Russia Ukraine Update Thread - part 2

a reply to: Kenzo

I'm sure Vlad will see the funny side and not arrest the guy.... won't he?

14 August Update

Key Takeaways

* Russian and proxy troops in Ukraine are operating in roughly six force groupings.

* Russian forces conducted ground attacks north of Kharkiv City, northwest of Slovyansk, east of Siversk, and made unspecified gains around Bakhmut.

* Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a Wagner force concentration in Popasna, Luhansk Oblast, inflicting casualties.

* Forty-two states called on Russian forces to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar, just two to four hours before another strike hit Enerhodar.

* Ukrainian forces struck the Antonivsky road bridge, likely keeping all three road bridges to and on the right bank of the Dnipro inoperable to heavy equipment.

* Russian military recruitment and enlistment centers continue to face challenges in incentivizing Russians to sign military service contracts.

* Russian occupation authorities continued rubleization measures and civilian data collection in occupied territories to set conditions for annexation referenda.

More at URL above.

Cheers

15 August Update

Key Takeaways

* A reported video of LNR servicemen refusing to fight in Donetsk Oblast suggests further division among Russian-led forces.

* Russian forces attempted several limited ground assaults northwest of Slovyansk.

* Russian forces conducted multiple offensive operations east and southeast of Siversk and northeast and southeast of Bakhmut.

* Russian forces continued conducting offensive operations northwest, west, and southwest of Donetsk City.

* Russian forces conducted a limited ground assault north of Kharkiv City.

* Russian and Ukrainian forces continued to trade accusations of shelling the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.

* St. Petersburg authorities officially denied summoning local men to military recruitment and enlistment centers for discussions of contract service.

* Russian occupation authorities continued preparations for the integration of occupied territories of Ukraine into Russia.

More at URL above.

Cheers

a reply to: F2d5thCavv2

Blasts at Russian Military Base in Crimea.



It sounds like operations are ramping up in Crimea to try and evict the invaders.

More tensions between the UK and Russia.
(according to RT)

On Tuesday, Russian military officials revealed that a “request has been lodged by the UK for the passing of a British reconnaissance plane RC-135 along a route which goes over the territory of the Russian Federation, among other countries.” The ministry emphasized that it deemed “this action to be a deliberate provocation.”
The statement went on to say that the Russian Air Force had been tasked with preventing any “violation of the Russian Federation’s airspace.”
Moscow also pointed out that “all possible consequences” of the planned reconnaissance flight would “rest solely with the UK.”

www.rt.com...

Sort of comical in a way..At least we asked nicely Ivan-Do you ask in advance when you fly into UK airspace repeatedly?
No you don't-which is why its recently been made illegal !

a reply to: alldaylong

What it with Russia and its lax attitude to basic fire safety precautions around explosive ordnance?

a reply to: Oldcarpy2

Since Vlad's bit on the side dumped him. he's looking for a new flame.

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: alldaylong

What it with Russia and its lax attitude to basic fire safety precautions around explosive ordnance?

well firing anti missile missiles prolly causing fires.

16 August Update

Key Takeaways

* Russian forces conducted ground attacks across the Eastern Axis but failed to advance northwest of Slovyansk and east of Siversk.

* Russian forces are launching offensive operations around Bakhmut, southwest of Avdiivka, and southwest of Donetsk City.

* Russian forces conducted unsuccessful offensive operations in northern and northwestern Kherson Oblast.

* The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Ukrainian forces in Nikopol are preparing to conduct provocations at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, possibly setting information conditions for further shelling of Nikopol or provocations of its own.

* Chechen units are reportedly relocating to Kherson Oblast to police Russian military deserters.

* Russian forces struggle to recruit soldiers even for safe, prestigious jobs.

More at URL above.

Cheers

originally posted by: Silcone Synapse
More tensions between the UK and Russia.
(according to RT)

It is RT, so probably made up to make Russia look all tough and macho. Why would an RAF RC-135 want to overfly Russian territory anyway? Alongside the USAF these aircraft have been merrily buzzing all over the area for some time. Likely feeding oodles of material to Ukraine on their way home.

