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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia goes all in in Bakhmut but still not able to take the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk-SOQ4Nfl8
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Invasion Day 418 – Summary April 17, 2023 Jerome News
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-418-summary/
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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzia goes all in in Bakhmut but still not able to take the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk-SOQ4Nfl8
****NEW SUMMARY Military MAPS & COMMENTS here:
Invasion Day 418 – Summary April 17, 2023 Jerome News
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-418-summary/
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9. 18 Apr: IT’S HAPPENING. Russians ARE LOSING GRIP ON BAKHMUT | War in Ukraine Explained
Reporting from Ukraine
225K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 9:30 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8C2yyPrzag
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I am a Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the four hundred and nineteenth day of the war.
Day 419: April 18 Previously, I told you that Russian conventional forces conducted an intense attack in the northern part of the city and, due to the sheer manpower superiority, forced Ukrainians to step back from their positions. I also told you that by the end of the day, Ukrainians managed to break the momentum by focusing their artillery fire on this region, which allowed them to start launching limited counterattacks.
The freshest reports indicate that over the last two days, Ukrainian forces have been rapidly gaining momentum. The first confirmation of Ukrainian success came from a Ukrainian fighter from the Aidar Battalion. He stated that Ukrainians recaptured at least half of the high-rise buildings on the outer edge. Later, footage of the explosion was published, showing how the Municipal Department of Culture was reduced to rubble. The explosion was controlled and conducted by Ukrainian forces, which clearly suggests that Ukrainians returned control over the second half of the high-rise buildings. Later, this information was confirmed by Russian forces that showed that Russians were trying to cross the alley.
This means that today Ukrainians have achieved two crucial objectives. Firstly, by destroying the building in the middle of the wide and open alley, Ukrainians significantly complicated Russian assaults because this building was the only thing that provided them cover. Secondly, Ukrainians secured control over the outer edge of the city, which allows destroying all Russian assault units that try to approach Khromove and cut one of the main supply roads to Bakhmut.
Russians also partially retreated from the residential area with small houses. Today’s combat footage showed how Russians are either retreating or abandoning their positions. This group was spotted near the railways, and not all of them survived, which clearly indicates Ukrainian presence.
After seeing that almost all gains generated by their extremely costly offensive effort had disappeared, Russians resorted to intense shelling. Ukrainian fighters reported that shelling was indeed very intense, although Russians were late as the most important strong points were already recaptured. As Russians noticed that the situation did not change in their favor, they started using massive guided air bombs. A Ukrainian fighter from the Aidar Battalion reported that in the aftermath of artillery and aviation strikes, the residential area with small houses had been almost completely wiped out, so from now on, neither Ukrainians nor Russians cannot maintain a permanent presence in this region.
Russians also changed their tactic, and right now, they are assaulting Ukrainian positions in the following way. Firstly, they focus their artillery fire on a very narrow section of the front and then send a human wave to try and capture a quarter. If it doesn’t work, then they repeat the procedure. So far, it doesn’t work at all, and in the evening, one of the fighters said that today Russians lost here at least 200 men. Heavy use of artillery and human waves consisting of large assault units is exactly how regular Russian forces work in other directions, which once again indicates that commanders of airborne forces took over the operation in Bakhmut.
Overall, the recent Russian offensive effort to collapse the Ukrainian defense in Bakhmut failed. It looks like the commanders of the airborne forces tried to simultaneously take over the operation, surprise Ukrainians with new tactics, and get the credit for ending the Battle for Bakhmut. Unfortunately for Russians, Ukrainians quickly understood that Russian forces were overly concentrated and started retreating whenever necessary, while Ukrainian artillery was eliminating hundreds of attackers. As a result, Russians ran out of men to sustain the same intensity of attacks, their attack imploded, and Ukrainians gradually took back almost all territories from which they temporarily retreated.
VIDEOS
1. “With this hand I use to hold a cigarette, I killed children.” | Break the Fake | TVP World
TVP World TVP is a Polish public broadcast service
318K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 5:00 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyFwvbrQaoY
A Russian soldier who spent nearly thirty years behind bars said that he personally oversaw the shooting of roughly 70 former convicts who refused to follow orders. He also admitted to killing a little girl in Soledar. In his brutal words: “She was five or six, and I fired, you know, a shot to finish her off.”
