Posted on 09/02/2023 6:56:05 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Update from Ukraine | Ukraine Expands the Bridgehead on the South | Surovikin Defense Fails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9mCJzyGiQg
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the recent developments on the battlefield, as of 30th August 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time)..
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-553-summary/ [two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday]
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
https://militaryland.net/maps/
Update from Ukraine | Ukraine Expands the Bridgehead on the South | Surovikin Defense Fails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9mCJzyGiQg
The summary of the situation of Russian re-invasion to Ukraine covering the recent developments on the battlefield, as of 30th August 2023 – 22:00 (Kyiv time)..
https://militaryland.net/news/invasion-day-553-summary/ [two summaries per week, released on Wednesday and Sunday]
*** Great interactive maps with viewer controlled Map magnification tool to use for each Front!
https://militaryland.net/maps/
2 Sep: Ukrainians GOT BEHIND RUSSIAN DEFENSE & TOOK OUT A DIVISION OF RUSSIANS | Ukraine War Update
Divine Justice
9-2-2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuwwhA70ZC4
War Update Ukrainian fighters are pushing the enemy positions again today in a tactical advance. The Russian army had built a formidable 3-layer defense line in Zaphorizhia. The first layer of the Russian main defense line was filled with mines and fortifications. Yesterday we told you about the elements of the Russian first line of defense, the difficulties and ways to overcome it.
Today, Ukrainian forces have continued their offensive and are finally managing to move vertically behind the Russian defense lines on the southern axis. In addition, the ‘Assault Guards’ Brigades Advance Into the Depths of the Russian Defense towards Melitopol, in a special operation. During this operation, The Russians were knocked out of their positions with significant losses for them. We’ll be bringing you the details of this incredible operation shortly. Weeks of brutal fighting have resulted in small but significant advances, such as Ukrainian forces opening a breach in the so-called land bridge between Russia and Crimea.
Ukrainian fighters made good gains in Verbove with a sudden blow to the trapped Russian army in the south, just after launching the largest airstrikes in history deep into Russia and Crimea. With the liberation of Robotyne, the Ukrainian forces gained momentum and had a serious advantage to break through the Russian first line of defense. After Robotyne, a very fast breakthrough took place for a 22-kilometer offensive corridor towards Tokmak.
From here, advancing towards Tokmak and liberating Tokmak could become the biggest achievement of Ukrainian forces in recent times. Tokmak is an important center in the land corridor between Crimea and Donbas. The Ukrainian Armed Forces needed to break through the enemy defenses in Tokmak before the onset of prolonged rains and cold temperatures.
The Ukrainians finally seized this chance in Verbove and Novoprokopivka in a 45-hour operation. With this breakthrough, the Ukrainian forces were able to slip behind the Russian second line of defense. After nearly a week of hand-to-hand combat with the enemy on the southern axis, the brave Ukrainian soldiers finally opened the door to their goal. In less than 48 hours, Ukrainian forces have advanced more than 9km deep into the enemy defenses in the direction of Melitopol, towards the Tokmak line. From here the fighting will intensify.
The development of events will depend on many factors, including the amount of equipment, ammunition and motivated fighters. The enemy will also make every effort to protect this position. From this point on, Ukrainian forces will have to intimidate the Russian army both by physical force pressure and psychological pressure. According to the news in the Ukrainian local press, the Ukrainian special assault groups have already started to do this. Ukrainian defense forces have advanced deep into the enemy’s defense in the Melitopol direction. They also managed to eliminate up to a company of occupants.
This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the statement of Colonel Mykola Urshalovich, Acting Director of the Department of Planning of Application of the Main Department of the National Guard of Ukraine, during a briefing. According to him, the personnel of the assault groups of the “Offensive Guard” brigades in cooperation with the AFU units had success in the Melitopol direction and advanced deep into the enemy defense in certain areas. “During the offensive the Guardsmen eliminated a company of invaders and seized their positions, and destroyed the enemy’s tracked armored gun tractor near Novoprokopivka,” Urshalovich said.
