Russia-Ukraine Reports - 2023-08-14
❗️ Enemy media report the takeoff of a Tu-160 bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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Zaporozhye direction: A video of the Buk SAM system.
While the ground troops are repelling the AFU's incursions near Rabotino and Verbovoye, volunteer anti-aircraft gunners from the Eastern Military District's air defense forces are providing cover in the sky above the infantry.
Ukrainian troops spare neither shells nor drones, and they periodically attempt to send combat aviation to the offensive area, resulting in continuous sky monitoring. As soon as the complex's radar detects a target, it is immediately engaged.
In the video: the destruction of a large reconnaissance drone from the AFU.
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A 120 mm mortar shell struck an AFU position, propelling the debris fifteen meters into the air.
As each month goes by, the Russian army's artillery and mortar accuracy is improving. The calculations are acquiring the necessary coordinates, resulting in fewer shells being used to hit targets compared to before.
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They report a powerful arrival at the Shkolny airfield.
‼️🏴☠️In the battle of Rabotino, ours stormed the trenches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, defeating the enemy unit
▪️On the Zaporozhye front, our scouts broke into the enemy's trenches, destroying some of the militants, some were taken prisoner.
▪️The advancing enemy was again defeated during a daring raid by our Orekhov Spartans - fighters of the 58th army.
▪️Details will be announced later.
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This is how air defense works in Odessa.
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Report about a VERY POWERFUL explosion in Odessa
An intriguing array of statistics was observed on LOSTARMOUR and subsequently analyzed by a Russian engineer. (https://t.me/rusengineer/1439)
• 24,000 units represent the current monthly output of 155-mm shells manufactured by the USA. To put this in perspective, this quantity is only sufficient for three days of combat on the side of the AFU.
• A projection of 85,000 units reveals the planned increase in monthly production of 155-mm shells in the United States by 2028, indicating that this expansion won't be realized in the present year. This augmentation would sustain ten days of fighting. To ensure a complete rearmament from the ground up, an allocation of 240,000 units per month is necessary.
• Over 2 million units of 155-mm shells have been dispatched from the USA to Ukraine since the inception of the conflict. • The AFU consumes up to 8000 units of 155 mm shells daily.
• The US "borrowed" 500,000 units of 155-mm shells from South Korea to replenish its own reserves.
• The production cost of a single 155 mm projectile amounts to $800.
In sum, approximately 2.5 million shells have been conveyed through the United States, roughly equivalent to 310 days of combat. Distribution commenced in the spring, initially with lower consumption, yet over 400 days have already elapsed. This signifies a dwindling supply of primary 155 mm shells. Consequently, alternatives like cassette munitions are being supplied; however, their functionality differs, rendering them incapable of effectively engaging fortifications, a crucial duty for artillery.
At present, the United States can only fulfill 10% of the Armed Forces' requirements, and their stockpiles are nearly depleted. While satellite producers in Eastern Europe contribute to the overall production, their influence on the situation is limited. As a result, the AFU will confront an acute shell shortage in approximately 100 days. Resolving this situation within a year seems unlikely for the AFU, as the US will not allow to give away it's inviolable reserve, because after that China will simply take Taiwan, and no one will care.
As well, US is hesitant to establish new production facilities, aiming instead to optimize existing ones. Additionally, a personnel shortage exacerbates the predicament.
The situation for European partners mirrors the same challenges. In the absence of a solution to this complex equation, the AFU's prospects in the winter are grim.
Meanwhile, on our end, motivated volunteers are stepping forward each month, propelling the escalation of weapon and ammunition production. This fortifies my conviction that Ukraine's plight is already determined. Nevertheless, there remains ample potential for triumph, albeit a strenuous journey lies ahead. Reflecting on history, Germany faced defeat in 1943, yet two arduous years transpired before Victory was secured.
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The Russian army steadfastly holds its positions and destroys the advancing forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Zaporozhye direction - the situation on the fronts on the morning of August 14
In the Zaporozhye direction, the infantry units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, supported by artillery, unsuccessfully tried to enter Rabotino from Malaya Tokmachka. The enemy's plan is to advance to Novoprokopovka and reach the fortified line of defense of the Russian army. In the area of the Vremevsky ledge, heavy bloody battles for Urozhaynoye continue. The militants, despite the huge losses, are trying to expand the area of offensive along the front in the north of the village.
In the Bakhmut (Artemovsky) direction, the battles for Kleshcheevka do not cease - the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not give up attempts to enter the settlement from the southern flank. The intensity of the use of military equipment, including tanks, has increased. So, the enemy tried to cover the village, using the tactics of "tank wedges", but after suffering significant losses in armored vehicles, he retreated.
