Special operation in Ukraine: Russian troops are pursuing the retreating forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The author of the material is Colonel Gennady Alekhin, a military officer, comrade-in-arms of the legendary General Troshev, member of the Russian Writers' Union.
As a result of Saturday, the main events continued to develop in the Donbass direction and the northern flank (the area of Izyum, Barvenkovo, Slavyansk). There were stubborn battles and displacing the enemy in all sectors of the front line.
Russian troops after delivering a powerful fire strike on enemy battalion tactical groups expanded the offensive bridgehead and are pursuing the retreating forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ukrainian units are trying to gain a foothold in the vicinity of the village of Donka in order to hold the northern flank of the defense. Reserves are trying to get through to them through Kramatorsk and Slavyansk. But they come under heavy fire from operational-tactical and army aviation of the Aerospace Forces. The artillery of our troops is also active in this area.
The command of the Ukrainian army is aware that, in the event of a final breakthrough of the northern flank by troops of the Russian Armed Forces, the entire defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Battalions is collapsing. We should expect clashes and fire duels here in the coming days. Given the full tactical initiative and superiority of forces and means, there is no doubt that our units will reach deep behind enemy lines. Thus, they will be able to tightly close the ring of encirclement.
Divisions of the DPR and LPR moving forward gradually and methodically within the radius of Kurakhovo, Avdeevka, Maryinka. They carry out maneuverable actions, clear the rear, cut off important roads in order to finally cut off the enemy’s defensive lines from Kramatorsk.
In Mariupol, through the efforts of army special forces and the National Guard, neo-Nazis and the remnants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Marine Brigade were driven into the industrial zone of the Azovstal plant. The militants are trying to penetrate residential areas in small groups and dress in civilian clothes. In the city itself, the cleaning of streets and houses continues. Groups of Chechen special forces are operating successfully here.
The very presence of brave fighters from the North Caucasus brings fear and horror not only to the militants, but also to the main newsmaker of the Kyiv regime, Alexei Arestovich. A cynical, arrogant “military strategist” who has already managed to “bury” as many as two Russian armies in the area of Kyiv and Kharkov. This time, the chatterbox and liar called on all bloggers on Ukrainian social networks not to confuse Kadyrov’s supporters with Chechens. The stupid inventor does not understand at all the traditions of the highlanders, their way of life, not to mention their teip affiliation.
By the way, the leader of the National Corps-“Azov” Andrei Biletsky, who with trembling hands on live television was waiting for the arrival of Ramzan Akhmatovich’s subordinates, quietly quieted down. They arrived, Biletsky disappeared. By the way, a militant of the Ukrainian nationalist battalion “Azov” (an organization banned in the Russian Federation) who voluntarily laid down his arms Smykov called the vile tactics of his colleagues to use civilians as human shields.
The number of civilians who manage to leave Mariupol with the help of the military is growing.
Positional battles continue in the Kiev direction. The capital of Ukraine is already operationally surrounded and blocked. Advance detachments of the Russian army entered Slavutich, not far from Chernobyl. Humanitarian aid was brought to the residents, and a long line immediately formed. According to tradition, “protest rallies” were organized at the instigation of the Kyiv authorities. A small number, mostly paid youth and activist provocateurs with slogans and chants like “Get out the occupiers.” This picture was observed in other cities (Melitopol, Berdyansk, Ugledar). Then activity decreased. With the establishment of a military-civil administration, it seems, it will subside completely.
But in Irpen during the battle with our advanced mobile groups militants from Georgia and Belarus Gobedzhishvili and Apanosovich were eliminated. And a large group of officers, mostly senior officers, surrendered. Already during the first interrogations, they confirmed the data about a sharp drop in morale among the personnel. But what can we say if the commanders themselves are the first to leave the battlefield, abandoning their subordinates. This detail is characteristic and speaks volumes.
There was no shooting in Kharkov all day. Only shootings on the outskirts. Local residents discuss the tragic incident. On Academician Pavlov Street, not far from the Barabashova clothing market, a shell (actually a mine) landed. Pensioners came to the savings bank to receive their pensions. They were notified in advance from the military defense. And then - “arrival”. As it turned out later, from a “wandering” mortar, which is found on the streets of the area. Local residents themselves testify. There are dead and wounded. Naturally, everything was blamed on the “occupiers.” Without understanding it, the “lightning” instantly spread across all social networks. People, unfortunately, are still susceptible to rumors and gossip. Although, the number of people dissatisfied with the current Kharkov government is growing. In a word, they curse everyone. They want one thing - for the Nazis to leave as soon as possible. I didn't make a mistake. Such sentiments are in the air.
The military-civil structures that are being created, or more simply, the new government, have a lot of work to do with the population. And here a lot will depend on information support, plet's say, difficult processes of restoring peaceful life.
In the first half of the day, the crew of a small missile ship of the Black Sea Fleet from the Black Sea carried out a salvo launch of four Kalibr cruise missiles at military facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. As a result of a precise hit with high-precision weapons, an arsenal with weapons and military equipment in the Zhytomyr region was destroyed.
Almost at the same time, Onyx cruise missiles A fuel base in the Nikolaev area was destroyed, from which the Ukrainian Armed Forces group in the southern part of Ukraine was supplied with fuel.
During the day, operational-tactical and army aviation hit 117 military installations in Ukraine. Among them: six command posts, three MLRS installations, one S-300 anti-aircraft missile system, nine warehouses with weapons and ammunition, two with fuel and lubricants, 92 strong points of Ukrainian Armed Forces units, nationalist battalions and areas where military equipment is concentrated. By evening, long-range cruise missiles struck a large oil depot on the outskirts of Lvov. There were no casualties among the civilian population.
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