Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
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The complete transcript.
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[ No Survivors. Russian Special Op Goes Terribly Wrong. ]
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Today [ Aug 5 ], there are a lot of updates from the Chernihiv direction.
The most interesting updates come from the border village of Mkhy. Here, a group of Ukrainian volunteer fighters destroyed a group of most elite Russian Special Forces soldiers that were conducting reconnaissance.
The Chernihiv region has not experienced significant combat operations, since the Russian withdrawal in 2022. However, the Russian command has decided to explore the possibility of conducting operations in the area, particularly around Semenivka.
The Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region slowed down and failed to meet its intended goals. Consequently, the Russian command might have considered launching another offensive in Chernihiv.
In May, Ukrainian military observer Kostyantin Mashovets reported that Russia had amassed 31,000 troops in the Belgorod region for the Kharkiv offensive. Additionally, he noted that Russia had deployed 10,000 soldiers in the Kursk region and 8,000 in the Briansk region, both of which border Ukraine.
The Briansk region of Russia directly borders the Ukrainian Chernihiv region, making it likely that the Russian command has amassed well over 8,000 troops there for a potential offensive since May.
Preparations for such operations required the Russian command to deploy Special Forces on reconnaissance missions in the village of Mkhy in the Semenivka area. These missions aimed to identify ideal locations for force concentrations, potential logistics routes, and a new axis of attack.
The task of this combat mission was assigned to a group of at least 6 special forces operators from the 322nd Senezh Special Operations Center.
These Russian Special Operators are among the most elite and highly trained soldiers in the Russian army. Comprised solely of professional contract soldiers with years of service, they have undergone rigorous special forces training to achieve their elite status.
Russian Special Forces operators undertake combat tasks that include sabotage, reconnaissance, subversion, sedition, guerrilla warfare, intelligence gathering, and the assassination of high-value targets. These six operators, in particular, are from the 122nd Senezh Special Operations Center, where they receive training in skydiving, mountaineering, military diving, and storming buildings.
In total, Russian army has around only 2,000 special forces operators and they are strategic assets whose presence in Chernihiv implies large and significant operations in the phase of preparations.
In the Semenivka area, a squad of 6 Senezh Special Operators moved near the village of Mkhy to assess the condition of the nearby road and gauge Ukrainian strength in preparation for a potential Russian offensive towards Semenivka. The heavily forested terrain provided cover, allowing them to avoid detection as they conducted their reconnaissance.
Unfortunately for the Russians, they were spotted by a Ukrainian drone, which relayed their position to a nearby Ukrainian reconnaissance battalion. The Ukrainian fighters quickly moved in and engaged the Russian Special Forces.
The Russian saboteurs, outnumbered and overwhelmed by superior Ukrainian firepower, were forced into a short-range battle where small arms fire was heavily utilized.
The Russian fighters were located far from each other and relied on stealth and their concealment that was blown, so they were caught by a complete surprise. Because they were far from each other, the Russian fighters were quickly isolated and cut off because of very fast Ukrainian coordination.
In response, the Russian special operators called in artillery fire from the Briansk border area, hoping to suppress the Ukrainian fighters and facilitate their withdrawal. However, the Ukrainian counter-battery fire managed to deliver several accurate shots, damaging one Russian artillery piece and forcing the remaining Russian artillery units to flee the area.
As a result, the Russian Special Operators were left without fire support and were ultimately overpowered and eliminated by the Ukrainian fighters.
After the destruction of special operators in Semenivka, Russian sources confirmed the event and provided information about their identification and ranks.
5 Russian Special Forces operators got killed. all of them were officers, among them were 3 majors one captain and 1 senior lieutenant.
Additionally the Ukrainians from the the northern group of forces released footage showing the destroyed Russian saboteurs and their equipment.
The Russian saboteurs had used camouflage on both their weapons and clothing to conceal their movements. All firearms were equipped with suppressors and scopes and their radios had extended antennas for long distance communication, indicating their isolated and distant operation.
The death of 5 operatives has been confirmed through footage of their bodies which are currently under investigation while the body of the the 6th operator remains unaccounted.
Overall, Ukrainian fighters managed to thwart a Russian incursion into the Chernihiv region and destroy 5 highly trained special forces Irreplaceable officers. With the Ukrainians learning about the Russian plans for an offensive in the Semenivka area, any potential element of surprise was eliminated.
This this revelation could force the Russians to significantly reduce their activity in the region for an extended period or even cancel the offensive altogether, given the failure of their critical intelligence gathering operation.
