Posted on 08/17/2023 5:42:45 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Update from Ukraine | Ukraine has Success on the South | Robotine Will be Liberated very soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G36D5au244A
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the last 48 hours, as of 16th August 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time).
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-539-summary/
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
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Else your remark is merely a complaint.
Precisely, as many have gotten the boot over the years for much less.
Sounds like a media hit piece - the ArchBishop has been against the Deep State and posted explosive exposes on their actions for years so the next step is to destroy his reputation. Just look at Trump. Trump hasn’t done what they claim, but there are hundreds of thousands of people, articles and publications willing to say he did.
Besides, what Archbishop Vigano said about the Ukraine is true, brother’s inheritance or not. Interesting that you automatically moved to cancel him for his honesty about the Ukraine. But our post to me is an example of what’s been happening to those who speak out against the ‘narrative’.
Good think you didn’t have to look that up yourself. It may take a few days but eventually you get the cut-and-paste resources you ‘need’ to fight your propaganda war.
ARTICLE
Russians conduct offensive on 5 fronts to no avail, attacks near Urozhaine fail
Ukrainska Pravda
General Staff
STANISLAV POHORILOV
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 19:44
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/17/7416006/
During the day, the Russians on the Shakhtarsk front have been attempting to retake lost positions near the liberated settlement of Urozhaine, but to no avail. They also attacked on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Mariinka fronts.
SOURCE: evening report of the General Staff of Ukraine
DETAILS: 24 combat encounters are reported to have occurred on the front line during the day.
On the VOLYN and POLISSIA fronts, there have been no significant changes in the operational situation.
On the SIVERSHCHYNA and SLOBOZHANSHCHYNA fronts, the Russians launched mortar and artillery attacks on over 20 settlements: Kliusy, Yeline and Turia in Chernihiv Oblast; Rozhkovychi, Iskrykivshchyna and Uhroidy in Sumy Oblast; and Ohirtseve, Hatyshche, Vovchansk and Pokaliane in Kharkiv Oblast.
On the KUPIANSK front, the Russians conducted offensive actions in the Synkivka area in Kharkiv Oblast, but to no avail. Air strikes were launched near the settlements of Petropavlivka and Kucherivka in Donetsk Oblast. The settlements of Petropavlivka, Podoly, Kyslivka, Kotliarivka, Tabaivka and Cherneshchyna in Kharkiv Oblast and Nadiia in Luhansk Oblast came under artillery and mortar fire.
On the LYMAN front, the Russians conducted offensive actions in the Bilohorivka area in Luhansk Oblast, but were unsuccessful. Air strikes were launched near the settlement of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and the settlements of Terniv, Yampil and Siversk in Donetsk Oblast. Artillery attacks were launched on about 20 settlements, mainly Nevske, Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast and Torske, Yampil, Siversk and Verkhnokamianske in Donetsk Oblast.
On the BAKHMUT front, the Russians conducted unsuccessful offensive actions near the settlements of Bohdanivka and Bila Hora in Donetsk Oblast. They launched air strikes near the settlements of Spirne and Vasiukivka in Donetsk Oblast. Over 20 settlements came under Russian artillery fire, including Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, Dyliivka and Oleksandro-Shultyne in Donetsk Oblast.
On the AVDIIVKA front, the Russians conducted offensive actions near the settlement of Keramik in Donetsk Oblast, but to no avail. Air strikes were launched near the settlements of Novokalynova and Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. Over 10 settlements came under artillery fire, including Oleksandropil, Keramik, Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Sievierne and Nevelske in Donetsk Oblast.
On the MARIINKA front, the Defence Forces continue to deter the Russian offensive near the settlements of Mariinka and Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. The Russians launched an air strike near the settlement of Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast. Over 10 settlements came under Russian artillery attacks, mainly Krasnohorivka, Mariinka, Pobieda, Novomykhailivka, Kostiantynivka and Katerynivka in Donetsk Oblast.
On the SHAKHTARSK front, the Russians attempted to retake their lost position near the settlement of Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast, but to no avail. They also launched artillery attacks on over 10 settlements, including Vodiane, Bohoyavlenka, Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Velyka Novosilka and Blahodatne in Donetsk Oblast.
