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    [ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces captures Zolota Nyva and Novodonets’ke

    March 18, 2022
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    Novodonets’ke was previously held once before by the Russian forces. However, the capture of Zolota Nyva signals to complete destruction of the Velyka Novosilka – Volodymyrivka defense line. Full report:

    [ Kyiv Front ] Ukrainian Force reportedly conducted counteroffensive at Bucha – Hostomel region

    March 18, 2022
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    However, the offensive is reportedly repelled by the Russian Forces.

    [ Kharkiv Front ] Russian Forces recaptures Derhachi; Ukrainian entrenchment reported at Zolochiv

    March 18, 2022
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    Russian “spread” on the map is revised accordingly due to the entrenched position at Zolochiv Full Report:

    [ Mykolaiv Front ] Ukrainian Forces captured Posad-Pokrovske; Mala Shestirnya falls to the Russians

    March 18, 2022
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    …and the Russian fleet showed up on the horizon of Odesa again… Full Report:

    [ Luhansk Front ] LPR / Russian Forces captured Rubizhne; defender retreats to Severodonetsk

    March 18, 2022
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    And fighting continues to be reported at Popasna. Full Report:

    [ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces capture Marinka, Prechysticka & Novomaiorske; recaptured 2 village

    March 18, 2022
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    Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (17.03.2022) : The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, continuing the successful offensive, took control of the settlements of Novomayorskoye and Prechistovka. The advance for the day was 10 kilometers. Briefing of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (17.03.2022) : Units of the Donetsk People’s Republic are […]

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    March 17, 2022
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    In case you do not watch the full video, DPA has relaunched our Patreon and we just posted our first ever DPA Insiders / Patron exclusive video titled “Foreign Legion is a scam…“ Moving forward, we have plans to do podcast, inviting Patrons (Insiders) to participate as guest on the podcast, where we can talk […]

    Russia withdrawn and cease to be member of Council of Europe

    March 17, 2022
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    The general secretary of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejcinovic, had stressed that the process that has ended with that expulsion was opened because the Ukraine attack “goes against everything we defend and constitutes a violation of our status and the European Convention on Human rights”. The ambassadors meeting in the Committee of Ministers to […]

    [ Siege of Mariupol ] Russian made progress towards center / Novosyolovka; Dramatheatre bombed

    March 17, 2022
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    According to the presence of journalists in the north-west part of Mariupol, it can be ascertained that Russian forces had made inroads or even captured Novosyolovka. Drama theatre of Mariupol bombed, but both sides blamed each other on the explosion. Full Report:

    [ Donetsk Front ] Donetsk forces advancing North-East of Avdiivka, capturing 4 towns

    March 17, 2022
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    “Statement of the Ministry of Defense of Russia (16.03.2022): Units of the Donetsk People’s Republic, developing the offensive, took control of the settlements of MIKHAYLOVKA, STAVKA, BOTMANKA, VASILYEVKA and are fighting for Verkhnetoretske.” Full Report:

    [ Battle of Severodonetsk ] Fighting reported now in North-west, North-east and Eastern side of city

    March 17, 2022
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    Rubizhne is now in danger of getting fully encircled and cut off from their retreat. Full Report:

    [ Battle of Izyum+ ] Fighting reported around Studenok and Yaremivka; explosions at Bohorodynchne

    March 15, 2022
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    “Battle of Slavyansk, artillery is working, the bridge is blown up The operation to liberate Slavyansk begins, the battle thunders in the village of Bogorodichnoye, which is 15 km from Slavyansk, local residents write. Artillery is working, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Nazbats blew up the bridge. It is also reported that there […]

    [ Siege of Mariupol ] Spetsnaz cleared city perimeter of Ukrainian forces; Mass Evacuation underway

    March 15, 2022
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    This is seriously good news. [ Mariupol Evacuation/Humanitarian Information by Russia ] “Mariupol has been in an extremely difficult situation for a long time. Today, as a result of effective actions, the formations of the Donetsk People’s Republic, with the support of units of the Russian Armed Forces, have surgically destroyed almost all firing points […]

    [ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces continue their eastern flank advance; capturing 5 villages/towns

    March 15, 2022
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    Continuing on the breakthrough on the eastern flank of Ukrainian’s Velyka Novosilka line, Russian forces continue advancing forward, capturing Slavne, Taramchuk, Stepne, Solodke and Vodyane.