Kremlin snuff box, 08/04/24
https://t.me/s/kremlin_secrets
Troops at the front had their daily ammunition allowance cut
Sources in the Northern Military District zone report that from August 1, troops in several sectors of the front received instructions to reduce the use of artillery shells. According to various sources, we are talking about cutting from 15 to 25% of the daily norm.
Interlocutors associate such steps with possible shortages that may arise in the future. At the same time, the generals are convinced that there are now enough resources to carry out combat missions. The interlocutors note that only in some sectors of the front (in particular, near Toretsk and Pokrovsk ) such restrictions were not introduced. At least for now.
One of our interlocutors suggested that recent attempts to find shells abroad have not yielded results. And relations with the DPRK could have cracked, due to the story of Kim Jong-un’s broken cars, which Vladimir Putin personally presented to him.
Another Russian ally, Iran, may now go to war with Israel, which also does not contribute to the replenishment of our reserves in drones and missiles.
Kremlin snuff box, 08/05/24
https://t.me/s/kremlin_secrets
Belousov found a replacement for Gerasimov
Defense Minister Andrei Belousov wants to propose to the President that General Mikhail Teplinsky replace Valery Gerasimov. Belousov believes that the army now lacks reliability and dynamics (and this takes into account the fact that the troops are confidently advancing in the direction of Toretsk and Pokrovsk ).
It is worth noting that dubious telegram channels have repeatedly disseminated information about the alleged death or injury of Mikhail Yuryevich. But we always came out with reliable information - General Teplinsky is alive. He is OK.
Repeatedly, Teplinsky had to conflict even within the generals, because it is he who commands the Dnepr group and directly knows about the problems of the military on the ground. a difficult relationship He also had with Shoigu , but at the same time Teplinsky managed to maintain direct contact with the President. It’s no secret that this option is not available to everyone.
Teplinsky was not on close terms with the new Minister of Defense, but there were no conflicts between them. This allows us to look with cautious optimism at the possibility of a reshuffle at the head of the General Staff. If you remember, back in June we wrote that Teplinsky could be appointed to Gerasimov’s place.
However, Gerasimov is in no hurry to give up his position. It will be interesting to see how he himself reacts to what is happening.
You're looking for sympathy because your choice of employment took you away from life's events? Don't look to me. Your life, your choice. It seems while you were screwing things together you were getting screwed, while simultaneously screwing America by standing/supporting an interventionist foreign policy.
No sympathy just facts, and your contribution to better world?
In no way do I feel screwed, quite the opposite. Infeel privileged to have served my country and honored to have served with some of best people I have ever known
Again your contributions are?
You contributed to a better world? You were screwing things together?
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“The US has transferred weapons to enemies of Russia for decades”
RuZZian Boy is forgetting about the Vietnam War and Korean War.
Pay back time!!!
3300 BABY!
Russia - 17215, of which: destroyed: 12537, damaged: 760, abandoned: 988, captured: 2930
Tanks (3305, of which destroyed: 2259, damaged: 156, abandoned: 368, captured: 522)
Purifying RuZZian Society
“”The head of the Russian military’s clothing and food supplier Voentorg was arrested on fraud charges, law enforcement officials said Thursday.””
https://x.com/RALee85/status/1820251099523088895
“Greece has also since been suggested as a possible source of more of the fighters”
My understanding is that there are over 30 Greek F-16s in this category (already replaced with F35s), with reports that at least some of them are being sold, to be sent to the USA for lengthy retrofit, to be provided to Ukraine.
President Zelensky has said that the Ukrainian Military estimates a need for 130 in total.
It certainly seems like there are plenty to be had - it is just a matter of time and money.
I think that the default estimate is 4-5 years (2027-28), to train and equip the new NATO standard Ukrainian Air Force structure expected after the war. Combat losses should be expected during the war, so the Program will almost certainly have to adapt schedule and budget.
screwing America by standing/supporting an interventionist foreign policy.
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Says the guy supporting the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I support peace.
“The vampire ball is ending.” — Putin
“The liberal international order is slowly coming apart. Its collapse could be sudden and irreversible.” — The Economist pic.twitter.com/BA7ccWTGP0— 🅰pocalypsis 🅰pocalypseos 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 🅉 (@apocalypseos) May 10, 2024
I support peace.
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Then you are definitely against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and are really supporting the people fighting for their existence. Nice change of heart. Or not? Does Vladimir know?
“The aftermath at Morozovsk airfield.”
The Russians don’t make much that is very good, but that watchtower was sure built to last.
“3300 BABY!”
An epic demilitarization of the old Soviet arsenal.
Putin caused it, but it took the efforts of a vast team to do it, and the heroism and sacrifice of countless Ukrainians..
We are past the peak now, and into the declining part of the curve for Russian Military power. More pain ahead for Russia, brought to them by Putin.
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