Let’s take a look at how the road to Tokmak was opened and how Ukrainian forces broke through the Russian second line of defense by 9km in less than 2 days. Yesterday, the 46th Brigade announced that its troops had reached the western part of Verbove, but underlined that much tougher fighting lies ahead. The brigade made some statements about the developments. The battles will be on the heights further south and southwest.
Even if we can cross the next line of defense, there may be deceptions as Russia is still further ahead. While Ukrainian forces aim to deploy forward, they also have to defend against Russian efforts to push them back again. Russia is constantly counterattacking and conducting an active defense. Our battles this month have shown that the enemy will not give up captured territory, and there is much work ahead. In the latest analysis by the authorities with the help of the topographic map, we can see that Ukrainian forces have advanced to the northwestern outskirts of Verbove.
ARTICLE
This Saturday, three cities that are indispensable part of Ukraine celebrating their day – address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
2 September 2023 - 20:57
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ciyeyi-suboti-svij-den-vidznachayut-tri-mista-bez-yakih-ne-u-85345
Dear Ukrainians, I wish you good health!
This Saturday, three cities are celebrating their day. The cities that are indispensable part of Ukraine.
ODESA. Our support in the south, on the Black Sea. A city that, together with Ukraine, has and will always have global significance. A port on which the lives of various nations depend – from Ukrainian exports through the Great Odesa. A city of culture that knows how to be interesting to everyone and respects everyone.
We have defended Odesa from destruction. Because the Russian regime is incapable of bringing anything other than degradation. And we will return security to Odesa. Odesa has always been a place where you feel lightness and happiness. Odesa will remain this way. Congratulations on your Day!
SUMY. Our outpost in the northeast. Every year, on the second Saturday of September, it celebrates its day. And it will always celebrate it as a free, Ukrainian city.
During these times – the times of war – unfortunately, we often receive reports of Russian terror from Sumy. About shelling, missiles, and bombs. About constant attempts by Russian sabotage groups to infiltrate the region.
“But despite everything, Sumy region is alive. Sumy is alive and gives strength to the entire region. And when I was in the city, I felt that there is faith there. Faith that evil will not prevail. Faith in people. Faith in Ukraine. Faith that we will definitely get through this time. And we will win. It will be so. Sumy, congratulations!
And the third city – LYSYCHANSK. A city that Ukraine still needs to reclaim along with the entire Luhansk region.
Today, no one can specify a date when the city will be free again. But everyone who fights and works for Ukraine is doing everything possible so that our cities and villages currently under occupation can once again experience normal and free life.
Lysychansk has always been one of the pillars of the east of our state, one of the key cities. A proud city! It will remain so. A city that knows how to work and is rightfully proud of its achievements. Together with Ukraine, it’s all possible. With our strength, unity, and our ability to take care of each other – all cities together, all villages, all people.
And one more thing worth mentioning.
Undoubtedly, we will defend Ukraine and restore freedom to all our land. Each of us feels that this will be a Ukraine with different rules. The borders are the same. Democracy is probably just as turbulent. Freedom is one of the greatest in Europe, as always.
But without a doubt, there will be no more decades-long ‘business as usual’ for those who plundered Ukraine and put themselves above the law and any rules. And I thank the Ukrainian law enforcement for their determination to bring every case stalled for decades to a just conclusion. The law must work. It is so. It will be so.
Glory to Ukraine!
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSeGNwEUSDg
VIDEOS
1. Russia moves old tanks and missiles deployed against Japan to Ukrainian front
Kanal13
1.6M subscribers
9-2-2023 2:00 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1NjS_w4cuk
2. SCORES OF RUSSIANS SOLDIERS ARE CAPTURED ON THE ZAPOROZHIA FRONT || 2023
Warthog Defense
9-2-2023 1:45 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF01qK394W0
ARTICLE
Russians spent 60% of time and resources on their first line of defence, which was broken through by Ukraine’s forces – Tarnavskyi
Ukranska Pravda
STANISLAV POHORILOV
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 00:14
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/3/7418200/
In an interview with the Observer, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavriia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, said that the Russian forces spent 60% of their time and resources on the construction of the first line of defence, and only 20% for the second and third. Now the Ukrainian army is advancing on both sides of the breakthrough and are consolidating their positions.