The Russian army is actively developing an offensive in the Kupyansk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine cannot hold back the onslaught of our fighters and are fleeing from the once occupied strongholds. At this time, the occupying Ukrainian authorities are preparing to defend Kupyansk and forcibly evacuate local residents, including separating children from their parents and taking them away in an unknown direction without their consent.
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Tank T-90M "Breakthrough" inflicts devastating blows on the enemy
Military work is in full swing in the Zaporozhye direction. The T-90M tanks with the sonorous name "Breakthrough" are used, which, by the way, they correspond to. They proved their superiority over the equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in combat clashes.
“There are thermal imagers, rear-view cameras, a 360-degree camera for controlling a machine gun. It’s convenient, you don’t have to get out anywhere - you sit and control via joystick,” the T- 90M commander with the call sign “Yasny” said about the combat vehicle.
The hull of the tank has a sliding coating that helps the crew to climb faster and more efficiently work on enemy targets.
Video: Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov
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Pro-Russian underground workers told RIA Novosti that in July they helped Russian artillerymen destroy military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the village of Sadovoye in the Kherson region, along with 30 militants, as well as an ammunition depot and several pieces of military equipment in Kherson
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A homing system for kamikaze drones of the Gadfly family based on a neural network was created in Russia, the head of the project team told RIA Novosti. The system allows you to attack both static and dynamic targets, the accuracy of its application is about 90%. It has already been tested and, according to the developer, will soon be tested in the special operation zone.
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Russian Defence Ministry report (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/9022) on the progress of the special military operation (14 August 2023)
▫️Last night, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation launched a group strike with long-range sea-based precision weapons against the production and storage sites of unmanned boats used by the AFU for terrorist attacks.
▫️The goal of the attack has been reached. All the assigned targets have been neutralised.
▫️In Kupyansk direction, as a result of actions by the Zapad Group of Forces, 6 enemy attacks and counterattacks have been successfully repelled close to Novosyolovskoye LPR, Pershotravnyovoye, Sinkovka and Mankovka tracts (Kharkov).
▫️The enemy losses were up to 65 servicemen, 3 AFVs, 2 pickup trucks, 1 German-manufactured Panzerhaubitze-2000 self-propelled artillery system, 2 Krab self-propelled artillery systems, 1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, as well as Msta-B and D-30 howitzers.
▫️In Donetsk direction, as a result of actions by the Yug Group of Forces, 6 AFU attacks have been successfully repelled near Belogorovka LPR, Vodyanoye, Krasnogorovka and Nevelskoye DPR.
▫️The enemy losses were up to 150 servicemen, 2 tanks, 3 AFVs, 5 motor vehicles, as well as FH-70 and Msta-B howitzers.
▫️1 ammunition depot of the AFU 53rd Mechanised Brigade has been destroyed near Avdeevka DPR.
▫️In Krasny Liman direction, as a result of actions by the Tsentr Group of Forces, 2 enemy attacks have been successfully repelled near Chervonaya Dibrova LPR.
▫️The enemy losses were up to 90 servicemen, 3 AFVs, and 2 pickup trucks.
▫️In South Donetsk direction, as a result of actions by units the Vostok Group of Forces, enemy units have been hit close to Staromayorskoye and Urozhaynoye DPR.
▫️The enemy losses were up to 240 servicemen, 3 AFVs, 3 motor vehicles, 2 M777 artillery systems, and 1 CAESAR self-propelled artillery system.
▫️In Zaporozhye direction, units of the Russian grouping of troops, supported by artillery, repelled 2 enemy attacks close to Rabotino (Zaporozhye) and also foiled the actions of 1 SRG.
▫️The enemy losses were up to 50 servicemen, 1 tank, 2 IFVs, 3 motor vehicles, 1 M777 artillery system, 1 CAESAR self-propelled artillery system, and 1 Krab self-propelled artillery system.
▫️In Kherson direction, the enemy losses were up to 30 servicemen, 3 motor vehicles, and 1 Alacran self-propelled mortar.
▫️Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised manpower and military hardware in 152 areas.
▫️1 S-300 surface-to-air missile system battery has been hit near Zelyonyi Gai (Nikolayev).
▫️Air defence facilities have shot down 2 projectiles launched by HIMARS MLRS.
▫️28 UAVs have been shot down close to Verkhnekamenka LPR, Donetsk, Gorlovka, Yegorovka, Komsomolsky, Volodino DPR, Tavolzhanka (Kharkov), Peremozhnoye, Pologi, Kopani and Ocherevatoye (Zaporozhye).
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