On the ZAPORIZHZHIA front, the Russians launched an air strike near the settlement of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Over 20 settlements came under Russian artillery fire, including Bilohiria, Novodanylivka, Shcherbaky, Novoyakovlivka and Stepove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
On the KHERSON front, the Russians launched artillery attacks on 15 settlements, including Novoberyslav, Lvove, Poniativka, Mykilske and Sadove in Kherson Oblast and the city of Kherson.
Meanwhile, the Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to conduct the offensive operation on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, consolidating their gains and engaging in counter-battery fighting.
During the day, the aircraft of the De fence Forces launched seven attacks on Russian clusters of manpower, weaponry and military equipment and two attacks on anti-aircraft systems. Two Russian Ka-52 combat helicopters were also destroyed.
Ukrainian Rocket Forces and Artillery units struck four Russian artillery systems at firing positions, two ammunition storage points and a radar station.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the US had some success in the south?
“Of course, the Russian losses were great, but what really worried the Russians was the breaches in the defense and the inability to prevent the guerrilla attacks. The Ukrainians had struck a great fear into the hearts of the Russians in Mariupol. After this critical attack, the Russian Guards were driven into the city and many agents from the FSB went after the Ukrainian partisans in Mariupol.
“But attacks by Ukrainian troops or partisan groups were not the only problem for the Russians in Mariupol...”
“Wouldn’t it be nice if the US had some success in the south?”
Absolutely. You are correct. Al I know is that we need to gather in the streets, our neighborhoods as well as our churches to pray for our country.
“My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
VIDEO WITH SUMMARIZED COMMENTARY
17 Aug: What a day! Ukrainians SHOOT DOWN HELICOPTERS & BREACH RUSSIAN DEFENSE | War in Ukraine
Reporting from Ukraine
https://freerepublic.com/perl/post?id=4175907%2C26
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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the five hundred fortieth day of the war.
Day 540: Aug 17
Today there is a lot of good news from the Orikhiv direction.
Last time I told you that Ukrainians conducted a successful series of attacks east of Robotyne and managed to push Russians from their positions. This turned out to be an instrumental move for capturing the settlement of Robotyne itself. If we look at the topographic map, we can see that Ukrainians advanced along the valley.
However, even though, at first glance, Ukrainians were putting themselves in a disadvantageous position by moving into the lowlands, they set ideal conditions for the next attack. As Russians were pushed out of the small forest, Ukrainians moved through the forest virtually to the eastern outskirts of Robotyne, and as this side of the forest stretches to the hills, Ukrainians established pretty decent fire control over the eastern part of the village, driving Russians away from the outer edge.
On top of that, as Ukrainians deepened their bridgehead and established control over the Russian trenches southeast of Robotyne, a crucial Russian supply line became very unsafe. But apart from destroying enemy reinforcements, being so close to the supply lines also allows to collect a lot of important information. This time, Ukrainians noticed that Russians were conducting a rotation of troops and took advantage of the temporary disarray and diminished control over the region.
Russian sources reported that when the Russians stepped back from the contact line, Ukrainians launched a reconnaissance-in-force operation, entered Robotyne from the north, and even reached the center of the village. Geolocated footage shows that Russians were shelling Shevchenkiv Street in the middle of the settlement.
Russians tried to make a counterattack, but Ukrainian positions in the forest came in handy, as Russians immediately got in the crossfire and retreated. Right now, each side controls around 35% of the village, while the rest is in the grey zone.
Recently, Russian forces were also pushed from at least one tree line west of the village completely and several more partially. Given the limited ability of the Russian forces to use ground lines of communication to deliver supplies to the front and conduct rotation, it is unlikely that Russians will be able to hold this settlement for a long time.
Russian sources reported that the concentration of Ukrainian forces in the tree lines north of Robotyne is increasing, meaning that the next wave of attack may come very soon. Russian sources also complained that Ukrainians are using Leopard tanks from a large distance, making them very difficult even to identify, let alone destroy. Ukrainian fighters said that now they are mostly using Leopards as snipers for fire support. This way, they can unleash rapid and devastating fire from multiple km away without the need for redundant exposure of the machine.