2. THE RUSSIAN WAY’ - EX WAGNER FIGHTER REVEALED SICKENING TESTIMONY || 2023
Warthog Defense
497K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKdntUzk8oY
[*To translate Select CC then Russian in ‘Gear’ Subtitles… continue to scroll & select English]
Neocons lie but maps don't:
Ukrainian Control of Bakhmut Is Down To 10% | Front Update 18/04/23
ARTICLE
Egypt refused to supply ammunition to Russian Federation, instead began to produce them for Ukraine, - WP
News Censor.NET World
18.04.23 11:14
https://censor.net/en/news/3412780/egypt_refused_to_supply_ammunition_to_russian_federation_instead_began_to_produce_them_for_ukraine_wp
Egypt suspended a plan to secretly supply missiles to Russia. Instead, the country decided to produce artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
As Censor.NET reports, the Washington Post writes about this with reference to five documents of American intelligence.
Last week, the newspaper reported on another document that exposed a secret scheme proposed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in February to provide Russia with up to 40,000 122mm Sakr-45 missiles that could be used in Russia’s multiple-launch rocket systems. Sisi instructed his subordinates to keep the project secret “to avoid problems with the West.”
At the same time, new documents show that in early March, Sisi refused to supply Moscow.
“Although Egypt has long-standing diplomatic and military relations with Russia, it has been America’s main ally in the Middle East for decades and receives more than $1 billion a year in US military aid,” WP writes.
Yes, Egypt shelved the Moscow agreement and approved the sale of 152 mm and 155 mm artillery shells to the United States for transfer to Ukraine.
“Washington was trying to gain new supporters - and badly needed ammunition - for Kyiv’s fight against Russian troops. Egypt intended to use its weapons production capabilities for Ukraine as a ‘leverage’ to obtain advanced American military products,” the newspaper writes.
It will be recalled that The Washington Post previously reported that Egypt planned to secretly manufacture and transfer 40,000 missiles to the Russian Federation. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3412780
VIDEOS
1. 1. It is inspiring and encouraging to see our Ukrainian resolve and know that there will be victory
Office of the President of Ukraine
307K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 4:00 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNvldGuEHvs
“We are wrapping up this day in Poltava. Quite a long and emotional day. In the morning I was in the Donetsk region, in our Avdiivka. It is hard to see what Russian terrorists have done to this city… And honor to each of our warriors, to all Ukrainian men and women, who have been restraining and gradually destroying this Russian evil for 419 days and 9 years already.
I had the honor to congratulate Ukrainian soldiers and officers on Easter, to present awards. I often thank them in my evening addresses for their accuracy and bravery, for destroying the occupiers. The 55th separate artillery brigade, marines of the 35th and 36th separate brigades, paratroopers of the 79th separate brigade, warriors of the 110th separate mechanized brigade... The 501st separate marine battalion... Bohdan Khmelnytsky separate presidential brigade... Thank you all for your service!
And thank you all for the chevrons you gave me today, it’s truly an honor. Thanks guys! I especially want to thank our medical forces, all the doctors and nurses who bring our defenders back to life after wounds. I visited hospitals both in the Donetsk region and here in Poltava. I am proud of our people, strong even when they are still recovering. Honor and respect to all who heal our soldiers!
I am thankful to the Donetsk and Poltava regions for today! Thank you to everyone who works for our victory! Glory to everyone who is currently in combat, at combat posts, on combat missions! Glory to Ukraine!”
2. TO TEARS! Powerful video from Zelensky!
TSN
Apr 18, 2023 9:00 a.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hShjpIITG7k
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, who visited Avdiivka, Donetsk region, on April 18, also visited the hospital where defenders are being treated. The president awarded the soldiers and thanked them for their service. The military was amazed!
Zelensky visited the institution where Ukrainian servicemen are being treated in the Poltava region
MAPS
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-418-summary/
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VIDEO
1. Boy Reveals How He Escaped Russian Occupation
Ukrainian Igor!
Apr 18, 2023 9:00 a.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAPphbj3zck
2. Every destroyed enemy now is a liberated meter of Ukrainian land tomorrow – Zelenskyy
UATV English
385K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 7:00 a.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlc6JGZF_Rk
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff on April 17. The commanders of the Khortytsia, Tavria, Odesa, Pivnich task forces, Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny – all reported on the current situation.
