During the night, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones in the Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Bryansk, and Kaluga regions of Russia, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday.
"Tonight, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using 33 aircraft-type UAVs on sites on the territory of Russia was thwarted. The air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 4 UAVs over the territories of the Belgorod region, 4 UAVs - over the Voronezh region, 1 UAV - over the Kursk region, 18 UAVs - over the Bryansk region, and 6 UAVs - over the Kaluga region," the ministry reported.
Battle for Avdeyevka: The View From Donetsk
“I feel the liberation of Avdeyevka not only in my bones, but in my soul.
Not only have I lived in Donetsk under shelling from the Nazi strongpoint of Avdeyevka for almost ten years, but my first military position, back in December 2014, was in Yasinovataya, just across the Donetsk - Gorlovka Highway from Avdeyevka. In 2016, I was in Avdeyevka, when DPR forces pushed back a Ukrainian advance into what was then the ‘Grey Zone’ residential area of Avdeyevka, on the north side of the highway. Shortly after my visit, the entire residential area of Avdeyevka was razed to the ground by Ukrainian artillery, and until recently, everything north of the highway has been under control of Banderastan. In the summer of 2017, I served on the very front line of the Avdeyevka front. One side of the highway was ours (DPR), the other side belonged to the Ukrainians. I could look through a periscope and see Ukrainian flags flying a few hundred meters away.
Most of the shelling of Donetsk civilian areas over the last ten years have come from Avdeyevka, including the recent mass murder of 27 civilians at the Tekstilshchik Market, in my neighborhood, less than a month ago. Avdeyevka was known as an ‘impregnable fortress’ of Nazi power, and yet I have lived to see it begin to fall. Many of my friends, both civilian and military, did not. But those of us who lived, swore a solemn oath on their blood that we would see it fall, or die like they did, trying. That's why I say I feel this victory in my soul, because I know my friends feel it in theirs today, even from another world. And today, we kept that promise.
And I feel it in my bones today, too, because today, instead of the steady rumble of Avdeyevka artillery, there was silence. There hasn't been any shelling of Donetsk today, at all. Today, the Nazis who have bombed us for almost a decade from Avdeyevka are too busy running for their lives to target civilians or anyone else. My wife even commented today, ‘It's been really quiet today.’ So far, from experience, we know that every time we have a significant military victory, the Nazis take it out on our civilians. The Nazis have HIMARS, CAESAR and TOCHKA-U, that can target Donetsk from far behind Avdeyevka, and we know what kind of atrocities to expect in the coming days. But we are not going anywhere, we are ready to face whatever comes. We know there will be retribution by the Nazis against civilians soon. But we stand fast, civilians and soldiers, ready to move forward, for the future of humanity.”
Russian Armed Forces improve tactical position in south Donetsk direction
Over the past 24 hours, units of the Vostok group of troops improved the tactical situation in the south Donetsk direction, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 170 military personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
"Units of the Vostok group of forces improved the tactical position in the south Donetsk direction and inflicted fire damage on units of the 72nd mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the 128th territorial defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Vodyanoye and Nikolskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic," the ministry said.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces have shot down 7 HIMARS shells, 3 HARM missiles, 3 JDAM guided bombs, 3 converted S-200 missiles, and 47 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with air defense.
"Over the day, air defense systems intercepted 7 HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, 3 HARM anti-radar missiles, 3 JDAM guided aerial bombs, and 3 S-200 anti-aircraft guided missiles converted to hit ground targets. In addition, 47 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed," the ministry said.
The total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the day in the Donetsk direction reached around 360 military personnel, the enemy carried out four unsuccessful attacks, which were repelled.
"Four attacks by assault groups of the 79th Airborne Assault and 24th Mechanized Brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were repelled in the areas of the settlements of Georgievka, Leninskoye, and Novgorodskoye of the Donetsk People’s Republic. The enemy lost up to 360 military personnel, four armored combat vehicles, 12 vehicles, as well as a combat vehicle MLRS Grad," the ministry reported.
Operational-tactical and army aviation, as well as artillery and missile forces of the Russian Armed Forces, hit aircraft at airfields of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, warehouses of aviation weapons, as well as temporary deployment points of foreign mercenaries and special operations forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours.
"Aviation equipment at airfields, warehouses of aviation weapons, temporary deployment points for foreign mercenaries and special operations forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were hit," the ministry said.
The Ministry of Defense added that artillery, aviation and missile forces defeated the personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 110 regions.
Ukraine Loses Over 1,820 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week - Russian MoD
Ukraine has lost more than 1,820 soldiers both killed and injured in the Donetsk area over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Over the given period, the Russian armed forces have repelled 46 attacks by Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk direction, 18 attacks in the Kupyansk area, and three attacks in the South Donetsk direction.
"The total enemy losses in this [Donetsk] area amounted to more than 1,820 military personnel, 11 tanks, 14 armored combat vehicles, 84 vehicles, as well as 25 field artillery guns," the ministry said in a statement.
Ukraine has also lost more than 1,585 soldiers in the Krasny Liman area, up to 1,060 soldiers in the South Donetsk direction, over 775 soldiers in the Kupyansk area, more than 310 soldier in the Kherson direction, the ministry added.
Watch Russian Su-25 Attack Aircraft Hit Ukrainian Camouflaged Equipment and Manpower
The Su-25, also known as the "Frogfoot," is a twin-engine, single-seat attack aircraft designed primarily for close air support of ground forces. It is equipped with a 30 mm cannon and can carry various types of air-to-ground missiles, bombs, and rockets.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing Su-25 attack aircraft striking Ukrainian camouflaged equipment and manpower in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). According to the ministry, the targets were successfully hit.
Russia’s Su-25 is specifically designed to engage ground targets and provide close air support for ground forces. The aircraft's armor protection and ability to withstand damage make it a resilient platform for close combat operations.
Kupyansk direction
The Russian military defeated the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of Sinkovka and Terny of the Kharkov region and improved the situation along the front line. The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amounted to up to 90 military personnel.
"In the Kupyansk direction, units of the Zapad group of troops through active actions improved the situation along the front line, defeated the manpower and equipment of the 41st and 60th mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the settlements of Sinkovka in the Kharkov region and Terny in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amounted to up to 90 military personnel, a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, two armored personnel carriers, and three pickup trucks," the ministry said.
Watch Russian Marines Storm Ukrainian Positions
Russian Marines are trained in various skills, including reconnaissance, special operations, and receive specialized training in communication, navigation, and survival techniques to adapt to different environments and situations.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of Russian Marines from the Pacific Fleet storming the positions of Ukrainian forces near Novomikhailovka.
Marine infantry units have significantly improved their position on the front line and continue to advance, the ministry said. Supported by artillery and attack aircraft, the Marines simultaneously assaulted the enemy from several directions and systematically broke through their defenses, the ministry added.
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