    [ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces burst out of the east side Velyka Novosilka Line – captured 4 towns

    March 14, 2022
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    Major breakthrough by the Russian forces as they breaks the entire eastern half of the Velyka Novosilka – Volodymyrivka line, capturing Blahodatne, Volodymyrivka, Mykilske and Pavlivka… and possibly captured the town of Vodyane.

    [ Luhansk Front ] Russian Forces captures Popasna; supply line to Severodonetsk under threat

    March 14, 2022
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    Russian Forces captured Popasna and now in striking distance of Bakhmut. Not covered in the video, is that the Russian Forces can also go north to encircle Severodonetsk & Lysychansk – although we think they will go for Bakhmut as a priority target.

    [ NBC ] Ballistic missiles hit Iraqi city, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claim responsibility

    March 14, 2022
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    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for a dozen ballistic missiles that struck Iraq’s northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil in the early hours of Sunday, Iran’s state media reported, adding that the attack was against Israeli “strategic centres.” The missiles, which targeted the U.S. consulate’s new building, caused only material damage and one civilian was injured, the Kurdish interior […]

    [ Reuters ] Time to lift ‘unjust’ sanctions on Turkey’s defence industry, Erdogan tells Biden

    March 13, 2022
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    Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Joe Biden in a phone call on Thursday that it was past time to lift all “unjust” sanctions on Turkey’s defence industry. According to a statement from Erdogan’s office, he also told Biden that Turkey expected its request to purchase 40 new F-16 fighter jets and modernise its […]

    [ Siege of Mariupol ] The Curious case of Mariupol-bound Humanitarian Trucks.

    March 13, 2022
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    Evacuation Buses cannot enter… but these heroic trucks and truck drivers are expected to go into Mariupol… Full Report:

    [ Donetsk Front ] Corrected the exact front line; Novodonetske and Novomaiorske in Ukrainian control

    March 13, 2022
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    Due to my misunderstanding of the Russian Defense Ministry report yesterday, I have corrected the frontline with the latest information announced today. Full report:

    [ Mykolaiv Front ] Russian Forces converged on Novovorontsovka

    March 12, 2022
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    Russian forces are reportedly in the process of capturing Novovorontsovka. The lack of “battle” words seemed to suggest little to no resistance in the small city / town. Full Report:

    [ Kyiv Front ] Battle rages east of Brovary / Kyiv

    March 12, 2022
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    Not too sure who is the party that is on offensive (we are currently assuming its the Ukrainians), fighting is now happening close to where the Russians had entrenched themselves east of Kyiv, at their Syitylnya – Bogdanivka – Zalissya line. Battle is reported at Hoholiv as well just 8km south of that defense line. […]

    [ #Donetsk Front ] Massive Frontal Assault across open land; First major battle about to break out!

    March 12, 2022
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    Looks like the #coldsnap had arrive just in time for the Russian to make a massive push on a wide front across open farmlands. After the earlier report where I mention that took a “line” via a wide front, and they have advanced quickly arrive right at the Ukrainian defense line from #VelykaNovosilka to #Volodymyrivka […]

    [ Donetsk Front ] Russian Forces captures 3 more villages/town to link up with the Crimean forces

    March 11, 2022
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    Latest report from the Russian Defense Ministry indicates that the gap between the Crimean Force and the Donetsk Force is now closing. With 2 more villages/town to go – the Donetsk Force will officially link up with the forces that came from #Crimea. Ukrainian line along Yevhenivka – Petrivka – Kyrylivka – Novoandriivka – Valeryanivka […]

    [ Mykolaiv Front ] Russians running riot in Mykolaiv oblast; heading to Nikopol; Voznesensk fallen?

    March 11, 2022
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    Crazy shit is happening down at Mykolaiv region as Russians found a way around all the entrenched positions by the Ukrainians – connecting all 3 forward operating base. 2 separate forces are reported to be heading towards Nikopol and Novovorontsovka right now.

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