ARTICLE/VIDEO
“Sirko’s Brawlers” from 92nd Brigade Cut-Off occupiers’ escape route. VIDEO
Video Censor.NET War in Ukraine
18.04.23 23:28
https://censor.net/en/video_news/3412963/sirkos_brawlers_from_92nd_brigade_cut_off_occupiers_escape_route_video
Soldiers of 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed a group of Russian occupants with an artillery strike controlled from a drone.
It is informed by Censor.NЕТ referring to channel “Butusov plus”: https://t.me/ButusovPlus/2586
Source: https://censor.net/en/v3412963
Her map is Ukraine Propaganda map intended to secure more American money
and military equipment.
ARTICLE
Germany supplies Ukraine with Patriot air defense system
Censor
18.04.23 20:32
https://censor.net/en/news/3412933/germany_supplies_ukraine_with_patriot_air_defense_system
Germany announces transfer of Patriot air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine. Exact number of missiles was not specified.
[It was reported by Censor.NЕТ referring to statement of the Federal Government of Germany.]
In addition to the Patriot systems, Ukraine received 16 Zetros trucks and 2 vehicles for border guards.
It should be reminded that Patriot air defense systems are particularly valuable for Ukraine, as they can shoot down ballistic missiles that Ukraine cannot counter in any other way.
Source: https://censor.net/en/n3412933
VIDEOS
1. Ukrainians capture another Russian trench | Military Mind | TVP World
TVP World - TVP is a Polish public broadcast service
318K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 4:30 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjbagmeIlfc
“Bakhmut remains the focus of intense fighting in the east. Over the past 24 hours, the Bakhmut area has seen 158 attacks with rockets, artillery, and MLRS.
2. UKRANIANS DESTROYED RUSSIAN COLUMN IN THE EAST AND RUSSIA IS ON FIRE AGAIN || 2023
Warthog Defense
497K subscribers
Apr 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. DST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8U9iFS84U
The City will fall unless a new army comes to break the siege. If it falls—so what? Its another piece of ground now—a bombed out moonscape of little value. It may take two more weeks or a month—the Russian have time.
ARTICLE
Lithuania provided Ukraine with military assistance worth 454 million euros, - Defense Minister Anušauskas
News Censor.NET World
18.04.23 20:10
https://censor.net/en/news/3412926/lithuania_provided_ukraine_with_military_assistance_worth_454_million_euros_defense_minister_anuauskas
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anuauskas said that military aid provided to Ukraine had reached 454 million euros and reiterated that Lithuania is ready to support Ukraine until it defeats Russia.
As informs Censor.NЕТ, this was mentioned by the Lithuanian newspaper Delfi.
“At the moment, the assistance (to Ukraine - ed.) amounts to 454 million euros. We are now also looking for ways to initiate new purchases, allocate funds to international funds, and provide training for Ukrainians,” Anušauskas said at a Tuesday evening session of the Seimas.
He added that this year Lithuania is ready to train 3-4 times more Ukrainian military than last year. “If last year we trained 500 Ukrainian soldiers, this year we plan to train about 1600, and maybe up to 2000. In fact, we cannot always say how many will be trained, but our commitment is to support Ukraine until it defeats the aggressor,” the Defense Minister said.
ARTICLE
Lithuania provided Ukraine with military assistance worth 454 million euros, - Defense Minister Anušauskas
News Censor.NET World
18.04.23 20:10
https://censor.net/en/news/3412926/lithuania_provided_ukraine_with_military_assistance_worth_454_million_euros_defense_minister_anuauskas
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anuauskas said that military aid provided to Ukraine had reached 454 million euros and reiterated that Lithuania is ready to support Ukraine until it defeats Russia.
As informs Censor.NЕТ, this was mentioned by the Lithuanian newspaper Delfi.
“At the moment, the assistance (to Ukraine - ed.) amounts to 454 million euros. We are now also looking for ways to initiate new purchases, allocate funds to international funds, and provide training for Ukrainians,” Anušauskas said at a Tuesday evening session of the Seimas.
He added that this year Lithuania is ready to train 3-4 times more Ukrainian military than last year. “If last year we trained 500 Ukrainian soldiers, this year we plan to train about 1600, and maybe up to 2000. In fact, we cannot always say how many will be trained, but our commitment is to support Ukraine until it defeats the aggressor,” the Defense Minister said.
Ten months this battle has raged on. Mighty Ruzzia against easily defeated Ukraine.
And Ruzzia hasn’t even advanced ten miles. Yet you celebrate when this has been a colossal defeat for Russia on the world stage.
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