SOURCE: The Observer
QUOTE:
“In my opinion, the Russians believed the Ukrainians would not get through this line of defence. They had been preparing for over one year. They did everything to make sure that this area was prepared well.”
DETAILS:
According to Tarnavskyi, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are now between the first and second defensive lines. “In the centre of the offensive, we are now completing the destruction of enemy units that provide cover for the retreat of Russian troops behind their second defensive line,” he said.
Tarnavskyi emphasised that the counterattack was restrained by a huge minefield put down by the Russians. Behind it, Russian troops “just stood and waited for the Ukrainian army,” knocking out Ukrainian equipment.
“As soon as any equipment appeared there, the Russians immediately began to fire at it and destroy it. That’s why demining was carried out only by infantry and only at night,” he stressed.
Now that the mine barrier has been overcome, the Russians are forced to manoeuvre and redeploy their forces. “The enemy is pulling up reserves, not only from Ukraine but also from Russia,” Tarnavskyi emphasised.
However, he is sure that sooner or later the Russians will lack strength, which will allow the Ukrainian forces to advance faster. Now that the minefield has been breached, the Russians have lost much of their advantage. “There is a very big difference between the first and second line of defense,” Tarnavskyi said.
He explained that the second line is not so well built, so the Ukrainians can use their equipment, although there are still minefields.
“The closer to victory, the harder it is. Why? Because, unfortunately, we are losing the strongest and best. So now we have to concentrate on certain areas and finish the job. No matter how hard it is for all of us,” the Brigadier General concluded.
VIDEOS
1. Ukrainian brigade destroys enemy targets on the frontlines
The Sun
4.34M subscribers
9-2-2023 2:30 p.m EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pth0iDUdROo
2. Livestream: Verbove Battle Update!
Combat Veteran Reacts
299K subscribers
9-2-2023 4:30 p.m. EDT began Streaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lxCzyNlXB0
ARTICLE
Russia loses 289 its soldiers killed, wounded or captured in Ukraine’s south within last 24 hours
Ukranska Pravda
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 22:23
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/2/7418194/
Over the past day, Russia’s losses in killed, wounded, and taken prisoner on the Tavriia front (Ukraine’s south) amounted to 289 military personnel. Ukrainian defenders also destroyed 32 pieces of Russian military equipment on this front.
SOURCE:
Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavriia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces, on Telegram
QUOTE:
“Artillery units of the Defence Forces on Tavriia front carried out 1,349 fire missions during the day.
Over the past day, the enemy lost 289 people (77 killed, 208 wounded and 4 captured).”
DETAILS:
Ukrainian defenders also destroyed 32 units of Russian military equipment, including four tanks, ten armored combat vehicles, seven artillery systems and mortars, an air defense system, an UAV, eight vehicles and one unit of special equipment.
In addition, Ukraine’s defenders destroyed five Russian ammunition storage points.
VIDEOS
1. Russian Tanks Attempting to Enter Bakhmut Destroyed by Ukrainian Army! Drone Images from the War
Infinity
445K subscribers
9-2-2023 4:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeK04LP1S4U
2. THEY ARE DECIMATED, 70% OF THE RUSSIAN UNITS NEAR ROBOTYNE ARE GONE || 2023
Warthog Defense
605K subscribers
9-2-2023 7:45 p.m EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDxsgUeHfUw
ARTICLE
Two more vessels successfully pass through temporary grain corridor – Zelenskyy
Ukranska Pravda
KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 23:53
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/2/7418199/
One of the ships that passed through the temporary corridor, photo: Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure on Facebook
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the passage of two more vessels along the temporary Ukrainian grain corridor.