Based on the current dynamics, the analysts concluded that Ukrainians would likely attempt to create a salient and, if possible, take Russian troops in Robotyne into a pocket. In an attempt to destroy Ukrainian heavy equipment used for these attacks, Russians brought helicopters Ka-52 into the region to eliminate the threat. Russian sources reported that today in the morning, Ukrainians used un to 4 tanks and armored fighting vehicles, which is why they sent helicopters to hunt down. Unfortunately for Russians, Ukrainian fighters from the 47th Brigade were ready to meet them and shot down one such helicopter.
This is already the 8th helicopter that the 47th Bridage has shot down around Robotyne. This time, the fighters reportedly used the Swedish man-portable air defense system RBS 70. Unlike regular man-portable air defense systems, RBS 70 uses a laser for aiming, which makes the discharge of false hear targets by the helicopter useless, and increases the chances of a successful shot significantly. Moreover, the range of this system is noticeably bigger, which was the main reason why the Russian pilots found such an attack unexpected.
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ARTICLE
Türkiye warns Russia about escalating shipping in the Black Sea
European Pravda, Ukrainska Pravda
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 22:21
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/17/7416021/
Türkiye has discussed with Russia the incident with the Sukru Okan cargo ship, which was detained by the Russian military over the weekend, and warned against attempts to escalate in the Black Sea.
SOURCE: European Pravda, citing a message of the Centre for Combating Disinformation (DMM) under the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications
DETAILS: The DMM’s report concerned the refutation of reports of an alleged “attack by the Russian military on a Turkish ship”. They explained that the incident with Sukru Okan occurred in international waters, and the ship, although belonging to a Turkish company, was under the flag of Panama.
“Despite all this, after the interference in the ship’s movement, the interlocutors in the Russian Federation were duly warned to avoid such attempts to escalate tensions in the Black Sea,” the Turkish administration added.
BACKGROUND:
-The Russian Defence Ministry said that on the morning of 13 August, a Russian ship opened “warning” fire on the Sukru Okan, a bulk carrier that was heading for the port of Izmail in Odesa Oblast, Ukraine, under the flag of Palau, when the ship did not respond to the demands of the Russians to stop for inspection. The incident took place in the Black Sea.
-After that, the Russians allegedly landed on the ship, conducted an inspection, and then released the ship.
-InformNapalm, an international intelligence community, says that the Russians have lied about the inspection of the Sukru Okan cargo ship and that warning shots were fired.
-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the provocative actions of the Russian Federation regarding the Turkish civil vessel Sukru Okan.
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1. “We won’t kill you” - Injured and encircled in forest, Russians surrender to Ukrainian soldiers
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2. Putin’s Ammunition Train Now Belongs to Ukraine! Train Carrying Kremlin’s Last Hope Ends the War!
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ARTICLE
Defense Intelligence of Ministry of Defense on arson of military commissariats in Russian Federation: This is internal mass resistance of Russians
News Censor.NET World
17.08.23 19:04
https://censor.net/en/n3438103
The arson of military commissariats in Russia is a manifestation of the mass resistance of Russians.
Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, said this on the air of “Radio NV”, answering questions about the mass arson of Russian military headquarters, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.
“We are talking about mass resistance (Russians - ed.) in this way, because on the territory of the so-called Russian Federation, a peaceful protest is impossible and the constitution does not apply,” he said.
According to him, in the Russian Federation, all those who were ready for mass democratic actions are either sitting in prisons, or have gone abroad, or have been physically eliminated.
“So these forms of protest remain, and people out of desperation go and set fire to military commissars, which are now not a symbol of protecting their homeland, but a symbol of sending their relatives to an aggressive criminal war against Ukraine,” Yusov noted.
Responding to a question about the statement of the mayor of Moscow Serhiy Sobyanin - that 45 thousand Muscovites are fighting in the war with Ukraine, the representative of the Defense Intelligence called these words of the mayor of the capital of the Russian Federation “very interesting”. After all, literally, a month ago, the number of 35,000 Muscovites was mentioned.
“And this is in conditions where there seems to be no mobilization there. That is, we simply state that the mobilization measures continue,” he noted.
Then, if you are correct -- I think you not -- all I need do is wait for "the boot." Then you can increase your donation to make up for when mine has "gotten the boot."
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2. Unusual Unity in Crimea! People Defeated the Kremlin! Ukraine Liberated That City With US Approval!
