, Maksymilianivka, Kostiantynivka, and Katerynivka.
In the Vremivka sector the
Russians advanced twice near Zolota Nyva.
In the Orikhiv sector the
Russian forces attempted three unsuccessful advances near Robotyne and Mala Tokmachka.
In the Prydniprovske sector the enemy was repelled after eight assaults on the
Ukrainian defense lines.
In the Huliaipole sector no significant changes were observed.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors no signs of enemy offensive groups forming were spotted.
At the borders of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the
Russian army maintains a presence and conducts mortar and artillery shelling of populated areas from its territory." Ukrin

Sunday, October 13, 2024

"Mass Casualty Event" In Northern Israel After Hezbollah Drone Strikes IDF Soldiers

"39 Israelis were wounded (four critically and 12 moderately to severely) after a drone attack was launched targeting the Golani Brigade base in Binyamina, leading to critical injuries and fatalities in the northern Haifa district." ZeroHedge

Zelensky says North Korea sending troops to Russian army

"Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea on Sunday of sending troops to Russia’s army and once again appealed for more support to prevent “a bigger war”.
Zelensky’s comments came days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more military and financial help in the war against invading Russian forces.
We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like in North Korea,.....It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about the transfer of people from North Korea to the occupier’s military forces.” Zelensky said in his evening address." Breitbart

186 combat clashes on frontlines, Kurakhove sector the hottest

"186 combat clashes on the front lines. In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 47 attacks, while in the Pokrovsk sector, they stopped 36 assaults.
In the Kupiansk sector, there were 23 attacks by the invaders over the past day. The
Ukrainian forces repelled the enemy's assault actions near Petropavlivka, Kucherivka, Kolisnykivka, Kruhliakivka, Miasozharivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Pishchane, Vyshneve, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 19 attacks, attempting to advance towards Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Nevske, Novosadove, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, the
Ukrainian defenders repelled three assaults by the Russian invaders near Verkhniokamianske, Ivano-Dariivka, and Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked nine times near Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, supported by aviation, conducted 15 attacks near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the
Ukrainian defenders disrupted 36 assault and offensive actions of the aggressor towards the populated localities of Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Selydove, Novotroitske, Myrnohrad, and Mykhailivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 47 attacks. The aggressors attempted to advance near Izmailivka, Hirnyk, Kurakhivka, Zhelanne Druhe, Tsukuryne, Novodmytrivka, Novoselydivka, Heorhiivka, Kostiantynivka, Kurakhove, Zoriane, Dalne, and Antonivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy carried out four assaults on the
Ukrainian positions near Bohoyavlenka, actively involving assault and bomber aviation for strikes in the direction.
In the Orikhiv sector, one attack was repelled near Robotyne.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the
Russian invaders attacked the Ukrainian positions nine times, facing strong resistance and suffering losses.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups were detected.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy actively uses artillery and aviation from the
Russian territory to shell the Ukrainian settlements." Ukrin

US forces bomb ‘multiple’ ISIS camps in Syria

"American forces hit multiple ISIS camps across Syria in one of the larger military operations against the group in recent months, U.S. Central Command announced today. The military did not elaborate on how many camps were targeted overall, where in Syria they were, or how many militants were killed. Recent raids and strikes carried out by the anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve have focused on locations in eastern Syria, closer to the Iraqi border." MS