SOURCE: Zelenskyy on Twitter
QUOTE:
“Two more vessels successfully passed through our temporary grain corridor.”
Ukraine is restoring true freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. Freedom requires determination.”
https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1698022191499997405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
***Two more vessels have successfully passed via our temporary Black Sea grain corridor.
Ukraine restores true freedom of navigation to the Black Sea. Freedom requires decisiveness.
I thank all of our port workers and everyone who ensures the safe functioning of the corridor.
We… ***
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 2, 2023
DETAILS:
Zelenskyy thanked the port workers and everyone who ensured the safe functioning of the corridor.
“We call on allies to support our efforts by providing more air defence systems. Together we are able to protect freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and beyond,” the president added.
EARLIER: On 1 September, Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov said that two ships previously blocked due to the military action in the area left Ukrainian ports in the direction of the Bosphorus, carrying pig-iron and iron ore concentrate.
Kubrakov added that since 15 August, four vessels have already used the temporary corridor. It is primarily used by vessels that were in the Ukrainian ports of Chornomorsk, Odesa and Yuzhne at the time of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation.
BACKGROUND:
-Following Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Ukraine announced temporary corridors in the Black Sea for trade vessels heading to and from Ukrainian ports.
-The first to pass this way were the container ship JOSEPH SCHULTE and the bulk carrier PRIMUS on 16 and 26 August respectively.
VIDEOS
1. Targets 1,500 kilometers away in Russia are no problem now for Ukraine
Kanal13
1.6M subscribers
9-2-2023 7:30 p.m EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvK7QJnUXiw
2. Biggest Surprise of Day: After this MASSIVE ATTACK the Russians began to flee Crimea!
Oracle Eyes
485K subscribers
9-2-2023 9:00 p.m EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtHD0byw6Os
ARTICLE
Ireland to support Mariupol in recovery after liberation
“Economichna Pravda”
Saturday, 2 September 2023, 14:32
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/2/7418161/
Ireland will support Mariupol families in evacuation and share its experience and expertise in developing a new economic model for the city in the future reconstruction.
SOURCE: Mariupol City Council
DETAILS:
During a meeting between Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol, and Therese Healy, Ireland’s Ambassador to Ukraine, the parties discussed cooperation aimed at supporting evacuated families from Mariupol and the future reconstruction of the city, Mariupol Reborn.
Boichenko said that Ireland is ready to support Mariupol IDPs and join programs to support Mariupol schoolchildren.
In addition, Ireland has offered its assistance in restoring Mariupol’s economy after the liberation. The country has experience in transforming the economy and creating new industry branches, which could be useful for Mariupol.
Healy also noted that Ireland will continue to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle for independence and freedom.
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VIDEOS
1. 3 Sep! Impossible Tunnel Raid From Ukraine to Russians! Russian Spetsnaz Unit is Completely Buried!
Baron Global
181K subscribers
9-3-2023 12:15 a.m. EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whyy3K3eyqo
2. Destruction of enemy MSTA-S self-propelled howitzer, - huge fiery “mushroom” arose from explosion.
Censor.net
VIDEO
16:52 02.09.2023 15 68049
https://m.censor.net/en/video_news/3441067/destruction_of_enemy_mstas_selfpropelled_howitzer_huge_fiery_mushroom_arose_from_explosion_video
VIDEO LINK: https://storage2.censor.net/video/3/020923_jfk.mp4
Operators of the FPV drone Grom destroyed a Russian self-propelled howitzer MSTA-S. After hitting an enemy armored vehicle, the ammunition detonated and the howitzer’s turret was blown off by the blast wave.
According to Censor.NET, a video posted on the Butusov Plus telegram channel shows that the explosion caused a huge fire mushroom to rise in the sky.
Butusov Plus telegram
VIDEO: https://t.me/ButusovPlus/4562
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I’ll even throw in a pack of noses.
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