DCS Global
226K subscribers
Aug 16, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vf_gGO-SPs
“that would put them 50 miles from the two major seaports of Berdiansk and Mariupol on the Azov Sea”
You posted a story with the same line last week. Not much progress.
You know, next spring you’ll have a whole new crop of Ukrainian 18 year old boys to massacre in counteroffensive 2.0
The ancient cry of losers everywhere: “Wait ‘til next year!”.
For all those who love to complain about you and speedy and your repeated posts and continuing threads, they sure like to post repeatedly on them. I will not respond to them for that is what they wish. From an outside perspective I see little difference between their actions and yours, they post “information” and links same as you and act as if they are somehow superior in their content and morality.
Information that is 100% provable is pretty hard to come by, having input from both “sides” should be encouraged so one can make up their own minds, but apparently that is a bad thing in their minds.
For detesting your threads so much they seem to make up a large part of the post comments, I find that fascinating
Something like pot calling the kettle black
Keep it up, I appreciate it Rev
You know, next spring you’ll have a whole new crop of Ukrainian 18 year old boys to massacre in counteroffensive 2.0
The ancient cry of losers everywhere: “Wait ‘til next year!”.
Here is another example of pot calling the kettle black, replace Ukrainian with Russian and the quote holds as well.
The idea that Ukrainians defending their land from invasion is resulting in Ukrainian boys to massacre is a fascinating example of cognitive dissonance
Only if Ukrainians would just accept the invasion and rule of Putin this would be over, sure(well not really as we know what would happen to ukranians under “brotherly “ love of Russian control, but never is there the thought that if Russia just withdrew the killing would stop as well.
The mindset is fascinating
There is no mechanism left in Russia for protest, Putin has taken care of that and their is little memory or ability for political activism
All these who complain here about your content are enjoying something that is not possible in Russia.
Just watch RT for even one broadcast and you will see that
It is tragic
To paraphrase one contributor, the massacre of thousands of Russian just not youth seems to go unnoticed, but I think that is not entirely accurate, the attacks on recruitment centers, the daily “smoking accidents” in Russia show that there is still some resistance, but because political resistance is squashed these kind of actions are the only available recourse for those who are brave enough to say enough is enough.
This will not end until the average ethnic Russian feels the same pain as the average Ukrainian. For the entire history of the Soviet Union and now Russian federation non-ethnic Russians have shouldered the majority of the sacrifice
There is a resin that the Russians have such a huge “internal security “ force, and why nearly every post Warsaw pact nation chose not to align with Russia after fall of Soviet Union
VIDEO SUMMARY
17 Aug: Russians Nervous. Ukrainians SET UP 3 BRIDGEHEADS IN 2 DAY BY CROSSING RIVER | Ukraine War
Divine Justice
171K subscribers
8-17-2023 9:30 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XUpGfCG6WY
Day 540: 17 Aug
Russia’s overstretched forces lack mechanized reserves to successfully block a Ukrainian beachhead across the Dnipro River. In the past few days, it became clear that the Ukrainian infantry units managed to cross the Dnipro.
On the southern part of the 750-mile front line, a bridgehead along the waterway from the recaptured city of Kherson would put Ukrainian forces in a position to consider advancing into Russian-occupied Crimea and split the Russian occupying force.
Continuing Russian claims that Ukrainian forces are maintaining a presence on the east bank of the Dnipro River shows concern that Russian forces have established semi-permanent positions along the river.
So a conservative assessment of movements in the Kherson oblast leads to visual confirmation of a permanent Ukrainian presence in the eastern part of the region.
It seizes the long-term advantage in the region as Ukrainian special forces break through Russian defensive lines and capture or kill some Russian soldiers in a raid along the Dnipro River. Also, Military analysts report that a Ukrainian beachhead could penetrate Russian lines after being reinforced by around 1,000 British-trained marines.
The new amphibious Ukrainian combat units could prove to be a formidable force if used to cross the Dnipro River, where at least two small Ukrainian beachheads have already been established. A new front could be used in the Kherson area, where Russian forces have been weakened by redeployments and are not as deep as elsewhere along the 1,000 km front.