Unless Russia are claiming Ukraine is Russian territory. Ah, yes, that must be it. I remember now, Ukraine does not actually exist and WW2 never ended either.

a reply to: Silcone Synapse

Sounds like the UK was trying to fly a surveillance aircraft into Russia via the Treaty on Open Skies. The US formally withdrew from the treaty in July 2020. In Jan 2021 Russia gave notice of its withdraw from the treaty. The US supplied evidence showing Russia's violation of the treaty by restricting flights over Kaliningrad as well as over Russian controlled Georgian territory along with refusal to allow surveillance flights to over fly one of their war game exercises.

I think their is confusion on what Russia's status is with the agreement. Is Russia still a member, along with 31 other countries (minus the US), or has Russia completely withdrawn from the treaty in it's entirety.

Russia is trying to accuse other member countries of sharing their over flight info with the US, when the US has stated that its satellite info would continue to be shared to allied countries to pick up the slack from ending our overflights.

Looks like Russia is relocating their Air Force away from Crimea

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17 August Update

Key Takeaways

* Russian military leadership is falsely claiming that recent attacks on Russian military objects in Crimea are terrorist attacks to deflect calls to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

* Russian forces attempted several unsuccessful assaults near the Kharkiv-Donetsk Oblast border in tactically challenging forest areas.

* Russian forces continued to unsuccessfully attack settlements southeast of Siversk.

* Russian forces launched several assaults northeast and south of Bakhmut, and are likely attempting to improve tactical positions near Horlivka.

* Russian forces made limited gains northwest of Donetsk City and near the Zaporizhia-Donetsk Oblast administrative border.

* Russian forces are likely preparing to defend their ground lines of communication (GLOCs) in the Melitopol-Tokmak-Berdyansk triangle by mining settlements on the eastern Zaporizhia Oblast frontline.

* Russian federal subjects are continuing to form new volunteer units and advertise contract service while facing recruitment challenges.

* Russian occupation authorities are struggling to increase control measures in occupied territories amidst increased partisan activity.

More at URL above.

Cheers

Both sides still accusing each other of attacking the nuclear power plant-and both sides claimimg the other is about to launch a "provocation"at the site-

Workers at the nuclear power plant at the centre of growing tensions have been told not to show up to the facility tomorrow, Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed to our affiliate NBC News.
Ukraine has accused Russia of planning a "provocation" at the Zaporizhzhia plant tomorrow.
Earlier, Russia threatened to shut down the facility and also claimed Ukraine was planning a provocation at the site - saying there could be a minor radiation leak.
It said the "provocation" was timed with a visit to Ukraine by UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres.

news.sky.com... accident-12541713?postid=4315213#liveblog-body

I wonder if that is true about the workers being told to stay away tomorrow,and if so why?
I don't like the sound of it.

originally posted by: Silcone Synapse
Both sides still accusing each other of attacking the nuclear power plant-and both sides claimimg the other is about to launch a "provocation"at the site-

Can we just gas them with sleeping gas?

Remove everyone except legitimate workers.

Then surround it with armed neutral Peace Keepers?

It's a thought

a reply to: Silcone Synapse

No idea about the workers, but the main issue IMO is that the Russian state should stop taking nuclear power facilities 'hostage' because their war is so far a failure.

Cheers

a reply to: Annee

Could we not do that to the Kremlin?

It's a thought.

originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: Annee

Could we not do that to the Kremlin?

It's a thought.

Hey! Good idea

18 August Update

Key Takeaways

* There were no claimed or assessed Russian territorial gains in Ukraine on August 18, 2022 for the first time since July 6, 2022.

* Russian sources reported a series of unidentified and unconfirmed explosions across Crimea on the night of August 18.

* The Russian Ministry of Defense may be setting information conditions to blame Ukraine for a false flag attack at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

* Russian forces conducted ground assaults south of Siversk and northeast and south of Bakhmut.

* Russian forces continued conducting offensive operations north, west, and southwest of Donetsk City.

* Russian forces conducted an unsuccessful ground assault on the Zaporizhia axis.

* Ukrainian officials confirmed additional strikes on a Russian military base and warehouse in Kherson Oblast.

* The Kremlin is likely leveraging established Cossack organizations to support Russian force generation efforts.

* Russian occupation officials continued preparations for the long-term integration of occupied territories of Ukraine into Russia.

More at URL above.

Cheers

A disillusioned Russian soldier speaks out against the war. Brave guy:

www.theguardian.com...