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[ Kyiv Front ] Belarussian column spotted in Chernihiv – Ukraine Northern Territorial Army
According to official Ukrainian government sources, Belarus has reportedly entered the war. The Belarussian column was spotted in Mykhailo-Kotyubyns’ke – travelling towards Slabyn or Pakul The column is reportedly 33 vehicles long, of which 11 of them are “Grad” MLRS vehicles. https://www.unian.ua/war/biloruski-viyska-zayshli-na-chernigivshchinu-novini-donbasu-11723482.html
[ Crimea / Donbass Front ] The Battle of Mariupol’ has begun
There are video evidence + geolocation by OSINT that the Battle of #Mariupol has officially begun.
[ Crimea Front ] Russians forces has captured Berdyans’k
According to the latest information circulating around, the Russian forces had captured Berdyansk with the Mayor of the city reportedly announcing that all official buildings in the city is now in Russian control.
[ Luhansk / Donbass Front ] Major advanced by Russian forces in Luhansk: Schastia, Muratove, Smolianynove, Novookhtyrka taken
In a stunning advance, Russian forces break through the Schastia defenses as well as the line north of the city and made a 40-50km push to the outskirt of twin cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychans’k, as the Ukrainian forces in the region fall back into the 2 cities. Ukrainian forces are now bracing for an…
[ Kharkiv Front ] Undefended Kupyansk’s Mayor negotiated free passage for Russian troops; escorted by police
Kup’yans’k mayor, negotiated with Russian forces that had arrived at his city to allow them free passage and had informed them that there are no Ukrainian military in the city. Russian forces had passed through the city with police escort. Direction on where the Russian forces went after is currently unclear. But an educated guess…
[ Crimea Front ] Mykolaiv repelled Russian night attack
Mykolaiv reported heavy fighting in the night. However, it appears that Ukraine continues to hold full control over the city. Mykolaiv is an important hub that is the gateway to the South-west region of Ukraine. If the city falls to the Russians, the port city of Odessa will be threatened.
[ Donbass Front ] Russia cuts communications between Volnovakha and Mariupol after taking Donskoye; capture Markivka and Kryz’ke in Luhansk
Russian forces made some progress north of Bilovods’k in Luhansk, as well as just south of Volnovakha. The capturing of Donskoye and Novomykolaivka means that the road between Volnovakha and Mariupol is now closed to the Ukrainians. This adds further concerns to the closing of the encircling of Mariupol from both sides. The only “escape…
[ Kyiv / Sumy Front ] Stalemate as Russian unable to make progress
After trying to find out what is the situation in the various cities that are under siege, we could not find significant information of any progress by the Russians on the ground. The only change from yesterday, is that the Russian are trying to reinforce the east flank of Kyiv through the Kruty-Nizhyn line (the…
Ukraine Defense Minister, Oleksii Reznikov call for citizens to lookout for spies and attack supply convoys
Dear Ukrainians! Over 55 hours of resistance. Our defenders have destroyed the enemy’s plans. As of this morning, the number of Russian occupiers killed has exceeded 3,000. More than 200 interventionists are captured. The number of captives is increasing. They did not expect such a response and themselves. Hundreds of armoured vehicles have been destroyed,…
[ Crimea Front ] Russian Blitz from Melitopol: Enerhodar, Vasylivka braces for battle, Berdans’k encircled, 2 separate forces heading towards Mariupol from the west & north-west
Russian forces from the Crimea front had split into 4 different forces from their newly captured city of Melitopol. Intel shows that Dnieper river cities of Enerhodar and Vasylivka are bracing for attacks by huge columns of Russian forces. The Russian detachment that went towards Tokmak, had paste Chernihivka, and continued eastward. The southern most…
Mykolaiv still fully under Ukrainian control; braces possible attack
Due to the lack of “actions” and information by the Russians in Mykolaiv and beyond; and additional information that had came up within Mykolaiv on the capture of Russian saboteurs/soldiers and information of the preparation against a possible attack by Russian tanks confirm that Ukraine forces still have full control over the city.
Ukraine forces breakthrough Russian lines and takes Bilovods’k in Lugansk
Ukraine Defense Ministry announced their forces attacked Russian forces at noon in the Bilovods’k region, broke through Russian positions and consolidated the success. Russian units are allegedly routed towards the Russian border after heavy losses.
Russia recaptured Antonov Airport (Gostomel) and condor off the west side of Kyiv
Reports of Russian Defense Ministry announcing the capture of Antonov Airport and claimed that they had blocked Kyiv from the west. 200 Ukrainian special forces troops are claimed to be killed in operation.
[ Kyiv Front ] Chernihiv remains in Ukraine control
We have seen enough postings to confirm that Chernihiv did not fall to the Russia forces as we had believed yesterday. The map is now updated to show the defense of Chernihiv. Social media postings reported that the Russian forces are engaging the defenses of Chernihiv, while large number of the Russian forces bypassed Chernihiv…
Russian forces are sighted in Melitopol
We can safely assume that Melitopol had fallen to #Russia. This development may mean that Russia might be considering cutting supply lines to the #Ukraine frontline units that are holding out very well on the Donbass front, OR… attempting to go east and encircle the forces in Mauripol – it’s still not clear yet, as…
[ Kyiv Front ] Ukraine retakes Antonov Airport, Russia takes Vorzel
Antonov Airport is reportedly recaptured by the Ukrainian forces. However, the Russian had taken Vorzel, south of the airport, in a possible encirclement of the airport.
Ukrainian president announces general mobilization of all conscripts and reservists within 90 days
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky had ordered a general military mobilization through out Ukraine. The mobilization will be carried out within 90 days, and expect to provide the government with personnel, vehicles, infrastructure and land use for the defense operations. All male citizens between 18-60 will be banned from leaving the country. Local government officials would…
Ukraine-Russia War Day 1 SITREP – Russia attacking on 5 fronts
If you missed the “actions” from Day 1 of the #Ukraine-#Russia war; or you are confused what actually happened and what is the situation on the ground now… Watch this quick SITREP that sums up the situation on the ground in Ukraine: (pls subscribe!)