On the other hand, Russia is also struggling to send reinforcements along the front as Ukraine has made small but significant advances in three other war zones in the south.
But a Ukrainian light force of about 100 soldiers has already established a foothold across the Antonovsky bridge south of the city of Kherson and is threatening the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky.
Also since last week, another Ukrainian force of similar size has set up a bridgehead 20 km to the east, attacking the Russian-held town of Kozachi Laheri.
In response to these attempts by the Ukrainians, UK Defense Intelligence reported that they sent highly skilled VDV airborne troops from the area to Dnipro to defend against Ukrainian advances in Moscow’s Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions and the town of Bakhmut.
Thus, there has been an increase in small-scale clashes in recent days along the banks of the lower reaches of the Dnipro River. In the process, Ukrainian forces worked to raid new locations or establish small bridgeheads on the Russian-held eastern bank.
It is reported that Ukraine established a third bridgehead at Hola Prystan, west of the Antonovsky bridge, and gave them part of the riverbank on Russian territory.
These footholds at Hola Prystan, west of Antonovsky bridge, will be strengthened by the impending arrival of 900 Ukrainian soldiers, who have spent the last six months being trained by the British Royal Marines and Army Commandos.
Because British commandos have trained Ukrainian forces in small boat amphibious operations. Ukrainians conducted beach raids using inflatable boats in this training.
In addition, the Ukrainian troops participating in the training mastered the use of NLAW anti-tank guns, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, mortars and drones in both day and night amphibious raids. In other words, the Russians will have a very difficult task on the front line extending from Hola Prystan to the west of the Antonovsky bridge.
The Russians are increasingly worried about the Ukrainian forces setting up semi-permanent positions along the river because of all these preparatory efforts.
If the three bridgeheads at Dnipro could converge and the Kiev forces would move inland to take Oleshky and Kozachi Laheri, this would provide enough room to bring armored vehicles and artillery to Ukraine.
This can create enough defended space to later allow a pontoon bridge to be built.
However, the area here constitutes a risky area.
Because this area will be vulnerable to Russian air and artillery attacks. But if the bridgehead here could be fully controlled by the Ukrainians, the most direct route to the Crimea would open along the front in an area likely to be less mined or sheltered than others.
If Crimea is directly attacked, it will have both serious military and political repercussions for the regime of President Vladimir Putin.
If the Russians do not object to these bridgeheads, we can be absolutely sure that the Ukrainians will advance.
In addition, as we mentioned, 900 British-trained marines will be trained on river crossings, which will make a significant difference.
ARTICLE
Moldova modernises railway infrastructure for Ukrainian grain export
“Economichna Pravda”
Friday, 18 August 2023, 16:09
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/18/7416124/
Moldova has started active cooperation with Ukraine, Romania and donor organisations to modernise its railway infrastructure to help Ukraine increase exports of agricultural products.
SOURCE: Nicolae Popescu, Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova; Interfax-Ukraine
QUOTE:
“We have seen that exports and imports from and to Ukraine are accelerating since the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We see that Ukraine is making huge efforts on the battlefield. But it is also important for Ukraine to maintain its economic life and export potential,” Popescu said.
He stressed that Moldova knows the importance of Ukraine’s grain exports.
QUOTE:
“Ukraine, Moldova, the European Union, the Middle East and African countries should not depend only on the Black Sea export channel. We must ensure that there is a strong and developing infrastructure that allows us to ensure Ukraine’s economic interests in the next 10-20 years, especially regarding the food market,” Nicolae Popescu stressed.
DETAILS:
The minister acknowledged that Moldova’s infrastructure is “not so well developed”. Popescu recalled that the government of the country and the management of the Moldovan Railways are working closely with Ukrzaliznytsia [Ukrainian Railways - ed.] to modernise the Moldovan railway system.
In the next 10-20 years, efforts will be focused on developing railway infrastructure and tracks.
VIDEO
1. Russian Army Shattered! Civil War is the End of Putin’s Soldiers! Cruel Punishment from the Kremlin
DCS Global
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Aug 18, 2023 7:30 a.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVjtYs_Tuws
2. ALL DESTROYED: 3 Russian warships near Dnipro river were HIT by Ukrainian Eagles!
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Aug 18, 2023 9:30 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROEg49dC8_o
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